Archive for January, 2010

7 ways to go green before you get pregnant

If there’s ever a better time to go green than when you’re pregnant, it’s when you’re trying to get pregnant. Here are 7 ways to get started going green to make your baby’s first environment (your body!) as safe as possible. Test your home for toxins. If your house is harboring lead paint, radon, or [...]

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Is your yoga mat green or ghastly?

The low-tech nature of yoga makes it a green and natural way to stay fit. Or is it? The problem is that the main ingredient of yoga mats is full of environmental toxins, particularly PVC (polyvinyl chloride), possibly the most toxic plastic and a known cancer risk. When yoga mats are made, other toxins such [...]

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An organic bed for your eco-baby’s sweet head

Organic crib mattresses, chemical free baby sheets and bedding, are they worth all the fuss? Buying a crib mattress is one of the biggest decisions couples make when they begin planning a baby nursery. If you’re going green in general, no doubt you’re particularly interested in making the place where your new baby will sleep [...]

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