Call the Manufacturers: We Want Toxic Cleaners Clearly Labeled!

On September 23, join women and men across the country to call on the cleaning products industry to reveal their hidden ingredients. You deserve to know if there are toxic chemicals in your cleaning products. For the last year Women's Voices for the Earth (WVE) has been working … [Read more...]

Don't Throw Out that Old Muffin Tin: Make New Crayons

The crayon craft we did today started as a research project. I was looking for a way to recycle or reuse a very old muffin tin. Not only did I find a craft for reusing my worn tray, I was able to make use of our collection of broken crayons. My kids enjoyed the fun and learned … [Read more...]

ZapRoot: BPA Declared Baby Safe, Thanks FDA!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/7Y6_7XHPUzs&hl=en&fs=1] This week from our friends at ZapRoot: The FDA needs to have their heads examined. We respond to the numerous Chinese comments. Explore the world through Google Earth's Environment section. This week's show … [Read more...]

Pack O Fun Magazine, Halloween Issue Full of "Green" Crafts

I love Pack O Fun Magazine, they always have great crafts for kids made from garbage and every day items you can find around the house. The November edition, which features Halloween and Thanksgiving crafts is full of clever and cute crafts for kids of all ages (including my … [Read more...]

FDA: BPA is A-OK

At a scientific hearing held Tuesday, the FDA maintained the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in hard plastics is safe, but advised on ways to limit exposure. If it is safe, why limit exposure? As reported by the Associated Press, "Right now, our tentative conclusion is that it's … [Read more...]