Archives for June 2009

Green Children's Literature: Go Out! Go Out!

It is with pleasure that I write this review of special children's book written by our Green Options colleague and Eco Child's Play contributing writer Joe Mohr, aka Mean Joe Green! Not only is Joe a great political cartoonist, he's a children's author too. His new book Go … [Read more...]

Ditch the Plastic and Grab On the Go Bamboo Eating Utensils

Eco-Artware is full of fun and functionally "green" products. Most of their items are handcrafted from recycled materials but these handy little bamboo eating utensils are made from all new bamboo and perfect for parents or anyone that often eats on the go. … [Read more...]

Repel Lice Naturally with Happyheads Lice Prevention Products

School may be out (or almost out for some) but camp outs and sleepovers will soon be abundantly on the agenda and it's bug time. Fleas, ticks and lice can run rampant in campgrounds and other areas where groups of people hang out. The last thing you want to put a damper on summer … [Read more...]

CPSC Fines Mattel Record $2.3M Over Lead-Laden Toys

Between September 2006 and August 2007, Mattel imported almost 900,000 toys that violated rules on lead levels. Their subsidary Fisher-Price imported as many as 1.1 million. Now the corporation is paying the price. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commision, the $2.3 … [Read more...]

Phthalates Used in Plastics and Beauty Products Can Weaken Bones

We have been educating concerned parents about the effects of Phthalates here at Eco Child's Play. Well studies now show that it is more harmful than what scientists have originally thought. According to Environmental Health News, Phthalates may soften and even weaken bones. … [Read more...]