Green Options

EcoStiletto is launching EcoStilettoKids, the newest blog on the block for eco-kids, that is devoted to all things green parenting-related, from sustainable faux fur teddy bears to the waste-free lunch kits—plus the cutest organic kids’ clothes, reusable diapers

This Sunday, September 21st in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, as part of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots celebration of the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, the division in hosting it’s launch party [...]

As you think about various initiatives for green parenting, you might wonder where to start. What defines an eco-conscious parent and what resources can be utilized to help you become one? Happy Green Baby is a new online boutique specializing in organic, eco-friendly and sustainable baby products and gear, making it easy for parents to “go green” right from the time they become parents.

A Chat with the Inspired (and Inspiring) Women Behind Robbie Adrian Luxury Organics

Recently I had a chance to chat with Susan Doris and Robbie Mahlman, co-founders of Robbie Adrian Luxury Organic baby blankets. Their company takes 100% organic, machine-washable baby blankets to a whole new level of gorgeous style and soft texture, and Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez and Christina Aguilera are just a few of their celebrity customers. These forward-thinking entrepreneurs make sure every detail of their business is as green and sustainable as possible, and all their products completely made in the USA.

These women are also moms who are raising families and running an ethical business in a highly competitive field. They took a moment from their busy day to answer a few questions:

1. Your blankets are unique in that they combine organic, sustainable design with colorful style. Why do you think it’s taken so long for organic manufacturers to move beyond beige?

When a baby is born, it is so pure and natural, yet will soon be exposed to all of the harsh chemicals of the modern world. It is true that babies are exposed to some toxins in utero and through breastmilk, but this exposure is limited and mostly out of the control of parents. What is in the control of new parents are the kind of products they use on their baby,

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