Tree Hugging Family

May 14th, 2008

Green Product Review - Options Besides Disposable Maxi Pads & Tampons

So far during my little adventure into greener female products we’ve only looked at disposables products;

Basic cons of conventional products
Natracare Tampons & Pads Review
Green Product Review: Seventh Generation Chlorine-Free Ultra-thin Pads with Wings

Really though, you don’t even have to go there. You can use reusable pads and cups. I discussed this before in an extreme […]

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May 7th, 2008

Green Product Review: Seventh Generation Chlorine-Free Ultra-thin Pads with Wings

So far for my special week or so feature on green feminine care products we looked at a basic cons of conventional products and a review of Natracare Tampons & Pads.
First a speech:
Now the last review brought up some concerns because I said, “A tampon is a tampon” - likely some of […]

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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 […]

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October 8th, 2007

Eco-Pest Management

We use far too many chemicals hunting down, trapping, and killing bugs. Over 300 pounds of insecticides a year are used — in homes. Homes with kids. Homes with humans. That’s just not ok; not for the planet and not for our own health.
Here are a just few ways to get rid of pests without […]

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