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...]

NY May Follow SF and Ban Happy Meal Toys

I grew up on McDonald's Happy Meals. I am not overweight, and my cholesterol levels are fine. How often did I have one? Probably only a couple times a month. I became a vegetarian at age 16, and I have not had any McDonald's food since. My children have only eaten fast food … [Read more...]

5 “Green” Products: RuMe, Mighty Nest/Tree Hopper, O’bon, SmartyPants, PlanetBox

1. RuMe Reusable Bags I have finally integrated reusable bags into all of my shopping trips! Once I started remembering, I couldn't stop! RuMe Bags are designed in Denver, Colorado and made in a fair trade factory in South Korea. RuMe's premier product, the reusable RuMe … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: k & j Sunprotective Clothing, Magic Bean Wishes, Aqueduck, Baby Bullet, Pins on a Map

1. k & j Sunprotective Clothing It's hard to think of the need for sun protection when we have snow on the ground, but spring really is just around the corner (I sound like Ma in [amazon_link id="0060581859" target="_blank" ]The Long Winter[/amazon_link]). Although the sun … [Read more...]

Bye, Bye Rubber Ducky: Canada Bans 6 Phthalates in Vinyl Plastic Toys

Often the most toxic toys are given to the youngest children as teethers. Soft plastic toys are softened with chemicals called phthalates. Starting in June 2011, Canada is restricting six of these phthalates by banning toys "that contain greater than allowable … [Read more...]