Glass Baby Bottles
I just thought that this article is interesting, since we talked about polycarbonate plastics earlier in class: Glass baby bottles making comeback. Below the article there’s a list of what parents can do to help their child, and amongst some of them were “avoid letting your baby put plastic toys in their mouths” and “avoid foods wrapped in plastic” which I think are a little hard to avoid… but the one that says “Choose plastic food containers, bottles and cups made of #1, #2 and #4 (polyethylene) and softer, opaque #5 (polypropylene) plastics, glass or stainless steel” is very helpful because it’s teaching moms which plastics are good for their children, and in respect, good for the environment, too. Go moms!
Green Product-bed frames and mattresses
http://www.ahappyplanet.com/
This bedding company, A Happy Planet, offers everything needed in order to sleep “green.” All the bedding is made from organically grown fibers, such as cotton and hemp. The pillows use chemical-free wool from organically raised sheep and organic buckwheat hull which offers gentle head and neck support. This company uses no plastics, oils or flame retardents in their mattresses, and they use only sustainably harvested wood. According to their website, “One set of conventional sheets requires over 1.5 lbs. of toxic chemicals to produce, while organic sheets require none.” Also, their website offers a great learning section that answers questions regarding eco-friendly products.
Green Product: gDiapers
gDiapers are earth-friendly diapers that have been cradle to cradle certified by MBDC. These diapers have a reusable outer shell that comes in a variety of designs and a 100% flushable inner lining that also has a compostable cycle of 50-150 days. I like how the use of this product cuts down on theamount of plastic disposable diapers that end up in landfills. gDiapers give babies a stylish look (for those parents who are fashionably conscious) while improving the environment.