06 November 2009

Soda Maker

What a great way to enjoy bubbly beverages for a lot less and while sparing the environment so many cans and bottles!

Check out the Soda Stream at home soda maker.

Cleaning Products in Schools

What products does your child's school use to clean?

What kind of soap is in the dispensers?

Are our kids breathing safe air?

Could the air in their schools be contributing to asthma attacks, cancer and other medical maladies caused/agitated by environmental contaminants?

While most of us don't know the answers to these questions, it is important that we find out. School age children spend such a significant amount of time inside school buildings that it is necessary to think about the air quality. The impact of cleaning supply contaminants may not be immediate, but can show up years later. Taking the initiative to do something now can help save the health and quality of life for our children.

Please take a look at one of the Environmental Working Group's latest reports on cleaning supplies (the green/black box on the right has test results, faqs, and ways to help schools including a sample letter for parents).

Happy Green Living!