This post was originally posted on Eco-Libris blog on December 7, 2009. Today we start a new holidays series - in the next two weeks, we will review here green books that not only are interesting and focusing on green issues, but can also be great gifts on for the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2009
Fast Food Hamburgers Safer Than School Lunches
Fast food is notorious for its high calories and fat content; however, a new study has found the meat served by restaurant chains, such as McDonald's, is actually safer than the hamburgers served in school lunches. It is not that fast food, largely responsible for the obesity … [Read more...]
12-Year-Old Boy Suspended for Selling Junk Food
Many schools have eliminated junk food from vending machines on campuses, and some have even gone so far to ban it entirely. When schools have outlawed junk food, some students have responded by "dealing" fatty snacks to their peers. Recently, a 12-year-old boy from Liverpool … [Read more...]
Green Toy Giveaway Winner: Natural Pod Wooden Boat and Stairs
Our biggest green toy giveaway in celebration of Eco Child's Play's move to Simple Earth Media is over. Thanks to Natural Pod, Crystal C has won a wooden rocking boat and stairs handmade in Canada valued at $224! Crystal wrote: I enjoy reading this blog a lot. I always … [Read more...]
5 Green Products: Rubberwood Toys to Wooden Doll Rocker
1. Handmade by Jules Sweet Baby Hat This handknit baby hat is from the wonderful Etsy merchant Jules Silas. It's made from 100% cotton yarn, which appears to be pearle. I love the long stocking cap and tassels! In a whole host of colors, as well as custom made, they can be … [Read more...]