SIGG does leach bisphenol A & Big Bottle Swap

A curious note in the SIGG saga involving its liners and bisphenol A (BPA) is that SIGG’s pre-August 2008 epoxy liners apparently leach BPA. According to a news article, Frederick Vom Saal, a professor of biology at the University of Missouri, found that hormone disruptor BPA does leach from the old SIGG liners, just at levels below the [...]

Lead poisoning from the family car? From a car safety seat?

Yes, it is true. Kids can get exposed to lead dust from the family car. You may know that lead contaminated dust can be brought home by workers in lead related occupations. For workers in such occupations, the general recommendation has always been to remove clothing and shoes before coming inside the home. I’ve always [...]

The Sigh Heard Across America: CPSC Gives Relief from CPSIA Lead Content Requirements

Yesterday, August 6, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a new regulation that exempts various materials from the lead content limits for children’s products in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). And a sigh of relief was heard across the United States, and I’m sure across China too. The CPSIA grants the CPSC the [...]

From Martha Stewart Radio: Removing Stains from Corian

Do it yourself cleaning for white corian

FDA, GRAS and what does algae, fungus & hexane have to do with baby formula

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates infant formula. All infant formulas marketed in the United States must meet the FDA’s nutrient specifications (although some child health advocates contend that the nutrition requirements are out of date). In any event, what this means is that while infant formula manufacturers may have their own formulation, at a minimum, [...]

False Advertising & Blatant Greenwashing: Cargo’s PlantLove Botanical Lipstick at Sephora

I am completely amazed at the blatant FALSE advertising for Cargo’s PlantLove Botanical Lipstick at the Sephora website. This lipstick has been recommended to me by several people, so I thought I’d check it out. But I haven’t done that, in part because I just haven’t been ready to sample new lipsticks. But also because [...]

Please donate just $1 to environmental charities you help choose

As environmental writers and bloggers, we know that part of good stewardship is sharing information, but we also know we cannot make change without DOING something. So The Good Human & Twilight Earth, along with Grass Stain Guru, Lighter Footstep, My Green Side, A Little Greener Every Day, Fake Plastic Fish, Allies Answers, Natural Papa and me have [...]

Non toxic flea control for dogs

Pesticides have been linked to a host of adverse health effects. And using pesticides on your pets can result in the transfer of those pesticides to your kids, especially if they don’t wash their hands after playing. But, nobody wants pests in the home either. So, many pet owners are looking for non toxic solutions [...]

Danielle Elizabeth – Organic Diaper Bags

So, I’ve been posting about the fabulous Ultimate Healthy Parenting Party at The Pump Station and Nurtury to celebrate my book’s release on June 28, 2009. If you are in Los Angeles, you are invited, and I really hope you will come. The event is free to all. The first 150 attendees will get awesome [...]

Correction: Aluminum, Not Stainless Steel Straws at 7-11

Corrected: June 23, 2009 Quick post to let you know about an awesome deal at 7-11 stores. For slurpees, 7-11 has wide, aluminum (and not stainless steel as I originally posted) straws for $0.99. They are part of the Transformer promo glasses and straws, but they don’t have any Transformer logo stuff on them. So, [...]

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