Growing Up Green
Main page for Growing Up Green, WTC's e-newsletter for parents.
Welcome to Growing Up Green, our newest resource for parents and other caregivers! Once a month, we'll provide easy tips on choosing the safest products for children, including baby bottles, bibs, sunscreen, and much more.
Current issue: July 2008
Get Peachy!
Summer is full of delicious dilemmas. Peaches or plums?
Strawberries or raspberries? It’s tempting to make choices on a whim, but with
a few quick facts, you can choose seasonal fruits that taste fantastic and contain little or no pesticide
residue.
June 2008
Screen Your Sunscreen!
Ah,
summertime! The sky is blue, the sun is bright; you lather up the kids
with sunscreen for a dip in the pool… But are toxic chemicals swimming
in your sunscreen? Here are our quick tips for choosing the safest
sunscreens and protecting your whole family from sun and toxic chemicals!
May 2008
Bummed About Baby Bottles?
Don't
be! The hazards of plastic bottles containing bisphenol-A (BPA) are
real, but so are the alternatives. BPA-free bottles are becoming more
popular every day: here's how you can find them!
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