Website Wink: Center for Informed Food Choices
The organization advocates for a diet based on whole, unprocessed, local, organically grown plant foods and emphasizes the benefits for public health, protecting the environment, and assuring the humane treatment of animals and food industry workers.
CIFC was founded by Michelle Simon, a public health lawyer and nutrition advocate, and author of Appetite for Profit: How the food industry undermines our health and how to fight back
CIFC views food choices as a component of social change that also helps create a more human and sustainable industry. The site offers answers to questions about both the health and political side of the food industry in the United States. Also a bounty of books and websites on the subject and links to the many published articles by Michelle Simon. You can keep up on latest food news by signing up for the CIFC newsletter Informed Eating and also over at the CIFC blog, Appetite for Profit.
Online at Center for Informed Food Choices
Friday Favorites: Blasted Wetlands, Car-share Merge, Waterless Car Wash and more…
Lake water flows Tuesday through dikes blasted open by explosives to restore part of the Williamson River Delta outside Chiloquin, Oregon. (Jeff Barnard / AP)
Dynamite Job: TNT Used to Restore Wetlands
This is a unique conservation strategy!…One hundred tons of TNT were used to blow up a two miles of levees in southern Oregon — all in the name of restoring wetlands and protecting two endangered fish species…read more and see video at MSNBC
Zipcar and Flexcar decide to carpool
This is exciting news for car-sharers…Car-sharing companies Zipcar and Flexcar have decided to merge, the two said today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the new company will have a fleet of over 5,000 with 180,000 subscribers in 48 cities… the largest fleet in the growing car-sharing business…read more at Earth2Tech
A ‘green’ solution for a parched, car-crazy region
Lisa and Jeff Peri have been peddling Green Earth Waterless Car Wash for only five months but already have gotten some traction, gaining a major local hospital and one of California’s biggest Lexus dealers as customers for their product, which they describe as environmentally gentle…read more at LA Times
The two break-in artists were caught in the act. Steve Searles had them cornered right outside the crime scene, high in the branches of a towering Jeffrey pine. “Bad bears!” he growled up at the 100-pound cubs, who peered back innocently. “What are you guys doing? Who do you think you are?”…meet the Bear Whisperer at LA Times
Fisherman ride sustainability wave
The Lira fisherman, led by Mr Gomex Leis, have embarked on a radical plan to safeguard their fishery: they are asking to catch less. They want to establish a marine reserve along their stretch of coast, which lies between La Coruna and Vigo (Spain), two major ports in the province of Galicia…read more at the BBC
Have a great weekend!
Website Wink: GORP Guide to the Great Outdoors
Good ole raisins and peanuts, GORP is the ultimate hikers companion and the GORP website wears the name well - it’s the ultimate guide to outdoor places. GORP’s got destination guides, activity guides and guides to National Parks.
You can also find outdoor activities in urban jungles with the City Guides like where to learn to kayak in Manhattan or horse back riding throughout the five boroughs. GORP Travel section presents some of the best outdoor destinations, trip deals and much more. GORP is a part of the Away Network along with Outside online.
Daily Detox: In the spirits
Why? Well just like food, organic drinks mean no carcinogenic chemicals are used in the production which is better for your bod and Mother Nature’s. Organic farming of the ingredients used to make alcohol is a practice that conserves water, produces less CO2 and is more in synch with the planet’s natural processes.
Here are some earth-conscious picks:
Wolaver’s Certified Organic Beer: out of the very green state of Vermont comes a great organic beer with 10 years of brew history. 98% organic ingredients, local ingredients, family owned, supports sustainable farming.
Medlock Ames Winery: Vineyards here are absent of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides or chemical fertilizers - completely organic. AND Medlock Ames is a beacon of sustainability using biodynamic farming practices like hawks for pest control. The winery is 100% solar-powered, including vehicles.
Square One Organic Vodka: Made from 100% organic rye, they are the world’s first certified organic vodka. And not just sustainable inside, the bottle’s avoid “frosting” which requires chemicals and the label is made from bamboo, bagasse and cotton, all sustainably grown and renewable fiber sources.
4 Copas Tequila: The world’s only organically certified tequila, made from 100% agave in Jalisco, Mexico. Reverence to the soil, community and pure, honest drink. Salud!
Website Wink: Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
How? By requiring the health and beauty industries to stop using chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and other health problems and use healthier alternatives. What kind of products? Shampoo, conditioner, after shave, lotion and makeup can all legally contain known or suspected carcinogens or endocrine disruptors and consumers aren’t always aware of the health hazards.
Their website offers the latest news on the health and cosmetic industries and you can search through the Compact for Safe Cosmetics to see which companies have pledged to remove toxic chemicals and replace them with safer alternatives. As of August 2007, 600 companies have signed the Compact.
Learn more at Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
All little Organic Facial Anyone?
While the company is not 100% green, they have been making some eco-friendly strides recently including going with wind-powered REC offsets and now the launch of a line of skin-care that is certified under USDA organic food standards, and organic is good.
Origins has managed to clean up skin-care by avoiding parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, PABA, petrolatum, paraffin and DEA. They’ve also been diligent about packaging using both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) - certified paper and post-consumer recycled paper for the outer packaging of products - although this element could be considered over packaging. You can return any packaging to stores for recycling.
Origins is enticing stuff, green through or not. But Origins is getting greener with the organic line and this is good news for skin-care. So in the spirit of sharing (and the impending onset of winter skin) I thought I’d let you know you can get a free sample of Origins Organics Nourishing Face Lotion with a quick visit to Ideal Bite.
Website Wink: Responsible Travel
Responsible Travel. This website is a directory of screened holidays all over the world. The focus is on authentic experiences where travelers can gain new perspectives on cultures and nature. Responsible Travel works to ensure that the holidays they recommend benefit the local people as much as possible and have as little negative environmental impact as possible.
Tuesday Travels: Green Hotels
What would you find at a “Green Hotel”? Things like “drinking water served on request only” to avoid wasting this resource or major energy saving overhauls like new energy-efficient HVAC systems.
Member hotels, inns and guest houses find earth-friendly ideas in the Green Hotel Association’s Guidelines and Ideas guide that provides realistic options for a greener lodging industry.
Ideas like a sheet changing card where guests can opt out of daily linen exchange (do you wash sheets everyday at home?) to save electricity and water. Or members can use the “Green” Catalog designed specifically for the lodging industry and filled with products that are environmentally-friendly like low-flush toilets or the guestroom recycler basket so recyclables don’t go to landfills.
Little efforts add up over time and visits. Your stay may be short but you aren’t the only traveler traversing the planet. With Green Hotels you can have a more positive impact on the places you visit. Find a list of Green Hotel members here.
Don’t forget Transportation Tuesday at Inhabitat - Check out MIT’s Stackable City Car.
Project Is It in Us? Taking action on chemical exposure
I recently covered a story for my hometown blog about Is It In Us? - a biomonitoring project that tested people from around the country for 20 toxic substances in three classes of chemicals: phthalates, bisphenol A, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs. The story was of particular interest to me because several of the study participants were from my home state of Connecticut and I am very pleased to see a growing awareness there, one that may lead to a state legislative ban on these chemicals.
The chemicals in question are commonly found in many products we use everyday. While each is metabolized by our bodies fairly quickly, levels of these toxins in humans remain high because of repeated and frequent exposure. There is growing evidence that these chemicals are linked to asthma, cancer, birth defects and reproductive disorders.
While these chemicals remain legally present in many commonly used products, you can take action to reduce your and your family’s exposure. Here is a quick reference with links to in-depth resources on the specific chemicals:
Phthalates are used to soften plastics, like PVC, and have been linked to reproductive disorders and shown to cause liver, kidney and lung damage in laboratory animal studies. Variations of phthalates are present in vinyl flooring, vinyl shower curtains, children’s toys, perfumes, nail polish, lotions, adhesives, paints and automobile interiors. A list of common phthalates and where they are found is here. You can reduce your exposure to phthalates with the tips below (from Pollution in People).
- Opt for wood windows and doors instead of vinyl.
- Avoid products packaged with the #3 recycling symbol.
- Choose cotton shower curtains with polyester or nylon liners.
- Opt for PVC-free toys. Toymakers that have pledged to stop using PVC include: Early Start, Little Tikes, Lego, Prime Time Playthings, Sassy, and Tiny Love.
- Buy plastic wrap and bags made from polyethylene. For food storage, use glass containers or plastic containers with recycling symbols other than 3.
BPA, also Bisphenol A, is found in hard plastics including baby and sports bottles (like Nalgene), plastic food containers, toys, CDs and in the resin that lines tin cans. BPA is a suspected endocrine disruptor, a chemical that can interfere with the normal function of hormones and certain aspects of growth, metabolism and body function. The body metabolize BPA fairly quickly but regular exposure keeps levels high in humans. To reduce your exposure to BPAs follow the tips below (adapted from Environmental Working Group):
- Use ceramic or glass dishes to heat food in the microwave, not plastic
- Avoid plastic cling wrap
- Or use wax paper between food and plastic cling wrap
- Or switch brands, SC Johnson, makers of plastic products, Ziploc® brand bags and containers, and Saran™ brand wraps, does not use BPA in its plastic products
- Opt for natural materials for children’s toys, BPA is banned from children’s toys and products in the European Union but not in the United States
- Opt for reusable drink containers made from stainless steel without a plastic liner.
- Try Swiss bottle maker SIGG,
- Avoid plastics labeled #7 for recycling
PBDEs, or polybrominated diphenyl ethers, are used as a flame retardant. The most commonly used form, deca-BDE, has been shown to cause developmental and neurological disorders in lab animals. Another concern is that when PBDEs burn they can release dioxin, a carcinogen. Lawmakers in Washington state passed a ban on PBDE earlier this year with support from both the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters and the Washington Fire Chiefs. PBDEs are found almost anywhere but there are ways to reduce your exposure with the tips below (adapted from Nat’l Geo’s Green Guide)
- Eat a heart-healthy diet to reduce exposure to bioaccumulating chemicals such as PBDEs, PCBs and dioxins.
- Eat farmed fish less frequently (some researchers recommend no more than once per month), especially European and U.S. salmon, which have been shown to have high PBDE, PCB and dioxin levels. Choose wild salmon “fresh, frozen or canned” instead.
- Clean floors with a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner that traps fine particles of dust, soot and pollen, and wet mop regularly. Keep your home well-ventilated. This will also help reduce concentrations of other forms of indoor air pollution.
- Cover and seal rips in upholstery that expose polyurethane foam, especially if the foam is loose and crumbling, a condition that may encourage the release of PBDEs into house dust and air. When buying new furniture, explore your PBDE-free options.
- Contact your mattress manufacturer to see whether your mattress is made with polyurethane foam that contains PBDEs
- Consider purchasing a tightly woven allergen-barrier mattress casing to block dust that may be laden with PBDEs. Replace the mattress as soon as it shows wear with a non-PBDE options.
- If you buy a new air conditioner, choose one with a HEPA filter, clean it regularly to remove dust.
Also see Be Afraid of What You’re Made Of, Study Says, Hartford Courant
Green Building 101: Integrated Design
Buildings are complex. They breathe, sweat, grow, decay, require energy and create waste. In many ways they act like living organisms. Just like humans, animals or even ecosystems, buildings are healthiest and most efficient when all components work together and when all elements are fit.
The idea behind Integrated Design is to look at buildings as a whole system, a holistic approach. This requires a different strategy than typical design and planning. Integrated Design relies on the expertise of all involved parties from owner to project manager to specialized contractors and requires the team members to look at objectives, materials and systems together from one large pool of knowledge.
This approach is enabled through design charrettes where team members meet, share ideas and approach problems from all perspectives. This differs from conventional building strategies where each contractor or owner meets separately with the project manager. By bringing the team together some very interesting results can occur.
For instance, an integrated design team may find that a lighter paint color in certain areas of the building will enable a smaller HVAC system to be sized. Lighter paint has higher reflectivity and absorbs less heat. Less heat means less air conditioning needed and a lower energy load. A lower energy load means a smaller HVAC system which means less cost, less materials and less waste.
Had the painter and HVAC specialist never been brought together in a design charrette, the solution may not have been discovered. This is just one example of how integrated design yields high performance buildings - buildings that operate as organic, interconnected systems.
Examples of successful integrated design:
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Take a STAND with Keen Footwear
I want to mention a great contest being run by Keen Footwear. There’s actually three separate contests: Stand Up, Stand Out, Stand For. All for sustainability. You can submit a creative entry, either essay, photo or video about your efforts to create environmental awareness and compete for separate $25,000 grand prizes and a series of $5,000 second prizes. Keen is a great company and this is a great way to spread the word about your good deeds. Learn more at Keen Footwear STAND
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Get Out, Get Green
Upcoming Green Events & Workshops
Energy Efficiency Global Forum & Exposition (Nov 11-14) Washington, DC
The Alliance to Save Energy’s inaugural conference will serve as the premier gathering and showcase for the energy-efficiency industry, attracting industry professionals, academics and policy makers from around the world to promote the efficient use of energy through a curriculum aimed at sharing best practices and unifying the public and private sectors. Presented by the Alliance to Save Energy. Contact (202) 857-0666 or events@ase.org.
Financing Renewable Energy Projects Conference (Nov 13-15) Los Angeles, CA
How to structure a renewable deal to best gain access to financing and case studies on how to overcome the hurdles that arise in real world projects. Presented by American Conference Institute. Contact Rupande Mehta 1 (888) 224-2480 or r.mehta@americanconference.com.
Carbon Capture and Storage (Nov 13-15) Austin, Texas
Network with and learn from some of the top names in the business, including American Electric Power, Hydrogen Energy and the Department of Energy. Presented by the American Conference Institute. Contact Elizabeth Doten (212) 352-3220 x231 or e.doten@americanconference.com.
Summit on the Future of the Corporation (Nov 13-14) Boston, MA
Are corporations equipped for the 21st century? Presented by the Tellus Institute. Contact Faye Camardo or fcamardo@tellus.org.
Tips & Tools for Energy Savings Calculations (Nov 14) Webinar
Tips and techniques to calculate savings and tools for making more accurate customized energy savings estimates. We’ll also discuss the most common retrocommissioning findings and discuss the specific methods to calculate their estimated energy savings. www.peci.org
Investors’ Circle Fall Conference and Venture Fair (Nov 14-16) Boston, MA
Theme: “Patient Capital for a Sustainable Future.” Angel investors, professional venture capitalists, philanthropic investors and entrepreneurs who are using private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable future. Early Bird pricing ends October 12th. Presented by Investors’ Circle. Contact Lauren Zagami (617) 566-2600.
Home Performance in Maryland (Nov 15) Baltimore, Maryland
What are the most common, easily fixed home energy leaks? How does improving energy efficiency also improve comfort and health? What home energy investments yield the biggest return? What should I know about energy improvements when renovating my home? Presented by the Green Building Institute. Contact Leslye Wilson (443) 733-1234 or info@greenbuildinginstitute.org.
Opportunity Green Conference 2007 Advancing Sustainability & Profitability (Nov 17) Los Angeles, UCLA, California
Speakers will explore the latest in green consumer trends, viral marketing, and the power of online networks. This event will also include panels on Business Blogging 101, How to Secure Funding in the Green Marketplace, the Greentech/Cleantech Revolution, and more. Contact Karen Solomon karen@opportunitygreen.com.
Six Reasons Why I Love Surfrider Foundation
1. They help protect these guys…the Green Sea Turtle
2. They rock, literally…
Here are Edward Mazzarella, Director of Chapters and Nancy Hastings, SoCal Field Coordinator - just a couple of the many passionate, knowledgeable, multi-talented people that make Surfrider happen.
3. They can do this
4. They live on the edge, where the oceans are!
5. They encourage economic development under the Ceres Principles 
including protection of the biosphere, sustainable use of natural resources, reduction and disposal of wastes, energy conservation, safe products and services, and more…
6. They are tireless…Surfrider’s recent Chapter Accomplishments include
- 200+ community outreach campaigns
- 900 presentations of Surfrider’s education program, Respect the Beach
- 8,000+ beach water tests taken
- 600 beach cleanups
- 125+ meetings and events involving city, county, and state governments were attended by Surfrider Chapter representatives
- 140,000+ volunteer hours!!
Learn more at Surfrider
Website Wink: The Daily Green Election Guide
Not too long ago in The Campaign Trail from a Green Perspective I mentioned that Grist and Outside have joined forces to present the 2008 Presidential election candidates through a green lens. Now The Daily Green has a similar series available online at Green Your Vote 2008.
The Daily Green has compiled individual profiles on candidates highlighting their green initiatives or lack thereof. The profiles include voting records, quotes, an overview of candidate platforms, environmental group endorsements and where each candidate stands on climate and energy. They also note how much money candidates have received from the oil and gas industries for their 2008 campaigns.
Online at Green Your Vote 2008
Friday Favorites: Recycle Gadgets, Social Solar, Germany’s Climate Call and more…
Earth2Tech has a great post about who can help you recycle that old cell phone, laptop, or iPod… read more at Earth2Tech
Solar energy boom may help world’s poorest
Supporters believe a solar era may be dawning, boosted by western funding to combat oil “addiction” and climate change…read more at Reuters
Green roofs start to sprout on urban homes
Homeowners decide to try a new strategy to fix an old problem: a green roof…read more at CSM
Germany to Use CO2 Funds to Help Developing Nations
Germany will use part of the proceeds it gets from selling carbon permits to industry from 2008 to help support the fight against climate change in developing nations, Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel said…read more at Planet Ark
Happy Friday!
At Large in an Ocean of Plastic
The above is an excerpt from Plastic Ocean. In 1997, a veteran sailor named Charles Moore was making his way home from the Los Angeles-to-Hawaii Transpacific Yacht Race. Curiosity drew him to a new route across the Pacific and into what is now known as the “Eastern Garbage Patch” - a swirling mass of plastic and debris that is the result of consumption and pollution. It took Moore a week to sail past this sea monster.
Moore’s experience is just one example of growing awareness about plastics in the environment. Since that experience, he has become a diligent activist to save the oceans from plastic. But it is an enormous undertaking…
A June 2006 United Nations environmental program report estimated that there are an average of 46,000 pieces of plastic debris floating on or near the surface of every square mile of ocean... excerpt from The Plastic Sea
So what can you do? Reduce consumption of plastic products wherever possible. This not only reduces ocean pollution, it will help save natural resources and avoid unnecessary waste.
Approximately 1.5 million barrels of oil—enough to run 100,000 cars for a whole year—are used to make plastic water bottles, while transporting these bottles burns even more oil…TreeHugger
Think you can’t live without bottled water?
- 5 Reasons Not to Buy Bottled Water at Lighter Footstep
- Ground Water & Drinking Water FAQs at EPA
- Reusable and non-leaching SIGG Eco-Friendly Kids Bottles on Inhabitat, a very stylish way for the whole family to kick the plastic water bottle habit.
Want to be true to blue? It’s easy go here.
You can take a good look at the state of our oceans with Altered Oceans - a Pulitzer Prize winning series from LA Times, part 4 focuses on plastics in the oceans and what people are doing about it, among them Surfrider.
Website Wink: Green Building Blocks
One big challenge in the green building industry is how to present all the relevant information to consumers without making their head spin. Or how to separate fact from fiction and protect people from the sea of greenwashed products. Well one website seems to have found a balance that is both user-friendly and filled with great information.
Green Building Blocks is the green build site from the same people who brought you Blue Egg. Like Blue Egg, Green Building Blocks is easy on the senses and focused on information. Like the Product Guide which draws from Building Green’s GreenSpec, the top resource for comprehensive building material information used by professionals.
There’s an ask the pros section where you can find ideas and answers. Also case studies, tips and green building videos. Green Building Blocks helps sort through certification labels of both professionals and products. You can also find a green build professional with a simple search tool. An events calendar lets you search by state, date, event type or date to find learning opportunities near you.
Discover more at Green Building Blocks
Healthy People, Healthy Planet: At Work
Today’s Focus: Where you Work
Indoor Air Quality is a priority in green buildings for several reasons - it makes people healthier, happier and more productive. This is as true at home as it is in school or at work. Whether or not you work in an LEED-certified green building, you can implement some of the principles used to create a healthier work environment that also benefits the environment. For instance, inviting natural daylight, creating green outdoor space and using some healthy ideas in the lunchroom. These small steps will save energy, create a more pleasant work place and keep you healthier.
Natural Daylighting
Designing offices to utilize natural daylight helps cut down on the need for artificial lighting. This has proven to increase worker productivity and reduces the building’s energy load. Less artificial lighting also means less heat and less strain on HVAC systems, further reducing overall energy load.
In some municipalities in Europe, offices are required to have views to the outdoors and access to natural light. This is done through small building design and the use of interior courtyards. If your office is a cubicle-locked island isolated from natural daylight, talk to your boss about the benefits a little rearranging can do and let the sun shine with a little shift of the space. Better Bricks has a nice write up about the benefits of natural daylighting to help your argument at Productivity and Satisfaction: Daylight Makes the Difference.
A Little Green Space
A design theory called Human Centered Sustainable Design touts the benefits of creating spaces where people can connect to nature. Even small green spaces can calm blood pressure, decrease stress and help relax the mind for better concentration.
Offices are filled with man-made finishes, furnishings and noise - a far cry from a healthy natural environment. Because of this, offices especially need to provide a little escape into nature. It can be as simple as a bench under a tree or a picnic table where employees can sit outside for lunch and breaks. If your office is lacking in nearby outdoor amenities, talk to your boss about making a little green investment. The cost is minimal compared to the benefits. The up side, making a little more green space will not only make employees happier and healthier, it can help the planet.
Offices are often built with and surrounded by impervious surfaces which contribute to stormwater runoff and water pollution. A little green outdoor space will help soak up rainwater and help restore the natural hydrological cycle. Gardens work better than grass, which can be as bad as pavement. But kind of like rock-paper-scissors, grass sure beats pavement. Check out New York Restoration Project for a little urban transformation inspiration.
Just like Mom’s
Oh, the office kitchen. The last office I worked in had this terrible spread of pre-packaged snacks that were basically sodium bombs. Leave a dollar and your health is in your own hands kind of thing. In Healthy People, Healthy Planet: Eating Well, I talked about making and bringing your own food wherever you go to save calories, money and reduce takeout packaging.
Well even the most well-intended DIY luncher can succumb to the munchies, especially when it’s just sitting there spelling out your name with little sugar-coated morsels. Talk to your office manager about some healthier supplies. There’s likely a local farmer who’d be psyched to organize a lunchroom lineup. If you’ve already got a snack supplier, approach them about alternatives that are organic, local and healthier.
Same goes for drinks, especially coffee. Coffee is the second most traded commodity on the planet next to oil. Go for organic and support farmers direct to keep it socially responsible. You can order Costa Rican blends direct from the people that grow the beans here, delicious and ultimate fair trade.
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Little Reads: In November
For kids 4-7 years old, available from Amazon In November
A Little Green Just for Kids!
Here at Daily Tomorrow the focus is usually on green living from an adult perspective but all the Halloween photos I’ve been getting in my inbox are reminding me about the little eco-footprints.
So, in honor of the ones who make everything more fun - those who we hope to leave the planet in good shape for - here are some of my favorite kid-friendly eco-blogs and resources.
For starters, here at b5media things are getting very green and not just on the Science & Health Channel. Over on the Family & Relationships Channel is Tree Hugging Family hosted by the coolest green mom Jennifer Chait. You can find great posts like Clothing for Tiny Tree Huggers, Seasons Natural Toys and much, much more. Tree Hugging Family is one of my favorite blogs so check it out.
Just weeks ago one of my fellow Inhabitat writers was blessed with twin boys and the exciting news has kicked off ‘Inhabitot’ - a kid-friendly series filled with sustainable design ideas like the DucDuc Eco-Friendly Austin Crib or the Oeuf Eco-Friendly Convertable Crib, both designed to grow with your children. Or fun decor like the Endangered Species A-Z Graphic Poster. Inhabitot will be running over the next several weeks so be sure to stop by over at Inhabitat.
Looking for a way to connect kids to nature? Journey North is one of my favorite natural science websites engaging students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. Kids share observations and track the migration patterns of monarch butterflies, robins, hummingbirds and gray whales, among others. The site is filled with maps, pictures and activities and everyone is welcome to participate online here.
And from TreeHugger, who’ve got a whole lot of “How to Go Green” ideas, there’s How to Green Your Kids Toys with both a quick reference and a very in-depth green guide with ideas, products and resources.
There’s always more to be discovered and green kids are everywhere so check back here for more eco-friendly kid’s stuff in the future - stay tuned for Kid-Friendly Fridays coming soon!
Have fun!