v 2 issue 36: It's Easy Being Green

Does all this talk of melting ice caps and global warming have you thinking about going green? We hope to make the transition a little easier by pointing you in the direction of environmentally-friendly products for baby and your home.



Cover photo by Erin Palos


eco-style
(1) When we find something we love, we have to dish…well, in this case, Blirt! Blirt shirts feature design interpretations of figures of speech that capture kids’ character traits (Bull in a China Shop, Fish out of water). Made with 100% organic cotton, non-toxic dyes and designed with a water based screen silk, these shirts also have being green figured out. Available in sizes 6 months to 6 years, several colors and short or long sleeves at blirtshirt.com.

(2) Being green gets simple with the GO GREEN tee by Verymeri. A simple message- reduce, reuse recycle- makes a big statement as does the donation to Free Arts for Abused Children from every GO GREEN tee sale. These tees are designed by kids and are available in children’s sizes 2-12.

(3) Patagonia deserves a pat on the back (again)! Thanks to their commitment to the Eco-Circle recycle system, Patagonia garments will use born-again fibers that will save 76% of the energy and 71% of the CO2 emissions of normal polyester garments. And of course, Patagonia always makes going green look fabulous.

your green explorer
Going green is simple, and with the Loaf, Simple is going green! As simple says: ‘Finally…a sustainable sneaker!’ Jute uppers, water based cements, natural crepe outsole, 100% post consumer materials for packaging (and not too much, because too much is wasteful) and fantastic colors (like midnight navy, tie dye, tendril/sunset) means that sustainable is also fashionable (at least if you wear kids sizes 1-13.4)!

green gifts
When it comes to going green, we say start them young with the Erbaviva Baby Gift Set! Featuring Baby Washbags, Organic Baby Oil and Baby Soap, the Gift Set is authentically herbal and organic baby care wrapped in a beautiful natural fiber bag. If you believe that ‘being organic should be the conscientious manufacturer’s doctrine,’ look no further than Erbaviva’s Baby Gift set where Organic means 99% certified organic ingredients. And, while you’re looking, be sure to check out the new Erbaviva organic pregnancy collection!

bundle up organic style
What did we do without Luna Lou? Their silly scrumptious blankets ™ are made in the USA, by a local manufacturer, from a mostly recycled cotton knit. Beautiful vintage style and bold graphics give these blankets the kind of indie flair that we love…and of course Luna Lou’s tribute to local, homegrown and green is just plain cool. Available at lunalou.com.




eco-diapers
The ‘little g’ gets a big A for its cool diaper technology and its super cute style. Little g pants offer adorable styles (like girly girl swirl!), and come with two water resistant liners that you simply flush down the toilet when done. Best of all, gDiapers have 'no elemental chlorine, perfumes, smell, garbage or guilt'!

Your new little generation deserves Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Diapers. Seventh Generation diapers not only work to reduce the amount of dioxin polluting our air, water and land…they also just plain work! Soft, absorbent, and designed for the perfect fit, Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Diapers are an easy way to fit going green into your life and the life of your little one. You can find Seventh Generation Diapers at Whole Foods and most grocery stores.

eco-friendly maternity clothing
Finally, moms-to-be can be both style conscious and eco-conscious thanks to Jessica Scott maternity clothes. The husband and wife team of Jessica Scott combines high standards of environmental and social consciousness with high fashion. Beautiful pieces-like the Under the Sea Scalloped Skirt (designed with embroidery, silk underlay and ‘colors that you crave’)- are designed sans any toxins or toxic manufacturing processes. Who wouldn’t want to go green when it means beautiful Jessica Scott clothing and a more beautiful tomorrow?