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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

Archive for the ‘Toxic Stuff’ Category

May 25th, 2008

Breathe In Some Green Air

You can invest in a big old air purifier to clean the air in your home; an often loud and expensive choice, not to mention the energy needed to manufacture and ship such machines. OR you could just grow some plants.
Hmmm. Tough decision. Plants can naturally clean your air of toxins and chemicals, reduce stress, […]

By Jennifer -- 5 comments

May 25th, 2008

Summer Bug Safety for Kids

I’m not too into talking about bugs, unless they’re all cute like a lady bug or caterpillar, but I did think that I should point out some great kid-friendly sites related to bug bites and stings.
The following are written for kids and gives them the information they need if and when they get bit by […]

By Jennifer -- 7 comments

May 4th, 2008

Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about green tampons & sanitary napkins

This week, we’re going to take an in-depth look at greener tampon and sanitary napkin options. We’ve looked at this before when Tree Hugging Family went extreme green - but more in passing. Luckily, for you, I’ve used many of the greener feminine products out there, so I’ll post some reviews. At the end of […]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

March 27th, 2008

Problems With Fragrances in Products

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By Jennifer -- 5 comments

March 27th, 2008

More on the Palmolive eco+ Situation - Is It Even A Little Green?

In my last post; Are We So Clean That We’re Breeding Super Germs? I noted that next I’d cover why I think the whole Palmolive eco+ Gel Dishwasher Detergent issue is bunk. Peggy wrote about how Palmolive is greenwashing - I agree. Not everyone agreed though.
From the comments:
“Just thought you might like to know […]

By Jennifer -- 7 comments

March 27th, 2008

Are We So Clean That We’re Breeding Super Germs?

We’ve been talking about cleaners pretty obsessively here the last couple of days. Maybe the most interesting of posts has been the Palmolive eco+ Gel Dishwasher Detergent post that Peggy wrote. A post I figured no one would have any argument against. But it looks like some people think that Palmolive Eco sounds like a […]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments