Kids
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Sustainable Art Exhibit
Chomping at the Exhibit
Submitted by bdisylvester on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 12:00am. Eager for today's tip? We'll just tell you already: Go see the Design for a Living World exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt. It shows how 10 top designers put their pins and needles on sustainable materials and made beautiful things.Why Care?:
By using sustainable and repurposed materials to create art, these designers are helping to advance global conservation and create less waste.
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Kid's Eco-Boutique
Punch-Trunk
Submitted by mroemer on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 12:00am. Want a knockout baby gift? Ellen Masse's Entertaining Elephants boutique is a no-brainer - it's brimming with sophisticated baby and kids clothes (0-8 years) mostly from her own line. Made with organic cotton (colored with low-impact dyes) or vintage or locally salvaged fabrics, all of Ellen's stuff is made in LA.Why Care?:
Conventional cotton production is responsible for 10% of the world's pesticides usage. In fact, only 73% of an average tee is cotton - the rest is chem by-products. Buying organic skips that stuff.
I Had Dinner with Steven Spielberg
Well, actually he was sitting two tables away from me, but that still counts, no?
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Send to a FriendAnd Now for Something Completely Cute...
In case you missed it, Saturday was the International Day of Climate Action. Huffington Post put together a slideshow of the cutest kids doing their part.Eyebrow:
Local Pumpkin Picking
Looking for a Gourd Time?
Submitted by bdisylvester on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 11:00pm.Then call or just ride a bus to Decker Farm for NYC pumpkin picking in Staten Island's Historic Richmond Town - yep, no need to drive.
Why Care?:
Since most pumpkins in the United States are actually shipped from the Dominican Republic, by opting for local ones, you'll help conserve fuel.
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Holistic Prenatal Care
Navel Academy
Submitted by bdisylvester on Sun, 10/18/2009 - 11:00pm. Almost ready to set sail to motherhood? Go sea Latham Thomas at Tender Shoots Wellness for a couple of holistic prenatal classes.Why Care?:
Ingesting carcinogenic pesticides from fruit and veggies is never a good idea, and it's even less so when you've got a developing baby on board.
Calling All Parents…
I recently went to see a lecture by Dr. Jane Goodall, famous scientist and animal ambassador (she's the one on the right - photo by Tyler Shaw). The focus of the evening was children.Eyebrow:
Winter Garden Prep
Sweet Greens Are Made of This...
Submitted by bdisylvester on Sun, 10/04/2009 - 11:00pm. And who are we to disagree? If you're looking for something for the kiddies to do, check out NY Botanical Garden's Goodnight, Garden event. Kids'll plant soil-protecting buckwheat and clover, as well as garlic tulips, daffodils, and flowering onions that'll bloom come April.Why Care?:
Showing kids (not just telling them) how to grow their own food may just lead to a lifetime of less packaging waste, lower carbon emissions (produce sourced from outside NY travels on average 1,494 miles to get to us), and fewer chemical pesticides.
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Greenest Colleges
College-n Injection
Submitted by tmeronek on Wed, 09/30/2009 - 11:00pm.
Got a prospective student who wants to fill up on green college info? Read our lips: Check the best college sustainability rankings on the web before they apply (and before you kiss that hefty college fund good-bye).
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Family Cooking Classes
New Kids on the Block
Submitted by dsimmons on Tue, 09/29/2009 - 11:00pm. Hangin' tough trying to get your kid to eat well? Step by step over to the Kids' Table for a cooking class that'll teach the under-10 set to love fresh, local, and organic ingredients.Why Care?:
Showing kids (not just telling them) that good food can be healthy may lead to a lifetime of less packaging waste, lower carbon emissions from food transport, and fewer chemical pesticides.
