From safe, nontoxic food storage and green cleaning to the basics of whole bulk foods and integrated pest management, get started on a healthier Earth-friendly diet today with these tips. http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/green-your-pantry-44040108#ixzz1PqI0Vv8V
Cloth Diaper Washing-http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:gsiDQDdRpHwJ:www.babycottonbottoms.com/cloth_diaper_washing.htm+can+vinegar+wreck+the+PUL+lining+in+cloth+diapers%3F&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari&source=www.google.com
G-Free Friday: Dig Into These Vegan Chocolate-Zucchini Brownies http://wholelivingdaily.wholeliving.com/2011/08/g-free-friday-dig-into-these-vegan-chocolate-zucchini-brownies.html
18 Projects to Sew with Fabric Scraps! http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2011/08/22/18-projects-to-sew-with-fabric-scraps/?pid=720#slideshow
When it's time to "get-growing" in the garden, don't let small inconveniences inhibit the process. You can use many tried and true gardening tips designed to make the most of a successful gardening venture no matter what your experience level. Prepare for a stellar season with these helpful tips to keep your green thumb "in the know." http://www.ehow.com/info_8077797_tips-garden.html#ixzz1VsMD6YTz
Their mission: to call on their senators to protect them from toxic chemicals by supporting the Safe Chemicals Act. Children wore superhero capes to ask their senators to be their heroes for health. http://www.onearth.org/blog/stroller-brigade-take-to-sidewalks-for-safer-chemicals
According to the National Resources Defense Council, if every household in America replaced a package of conventional paper napkins with recycled paper napkins, we would save 1 million trees. Go one better and buy a set of cloth napkins at a secondhand store, and you'll never need to buy paper napkins again. To minimize washing (and thus using water and energy to keep your napkins clean), assign each family member a unique napkin ring. Reuse the napkins all week, then throw the napkins in with your household laundry. http://wholelivingdaily.wholeliving.com/2011/08/challenge-of-the-day-help-save-millions-of-trees-with-this-simple-upgrade.html
Natural Pet Products for Dogs-Whether you're looking for organic dog toys, recycled beds or other natural pet products, you'll find great ideas here. http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/natural-dog-products-0811#ixzz1WA5khguY
MAKE A DIFFERENCE-National nonprofit Keep America Beautiful introduces a fun and exciting recycling competition. Compete against other schools in your state and nationwide, or simply within your own school. http://recycle-bowl.org/
The cramped quarters of college dorms are hardly conducive to eco-conscious living. Just the thought of sleeping in a closet with a stranger is enough to make any co-ed want to grab the nearest mass-produced plastic wall organizer and call it a day. But living a green dorm life is possible. Before you hit the megastore, check out these five clutter-banishing crafts you can make yourself. You’d never know they’re all made from recycled stuff! http://earth911.com/news/2011/08/29/diy-craft-projects-for-your-dorm/
The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the safety of the chemical, which was created more than 40 years ago as a surgical scrub for hospitals. Triclosan is now in a range of consumer products, including soaps, kitchen cutting boards and even a best-selling toothpaste, Colgate Total. It is so prevalent that a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the chemical present in the urine of 75 percent of Americans over the age of 5. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/20/business/triclosan-an-antibacterial-chemical-in-consumer-products-raises-safety-issues.html?_r=2&pagewanted=all%3Fsrc%3Dtp
17 Easy Ways for Teens to Go Green-Youth Will Inherit the Future, and Are Often Eager to Make a Difference. Here's How. http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/latest/6334#ixzz1WHZ0Ukr8
Top 5 Chemicals to Avoid in Foods http://doyourpart.com/green-living/terris-top-5/top-5-chemicals-to-avoid-in-foods/
“Industrial weed-killer glyphosate, also known by its trade name Roundup, has been “commonly found in rain and rivers in agricultural areas in the Mississippi River watershed.” Monsanto has some explaining to do. EWG Prez Ken Cook's take: "It is inconceivable that a company with Monsanto's scientific capacity did not predict, and examine, the possibility of air and water contamination by glyphosate." http://www.ewg.org/release/government-tests-find-roundup-widespread-water-air
What laundry soap do you use? “There's nothing like the smell of freshly-washed laundry, except when it's laced with carcinogens. A new study found that dryer vent air released from a load washed with conventional detergent contained 25 VOCs and 2 carcinogens. Not so fresh, not so clean.” Thanks EXG!
Daily deals to help you live greener, spend, consume, and conserve for a better world. That's why GreenDeals gives you more than just great deals. greendeals.org
The cancer panel is releasing a landmark 200-page report on Thursday, warning that our lackadaisical approach to regulation may have far-reaching consequences for our health. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/06/opinion/06kristof.html
This ingenious rubber vase with two openings is made from the recycled inner tube of a motorcycle tire. It stands up on its own with no armature, and doesn't smell at all like rubber. http://www.eco-artware.com/catalog/CG4-Recycled-Tire-Vase.php
5 Toxic Chemicals You Should Banish From Your Home http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44258903/ns/health-health_care/?gt1=43001
Paper tube fruit bowl. http://www.replayground.com/pages/diy/tpfruit.asp
Get great Organic Recipes for Healthy Meals that won't break your budget. Check out these delicious Healthy Organic Recipes at Disney Family.com. http://family.go.com/food/pkg-budget-recipes/20-organic-food-recipes-on-a-budget-pg/
80 uses for coconut oil http://hybridrastamama.blogspot.com/2011/06/80-uses-for-coconut-oil.html?m=1
A sustainable shopping list for new parents http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/a-sustainable-shopping-list-for-new-parents/2011/08/24/gIQAhrDnsJ_story.html
These links to articles and interesting little tidbits were shared on My Baby's Green Facebook page the last couple weeks. I hope you find them as interesting as I did!
After trying a sinful homemade carrot cake I made this weekend, I should go back to watching what I eat!
ReplyDeleteThe Vegan Chocolate-Zucchini Brownies sound yummy and healthier!
I only use cloth napkins,and my family usually use kitchen terry towels and cloth napkins on holidays. From now on, I will assign each family member a unique napkin ring.
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