Entries tagged Kids

Ask Umbra on trash, toxics, and tots

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:50am PST for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

Tips on composting, fumigated imports, and off-gassing baby furniture. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Gardening, Kids, Pollution
Finally! A recycling plant for dirty diapers

By Megan Treacy Posted Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:10pm PST for ecogeek 5 Comments

As a new mom and an EcoGeek, I know that choosing a diapering method is a huge issue. Disposable diapers clog landfills for hundreds of years. There are alternatives to disposables, of course, but they have their drawbacks. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Recycling, United Kingdom, Kids
Keeping baby clean … and healthy

By Heather O'Neill Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:21am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

What is more precious than your baby? Knowing that your baby is completely chemical-free. We brought some of our littlest road testers on board for the Nascar of bathing events to find the best Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Shopping, Beauty, Kids, Reviews
Study: Halloween face paint laced with lead

By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:37pm PDT for daily_green_news 56 Comments

You can't trust ingredient lists on Halloween face paint labels -- 6 of 10 paints tested had higher than recommended levels of metals. Even one labeled "nontoxic" contained lead. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Safety, Holidays, Kids
Food coloring can cause hyperactivity in kids

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:05pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

Think it's sugar in those treats that make your kids wired? Studies show it could be the bright, artificial colors. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Kids
How to have a green Halloween

By EcoHuddle Community Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:27pm PDT for huddlergreenhome 2 Comments

Apply the "three R's" to Halloween for a holiday that scares the kids without killing the planet. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Holidays, How-To, Recycling, Kids, Tips, Reusing stuff
Warning: Halloween face paint can be scary

By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:59pm PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

10 ways to protect yourself and your children from toxic, allergenic, and irritating ingredients in Halloween costume makeup. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Safety, Fashion, Holidays, Beauty, Kids
Seven frightfully fun costumes made from recycled materials

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Thu Oct 1, 2009 10:02am PDT for daily_green_news 30 Comments

These creative Halloween costumes reuse stuff from around the house. Read full post »
Related topics: Holidays, Recycling, Kids, Reusing stuff
Back-to-school fashion, 2009-2010

By Heather O'Neill Posted Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:08pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

Still looking for the right jacket and a few more tees this school season? Shop for environmentally responsible materials for your kids. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Education, Kids
Ask Umbra on big families

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Tue Sep 8, 2009 9:00pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 1 Comments

Umbra talks about the carbon footprint of having multiple children. Read full post »
Related topics: Kids