Going Green

by: AndreaDow
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Wednesday, June 18th

Since I have become a mom, I find that my contribution to global warming has unfortunately increased. Whether I am piling dirty diapers (even though I use Seventh Generation diapers), running water for the bath, or reminiscing about the early days we spent running the vacuum to calm our peanut, I am feeling horribly guilty about our energy usage. I want the earth to be full of green space once my baby decides to have babies!

What can we all do to make a difference as we prepare for our summer activities?
Consider the following sources for all your summer fun....thanks to Real Simple and InStyle magazine.

Linens- organic cotton and nontoxic chemicals are found in these cozy blankets and pillows by Loolo Textiles. www.loolo.com

Trash Cans- Umbra makes garbage cans that are meant to breakdown ten times faster than standard plastic cans. www.umbra.com

Planters- find great planters made of coconut husks and biodegradable latex. www.ecosourceonline.com

Pens- ballpoint pens made from cornstarch that are meant to biodegrade in just one year! www.rootsstore.com

Thank you notes- check out these notes made from recycled paper and printed with soy-based inks.
www.copperwillow.com

Tableware- this site is full of plates and bowls made from bamboo and rice hulls which biodegrade in just four months! www.ecosourceonline.com

Furniture & Accessories- shop Fred Segal Green in Santa Monica for the latest on eco-friendly furniture, accessories, baby clothes and all natural dog treats. www.fredsegalgreen.com

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