September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and it’s an important month to recognize as 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. That’s a shockingly high number of women who will be affect by ovarian cancer and unfortunately many women have no idea about the risk factors, support options, or issues surrounding this topic.
Because of this, Seventh Generation has teamed up with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) to dedicate one day as “Let’s Talk… Period” Day which aims to place more focus on this important issue and to educate women about ovarian cancer. Another goal of this …read more

Well, the Moonpads Reusable Menstrual Pads Giveaway was extremely cool – we had a ton of entries and all of you had such amazing things to say. This has to be the most impressive group of contest comments I’ve ever seen. So a huge thanks to everyone who participated.
The bad news – there can only be two winners. Bummer. However, If you’re not a winner, I urge you to check out Moonpads anyhow – they’re a great deal in the long run, and Annie Rose (creator of Moonpads) even has seconds offered up at times.

Now, just as a recap here’s …read more

Before I give away the winners of the Moonpads Reusable Menstrual Pads Giveaway let’s look at a few pros of reusable pads.

They don’t carry the cons of conventional products.
In your life you’ll go through just how many pads and tampons. Tossing all those in the trash is such a huge shock to the planet. in your life.
Reusable pads save you time. No running to the store at the last minute – or even each month.
Need a $ shock about non-reusable pads: Disposable Pad or Tampon Cost Pad Calculator. You’ll save BIG bucks going with reusable pads.

Good reusable pads last …read more

Kasper Organics carries a large selection of affordable organic clothing from sleepwear and tights to bras!

The sock selection includes everything from crews, argyles, dress socks, sport socks and even tie-dyes. Kasper Organics also offers a very nice selection of organic hankies, which are nearly impossible to find in stores.

Do you have problems finding organic socks, hankies and underwear in stores?
Images via Kasper Organics.
Click here to learn about all the current contests, themes, and green challenges going on at Tree Hugging Family in August 2008

Insulated lunch bags aren’t for everyone. Maybe you’d prefer to carry insulated containers in your bag if something needs to stay cold.
If you’re looking for an organic cotton version of the standard brown paper bag, these come close with a little added flair.

Wildly Organic from I’m Organic. Other designs available. 100% certified organic cotton, Fair Labor. $17

Organic Lunch Bag from Hero Bags. Made in USA. Personalize with name area on back. Certified organic. $24.95

100% Certified Organic Cotton Lunch Sack from EcoBags. $7
Do you prefer uninsulated lunch bags?
Images via I’m Organic, Hero Bags and EcoBags.
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As I noted in Organic Tees for Back to School, I’m rather fond of the organic cotton tee that Mine Organics sent me to review.
Though they carry adult sizes, their focus seems to be mainly on kids — from infants all the way to youth. Since I don’t have a kid to stick a shirt on, you’ll have to do with my adult review. Yet, I should mention Mine Organics also sent me a little girl’s tee that was very adorable. I gave it away, and the recipient found it to be one of the softest tees ever.
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Jennifer reviewed her reusable bags at the beginning of the month. Considering I’ve had mine for around a year, it’s about time I did a review.
I choose three organic cotton canvas Eco-Bags. They’re plain, soft and lovable. Well, I didn’t name them or anything, but I do like them a lot. I paid around $8 a bag at reusablebags.com, but I don’t think they carry this exact bag anymore. You can still purchase them at Eco-Bags.
What do I love about my Eco-Bags?
• Nice long handles fit over my shoulder with ease. I sling one or two over each shoulder, then …read more

Spiffy Baby has an organic corner featuring organic cotton clothing, socks, towels, blankets, toys and gifts.
I think this organic cotton recycle-symbol baby tee is very cute, and not bad for $10.95. It’s naturally dyed. Check out Spiffy Baby’s other organic cotton clothing for babies up to 24 months.
Do you like baby clothes with a green message?
Click here to learn about all the current contests, themes, and green challenges going on at Tree Hugging Family in June 2008

FEED 100 Bag is a great concept: For $29.99 you get an organic cotton reusable bag, and a full $10 of the purchase price is used to feed 100 children in Rwanda a school lunch through the UN World Food Program. The bags are sold elusively at Whole Foods.
Want to see a video of the bag with Lauren Bush and Ellen Gustafson (pictured right), partners in the FEED 100 Bag project? Then, go to ecorazzi!
Some info on the FEED 100 Bag:
•Organic cotton with three pockets inside
•Comes folded up in a burlap “purse” with a zipper closure
•Once unzipped, the burlap …read more

From Under the Canopy, choose between several 100% organic cotton tees with green messages and a nice modern fit. Oh, I’m sure you noticed they are literally green — a soothing shade. But they have white and black as well.
What do you think of the organic tees?
Images shown: Naturally Green and Green is Groovy are from Under the Canopy.
Click here to learn about all the current contests, themes, and green challenges going on at Tree Hugging Family in May 2008