Archives for January 2009

Asthma and Cars: No Idling at School

Children and cars both tend to idle around schools, and that is a noxious mix. Car exhaust, including exhaust from idling engines, is closely related to childhood asthma. Hybrid cars and all-electric vehicles are the solution of the future, but right now they are beyond reach … [Read more...]

Trash Talkin' — Recycling the Recyclables

Think twice before you put your recyclable items out for pick-up. You may find that many plastic or glass containers can have multiple uses. I've found several crafty ways to use some: Individual serving sized yogurt containers make great paint pots for the kids. They can be … [Read more...]

Top 5 Must Haves for an Eco-Friendly Beach Vacation with Kids

With all the cold, overcast weather we've had here in Atlanta, I have to say we've time our vacation perfectly. Okay, so we actually had no choice in the matter thanks to my husband job, but still, heading to the beach in the dead of winter sounds practically perfect to me. So, … [Read more...]

Seven Ways to Green Your Fast Food

The kids are fighting, your head is pounding, the car is overheating, and a McDonald's is right across the road. What do you do? Make a tire screaming u-turn, of course, and forget every promise you ever made to never let your kids eat fast food. Let's face it, most … [Read more...]

New Consumer Product Safety Information Act Could Ban Children From Libraries

[social_buttons] From gently used clothing to handmade toys, we've raised our concerns about how the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) will negatively affect green families and businesses. This law designed to protect our children is so poorly written, it will … [Read more...]