Cleaning Up The Holiday Mess: Eco Style
By now, most of the gifts are opened and we are left with piles of packaging, gift wrap, ribbons, bows and possibly a few unwanted gifts. What now? If your family is anything like mine, among the...
View ArticlePhthalates Out. And the New Chemicals in Toys Are…?
Phthalates are out of kiddie plastic now. Don’t worry; you can still find the endocrine-disruptor in your makeup and shower curtains and pretty much anything that includes the term “fragrance.” But...
View ArticleBye, Bye Rubber Ducky: Canada Bans 6 Phthalates in Vinyl Plastic Toys
Often the most toxic toys are given to the youngest children as teethers. Soft plastic toys are softened with chemicals called phthalates. Starting in June 2011, Canada is restricting six of these...
View ArticleWhat Do Girls Really Think of Barbie?
We all have our opinions about Barbie! Some people adore this icon of American toys; some people blame the doll for distorting our perception of the ideal beauty resulting in 32,000 boob jobs a month....
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