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Yup, I started a petition.
I wanted to see how many people cared about Organic Labeling Integrity. Do you agree with me that body care/personal care items should be regulated the same as food in order to use the name Organic and/or logo?Check out my petition I started on Care2.com
Pass this on to friends and family and other groups.
Thanks!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/organic-labeling-for-non-food-items
Why Organics Are Important
What is Certified Organic? It means that a crop was grown without the use of any sythetics or chemicals. No toxins were used. The farm has to go through a 5 yr process of transition before becoming certified. This means, if the farm used to be conventional, it has to be organicly run for at least 5 yrs before it can be considered for certification. This allows time for any pollutants to be filtered through the soil and eliminated naturally. For a final product to be certified (important in body care items) the whole process from field to manufacturing plant must be chemical free.
Why is growing Organically important?
Chemicals used on conventional farms cause many problems. These are: run off into water systems which pollute and cause wildlife kill off and/or algae blooms. Wildlife that comes into contact w/ the chemicals by eating the plants (or nectar/pollen from them, i.e. butterflies, birds, bees) build up toxicities that are passed on up through the food chain which often ends with us. There for, we are eating those toxins too. Another downfall to growing with chemicals is that the food has less nutrients in it. Chemicals also make pests more resistant, thus we rely on stronger and stronger chemicals.
So for the protection of wild life and the green stuff around us, organics is the way to go.
Toys that spark Eco-Thoughts
Hounsell & Judd Original Paper Recycler Kit
Teach your child the importance of recycling and show how fun it can be. Turn your junk mail into craft.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009) 
Bug Scope
Children can watch bugs without killing them. This helps them learn the importance of all living creatures, big and small.
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Cooperative Game of Reuse and Recycle, Yard Sale
Who says board games can't be educational too?
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Schylling Little Farmer Garden Tote with Tools
Our daughter loves this set. She has her own garden right next to mine. Encourage your child to garden and they will grow up with a great love and respect for nature.
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Plan Toy Doll House Vegetable Garden
Every little girl's doll house needs a Veggie Garden!
Amazon Price: $15.19 (as of 12/24/2009)
Milestone Garden Mosaic Stepping Stone Kit
Create memories with this Garden Stepping Stone Kit. Your child will love adding their ideas to it, then place it in their garden spot.
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Fairies in the Garden Alphabet Wall Cards
What a whimsical way to learn the Alphabet! Our daughter loves these!
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Solar Powered Windmill Kit
Ok, science kids, spark that creativity with Solar Power toys!
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Frightened Grasshopper Solar Powered Bug
This Solar Bug is way cool!
Amazon Price: $14.65 (as of 12/24/2009)
Baby Soy: infant clothing
Organic Baby Soy Winter Bundle!! - Baby Clothing Gift (3 - 6 Months)
Baby Boy Gift set includes Onesie, sox, blanket, bib, hoodie jacket, and pants. You choose size 0-3mo or 3-6mo
Amazon Price: $75.00 (as of 12/24/2009)
Organic Baby Soy Winter Bundle!! - Baby Clothing Gift (3 - 6 Months)
Baby Girl Gift set includes: Onesie, sox, blanket, bib, jacket, beanie hat and pants. You choose size 0-3mo or 3-6mo
Amazon Price: $80.10 (as of 12/24/2009)
All-Natural Kimono Bodysuit in Chocolate (3-6 Months)
You choose color and size 0-3mo or 3-6mo
Amazon Price: $18.95 (as of 12/24/2009)
All-natural Organic Slip on Pant By Baby Soy (Chocolate, 3-6)
You choose color and size 0-3mo or 3-6mo
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 12/24/2009)
Organic Double Knot Hat by Baby Soy (Blossom)
Color options available.
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 12/24/2009)
Lapsaky Infant & Toddler
Sckoon: infant clothing
Sckoon makes quality clothing from 100% Organic Cotton.
Sckoon Organic Cotton Momo Baby Round Kimono - Size 0-3 Months
Addorable print and cozy for the upcoming winter.
Amazon Price: $36.00 (as of 12/24/2009)
Sckoon Organic Cotton Cloud Lap Shoulder Short Sleeve Tee - Size 6-12 Months
For a boy or girl.
Amazon Price: $19.50 (as of 12/24/2009)
Plum Lap-tee Long Sleeve (Size=Plum_Tee_0-6m)
Add a little Asian flair to your babies wardrobe
Amazon Price: $19.50 (as of 12/24/2009)
Sckoon Organic Zen Kimono & Pants Butterfly /Bamboo (Kimono/Pants sold separately)
Too cute for words. Fashionista Baby!
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Sckoon Organic Kabuki Kimono Natural / Kabuki Pants (Kimono/Pants sold separately)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Under the Nile: infant (see below for toddler)
I give their whole product line a 5 leaf rating:
Under the Nile Organic Cotton Terry Romper - Blue (6 Months)
Amazon Price: $18.00 (as of 12/24/2009)
Under the Nile Organic Footie, Butterfly Flower, 3 Months
Amazon Price: $19.20 (as of 12/24/2009)
Under the Nile Toddler
Poplin Peasant Top & Capri - Fair Trade Organic Egyptian Cotton (Small 12 mo.)
Amazon Price: $29.00 (as of 12/24/2009)
Organic Egyptian Cotton Hooded Pullover Tee & Short Set in Blue for Toddlers (3T)
Amazon Price: $20.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Under the Nile Training Pants 2T-4T (Natural)
Yup, it's time to use the big kid potty and these super softies are great for training.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Toddler & Big Kiddos
Simple Little Kid/Big Kid Toeday Sneaker,3.5 M US Big Kid,Tan
Yes, you are looking at an Organic Cotton Shoe! How groovy is that?
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
I'm with the Band guitarist rock star organic cotton infant shirt, 18-24 months, natural
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 12/24/2009)
Sad Girl broken record organic cotton infant shirt, 12-18 months, grassy green
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 12/24/2009)
Recycle. It's Rad! Kid's 3/4 sleeve raglan. Made in the USA. 100% cotton, 5-6 years, white body/ light blue sleeve
Amazon Price: $22.00 (as of 12/24/2009)
Stuffed Animals
Cozy, soft, gentle for kiddos and gentle on the earth.
miYim Organic Fairytale Knit Collection - 9" Baby Victoria the Bunny
This bunny rabbit is the cutest by far!
Amazon Price: $22.22 (as of 12/24/2009)
miYim Organic Plush Sleepytime Collection - 12" Charlotte Gray
Snuggly and plush
Amazon Price: $24.17 (as of 12/24/2009)
Under the Nile Organic Cotton Veggies in a Crate
Great for play kitchens.
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Plush Organic Goose
I can see this gaggle of geese being dragged everywhere.
Amazon Price: $33.00 (as of 12/24/2009)
Wood Toys, just in time for the holidays!
Get enviro!
Kitchen Set with Accessories
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Plan Toy Cooking Utensils
Amazon Price: $13.51 (as of 12/24/2009)
Plan Toy Tableware Set
Amazon Price: $22.93 (as of 12/24/2009)
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Play Food - 10 Piece Set
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
I give all M & D products a 4 leaf rating because paint chips easily. Bummer, though construction is great...and paint chipping has not occured on all our products. Just a couple. But worth mentioning.
Melissa & Doug Cutting Food Box
Amazon Price: $15.98 (as of 12/24/2009)
Lunch With Friends
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Race Cars Set
Amazon Price: $19.75 (as of 12/24/2009)
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Latches Board
Amazon Price: $17.49 (as of 12/24/2009)
Plan City Road System - Deluxe
Amazon Price: $80.75 (as of 12/24/2009)
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Folding Princess Castle
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Castle Dolls Playset
Amazon Price: $19.27 (as of 12/24/2009)
Organic Bedding
Most companies with organic cotton use low impact dyes and use no bleach in the whitening process of the fabrics.
Bleaching the fabrics leaves a toxic residue behind which your child can inhale.
Organic Cotton Contoured Changing Table Cover - Natural
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Signature Soft Blanket in Ocean by Baby Soy
Amazon Price: $18.95 (as of 12/24/2009)
Kee-Ka organic Cupcake fitted sheet
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Kee-Ka Organic Crib Skirt Cupcake
Amazon Price: $100.00 (as of 12/24/2009)
Kee-Ka Organic Bumper Cover Cupcake
Amazon Price: $100.00 (as of 12/24/2009)
Pottery Barn Kids Organic Giant Dot Nursery Bedding
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Organic Wool/Cotton Crib 242 Coil Mattress 28x52
Amazon Price: $295.95 (as of 12/24/2009)
Great Green Baby Showers:
![Seventh Generation Newborn Diapers, (Up To10 Lbs), 40-Count Packages (160 Diapers) (Pack of 4) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31M-bAYcwQL._SL75_.jpg)
Seventh Generation Newborn Diapers, (Up To10 Lbs), 40-Count Packages (160 Diapers) (Pack of 4) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
Amazon Price: $38.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Baby Wipes Tub 70 Count
Amazon Price: $4.76 (as of 12/24/2009)
Earth Mama-Angel Baby A Little Something for the New Baby, 1 gift
Amazon Price: $29.15 (as of 12/24/2009)
Earth Mama-Angel Baby Organic Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash, 5.8 fl oz (175 ml) (Pack of 2)
Amazon Price: $22.41 (as of 12/24/2009)
Waldorf Inspired "Cheery" Baby Rattle
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Toy Workshop Clown Peg Board
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Melissa and Doug 3001 - Wooden Clacking Key Ring Rattle Toy
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Bumkins Organic Cotton Everyday Bib 3-Pack - Natural
Amazon Price: $10.95 (as of 12/24/2009)
Bumkins Organic Cotton Washcloth 3-Pack - Dusty Blue
Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 12/24/2009)
Boppy 100% Organic Cotton Slipcover
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
Mommy's Touch One-size Touchtape All in One Cloth Diaper (Baby Safari Print)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Eco-Gift Wrapping
RECYCLED WRAPS
Choose wrap that can be recycled. Don't use plastics, foil paper, mylar ribbons, or any other materials that cannot be recycled.
Use removable tape that doesn't stick to the paper, so wrap can be easily removed and reused. If you aren't familiar with this tape, the adhesive is like a sticky note, but on a strip of tape. It holds well, and can be removed.
Use decorative gift bags and boxes. These can be used over and over again. Gift bags and boxes come in all colors and styles, and are well worth in investment in saved wrapping paper. Look for bags and boxes made from recycled paper.
To make your own gift bags, save small shopping bags with handles. Paste cutouts from greeting cards, or pictures cut from magazines over the store logo and reuse as a gift bag.
"Wrap" gifts in containers that can have their own reusable purpose. Cookie jars, storage jars, baskets, wooden boxes, buckets, jewelry boxes, flower pots, or any other reusable container can be a "gift box". Be creative. See if you can match the wrap with the gift, such as a cooking-oriented gift wrapped in a kitchen towel. Look for inexpensive containers at thrift stores and garage sales.
Make your own recycled paper and boxes. Decorative paper and even boxes can be made from recycled paper you make yourself. Check your local craft store for books with ideas and instructions - they may even have classes.
Buy recycled paper. Look for cards, wrapping paper and gift tags that are made from recycled paper with high % of post comsumer content.
Reuse interesting papers. Newspaper and magazine pages are the obvious choice, but you could also use old maps or posters or expired calendar pages. Choose pages that are colorful or with interesting pictures. You can also match the paper to the recipient, such as comics for children, cooking pages for cooks, gardening pages for gardeners, etc. In this way, the wrap becomes more personal than generic store bought wrap.
Use aluminum foil. This shiny wrap can be recycled! Use actual kitchen foil, not foil-coated paper, which cannot be recycled.
Make your own decorative wrap from brown paper grocery bags. Use the whole bag turned inside out, or cut down one side, then around all four sides of the bottom to make a sheet of paper. Put designs on the brown side using rubber stamps, stamp with designs cut from a sponge or a potato, or stamp paper with leaves or fruit or vegetable slices dipped in nontoxic paint. Draw freehand with felt-tip markers or paste pictures from magazines or greeting cards.
Use cloth or fabric. This can be reused by the receiver or can form part of the present. Consider pillowcases, socks, scarves, bandanas, and handkerchiefs. Look for remnants at local fabric store. They are inexpensive and you'll be giving a good use to material that is too small to be used to make clothing. If you have a sewing machine or can borrow one, make drawstring gift bags that can be used over and over. In fact, an assortment of fabric gift bags in different sizes and colors would make a great gift.
Be prepared to save wrap. Before opening your gifts, have bags or boxes ready to collect gift boxes, tissue paper and decorative bows to use again.
GIFT TAGS
Keep in mind that the purpose of gift tags is to identify who the gift is for and who it is from, then be creative!
Write directly on the wrapping paper with a black or colored marker.
Make your own tags: Cut old cards with pinking shears, punch a hole in the corner, and tie together with string. Write the name and a little note on the back.
Recycle your office scratch paper. If you have a computer and printer, write the names of the recipient and sender in holiday type and print out on the backs of paper being saved for "scratch paper". Glue tags directly to wrap with a glue stick.
RIBBONS, BOWS, AND PACKAGE DECORATIONS
According to the Use Less Stuff Report, if every household reused just two feet of ribbon each year, the resulting 38,000 miles of ribbon could tie a bow around the Earth.
Most commercial ribbons are made from plastics that are not biodegradable and cannot be recycled. Here are some ideas for more natural ribbons and bows:
natural raffia (available at craft stores)
natural fiber yarns
natural fiber fabrics can be cut into strips with pinking shears to make attractive ribbons and bows. Fabric remnants are inexpensive. Cotton holiday fabrics are usually on sale after the holidays, so you can stock up for very little money.
When you receive ribbons and bows from others made from materials that can't be recycled, save them for reuse. If you think it may seem incongruous to a recipient when you pass what will seem to be a new artificial ribbon or bow on to a recipient next year, you could attach a little tag that says "recycled!" just to be clear.
For package decorations, use natural materials such as evergreen twigs, holly sprigs, and pinecones.
http://www.worldwise.com/giftwrap.html
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