Entries tagged Kids

Study: Halloween face paint laced with lead

By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:37pm PDT for daily_green_news 56 Comments

You can't trust ingredient lists on Halloween face paint labels -- 6 of 10 paints tested had higher than recommended levels of metals. Even one labeled "nontoxic" contained lead. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Safety, Holidays, Kids
Food coloring can cause hyperactivity in kids

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:05pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

Think it's sugar in those treats that make your kids wired? Studies show it could be the bright, artificial colors. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Kids
How to have a green Halloween

By EcoHuddle Community Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:27pm PDT for huddlergreenhome 2 Comments

Apply the "three R's" to Halloween for a holiday that scares the kids without killing the planet. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Holidays, How-To, Recycling, Kids, Tips, Reusing stuff
Warning: Halloween face paint can be scary

By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:59pm PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

10 ways to protect yourself and your children from toxic, allergenic, and irritating ingredients in Halloween costume makeup. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Safety, Fashion, Holidays, Beauty, Kids
Seven frightfully fun costumes made from recycled materials

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Thu Oct 1, 2009 10:02am PDT for daily_green_news 30 Comments

These creative Halloween costumes reuse stuff from around the house. Read full post »
Related topics: Holidays, Recycling, Kids, Reusing stuff
Back-to-school fashion, 2009-2010

By Heather O'Neill Posted Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:08pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

Still looking for the right jacket and a few more tees this school season? Shop for environmentally responsible materials for your kids. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Education, Kids
Ask Umbra on big families

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Tue Sep 8, 2009 9:00pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 1 Comments

Umbra talks about the carbon footprint of having multiple children. Read full post »
Related topics: Kids
Autism and environmental toxins

By Marie Oser Posted Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:00am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

A recent study by researchers at the University of California Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MIND) Institute has linked soaring rates of autism and autism spectrum disorders with fetal and infant exposure to Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Science, Kids, Pollution
Smart savings strategies

By Marie Oser Posted Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:18am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 3 Comments

Consider reducing the packaging of what you buy to reduce your cost at the register and limit what goes to the landfill. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Cleaning, Kids, Water, Plastic
Top 10 greenest universities

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:43am PDT for greenpicks 3 Comments

These colleges don't just teach about the environment, they create a healthy environment through green building design, renewable energy, green food options, waste programs, water conservation, and more. Read full post »
Related topics: Education, Kids, Buildings