Periodically, we make a small loan to a business on Kiva.org to fulfill a pledge of social responsibility we initiated when Eco Child's Play began over a year ago. If you are not familiar with Kiva, this organization helps you empower an entrepreneur in a third world country … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Still Selling Lead Bibs in Some States
It's no secret: I hate Wal-Mart. Honestly, I have only been inside a Wal-Mart store four times in my life, including buying batteries in Colby, Kansas on a cross-country childhood vacation, and every time I leave the store, I feel disgusted with American consumerism. This … [Read more...]
Go Disney: Chinese Labour Laws Violated
First, we hear almost everyday about toxic toys coming from China being added to the recall list, but the Chinese toy horrors don't end there. Disney is also violating Chinese labour laws, which are not the best to begin with in the first place. The Chinese toy problems go beyond … [Read more...]
Green Family Values: Kid Powered Toys Harness Your Child's Energy
If you have children, you know that they have boundless amounts of energy. It only makes sense to use this energy to power toys, and Zen Design Group has come up with a line of toys that does just that. These "environmentally friendly," kid-powered SEE Toys will be … [Read more...]
Daily Tip: Find Out Who the Biggest Polluters Are Near You With PlanetHazard
If you are looking for a new home or are interested in how safe the air is in your neighborhood, PlanetHazard provides information about the toxins you may be breathing. You can search by top ten polluters, all polluters, browse polluters, list pollutants, list polluters, and … [Read more...]