You and your family may be trying to eat more vegetarian fare. Or, even better, you might have taken the plunge. And then it sinks in: come mid August, your child will be bombarded with greasy, unhealthy food in the school cafeteria. Whether your little one attends a "meat- and … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2009
Toy Companies Ignore Their Impact on Climate Change
Our home is filled with eco-friendly toys, largely sent to us for review here on Eco Child's Play, and we have a family commitment to avoid junk toys. Not only are junk toy materials bad for the environment and your children's health, Climate Counts has discovered that toy … [Read more...]
BlogHer '09: The "Blog-Ola" Issue for Green Mamas
Mama bloggers get a lot of free stuff. And that was one of the issues discussed at BlogHer '09. There, I met many ladies who said the boxes of goodies would be piled high by the time they got home. Companies look for cheap advertising in the form of positive reviews. And they … [Read more...]
Swine Flu Vax Makers Already Legally Immunized
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius has signed a document to provide legal immunity for the manufacturers of the new swine flu vaccine, the Associated Press reports. As you may remember, the National Institutes of Health has begun recruiting volunteers, … [Read more...]
Back To School: Stock Up With Sustainable Clothing Choices
My kids keep outgrowing EVERYTHING. I hear this is normal, but sheesh... would someone slow them down so my wallet can keep up with their clothing needs? With five children (16G, 9B, 9G, 7G, 4G) to dress, it becomes even more important that I choose clothing which will last and … [Read more...]
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