Green Options » non-toxic http://greenoptions.com/tag/non-toxic Posts tagged 'non-toxic' Sat, 30 May 2009 14:00:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Bamboo Buyer Beware: Green Decisions Aren’t Always Clear-Cut http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/05/30/bamboo-buyer-beware-green-decisions-arent-always-clear-cut/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/05/30/bamboo-buyer-beware-green-decisions-arent-always-clear-cut/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 14:00:25 +0000 Heather Dunham http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/05/30/bamboo-buyer-beware-green-decisions-arent-always-clear-cut/ We paid a visit recently to one of my favourite toy stores in the whole world, Hot Toads.  The physical store itself isn’t all that impressive — it’s a small, concrete-floored basement room in a medical building, with sparsely-stocked wooden shelves, draped with puppets and stuffed toys hanging by clothespins from simple lines strung across the room.  The back wall features a working 10-foot long model train table made entirely out of Lego.

But it’s not about the decor — it’s what they carry that makes this place special.  Plan Toys.  HaPe.  Schylling.  Plastic toys made from recycled milk jugs.  Non-toxic wooden toys.  Toys intended to enrich the mind and body of your children, not just feed into consumerism and branding.

And for me, it is a local store, within driving distance, right here in Atlantic Canada.  Unfortunately for my American friends reading this, while they do take online orders, Hot Toads only delivers within Canada.  Sorry, eh?

One of the many cool items they have is a line of large toy cars called E-Racers, from HaPe’s Bamboo Collection.  I had a nice chat with the fellow working there, and learned that apparently these were the first toys to be made from bamboo.  I was surprised that, while bamboo has been used for clothes, cutlery and dinnerware, flooring and even wallpaper for some time, the idea of bamboo toys was still relatively new.

He also filled me in on a fact I had previously been unaware of.  Of course, bamboo is the new golden child of the eco movement: it grows easily and quickly without pesticides, and is therefore a readily renewable resource with low environmental impact.  Bamboo wood is attractive and sturdy, and bamboo cloth is soft and has natural antibacterial properties.  As worldwide consumer demand for bamboo has increased dramatically in recent years, some companies have taken to clear-cutting hardwood forests in order to make room for bamboo plantations.  And despite bamboo’s rapid growth, difficulty in seed propagation combined with over-harvesting has even threatened some species to near-extinction.

Ugh.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/05/30/bamboo-buyer-beware-green-decisions-arent-always-clear-cut/feed/ Yearn Worthy Yarn: Sirdar Eco Wool (U.K.) http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/30/yearn-worthy-yarn-sirdar-eco-wool/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/30/yearn-worthy-yarn-sirdar-eco-wool/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:30:26 +0000 Kelly Rand http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/30/yearn-worthy-yarn-sirdar-eco-wool/ Here’s another eco-friendly yarn option for those who use animal fibers: Eco Wool from Sirdar in the U.K.

Eco Wool comes in DK weight in 50 gram balls. It looks quite lovely and natural.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/30/yearn-worthy-yarn-sirdar-eco-wool/feed/ LunchBots: A Non Toxic, Healthier Alternative http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/25/lunchbots-a-non-toxic-healthier-alternative/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/25/lunchbots-a-non-toxic-healthier-alternative/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:27:08 +0000 Leslie Quigley http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/25/lunchbots-a-non-toxic-healthier-alternative/

Packing a lunch without using plastic can be a challenging. With all the Ziploc baggies and plastic containers out there makes it hard to avoid. Packing a healthy lunch is one thing but having to worry about packing a plastic and waste free lunch is where it can get difficult.

Look no further…LunchBots are here to the rescue! 100% stainless steel and non toxic lunch containers.

LunchBots was created by a mom who couldn’t find any non-plastic containers to use and no longer wanted to worry about which plastics are safe. Sound familiar?

Jacqueline Linder of LunchBots began the company with the idea that we could eliminate the use of Ziploc bags and other plastic containers that are harmful to the environment. Plus, she wanted them to be unique and have a great design so kids AND parents would love them.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/25/lunchbots-a-non-toxic-healthier-alternative/feed/ Raise Good Eaters: Make Your Own Baby Food http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/22/raise-good-eaters-make-your-own-baby-food/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/22/raise-good-eaters-make-your-own-baby-food/#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:50:03 +0000 Leslie Quigley http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/22/raise-good-eaters-make-your-own-baby-food/ Feb. 8, 2008 by girlonthewire.

When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, there was really no question in my mind that I’d be making baby food. Ensuring a healthy diet and knowing that my son would be getting the necessary nutrients were my determining factors. I also wanted to be in charge of what was going into my son’s system and wanted to be able to offer him a wide palate of foods.

I knew this couldn’t be done if I bought food from a jar at the grocery store. How often do you see eggplant, collard greens, and zucchini purees at the grocery store? Unless it’s an organic gourmet baby food line such as Yummy Spoonfuls it’s highly unlikely you’ll find less common veggies and even fruit.

To be in control of my son’s first start with solids I knew I’d have to make his baby food from scratch. If making his own food meant being aware of the ingredients, then I was willing to take that plunge and go for it. I’d much rather know what was going into my son’s food then always worry and have to read each and every label. With all the preservatives, chemical, added sugar, salt and starch it made absolute sense to avoid those factors and just make it.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/22/raise-good-eaters-make-your-own-baby-food/feed/ Wood Toddler Toys from Plan Toys http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/19/wood-toddler-toys-from-plan-toys/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/19/wood-toddler-toys-from-plan-toys/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:04:42 +0000 Tiffany Washko http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/19/wood-toddler-toys-from-plan-toys/ Hammer BallsHammer Balls from Plan Toys is a curved wooden box with three colorful balls and a mallet, this toy helps children to improve hand-eye coordination, aligning, slotting and aiming. Pound the balls and watch them roll out one by one. It is now one of my all time favorite toddler toys.

We got Hammer Balls for our 3 year old son as a green Christmas gift and not only does he love it, his older siblings do to! It is just a simple wood block with a lovely curved shape that has three holes in it. You place one or all of the three colorful, wooden balls on it and then you use the hammer to pound the balls through the holes. They roll out from underneath and the fun begins again. The concept is incredibly simple but it is fascinating to most young kids. It is similar to the idea of wack-a-mole but without the violent concept of striking an animal.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/19/wood-toddler-toys-from-plan-toys/feed/ Wooden Fairy Dolls from The Fairy Ring http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/11/wooden-fairy-dolls-from-the-fairy-ring/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/11/wooden-fairy-dolls-from-the-fairy-ring/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:12:05 +0000 Tiffany Washko http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/11/wooden-fairy-dolls-from-the-fairy-ring/ Fairy DollsNatural dolls are almost impossible to find in conventional stores. Most dolls you can get at big box stores are made of plastic with phthalates and PVC. Cloth dolls can be found at specialty stores but they can be very expensive. Getting quality, natural, safe dolls for your little ones can be a tall order if you are on a budget.

Recently my little girl fell in love with small wooden fairy dolls from an etsy seller, The Fairy Ring. These dolls are simple, adorable, and very stimulating as far as creative play is concerned. Upon getting her first fairy doll, which she decided to name “Jewel”, she insisted on having more right away and they have been with her constantly ever since. When she takes a shower they hang on the shower door. When she goes to sleep at night they are held lovingly in her hand. Her dreams are now filled with fairies.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/11/wooden-fairy-dolls-from-the-fairy-ring/feed/ Simple Green Craft Cleanup Solutions http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/02/09/simple-green-craft-cleanup-solutions/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/02/09/simple-green-craft-cleanup-solutions/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:30:56 +0000 Kelly Rand http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/02/09/simple-green-craft-cleanup-solutions/ After getting down and dirty with your craft, there’s that dreaded task of cleanup. This simple task can get a little more dicey once the paint, marker, oil pastel or glue finds itself outside of the protected craft area. So to help, here’s a list of green cleaning products that you can use to clean up after craft time using supplies that you already have in your house.

If you’re crafting with the environment in mind, more than likely your materials are water based. These spills can be quickly and easily swiped up with water and a rag.

If wondering hands happen to get crayon or pencil marks on the wall, a little baking soda and water should do the trick.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/02/09/simple-green-craft-cleanup-solutions/feed/ Feeling Organic Baby Love http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/07/feeling-organic-baby-love/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/07/feeling-organic-baby-love/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:39:36 +0000 Sonya http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/07/feeling-organic-baby-love/ If you’re looking for an eco-friendly place for Valentine’s Day gifts, check out Organica Deluxe.

The online eco-boutique offers eco-conscious minded consumers gift options for every occasion: Baby, Wedding & Anniversary, Birthday, Thinking of You, Get-Away, Thank You, House Warming, Holiday and more.

“We created Organica Deluxe because we wanted a beautiful place to buy eco-friendly and organic for ourselves and our friends,” say owners Wendy James and Jane Hunter.

“We recognized that organic companies often miss the gorgeous and ever miss the green when creating packaging.”

One sweet eco-friendly gift from Organica Deluxe is their BABY LOVE gift set.  “This delightful assortment of organic goodies is filled with softness and love for baby’s sensitive skin,” says Organica Deluxe.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/07/feeling-organic-baby-love/feed/ Embrace Eco-friendly Child Care http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/05/embrace-eco-friendly-child-care/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/05/embrace-eco-friendly-child-care/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:46:12 +0000 Low Impact Living http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/05/embrace-eco-friendly-child-care/ eco-friendly daycareYou care about the environment and also your family’s health. So it’s time to embrace eco-friendly child care!

Many daycare and child-care centers around the U.S. are embracing eco-friendly ways, and it’s not a day too soon. That’s why we’re building a huge directory of eco-friendly child care centers around the country. We have over 120 listed so far and we’re adding more every day. Check them out! And if you know of one you’d like to add, please send us an email to feedback@lowimpactliving.com.

The State of Oregon’s Environmental Council has taken a pioneering role in certifying child-care centers with their Eco-Healthy Child Care program.  Child care facilities qualify as “Eco-Healthy” by completing a 25-element checklist that highlights 25 steps facilities can take to ensure a safe place for children. Eco-healthy child care centers commit to reducing a child’s exposure to toxins and other environmental health hazards.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/05/embrace-eco-friendly-child-care/feed/ Organic Bedding Gives Good Night’s Sleep http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/26/organic-bedding-gives-good-nights-sleep/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/26/organic-bedding-gives-good-nights-sleep/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:05:16 +0000 Sonya http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/26/organic-bedding-gives-good-nights-sleep/ Organic bedding and mattresses can go a long way to giving babies a healthier sleeping environment and new parents a good night’s sleep.

Take the Coyuchi Organic Cotton Percale Fitted Crib Sheet from Toronto-based Grassroots Environmental Products.

“Coyuchi bed linens are made from 100% certified organic cotton, which means the cotton is grown and processed without the use of pesticides, chlorine bleach, or chemical softeners,” explains the company.

Grassroots recommends washing the organic cotton sheets with baking soda or one of their Nature Clean products.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/26/organic-bedding-gives-good-nights-sleep/feed/ Eco-friendly Furniture Your Child Will Love http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/21/eco-friendly-furniture-your-child-will-love/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/21/eco-friendly-furniture-your-child-will-love/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:26:14 +0000 Sonya http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/21/eco-friendly-furniture-your-child-will-love/ If you’re redecorating your child’s room, do you have any eco-friendly furniture in mind?

You’ll definitely have eco-friendly furniture options at eConscious Market, a “For-Benefit” online commerce site.

“We sell the finest ecologically and socially responsible products available and donate a minimum of 10% of every purchase to the exceptional non-profit organizations listed on our website,” says Boulder, Colorado-based eConscious Market.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/21/eco-friendly-furniture-your-child-will-love/feed/ Greenest Cleaning Products http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/18/greenest-cleaning-products/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/18/greenest-cleaning-products/#comments Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:41:15 +0000 Sonya http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/18/greenest-cleaning-products/ Are you using the greenest products to clean your home?

“It is often difficult to know which cleaning product is “greenest” but there are a few key words and phrases to look for which will help you identify those products with reduced adverse environmental and health effects, “says Lindsay Luhnau, environmental educator. 

She’s authored the Green Cleaning Guide For Businesses and Individuals, one in the Clean Calgary Association GUIDE Series.

What should you look for in a green cleaning product? Luhnau recommends looking for the following words and phrases on green cleaning products:

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/01/18/greenest-cleaning-products/feed/ Tiny Decor: Create a Naturally Modern, Eco-Friendly Nursery or Child’s Bedroom http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/10/29/tiny-decor-create-a-naturally-modern-eco-friendly-nursery-or-childs-bedroom/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/10/29/tiny-decor-create-a-naturally-modern-eco-friendly-nursery-or-childs-bedroom/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:43:42 +0000 Jennifer Lance http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/10/29/tiny-decor-create-a-naturally-modern-eco-friendly-nursery-or-childs-bedroom/ felt bucket from Tiny DecorMany parents feed their children healthy organic food, but they often neglect to consider their child’s main environment, their bedroom or nursery, for ecological consideration. Tiny Decor is a company commited to helping families chose eco-friendly products for interior design without sacrificing style. Tiny Décor products are handmade in the USA and feature:

  • 100% organic cotton
  • Ecospun® Felt made from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles
  • Bamboo fiber pillow inserts and batting
  • PLA-fiber pillow inserts made from corn

My daughter likes Tiny Decor’s felt buckets. These soft felt buckets are great for storage. My daughter keeps her Only Hearts Club dolls in her felt bucket, which may not be the most eco-friendly doll, but at least they minimize the plastic and look like girls instead Playboy models. Each bucket is made from:

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/10/29/tiny-decor-create-a-naturally-modern-eco-friendly-nursery-or-childs-bedroom/feed/ A Green Crafting Manifesto http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/10/21/a-green-crafting-manifesto/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/10/21/a-green-crafting-manifesto/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:51:10 +0000 Julie Finn http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/10/21/a-green-crafting-manifesto/ Author's photograph of a sign in the Indianapolis Children's MuseumDo you have a manifesto? I mean, do you have a clear, guiding philosophy through which you can mediate between your sometimes competing identities as an environmentally conscious person and as a person who thinks crafting up cool stuff is awesome?

I’ll tell you–a manifesto helps, because sometimes environmentalism and crafting don’t play well together without forethought. For instance, do you prefer wool felt, which comes from animals, or acrylic felt, which is synthetic? How big is that fabric/yarn/bead stash, all consisting of items you bought brand-new and are now just sitting on? Do you think it’s okay to craft with vinyl or not? It’s important to think through the environmental/ethical issues behind how you like to craft, so that whatever you do, you are working in harmony with your beliefs.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/10/21/a-green-crafting-manifesto/feed/ Contest: Win Organic, Non-Toxic Insecticide from EcoSMART http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/10/13/contest-win-organic-non-toxic-insecticide-from-ecosmart/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/10/13/contest-win-organic-non-toxic-insecticide-from-ecosmart/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:30:45 +0000 Derek Markham http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/10/13/contest-win-organic-non-toxic-insecticide-from-ecosmart/ EcoSMART Natural Organic InsecticideEnter here to win one of three bottles of EcoSMART products!

EcoSMART makes a line of non-toxic insecticides made from botanicals - natural essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, and wintergreen.

“University research has shown that these oils attack the Octopamine neuro-receptors. Octopamine is a key insect neurotransmitter that regulates insect movement, behavior and metabolism. The blockage of the receptor activity prevents the transmission of the Octopamine signals, which leads to immobilization and/or knockdown, followed by death.” -EcoSMART Fact Sheet

EcoSMART products include an Insect Repellent, Ant and Roach Killer, Flying Insect Killer, and Wasp and Hornet Killer, all of which are safe around kids and pets.

“Eco–friendly and composed of natural ingredients, these compounds are biodegradable and help maintain a sustainable and healthy environment. Additionally, EcoSMART has no adverse impact on birds or fish and will not contaminate water sources.”

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/10/13/contest-win-organic-non-toxic-insecticide-from-ecosmart/feed/ EcoGlue Review http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/10/06/ecoglue-review/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/10/06/ecoglue-review/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:30:07 +0000 Kelly Rand http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/10/06/ecoglue-review/ EcoGlue Go take a look at the adhesives you use in your crafting. Go ahead, I’ll wait here.

Back? Ok, good.

What is the one thing that they probably have in common? Does it say somewhere “use in well ventilated area” or some similar warning? Well, that warning often accompanies many of the glue and adhesive products found on the shelf at the crafting supply store and in crafters’ homes. That warning is there because of the chemicals used in the adhesives. Chemicals that, if inhaled in concentrated amounts, can be bad for you, hence the “well ventilated” part.

EcoGlue is a new white craft glue that claims eco-friendly properties. It contains less than 1% of volatile organic compounds or VOCs, has virtually no hazardous air pollutants, contains no animal derivatives and does not carry a “well ventilated” warning on its label. In fact its packaging is made from 100% recycled content and carries a “non-toxic” stamp.

I got the chance to try out this new glue and ran it through some simple and highly unscientific tests to see if it the eco-friendly label still meant quality adhesive or if it was just some watered down glue.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/10/06/ecoglue-review/feed/ Yearn Worthy Yarn: Tencel http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/07/yearn-worthy-yarn-tencel/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/07/yearn-worthy-yarn-tencel/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:00:47 +0000 Kelly Rand http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/07/yearn-worthy-yarn-tencel/ tencel yarn Don’t forget! The next Carnival of Green Crafts will be August 9th at BlogHer. Send in your submissions now.

It’s not often that you come across a different type of fiber found in your yarn. There are only so many animal (alpaca, bison, musk ox, etc.) and plant (linen, cotton, etc.) based yarns. So I was pleasantly surprised when I happened upon tencel.

Tencel is made from wood pulp that is spun down to make the fiber. The process boasts environmental claims as the pulp that is harvested comes from tree farms that are continuously replanted and the spinning process uses non-toxic solvents.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/07/yearn-worthy-yarn-tencel/feed/ Yearn Worthy Yarn: Aurora Silk, Hemp http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/07/17/yearn-worthy-yarn-aurora-silk-hemp/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/07/17/yearn-worthy-yarn-aurora-silk-hemp/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:30:39 +0000 Kelly Rand http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/07/17/yearn-worthy-yarn-aurora-silk-hemp/ Hemp yarn
–Don’t forget! Send in your posts for the new Carnival of Green Crafts. Taking submissions now.–

I know that we’ve covered hemp yarn before from Lanaknits and Autumn talked to us about macrame , but it was Leslie’s quest to try natural dye that got me to take a second look at Aurora Silk’s Hemp Yarn.

At first look this yarn from Aurora brings to mind all the stereotypes that Skye talked about when she profiled hemp fabrics. But no it is Not Marijuana.

Hemp yarn is derived from the growth of industrial hemp, a different species of it’s more famous cousin. Industrial hemp grows fast without the need for much pesticides or herbicides. The fiber harvested from the plant is more commonly known as bast. Bast fibers are long and very strong and can be woven or spun to make fabric, rope or yarn.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/07/17/yearn-worthy-yarn-aurora-silk-hemp/feed/ Eco Tips for a Green Nursery from the Experts in LA http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/07/14/eco-tips-for-a-green-nursery-from-the-experts-in-la/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/07/14/eco-tips-for-a-green-nursery-from-the-experts-in-la/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:22:38 +0000 Courtney Carlisle http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/07/14/eco-tips-for-a-green-nursery-from-the-experts-in-la/ For eco-savvy parents in Los Angeles, Bel Bambini is hosting an event in store on Tuesday July 15th to equip moms with tips on how to create a healthy, eco-friendly nursery using green building products from leading experts.

Experts and hosts include:

Not only can green parents come get information on greening their children’s rooms, but they can also shop for a cause. A portion of sales from the day will go to the Pregnancy Awareness Foundation, which educates women on incorporating easy changes to boost exercise, nutrition and wellness to benefit themselves and their children.

The event will also feature eco-friendly prizes from Sage Creek Organics (an ADORABLE eco-line), AFM Safecoat, Green to Grow and more…call 213.627.1230 for more information. If you aren’t able to attend, check back for tips from the eco-experts presenting.

Related Posts:
Painting the Baby’s Nursery
Nursery Water Not Good for Babies
Organic Crib Mattresses

]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/07/14/eco-tips-for-a-green-nursery-from-the-experts-in-la/feed/ Green Yoga Mats http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/06/15/green-yoga-mats/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/06/15/green-yoga-mats/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:44:54 +0000 Lucille Chi http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/06/15/green-yoga-mats/ When we go to a yoga class, we work to re-oxygenate our bodies with heart opening breathing exercises, inhale deeply, and breath in clean refreshing pure air. Unfortunately, many yoga mats are made of toxic materials that seep into the air. Worse yet, is hot yoga classes are often not ventilated. The best way to purify a yoga studio is to switch to eco riendly mats, educating each yogi that signs up for a class about the benefits of green mats and only carrying them in house. As I’ve said many times before, yoga is one of the most rejuvenating, restoring, enlivening and uplifting kinds of exercise out there. What many are unaware of is just how toxic many yoga supplies may be. Articles like this one from the Green Yoga Association help clear the air as to what is good for our healing studios.

There are a good many options out there, and I’ll share my long time favorite the Harmony mat (some say they slip more on this rubber mat but personally I like the ability to grip and stretch the mat as I ease into form) which most yoga places carry. From the Jade Harmony Mat site~

Harmony is Green
Harmony is constructed of natural rubber a renewable resource tapped from rubber trees - containing no PVC or ozone depleting substances - perfect for the yogi concerned about the environment.

To be more complete, here is a long list of some green options out there for yoga mats:

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