What: Dandelion Organic Teething Blanket

Features: The bear on this blanket has knotted appendages and wiggly ears for infants to touch, feel and teethe on; the soft material makes it the perfect bedtime companion (or anytime lovey!)

Green Factor: Made with the good stuff (100% certified organic cotton and natural dyes), not the bad stuff (pesticides and chemicals). Packaged in recycled materials.

Bonus: Baby Green Sprout only chooses products from companies that employ fair-trade and sweatshop-free standards.

Find It Here: Baby Green Sprout

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By Katherine, February 8, 2010  
Filed under: Baby, Baby Shower Gift, Fair Trade, Organic, Toddler
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What: Bamboo E-Plane

Features: Up, up and away! This wooden toy airplane from Hape is stylish, modern and built to last.

Green Factor: The environmentally-friendly E-Plane is made out of sustainable bamboo and is decorated with non-toxic, water-based dyes

Bonus: All of Hape’s products meet international safety and quality standards

Find It Here: Amazon.com

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By Katherine, February 3, 2010  
Filed under: Bamboo, Kids, Play, Preschooler, Sustainable, Toys
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What: Goodie Boxes

Features: The crowning touch at children’s birthday parties? The goody bags, of course. But more often than not, those bags are filled with cheap, plastic junk from the dollar store that no doubt winds up in a landfill somewhere. Check out this greener alternative: Goodie Boxes!

Green Factor: Each re-usable box is made from recycled cardboard and is printed with soy ink

Bonus: There are several different patterns to choose from and Green Party Goods also carries a great selection of non-toxic, fair trade and earth friendlier goodies to put in your Goodie Boxes

Find It Here: Green Party Goods

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By Katherine, February 1, 2010  
Filed under: Holiday, Kids, Recycle, Reduce/Reuse, Toys
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What: Paper Loop Greeting Cards

Features: L.A.-based Paper Loop is an eco-friendly, wholesale stationary company that offers up a variety of fun and funky greeting cards for all occasions

Green Factor: Using recycled paper and envelopes, biodegradable sleeves, wind-powered printing and domestic suppliers are ways this company keeps it green

Bonus: Can be found in the US, Canada, the UK, Chile and Japan; will ship via buyer’s preference

Find It Here: Paper Loop

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By Katherine, January 28, 2010  
Filed under: Biodegradable, Home, Made in USA, Office, Recycle
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I’ve always been kind of bothered by disposable razors. I mean, you use it a few times and then you just THROW IT AWAY. It’s absurd. What really pushed me over the edge, though, is when my husband tried the free Gillete Fusion we got in the mail and decided he really liked it. Yes, it worked nicely but the replacement cartridge heads? Cost a freaking fortune (around $25 for 8 heads). Shaving had suddenly become not only bad for the environment but ridiculously expensive, as well.

After succumbing to his pleas to buy the overpriced, ungreen foolishness a few times I decided there had to be a better alternative and I started looking at real razors like my dad used to use, also known as double edge safety razors. Usually made of stainless steel, chrome or nickel-plated brass, you use stainless steel blades that are generally inexpensive (and recyclable) and you DON’T need to replace the head or handle at all.

After much research, I settled on one and ordered it for my husband (it came with 100 blades) for $37 and change and guess what? HE LOVES IT. Even better? I love it—no more dull blades, no more throwing the whole thing away and no more buying new razor heads at an average price of $3 per head. And as an added bonus…my legs have never been smoother.

Find It Here: Amazon.com

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By Janet, January 22, 2010  
Filed under: Bodycare, Favorite Things, Her, Him, Recycle, Reduce/Reuse
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What: Hybrid Solar Lite

Features: You’ve never had a better reason to stop buying batteries for your flashlight until now! The Hybrid Solar Lite generates renewable power from sunlight and room light – eight hours of charging will get you over ten hours of bright light; can be charged repeatedly. A lithium battery backup provides 50 hours of light and has a shelf life of 7 years

Green Factor: Each year, hundreds of thousands of batteries clog landfills. With proper use, this flashlight’s backup battery, which weighs half of what an alkaline battery does, needn’t be used

Bonus: Works in extreme weather conditions, is waterproof up to 80 ft, and floats. Oh, and it pays for itself within a year, too

Find It Here: Hybrid Solar Lite

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By Katherine, January 20, 2010  
Filed under: Gadgets, Home, Reduce/Reuse
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What: Pupa Pupa dolls

Features: Available at Etsy.com, these adorable, handmade companions (there are boy and girl dolls, mermaids, fairies and a collection of various animals) are stuffed with 100% sheep wool and sport outfits that, in most cases, are made of vintage or salvaged fabric

Green Factor: The material used for the dolls’ bodies is 70% bamboo and 30% organic cotton, made in a facility that uses neither harmful toxins nor pollutants

Bonus: Because each doll is handmade, they’re all completely unique. Also, Gwyneth Paltrow is a big fan and recently featured Pupa Pupa dolls in her Goop web site’s newsletter

Find It Here: Pupa Pupa

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By Katherine, January 13, 2010  
Filed under: Kids, Made in USA, Play, Reduce/Reuse, Toys
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What: Wheely Bug

Features: The Wheely Bug is unisex, durable, lightweight and small – perfect for indoor play. Available in two sizes for children up to fifty pounds.

Green Factor: Made with non-toxic materials and is PVC-free. Each bug’s plywood base is made from renewable plantation timber

Bonus: Winner of numerous toy awards, encourages gross motor skills. Also, choose from a ladybug, a cow, a bumblebee or a gray mouse (complete with big pink ears and a tail!)

Find It Here: Prince Lionheart

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By Katherine, January 10, 2010  
Filed under: Play, Preschooler, Toddler, Toys
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What: 2010 Linen Wall Calendar

Features: This unique, hand-illustrated calendar is a cool way to commemorate the start of a new decade! Printed in navy, with two eyelets for easy hanging

Green Factor: Made with naturally sustainable linen and printed with water-based inks

Bonus: Made in the US of A!

Find It Here: Linea Carta

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By Katherine, January 5, 2010  
Filed under: Holiday, Home, Made in USA, Reduce/Reuse, Sustainable
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What: 100% corn plastic mug

Features: Yes, you read correctly–this 10.5oz mug is made out of 100% corn, grown and manufactured right here in America

Green Factors: Features lead-free ink and no BPA whatsoever. It’s also microwave-safe, biodegradable and can be composted, as well.

Bonus: Because it’s corn plastic, this mug won’t break when if you drop it

Find It Here: BuyOlympia

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By Katherine, December 28, 2009  
Filed under: BPA-free, Biodegradable, Home, Kitchen, Made in USA, Reduce/Reuse
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What: A steam cleaner for floors

Features: The Haan SI-35 cleans and sanitizes floors using steam and microfiber pads. Lightweight, low-profile gets in hard to reach places. Leaves floors clean and nearly dry.

Green Factor: The SI-35 heats water to 212°F — you don’t need any toxic chemicals or harsh cleaners to get your floors REALLY clean (as in 99.9% germ and bacteria-free). Ideal for homes with children or pets.

Bonus:  The Haan SI-35 comes with an attachment that allows you freshen your carpets with steam, too.

Find It Here: Haan USA

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By Janet, December 23, 2009  
Filed under: Gadgets, Home, Kitchen
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What: Cork Cutting Board

 Features: Cork is a great surface to use in the kitchen – it’s wear-resistant and durable, keeps knives sharp, is impermeable to liquids, and hypo-allergenic, to boot!

Green Factor: PVC and formaldehyde-free, FDA food-safe and sustainably harvested

Cool Factor: The cork itself comes from China’s cork oak tree. Harvesting the cork is harmless to the tree itself, and the outer bark is quickly regenerated

Find It Here: Grass Roots

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By Katherine, December 22, 2009  
Filed under: Eat, Home, Kitchen, Sustainable
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