Congratulations Erin! You won our random monthly drawing for an Eco Child's Play hemp bag! Erin left many wonderful comments that enriched our understanding of natural products this month. Erin has two blogs: I've Done Gone Green and The Chronicles of Little Miss E. Her recent blog posts range from sleep deprivation common to all parents and cloth diapers (including a great shot of the laundry line!) to natural sunscreen I will have to try!Don't forget, to enter June's drawing for an Eco ... continue reading...
A Rose (or Child) By Any Other Name Would Still Be Sweet
"What's in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet."--From Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2)I've been tagged for a meme by Jeremiah McNichols of Z Recommends. Being new to the blogosphere, I first had to figure out what a meme was! According to Wikipedia, "The term "meme" (IPA: /miːm/), coined and popularized in 1976 by the biologist Richard Dawkins, refers to a "unit of cultural information" which can propagate from one mind to another in a manner analogous to ... continue reading...
Kalon Studios: Sustainably Produced and Designed Children's Furniture
Kalon Studios is a new company offering "design for a sustainable culture." Yes, their prices may send you into sticker shock. Their explanation: "In today’s world, sustainability is more than just being green. Rather, it has evolved into a belief system, an approach to living, being." Kalon Studios uses renewable, raw materials and food-grade oil finishes on their products. Although the prices are high, the company's children's products are designed to be versatile and multifunctional. For ... continue reading...
Green Family Values: Why is Sustainability So Expensive?
Sustainably Produced Crib by Kalon StudiosThe Green Movement and sustainable living are often accused of being only accessible to those with a higher level of socioeconomic status. In some ways this statement is true, but in other ways it is false. Many families simply cannot afford to buy organic food and clothing, wooden toys, sustainable children's furniture, etc., because they do not earn living wages. However, these families often make sustainable choices, such as purchasing clothing ... continue reading...
Fair Trade Sports Balls!
Fair Trade is a term often used in the sustainable, green community, and I remember first encountering it on chocolate and coffee labels. According to Alicia Erikson of Green Options, "The Fair Trade criteria (from the Fair Trade Federation) are:Paying fair wages in local context;Supporting participatory workplaces;Ensuring environmental sustainability;Supplying financial and technical support;Respecting cultural identity;Offering public accountability; and,Educating consumers."Fair trade ... continue reading...
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