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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: December 2008

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Healthy Holiday Gift Guide

The holidays should bring fun and good cheer, not worries about whether toxic ingredients in toys or other products may harm our loved ones. While there are some definite “grinch-like” toys to avoid, great gifts abound. This gift guide can ease worries by helping parents, grandparents, and friends find the healthiest gifts for children and others this holiday season.

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November 2008

What’s cookin'? Make it safe!

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It’s turkey season! Planning special meals and gatherings provides many opportunities to choose healthier products, like organic produce or seafood low in mercury and other toxic chemicals. But did you know that your choice of kitchenware can also make a difference?


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October 2008

Rain Gear Fear?

UmbrellaRain, rain, go away…  But the rain is here to stay here in the maritime Northwest, where your choice of rain gear can make all the difference. If you’re thinking of buying some new gear, this issue is for you! There are many chemicals used to make waterproof gear, and we’ll help you choose products that are safest for your family and the environment.

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September 2008

Toxic-Free Back-to-schoolSchool

As summer comes to an end, the hunt for cool back-to-school gear begins! Shockingly, many common school supplies can contain toxic chemicals. For example, lunch boxes, backpacks, and binders can be made of vinyl, a type of plastic that can contain lead and harmful plasticizers known as phthalates.

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July 2008

Get Peachy!

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.

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June 2008

Screen Your Sunscreen!

Sunscreen Drawing 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!

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May 2008

Bummed About Baby Bottles?

Baby Bottle Drawing 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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