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Daniel asks…

Cons to Ecologically Friendly Consumer Products?

I’m doing a project to eco–friendly products and instead of saying the pros to this topic, i say the issue of it. For sure I know that some eco–friendly products are expensive but what else? thanks in advance 🙂

The Expert answers:

Most if not all Eco friendly products are too little too late. Many still rely on petroleum products, create hazardous waste, or require massive amounts of energy to produce. Eco friendly is merely a slick way to advertise and boost sales. Major Companies are concerned with profit, not the environment.

Ruth asks…

What is the difference between Eco Friendly Product and a RoHS Compliant Product.?

The Expert answers:

RoHS is just saying that the car doesn’t have certain Hazardous Substances in it. Eco Friendly just means the car gets good gas Mileage, but is probably a big pile of c@*p to drive.

Robert asks…

What is the difference between Eco Friendly Product and a RoHS Compliant Product.?

The Expert answers:

Ecofriendly produts are harmless to both human and environment(soil,water ,etc) ,in case of RoHS products are harmful for environment so save our environment,,,,,,,,,,,,,USE ECOFRIENDLY PRODUCTS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, my dear friends

Lisa asks…

Which kind of products is suitable for decorating eco-friendly home décor?

The Expert answers:

For Eco friendly home décor greenamerica decor provides best products. I have seen that many people purchase products from there. You can book online order for the products. There are also expansive and innovative products of Lutron Lighting, to help maximize the possibilities of saving energy in residential, hospitality and commercial settings. Also comfortable and good beddings are there.

Linda asks…

What stores in Canada are eco friendly and are sweatshop free?

I need some stores that are eco friendly meaning their products are non toxic and they are not made from sweatshops.
please i need proof too (a website link will help)
thnx 🙂

The Expert answers:

“HI’…well I’m sure that the main “big box” stores aren’t and I’m not quite convinced that Eaton’s and Hudson Bay and stores like that are a 100% clean, so to speak !

In Vancouver and in places like Granville Island there are the types of store you are looking for but as I say that just for Vancouver only !
Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granville_Island

Glad to help ! *S* (Michael C…)

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Laura asks…

Why arent there places that will recycle used cotton t-shirts and other cotton clothing and turn it into paper

I have paper that is made from 100% cotton! That is really cool cause cotton is natural and biodegradable. Why arent there companies out there that take uses cotton items and turn it into eco friendly paper producs, like copy paper and paper bags and the like? I think someone needs to adopt this idea and start recycling cotton. I just recently threw away about 100 old t-shirts, and felt horrible doing so. Any opinions accepted or ideas would be greatly appreciated 🙂

The Expert answers:

There is a company in the US that turns old bluejeans into building insulation. So there are companies out there that do recycle cotton. There is also at least one small “youth business” that reuses old clothing to make tote bags etc.

Keep looking.

Linda asks…

What are some eco-friendly stores?

Where you can buy clothes and things like that?

The Expert answers:

Try stores like:

growfreeusa.com,
elementeden.com,
threadsforthought.com,
candccalifornia.com,
and shopintuition.com
for a few organic and recycle-promoting clothes.

I hope this helps!

Betty asks…

Hemp vs Wool for clothing?

I cannot find a proper discussion on the web about this. What makes a better material? Wool or Hemp? I mean only for clothing, and bedding. Please compare the two both sciencetiically and personally.

I dont know much about sheep shearing, but just watching someone do it makes me sick, I want to switch over all my clothing to either eco–friendly synthetic and plant based, but dont have the money yet. Im trying to find a great plant alternative to wool weaters/socks/comforters/blankets etc…. can someone help me please???
mankind has not sheared sheep since sheep existed? why would sheep die if not sheared? do we move them to hotter climates on purpose as an excuse to shear them? I am very confused.

The Expert answers:

It depends on what you’re looking for but overall I’d go with hemp hand’s down and here’s why:

I’d been getting uncomfortable earlier this year following a family farm that raises a bunch of sheep and was excited about lambing season. Except they only keep the girls and the baby boys become racks and chops. There’s not a lot of use for the boys (just like laying chickens and dairy cows) so they are slaughtered and eaten.

Some breeds of lambs are killed really soon because their fur is special at birth but changes after 3 days.

Shearing is unpleasant too often resulting in deep cuts and infections (and this doesn’t include the dockings, brandings, taggings, and other procedures the animals go through from the bigger operations — small flocks may be numerous but don’t begin to approach the sheer numbers that factory farms do so 95% of the animals raised are as commodities).

The idea that shearing is good for the animal, making them more comfortable is to claim “God” made a mistake or evolution has no idea what it’s doing. For the same reason sitting on sheepskin in a hot car is cooling, wool can insulate a sheep from heat as well as cold. Not that sheep would naturally live in hot places.

A quote on wool that sums up some of the issues:
http://www.vegalitarian.org/pages/Fashion
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Wool producers have maximized wool production by selectively breeding sheep to increase the folds of skin and thus surface area producing wool. In consequence, the sheep become more prone to skin infections in the excessive folds of skin, especially under their tails. Mulesing is a painful operation which mutilates the folds of skin around the sheep’s posterior. Anesthesia is not used. The operation is painful. A movement towards a more humane method has emerged from growing awareness of the suffering of sheep. Unfortunately, the wool industry is inextricably connected to the meat industry. After a lifetime of producing wool, sheep are shipped by boat to be slaughtered. When you buy wool, you indirectly support the slaughter of sheep for meat. Celebrity and consumer pressure are helping to improve the lives of wool sheep. Read about musician Pink’s crusade:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=12002..

For passionate knitters, there are a wide array of exciting fibers that are sustainable and cruelty-free. Investigate bamboo, hemp, recycled yarns, rayon, cotton, or acrylics.
====

Then (just like laying hens and dairy cows) when the sheep get older and aren’t producing as well they get shipped off for slaughter to be eaten. Australian sheep become “Mutton” in the UK, Africa and Mid-East. But first they are shipped live which in itself is a tortuous journey of many days packed in tightly without food, water, light in a scary situation they can’t begin to comprehend with many of their mates dying & dead around them from the conditions.
Http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/news/exposed-the-long-cruel-road-to-the-slaughterhouse-781364.html

Further to the environment:

Many once fertile lands are turning to desert from over-grazing especially from hoofed animals such as sheep and cows (rather than bison and llamas whose splayed feet do not damage soils as much). Their hoofs compact the soil and destroy the soil web life that keeps the land healthy:
http://www.pbs.org/journeytoplanetearth/hope/buenosaires.html
http://www.thebeautifulfuture.com/Five.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desertification
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_ecology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_food_web

Wool can be incredibly warm but hemp has a lot of great qualities too and more of them. Plus it’s green rather than eating green and it grows really well without much interference so is organic as well which is even better for the environment.

Hemp is also very sturdy, lasting a long time.

For now it makes sense to continue to use the clothes and bedding you already have so it isn’t wasted and replace with friendlier products as needed.

Steven asks…

How eco-friendly are you?

I just want to know your “mostly” result, and where you’re from (if you’re from the US, your state please, and UK major city please :D)
DISCLAIMER
This survey represents none of my own opinions and may not be accurate to you or your lifestyle, and may not represent all aspects of eco-footprint. It is designed to give a brief overview of your eco-footprint.

Reposting for as many results as possible for my map – last post I swear. I’ve had some people think this is a lecture, it really is just research, I want to map the USA, UK and Canada (if I get enough results that is) in red, orange and green. Anyhoo…

Quick quiz – you get an answer and I get coursework help 😀

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater
B) Vegetarian
C) Vegan

Question Two: How often do you buy organic fruit and vegetables?
A) Rarely
B) Occasionally
C) Often

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
A) None
B) Some
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car
B) Motorbike
C) Bicycle or none

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
A) 25+
B) 12-24
C) 0-11 hours

Question Six: How often do you purchase locally produced food items?
A) Rarely
B) Sometimes
C) Often

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
A) 25+ hours
B) 11-24 hours
C) 0-10 hours

Mostly A: Your eco-footprint is much bigger than it should be! By implementing a few simple techniques you can reduce it! Recycling, walking and taking public transport more often, eating less meat and buying local organic produce are all great ways to reduce your eco-footprint!

Mostly B: You’re doing some things well, but a few simple changes can bring you up to scratch! Donating your old clothes to charity shops or clothes banks, composting your food, and growing your own fruit and vegetables can all reduce your eco-footprint.

Mostly C: Great job! You’re on track to be a perfect eco-warrior – but there are still other things you can do! Encourage others to recycle and maybe start a carpool with those who live near!

Three last things – please tell me where you’re from (nearest major city, or state if you’re from the US) as I’m making a colour map of these results. Oh and if you’re curious, my result is a mostly B (I like my meat)

Thank You!

The Expert answers:

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater

Question Two: How often do you buy organic fruit and vegetables?
A) Rare

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
C) 0-11 hours

Question Six: How often do you purchase locally produced food items?
C) Often

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
C) 0-10 hours

Florida Orlando

Donald asks…

How eco-friendly are you?

Quick quiz – you get an answer and I get coursework help 😀

Question One: How would you describe your diet?
A) Meat Eater
B) Vegetarian
C) Vegan

Question Two: How often do you buy organic fruit and vegetables?
A) Rarely
B) Occasionally
C) Often

Question Three: How much of your waste do you recycle?
A) None
B) Some
C) Most

Question Four: What vehicle do you use for personal transport?
A) Car
B) Motorbike
C) Bicycle or none

Question Five: How many hours have you spent flying in the last year?
A) 25+
B) 12-24
C) 0-11 hours

Question Six: How often do you purchase locally produced food items?
A) Rarely
B) Sometimes
C) Often

Question Seven: How long do you spend commuting per week?
A) 25+ hours
B) 11-24 hours
C) 0-10 hours

Mostly A: Your eco-footprint is much bigger than it should be! By implementing a few simple techniques you can reduce it! Recycling, walking and taking public transport more often, eating less meat and buying local organic produce are all great way sto reduce your eco-footprint!

Mostly B: You’re doing some things well, but a few simple changes can bring you up to scratch! Donating your old clothes to charity shops or clothes banks, composting your food, and growing your own fruit and vegetables can all reduce your eco-footprint.

Mostly C: Great job! You’re on track to be a perfect eco-warrior – but there are still other things you can do! Encourage others to recycle and maybe start a carpool with those who live near!

One last thing – please tell me where you’re from (country, city) as I’m making a colour map of these results
Thank you!

The Expert answers:

Mostly B: You’re doing some things well, but a few simple changes can bring you up to scratch! Donating your old clothes to charity shops or clothes banks, composting your food, and growing your own fruit and vegetables can all reduce your eco-footprint.

Iowa, United States. 🙂

Your welcome.

Interesting. 🙂

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James asks…

Where do you buy eco-friendly make-up?

I’m not able to buy products online, so are there any stores where you can purchase eco–friendly products? i.e.; Walmart, Target, etc.,

The Expert answers:

Most department stores don’t carry non toxic cosmetics. Whole foods carries several brands of earth friendly and non toxic cosmetics, Aveda also has stores in many malls.

Cosmetics aren’t regulated by the FDA, so manufacturers can put just about anything in them without putting it on the lable. There are a variety of chemicals, carcinogens and hormones in many brands, so it is best to see what is in what you are using. Dont’ be fooled by labels either, “all natural” isn’t regulated either.

Thomas asks…

Isn’t considered misleading to label products as environmentally-friendly, eco-friendly, natural, all-plant?

based ingredients when sodium lauryl sulfate and mineral oil is added? Not to mention the first ingredients? Even if it’s laundry detergent, green products aren’t to contain sodium lauryl sulfate and mineral oil.

The Expert answers:

It could possibly still be environmentally friendly compared to the alternatives. For example, if someone were to make an effective drain cleaner (e.g., Drano) with nothing worse than SLS and mineral oil, that would be a step forward. More likely, though, you are right: it is green washing.

I would go even farther to say that companies that sell full-strength (not concentrated) cleaners in plastic containers, even if they use certified organic plants as the only ingredients, are also greenwashing.

Linda asks…

what are examples of eco-friendly product and eco-friendly initiative?

list some eco– conscious beheavior that you should develop to protect nature, explain how you wolud benefit from living in a greener, eco–friendly society?

The Expert answers:

First and the important thing to be Eco-Friendly with nature is :
1. TO AVOID CARRY BAGS, it must be strongly restricted..
( use paper work bags instead of Plastic…)
2. Use hand made paper worked products
3. Eco-fans
4. Eco- furnitures
5. Eco- shoes
6. Solar products
7. Eco-books
8. Eco- paints
Good question……….!! Thanx for thinking to be eco-friendly.
Now, take a step, move ahead…….!!

Donald asks…

Are there any eco-friendly pleather products around.?

Like clothing? Give me a site.

The Expert answers:

Http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat90042&productId=0307_3782

Donna asks…

All-Natural/Green/Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products!?

I am starting a home cleaning business & I want to use all-natural cleaning products that are effective. I need lists of TOP cleaning products ones that are tried and true and powerful enough to scrub through the tough messes but still leave a clean fresh scent. I need all types of cleaners, kitchen, bath, floor, carpet,multi-purpose etc BONUS: Need a good name for the business… please help!

The Expert answers:

I think you can find some Eco-Friendly Products on fourgreensteps.com

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Paul asks…

Eco friendly laundry balls?

“An Eco Laundry Ball is a small plastic ball that is filled with 3 types of small ceramic balls which eliminate chlorine from the water supply, kills germs, mildew and odor (especially effective removing that smell from front loaders), raises PH and includes negative ion/ far Infrared beads coupled with incredibly strong magnets! This powerful combination in an Eco Laundry Ball creates a cleaning experience as good as or better than any detergent on the market today without any chemicals or animal fats being introduced into our water supply!

Powerful magnets activate water clusters, softens the water and minimizes the size of the water molecules which helps reduce scale and rust build-up in washing machine and pipes.
Far infrared and negative Ions break water molecule hydrogen combinations into small clusters and forces the small water cluster being activated to increase its molecular motion and penetration force ensuring a powerful wash. In addition, radiating negative ions weaken the surface and inter-fabric adhesion allowing dirt to be removed without using harmful detergents.”

I am going to buy an eco–friendly laundry ball to put in my wash instead of using detergents.
But before i do i wanted to hear any-body’s testimonials. Do you own one? Does it clean your clothes well? Is it a good purchase or a waste of time?

The Expert answers:

Have you ever washed your clothes in cold water, with no soap? Most people would be really suprised at just how clean that alone gets your clothes!

Toss in a couple of clean tennis shoes into your laundry, to batter around your clothing and knock the dirt loose and you’d get your clothing even cleaner.

Personally I wouldn’t put too much faith into the actual magnet cleaning your clothes. I suspect the actual action of the balls themselves is doing the cleaning. Besides they are made in China…who knows what they actually contain!

Here’s a recipe to make your very own earth friendly laundry soap:
Homemade Laundry Soap
1/3 bar Fels Naptha
½ cup Arm and Hammer washing soda
½ cup borax powder
~You will also need a small bucket, about 2 gallon size~
Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan. Add 6 cups water and heat it until the soap melts. Add the washing soda and the borax and stir until it is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour 4 cups hot water into the bucket. Now add your soap mixture and stir. Now add 1 gallon plus 6 cups of water and stir. Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will gel. You use ½ cup per load.

Now I DO think you should get some balls for your dryer! They are just plastic balls that whump about keeping your clothing separated, and helping it dry faster. I’ve found it cuts down drying time from 60 minutes for a full load of jeans or towels to about 45 minutes.

I’m going to give you a link to them, but you can purchase them at Walmart for MUCH cheaper!

Here’s the link:
http://www.lehmans.com/store/Home_Goods___Laundry___Drying___Nellie_s_Dryerballs___1089160?Args=

By the way, you can find Fels Naptha soap in many grocery stores on one of the lowest shelves. Make sure you purchase WASHING soda, not baking soda.

~Garnet
Permaculture homesteading/farming over 20 years

George asks…

how is veganisim eco friendly?

i have been a vegan since i was 14 and i love it! i have been a green minimalist since i was 18. i don’t have a car or anything i don’t “need” i have 4 bowl,plates, spoons etc.my studio apartment is always neat and clean and i literlely know whats in every drawer. i air dry clothes and only use home made natural cleaning products. i don’t even use the dishwasher. i use reusable bottles and sleep on the floor or sometimes in the hammock if im cold. i don’t have a bed and only have one small couch.

i basically try to be as green as possible and only take what i need.

i originally became vegan for ethical reasons but more and more im hearing about the eco friendly benefits of veganisim.

but what are they exactly?

The Expert answers:

Meat and the environment:
Would you ever open your refrigerator, pull out 16 plates of pasta, toss 15 in the trash, and then eat just one plate of food? How about leveling 55 square feet of rain forest for a single meal or dumping 2,400 gallons of water down the drain? Of course you wouldn’t. But if you’re eating chickens, fish, turkeys, pigs, cows, milk, or eggs, that’s what you’re doing—wasting resources and destroying our environment.

A recent United Nations report concluded that a global shift toward a vegan diet is necessary to combat the worst effects of climate change. And the U.N. Is not alone in its analysis. Researchers at the University of Chicago concluded that switching from a standard American diet to a vegan diet is more effective in the fight against climate change than switching from a standard American car to a hybrid. And a German study conducted in 2008 concluded that a meat-eater’s diet is responsible for more than seven times as much greenhouse-gas emissions as a vegan’s diet is. The verdict is in: If you care about the environment, one of the single most effective things that you can do to save it is to adopt a vegan diet.

According to Environmental Defense, if every American skipped one meal of chicken per week and substituted vegetarian foods instead, the carbon dioxide savings would be the same as taking more than half a million cars off U.S. Roads.

Many leading environmental organizations, including the National Audubon Society, the Worldwatch Institute, the Sierra Club, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and even Al Gore’s Live Earth—have recognized that raising animals for food damages the environment more than just about anything else that we do. Whether it’s the overuse of resources, global warming, massive water or air pollution, or soil erosion, raising animals for food is wreaking havoc on the Earth.

The most important step you can take to save the planet is to go vegetarian. Order PETA’s free vegetarian/vegan starter kit for tips and recipes to get you started on an Earth-friendly vegan diet today.

Sandra asks…

How can I make my life more eco-friendly?

Hi, I’m starting to get a little concerned with the way I live right now. I really love the environment and I’m trying to make my life a little more green but I’m not sure what else I can do.
What I’m currently doing:
. I’m using a lamp to lighten up my entire room
. I turn of the outlets I’m not using (I only have one that goes most of the time)
. I recycle as often as I can
. I never litter
. A lot of my clothes are hand me down and a few are “green” shirts
. I own a couple of notebooks that are made from recycled materials
. Some of the products I use are organic e.g. Shampoo, conditioner, cereal
. I try to take my bike to the grocery stores as often as I can
. My mum gives my friends lifts (carpools <3)
. We try to eat all the food in the fridge instead of throwing it all away
. We use the first bag we're given to hold as much shopping as we can
. We open up our curtains from 7-3 in the day to let light in
. We're using one car at the moment

I'd like to start taking jute bags out instead of getting more plastic ones each time. What can I do to get my family inspired enough to live a bit more eco–friendly and make my life style a bit more sustainable?
Thank you so much for answering I really appreciate it ^_^
btw I live in a rented house so I dunno if we can add stuff to it

The Expert answers:

Good start..
Look into free cycle and Craigslist for items you want to get and to give when you are through.
My wife and I use the reusable bags for groceries and other shopping. Once you get used to taking a few bags with you, it DOES become habit.

Look into buying locally grown and produced items. Are there farmers markets nearby? Buy from local farmers and manufacturers when at all possible.

How about a garden? Plan out what you could plant this coming spring, things you like…we haven’t paid for vegetables between August and October in 3-4 years…even just a few pots and tomato plants are a good start to REALLY produce your foodstuff locally.
Good luck! One of the best things you can do is educate others!

James asks…

Need help with some organic cotton?

Im currently working on my Senior project and im doing it on eco friendly clothing.. and im having some trouble with finding the average price difference between organic cotton and the Traditional cotton. please help.. and could you provide me with a web source as well

The Expert answers:

Traditional cotton
http://exploringafrica.matrix.msu.edu/images/1401as10.jpg

Organic cotton
http://cm1.theinsider.com/media/0/53/98/whaletail1.0.0.0×0.432×341.jpeg

Any questions ??

John asks…

Eco-Friendly Laundry?

So I wash my laundry in Borox and eucalyptus to sanitize and clean, but what are some essential oil options that would make my clothes and sheets smell fresh (and not minty)

… what are some oil scents that would compliment — not clash with the eucalyptus scent.

(Also, anyone know of any fabric softner sheet alternatives?)

Thanks in advance
Note: Eucalyptus serves as a natural, sanitizing agent … in some senses, even stronger that bleach

The Expert answers:

Lavendar and chamomile would work with your eucalyptus. Also line drying would lessen the scent left in your clothes.

I use white vinegar to soften my clothes.. In a large load 1 1/2 – 2 cups. My husband is amazed that clothes dont dry board stiff on the line. This also brings back the absorbancy to your towels, fabric softener hangs in the fibers whether its a sheet or liquid

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James asks…

Eco-Friendly designer brands?

What are some eco–friendly designer brands?

For example, threads for thought. I like their clothes, but they don’t have anything on their website, or a store near where I live.

Or any brand that donates to any foundation. Like Rock the Cure. I like that brand as well, but they only have one shirt.

I buy clothes like Juicy Couture and True Religion now, and am trying to go green. So any brands that resemble those, but are eco–friendly would be great!!

Thanks so Much!!

The Expert answers:

Um, Stella McCartney has some green stuff and I think there are designer jeans that are eco-friendly too…I think it was Citizens but I’m not sure. 😐

Michael asks…

Would you have an Eco Friendly wedding?

I personally think weddings are tough enough to plan without all the added extra’s of worrying about the environment etc..

I have heard of people asking guests to donate to a charity rather than buy them a present, they walk to the ceremony instead of using transport, they use second hand clothes etc etc etc

Would something like this interest you or would you rather stick with the traditional wedding, I know which one I would choose

http://www.eco-friendlyweddings.co.uk/
Hi Laplandfan, I have gone for things that I have always wanted, its a civil ceremoney (mixed marriage) so ceremony and reception are in the same place, my daddy has a gorgeous mercedes so thats my weddin car, my dress and BM dresses came from USA much cheaper,havin 2 bridesmaids, 2 flowergirls, best man and grooms man and a page boy, havin a chocolate fountain, river dancers as my entertainment, DJ all night no band, hairdresser and make-up artist both comin to my house to save me havin to go out, cake is from M&S, florist is decorating it for me, a customer that banks with my fiance is taking us for a helicopter ride as a gift (he owns the copter) my son is obsessed with smokey & the bandit so I have hired the smokey & the bandit car to take him and my fiance to the ceremony, I made all my own invitations which turned out beautiful, I didn’t make a wedding list as we dont need anything so most people are giving us money, dont think I have missed anything else

The Expert answers:

FGS whatever next. New clothes at weddings? Presents? Walk to church? Good grief, anyone would think we are in the 19th C.
🙂 🙂 🙂

David asks…

Interesting presentation ideas?

I’m doing a project at school about eco–friendly clothing. The presentation consists of a powerpoint but i want to add something else to it considering that the whole class is using powerpoint. It is kind of like a marketing campaign and i have to convince the class to change their ways. What other things can i do in the presentation?

Using powerpoint is mandatory, but i just want to spice things up and add something more to it (yes, i am allowed to do so).

Any ideas?
yes i will be wear eco–friendly clothing…but i need something more…something where the class is involved.

The Expert answers:

WEAR eco-friendly clothing during your presentation!

Sandra asks…

Vegan materials VS Eco-friendly materials?

There is a difference isnt there, I am just always debating when buying clothes etc,.. because if they do not use any animal products and are not cotton but are man made fibres like pleather,.. isnt that not a very eco–friendly material anyway??

What are the most eco–friendly vegan materials I can look out for,.. besides hemp

The Expert answers:

Wool, leather, down and fur are a lot more eco-friendly than any of their oil based alternatives. Not only are they renewable and bio-degradable but they last longer.

Helen asks…

Eco-friendly laundry balls?

“An Eco Laundry Ball is a small plastic ball that is filled with 3 types of small ceramic balls which eliminate chlorine from the water supply, kills germs, mildew and odor (especially effective removing that smell from front loaders), raises PH and includes negative ion/ far Infrared beads coupled with incredibly strong magnets! This powerful combination in an Eco Laundry Ball creates a cleaning experience as good as or better than any detergent on the market today without any chemicals or animal fats being introduced into our water supply!

Powerful magnets activate water clusters, softens the water and minimizes the size of the water molecules which helps reduce scale and rust build-up in washing machine and pipes.
Far infrared and negative Ions break water molecule hydrogen combinations into small clusters and forces the small water cluster being activated to increase its molecular motion and penetration force ensuring a powerful wash. In addition, radiating negative ions weaken the surface and inter-fabric adhesion allowing dirt to be removed without using harmful detergents.”

I am going to buy an eco–friendly laundry ball to put in my wash instead of using detergents.
But before i do i wanted to hear any-body’s testimonials. Do you own one? Does it clean your clothes well? Is it a good purchase or a waste of time?

The Expert answers:

There are a lot of things you can do to be more eco friendly and green. I try to gather all of the tips I can to help the environment, and put them into action. Sometimes just the smallest change can make a difference. You will also come to find that being green can be more cost effective.
Source(s):
http://www.squidoo.com/How-to-Be-Crunchy…
Http://www.squidoo.com/homeadebeauty
http://www.squidoo.com/green_lifestyle
http://www.squidoo.com/save-energy-laund…
Http://www.greenyourself.org

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Charles asks…

Would you pay more money for an eco friendly product?

Would you spend more money on a product providing its eco friendly product lines and items make from recycled materials?
http://hautehideout.goodbarry.com/_catalog_38708/Eco-Friendly_Products

The Expert answers:

What are you talking about, MANERS?! Recycled things are usually priced the same or higher. I would definitely pay more.
: )

Helen asks…

Where can I find eco-friendly office/school supplies?

I’m looking for environmentally friendly products, or “green” products in other words..Being green is so in right now, but making it happen is a different story. This is all for Mother Earth! I prefer the large-chain office supply companies (e.g. Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, Target maybe, etc.) since their stores can be found almost anywhere. Anything will do, just as long as they carry eco–friendly products. I’m looking for pens & pencils mostly, but anything green in general.

Thanks ! Just trying to do my part in helping our environment. For those who are doing the same, more power to you ! 🙂

The Expert answers:

I was looking for eco friendly school supplies in May for my sons Earth Club. I went to the 3 major office supply stores in my area, Office Max, Office Depot, and Staples. I also checked Target and Walmart.

The best selection was at Office Max, they had several store brands made of recycled content and they have partnered with Terracycle. Terracycle has pens, pencils, markers and mechanical pencils made of recycled material, they have recycled binders and pencil holders made from juice bags, like Capri sun.

The other 2 office supply stores had very limited supplies.

Target seemed to have a couple full lines of ecofriendly school supplies, look for the Greenroom brand. They had everything from spiral notebooks, binders, file folders, and dividers. These were a little more youth oriented, very colorful.

Walmart had a few items, I hope they have more now.

You can also get recycled post it’s, index cards, and plastic rulers.

Many suppliers are trying to look ecofriendly when they aren’t, so look for the chasing arrows.

Michael asks…

Would you buy a green eco friendly product if the price was fair?

Going green is the trend now a days but the prices for green products are relatively high. Most online shoppes are resellers or dropshippers and markup the price by 10-30% which results in a low sales conversion rate.

However a new eco friendly marketplace that is vendor driven, known as eco3P.com, wants to change the way green products are priced. They eliminate the middle man basically so that the savings get passed down to you.

So the question now is, with the successful launch of a eco-marketplace (eco3P.com) that allows eco–products to be more competively priced, would you be more compelled to buy “eco, organic/natural etc.” related products?

http://www.eco3p.com

The Expert answers:

Nope wouldn’t waste my time. It is just hype. Take for example these energy saver spiral light bulbs. Yea they last longer and use a little less electricity. But they also cost quite a bit more and they also forgot to mention that they are full of mercury. So when they get tossed in the trash where does all the mercury go?

Joseph asks…

All-natural/green/eco-friendly cleaning products?

I am starting a home cleaning business & I want to use all-natural cleaning products that are effective.
I need lists of TOP cleaning products ones that are tried and true and powerful enough to scrub through the tough messes but still leave a clean fresh scent.
I need all types of cleaners, kitchen, bath, floor, carpet,multi-purpose etc
BONUS: Need a good name for the business… please help!

The Expert answers:

What a great idea. You should do well with your idea.
There are quite a few different kinds of eco friendly products, from Mrs. Meyers, Green Works and Method. I would suggest mixing up some of your own. Make your business personal. You can take baking soda and lemon juice with hydrogen peroxide then add an essential oil for scent. This way you can have specialized cleaners. Use them in your own home to test them out.

Sandy asks…

Do you know of any eco-friendly wholsalers?

Im looking for a wholesaler of eco friendly products such as gardening equipment, eco kettles, bags, toys, stationary and anything else! Does anyone know of anyone out there?

The Expert answers:

Try this one
http://www.thewholesaler.co.uk/trade/distributor/eco,045friendly_products/
Hope its what your looking for.

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Jenny asks…

Eco-Friendly Bath Products?

Hey guys, I have a big family reunion coming up and had an idea about everyone bathing in the lake to save on hot water within the house as well as reduce the amount of energy used. The main issue is that I want to find some eco–friendly bath supplies, shampoos, soaps, scrubs, etc.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

KP

The Expert answers:

Look on the website Treehugger.com. I’m sure they have info. For you. Good luck. Sounds like fun.

Susan asks…

Eco Friendly Cleaning Supplies?

I would like to become a distributor for EcoFriendly cleaning supplies and personal hygene products. I am starting a cleaning business and would like to also use all eco friendly cleaning products. Has anybody used and been happy with a certain line? Also, I would like to offer air purifier systems for sale and would like to know what brand to use. Thanks!

The Expert answers:

Good for you! I disagree with Caroline. Eco-friendly cleaning products are here to stay. I can think of a few brands I like because of the smell and its effectiveness, one of my favorites is Ecover. I think they sell air purifiers here: www.allergybuyersclub.com and check out www.ecover.com too.

David asks…

As a consumer, what does buying a “green” or “eco friendly” product mean to you?

Do you purchase products that claim to be green or environmentally friendly over those that aren’t? If so, how do you know they are actually better for the environment? Do you look at the labels for ingredients, certifications, etc?

The Expert answers:

It means more and more to me everyday. I am more of aware of manufactures who green wash. I can verify such things through education, looking at what is used to build a product, is it sustainable, verifiable, does it carry any 3rd party verification.

James asks…

Do “eco-friendly” products make you feel like littering is ok?

🙂

The Expert answers:

Yep and because I use the “eco-friendly” light bulbs, i now take super long showers!

John asks…

is aluminum foil packaging eco friendly for food products such as juices?

The Expert answers:

There shouldn’t be a problem but check

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Nancy asks…

energy resource plan….?

You are a board member of your homeowner’s association (HOA). At your next meeting, your goal is to educate other homeowners about energy conservation. The HOA board is looking to you to help homeowners to conserve more energy.

•Review the following Energy Resource Plan outline:

oIntroduction

Provide information about why conserving energy is important.

oRenewable versus nonrenewable

Briefly distinguish between these types of energy.

oMethods to conserve and help the environment

What may each member do, personally, to conserve energy and help the environment at the same time?
Provide at least three methods.

oGovernment efforts

How may the government be involved in conservation efforts?

oConclusion

Wrap up the meeting with a brief summary of your main points.
Provide some motivation for conserving energy with a memorable slogan, statement, or song, for example.

The Expert answers:

I’d start by contacting the local electric provider or by going to your state’s government website for power. They have an immense amount of information covering most of the topics you’ve requested information on.

Betty asks…

Does anyone have any suggestions for an energy resource plan?

.     Assignment: Energy Resource Plan
 
You are a board member of your Home Owner’s Association. At your next meeting, your goal is to educate other homeowners about energy conservation.
 
·         Review the following Energy Resource Plan outline:
 
o    Introduction:
 
§  Provide information about why conserving energy is important.
 
o    Renewable versus Nonrenewable
 
Ÿ  Briefly distinguish between these two types of energy.
 
o    Methods to conserve and help the environment
 
Ÿ  What can each member do, personally, to conserve energy and help the environment at the same time?
Ÿ  Provide at least three methods.
 
o    Government efforts
 
Ÿ  How can the government be involved in conservation efforts?
 
o    Conclusion
 
Ÿ  Wrap up the meeting with a brief summary of your main points.
Ÿ  Provide some motivation for conserving energy with a memorable slogan, statement, or song, for example.
 
·         Conduct either Option 1 or Option 2.
 
1.     Create a 7- to 10-slide PowerPoint® that includes all of the elements in the Energy Resource Plan outline. Include speaker notes as appropriate.
2.     Write a 350- to 700-word paper that includes all elements of the Energy Resource Plan outline.
 
·         Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
·         Post your paper as an attachment no later then 11:59 MST Sunday in your Individual Forum.

The Expert answers:

ASK THEM INSTEAD TO HELP REDUCE POPULATION GROWTH.

Steven asks…

please help this is science homework help please asap but i can also wait?

i forgot my science book at school and this is over a movie that we watched in class Friday but she said that we couldn’t write it down during the movie so im kinda stuck. please help!

here are the questions:

how can potential and kinetic energy different from each other?

what are the 7 main forms of energy?
i already got: hydroelectric, Solar power, and natural gas.

give some examples of nonrenewable resources.
i already have: coal

provide some examples of renewable resources.

i will post some more added to this in a few minutes so please watch. thank you soo much!!
what are some problems associated with burning fossil fuels?

why are nonrenewable resores also called fossil fuels? how are they formed?

why is the conservation of energy so important?

what are some things people can do to conserve energy?

thnxx again!!!

The Expert answers:

THEY ARE DIFFERENT BECAUse potential is what it CAN do
kinetic is what it Does
a nonrenewable resource is water air( i think )

a renewable resource is…….im sorry i cant think of anything look it up on google

Carol asks…

Will “Big Oil” allow a quick switch to alternative energy ?

If you made billions each year from people buying your product what incentive do you have to allow anyone to provide a viable alternative to your product before you have depleted your current stockpile ?

With the new breakthroughs in renewable energy and the current “Energy Crisis” you would think that the world super powers would be pushing us more in to renewable energy instead of simply hiking the price of the current resource because of “Green Issues”.

I personally think that they already have a “Plan B” for the oil running dry but they wont do anything about it until they milk every last penny out of the current dirty resources which are easily taxed and regulated.

The US government, for example, recently decided to put all solar projects on hold for around two years while they “Had a think about it” but there was such an outcry they were forced to do a u-turn. Why would anyone spend two years having a ponder over an alternative as sustainable as the sun when the oil supplies are as critically low as the elites claim they are ?

Do you think that the people who rule the world and line their pockets with our hard earned cash will allow their cash cows (oil, gas, coal) to be replaced with something that they can’t levy a simple tax on until they have no option ?
__________

@ “Mark in Time”

The elite are rich because they keep the people poor and that’s an indisputable fact.

The divide between the two can never be closed as the more the poor people become rich the poorer rich people become.

Your quote is an interesting one but I think I read it differently to you.

Money is neither good nor evil, it is food for our greed and that food is given to us by those who will never go hungry, they give us just enough to stop our bellies from rumbling.
_____

@ “yankee_sailor”

” the US government put a hold on solar projects? ”

Yes, they did :

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/06/27/easolar127.xml

And they had to change their mind :

http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/07/04/us-puts-the-freeze-on-solar-energy-projects/

Before you say there’s no conspiracy perhaps you should bring yourself up to speed on things that actually make it in to the media.

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Big Oil (like the Big Three) are sitting on a vast warehouse of alternative fuels and alternative engines, but what they’ve been lacking is the impetus to dust these things off and put them to use. But that impetus has finally arrived in three distinct forms; three extremely (for them) terrifying forms: high oil prices per barrel; Peak Oil from the Arabian oil fields; Green consciousness.

High oil price per barrel is not something that is going to go away any time soon. The causes are myriad, but one of the factors is the sense of crisis in the Middle East. The Iraqi-American war is tertiary to that; what is really causing panic in the Arabian oil fields is the knowledge that the fields have reached Peak Performance.

Peak Oil refers to the theory that all oil fields will move in a course which roughly describes a hill–it goes up, reaches the plateau (or peak) and then descends. This concept was originally postulated by a Geologist named M. King Hubbert. He said that Peak oil is the point in time when the maximum rate of global petroleum extraction is reached, after which the rate of production enters terminal decline. He predicted that the USA would reach peak production and begin decline in 1970. He was right. Peak Oil production in the Arabian oil fields has apparently been reached, and now begins their decline as well.

But it is Green consciousness which really worries the oil and car people. Once upon a time, the concerns about the environment were tossed aside as the bleatings of “Ecology Nuts”, but in the light of Global Warming and rising greenhouse gases (and skyrocketing oil prices) the idea of a car that gets 50-60 miles a gallon are very tempting. Already, old SUV’s are being called ‘dinosaurs’, and new ones are gathering dust in showrooms all over the world.

You ask, “Do you think that the people who rule the world and line their pockets with our hard earned cash will allow their cash cows (oil, gas, coal) to be replaced with something that they can’t levy a simple tax on until they have no option ?”

Actually that’s the least of their worries. Sheer survival is taking precedence over simple greed.

For the Saudis, for example, they must now put away their toys and deal with the fact that for seventy years they have built their entire culture based on oil, a finite resource. They have bought jets, built palaces, taken long and expensive vacations, but they have virtually no infrastructure! They cannot feed their own people with their land, which is still desert. Virtually all necessities are imported. They have made investments, yes, but nothing which will prop up their country once the oil is depleted! This is one of the factors which is driving oil prices up: they have to make up for lost time and build these things now.

For the Big Three, time is also a precious commodity. As little as three years ago, there was a board meeting at GM in which one member put forth the idea of bringing back the Volt, GM’s electric car. His suggestion was shouted down, and the decision was made to concentrate on SUV’s instead. Now, GM is working overtime to bring back the Volt, and literally spending one billion dollars a month (!) to incorporate hybrid technology into their current manufacturing centers in order to stay alive. If GM (and other US manufacturers) wish to survive, they need to adapt.

Sixty-five million years ago, a comet slammed into the Yucatan peninsula and brought about a worldwide climate change. Within a few short years the entire world was changed, and the lumbering dinosaurs which had ruled for so long died out. In a like fashion, the current climate change and the disappearance of the dinosaur remains (fossil fuels) are necessitating another change in the evolution of transport and the way humans behave. Those who adapt will go on; those who refuse to change will perish. Such is the way of the world.

Perhaps evolution is the biggest conspiracy of all.

Richard asks…

Is paper recycling really a waste of time and energy?

My husband claims that recycling paper is pointless… My good friend says he is ignorant and I should not listen to him. I am not sure who to believe. I AM currently leaning toward my husband because at least he gave me some points that sound good. My friend’s only “point” is that my husband is ignorant. I am hoping for some more facts to support both sides of this argument so I can form a more educated opinion on the matter.

This is what he says: The work that goes into recycling the stuff causes more pollution than if we put it in the landfill… since it is 100% biodegradable and 100% renewable… Replanting trees causes no pollution. He says the only things we need bother recycle are things that are non-renuable resources that are not biodegradable… Like plastics for example. Using and disposing of paper is not depleting rainforests, because the countries that are doing that are not using the trees to make paper for us – that it is done for reasons such as creating more farm-land. All the paper we use here is from trees that are grown and replanted…

The Expert answers:

Your husband is neglecting a few critical points.

1) It takes a long time for trees to grow. The more paper we recycle, the fewer trees need to be cut down to make new paper, and this gives newly planted trees more time to grow and replace the cut down trees.

2) Making new paper from recycled paper uses 30-50% less energy than making paper from trees and it reduces contributions to air pollution by 95%.

Http://www.buyrecycled.com/questions.htm

So no, recycling paper is certainly not a waste of time and energy. In fact, it saves energy.

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Linda asks…

Anyone know of some stores in Canada that are sweatshop free,eco friendly etc? Also ones that are not?

Wondering how and where clothing is made? I am trying to buy responsibly and am wondering if theres a website that talks about where and how some stores make their clothing or maybe you know of some stores(in Canada) that are sweatshop free, eco friendly etc. also a list of some stores i should stay away from

But please keep in mind I am only 13 so i would appreciate some trendy stuff!

And please Canadian stores! (A couple US ones would be good too as I sometimes go over there)

I already know thrift and vintage stores are great

Thanks, just trying to be greener

The Expert answers:

Ten Thousand Villages Canada is a great organization that sells sweatshop free, eco friendly products which are all Fair Trade products. They have some really neat toys/games, journals, jewellery. They also sell chocolate and dried fruit and home decor. You can read more about them, find a store near you (there are 50 throughout Canada) or shop online, on their website: www.TenThousandVillages.ca
I hope this helps!
Peace,
K~

Richard asks…

What are some good names for a clothing brand name?

Im am considering starting my own denim clothing brand, i plan for it to make quality jeans for both men and women. I would like to advertise the face that it is a Northern Irish brand, that is extremely eco friendly using only local products and employees so if i could work that into the name that would be good.

I really am looking for a short catchy name that suggests style or energy.

any ideas are appreciated…thanks

The Expert answers:

I’ve got some ideas, but keep in mind that these are only suggestions…
-Ecostyle
-Irishcanda (pronounced Irish Can D A) ((long a sound))
-Ecostar
-Extreme Irish
-Extreamly Me
-Allecno (pronounced all ecno)
-D.E.C.O.F. (like DEF in the alphabet, but with ECO instead of just E)

Like I said these are just suggestions, and keep in mind I’m only a kid, so I’m sure there are better names out there. Good luck with your bussiness, and email me at nbcbandgeek@yahoo.com when the jeans go on sale. Also, you should make REAL sized, not like Hollister, that only go form 00-11. You will get more sales if you have a wider variety of sizes

Helen asks…

how can i be more eco friendly?

i hang wet clothes instead of using dryer, i started a compost heap for my garden, recycle everything i can. i want to do more.

The Expert answers:

That’s really good so far. Now, go into electricity. Turn off lights you’re not using, and computers, etc. Get Compact Fluorescent lights. They do have mercury, but you’re supposed to dispose of them in a special way. I have no idea what this way is (none of our CF’s have stopped working yet), but I think it recycles the mercury. After all, we have very limited mercury on this planet.

You can get LED’s for non-dimmable lights, and for dimmable lights, you can try getting dimmable LED’s. However, I’d leave LED’s for later, because they’re super expensive (like, for example, an equivalent to a 100W light bulb costs $120). However, that 100W equivalent uses more like 1-5W, although it lasts only about 1,000,000,000 hours.

LED’s nowdays are energy efficient. They’re not money efficient for the first 5-10 years.

Maria asks…

What is vegan leather?

I’ve seen it in some eco friendly clothing and accessories, and I want to know what it is made up of?

The Expert answers:

PVC, vinyl, poly-suede….It’s all synthetic, not the product of any animal, but still not necessarily environmentally friendly as far as how it’s produced and the chemicals in it. Some “pleather” can be made from recycled rubber (usually tires) though, and I would consider that much more eco-friendly than other materials that could be used for it.

Michael asks…

Is there an eco-friendly alternative to bleach?

Something that gets clothes equally white would be nice.

The Expert answers:

It depends on what the stains are. Some will lift when soaked in a bucket of cold water with a handful of salt in it. Others can be treated with a bicarbonate of soda paste which is again left on then rinsed off. Half a cup (up to two cups) of vinegar in the laundry will give you bright colors, prevent color bleeds and act as a fabric softener.

Using eco balls in your washing machine they seem to get most marks out and leaves washing softer than using washing powders and conditioners. Line dry.

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Ruth asks…

Where can I recycle old tattered clothing in Vancouver?

I have some old tattered clothing that I was using as rags for the mean time but I’d like too clear away the clutter I have in my house. The thing is I don’t want to keep trashing the materials because I wanted to be more eco friendly this year. I heard of one organization that did but is no longer accepting clothing and I called Salvation Army but they don’t recycle tattered clothing, at least that’s what they said. Can anyone give me any suggestions?

The Expert answers:

You might try earth911 which has a pretty good data base of recycling opportunities. Also, you might try freecycle.org which is ultimately housed by Yahoo Groups.

In the process, you might decide how and/or who would use your tatters. If they still have usable material, fasteners, or embellishments your tatters may have more/different value than tatters more ameniable to use purely as rags. But, in terms of “rags”, think of who and what types of people may want or need free rags. … Often, these are the types of folks that work with oils, greases, solvents, and paints. You might find an individual and/or a business type right along your beaten path who would be willing to take all the tattered clothing you are willing to drop off.

Thomas asks…

Eco-Friendly Poll?

1. Do you buy organic clothing, food, cleaning products, etc.?
2. Are you willing to pay more for an eco–friendly or organic product?
3. Are you a strong supporter of the environment?

The Expert answers:

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes – and i do not eat anything meat fish or eggs as these indusrties are the most viscious at killing the planet

Mandy asks…

clothing dilemma?

is there somewhere that ‘eco–friendly‘ clothing is rated? I’m wondering what would be a total lower cost to the environment, thinks like t-shirts made from PET (recycled plastic) or organically grown materials like hemp and cotton? How do you take into account transportation costs? Thanks

The Expert answers:

Just ‘cos it’s 100% cotton is not necessarily a good thing. Cotton production is 1 of the highest users of pesticides, so I believe. There are now lots of organic companies, that sell clothes on the net. These companies have often already done the hard work, sourcing fabrics that have been ethically produced with a minimum ‘footprint’. I believe that bamboo is the latest fabric to use, ‘cos it is so easy to grow that it doesn’t need chemicals. The thing I’m not sure of is where it is grown. I’m not sure if there may be an issue of destroying forests to grow it!?
To be environmentally friendly, I believe the latest advise is to buy a few fair-trade, organic clothes, that are well made and versatile, and so will last. Rather than the trend of buying lots of cheap ‘throw away’ fashion items.
A rating system would be great. I know that Greenpeace is campaigning for ethical clothing but don’t know if they have info on what they consider is best. Friends of the Earth may well do so too. I couldnt find out, when I tried to check.

Betty asks…

What’s the most “eco-friendly” way to raise babies?

I’m pregnant and I’m not like an eco-fanatic but I’m starting to try. For starters, I’m breastfeeding so that’s none of the waste that comes with bottle feeding (my sister used formula and easily had ten plastic containers that were thrown away every single week). I plan on using cloth diapers (again, after watching all that my sister threw away each week, it just seems wasteful). But I see all these things about “organic” baby clothing and toys and I just don’t understand how it really matters if I buy clothes made of organic cotton or wool for twice the price. How does that work? Any other ways to be an eco–friendly mom? Thanks.

The Expert answers:

What’s the most “eco-friendly” way to raise babies?

You are on a good starting point –

A life style of less disposables and more keepables:
1. Breast feeding / freshly made foods vs. In jars/frozen/packed
2. Cloth diapers (use of a diaper service for a fresh load each wk)
a diaper rash is an unnatural phenomenon found only on babies with plastic diapers
3. Use of least plastic in toys and accessories, this will take ongoing thinking but can be done or at least attempted
e.g. Alternates are use of wood, metal, clay/ceramic/glass, fabric

In addition to the above alternatives being better for the baby, good for mother and Mother Nature, they are much less expensive on dad’s wallet. And lets not forget – no hassle of running for diapers and formula with the car every other week.

Also, this will lead to a ‘fresher’ lifestyle as apposed to a ‘canned/frozen and packed in plastic’ one which in the long run is a very healthy start for your baby.
*** The next generation will learn from you right from the start.

William asks…

Where can i buy the following?

Where can i buy Karoke cds in the Sparks NV area? Do i hafta order online? And also, where can i buy eco friendly clothes (natural dyes, organically grown cotton, etc.)? Also where to buy leggings.

The Expert answers:

Im not sure, but this may help. Go to this site, they are giving away gift cards for Old Navy, Best Buy, Abercrombie, and Kmart. All you need is your email address. Just pick one you like.
Old Navy: http://doiop.com/oldnavygiftcard
Best Buy: http://doiop.com/bestbuy
Abercrombie: http://doiop.com/abercrombie
Kmart: http://doiop.com/kmartgiftcard
I put in my email addresses for these websites and got 500 dollar gift cards for Abercrombie in 3 days. I was pretty surprised.

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