A Times Square billboard funded by Dr. Mercola and the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) is causing a stir amongst medical professionals. The digital billboard displays the above 15 second message every hour for 18 hours of the day. Owned by CBS Outdoors, the American … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
5 Green Products: Woodsy Words, Smens, Little Looster, Maty’s Quiet Relief Cough Syrup, Goodbyn Bynto Lunchbox
1. Woodsy Words Game Woodsy Words is an eco-friendly take on the classic children's game of [amazon_link id="B000INOXM0" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]pick up sticks[/amazon_link]. Just like the original, you drop all of the sticks, then try to pick one up … [Read more...]
The Black Barbie Doll: Multiculturalism or Token Gesture?
We are no fans of Barbie here on Eco Child's Play. From greenwashing to negatively affecting girls' body image, almost no little girl in America grows up without this plastic doll. She comes in many shades and styles now (and we all know Ken was gay). I recently came across … [Read more...]
Hank D and the Bee: Respect nature
Considering the state of the oceans, maybe this humpback isn't so bad off. To get educated and involved in protecting the oceans, visit any of these great organizations. Surfrider International Greenpeace--Defending our Oceans WWF Oceans Also, Joel Harper's great children's … [Read more...]
Chicago Public School Bans Home Lunches
I pack my children an organic home lunch every day. Why? The quality of our school lunches is pitiful. There is high fructose corn syrup in everything (apple sauce, crackers, etc.). The vegetables are canned; the fruit in thick syrups. Ketchup is counted as a fruit. … [Read more...]