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toys “r” us is pulling bottles off the shelves

I think every parent has heard the warnings about using plastic bottles that contain the chemical bisphenol-a. Whether you decide to head to the warning or not, Toy “R” Us is taking no chances.

Within the next year they will be pulling some plastic bottles off of their shelves by the end of the year. As a consumer it’s not easy to determine which bottles contain the chemical because it’s not found on labels. Prompting brands like BornFree and Adiri to market themselves as BPA-Free.

Walmart will also be removing all bottles with BPA by the end of 2009. Canada is already in the process of banning baby bottles containing BPA. The US has yet to issue ban, but it’s nice to know retailers are stepping up to the plate.

the birth of earth day

What was the purpose of Earth Day? How did it start? These are the questions I am most frequently asked.

Actually, the idea for Earth Day evolved over a period of seven years starting in 1962. For several years, it had been troubling me that the state of our environment was simply a non-issue in the politics of the country. Finally, in November 1962, an idea occurred to me that was, I thought, a virtual cinch to put the environment into the political “limelight” once and for all. The idea was to persuade President Kennedy to give visibility to this issue by going on a national conservation tour. I flew to Washington to discuss the proposal with Attorney General Robert Kennedy, who liked the idea. So did the President. The President began his five-day, eleven-state conservation tour in September 1963. For many reasons the tour did not succeed in putting the issue onto the national political agenda. However, it was the germ of the idea that ultimately flowered into Earth Day.

I continued to speak on environmental issues to a variety of audiences in some twenty-five states. All across the country, evidence of environmental degradation was appearing everywhere, and everyone noticed except the political establishment. The environmental issue simply was not to be found on the nation’s political agenda. The people were concerned, but the politicians were not.

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new celebrity parents go green with organic baby products

Halle Berry, Soleil Moon Frye, and Trista and Ryan Sutter all have decided to “go green” with their new babies nurseries. In fact, its been reported that Halle Berry has spent $60,000 greenifying her new baby’s three nurseries.

Many celebrities enlist the help of Lisa and Ron Beres from GreenNest.com when they decide to go the green route. But you don’t have to be a celeb to go green, people on a tight can make simple changes for a healthier lifestyle.

You can read more about new celebrity parents go green with organic baby products at ecorazzi.com.

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are your bottles bpa free?

After looking at a report on ABC news broadcast we decided to throw out our Avent bottles and get the BPA free Born Free bottles. They’re a bit more costly nonetheless we decided the value outweighed the risks.

What the heck is BPA?
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical found inside some beverage containers, as well as our babies bottles. According to ABCnews.com a report evealed that heating, infant bottles exposes this chemical that has been connected to chubbiness, diabetes furthermore civilization drawbacks lab animals.

Want to learn more about BPA and its affects?
Parents Concerned Over Potentially Toxic Baby Bottles.

The Z Report: Bisphenol-A inside Polycarbonate Baby Bottles, with Safe Alternatives, From Major Brands to Startups

Where do you purchase BPA absolved bottles?
Adiri BPA Free Nurser – I love these bottles, especially if you are transitioning from breast milk to bottle feeding. These bottles have only 2 peieces which makes them easy to clean. In addition, there are three nipple sizes available. The only downside to these bottles is that you have to purchase a brand new bottle whenever your little baby outgrows the nipple size.

Born Free Bottles – These are the BPA free bottles we chose and they are working out great.  They have an extra piece to reduce colic; but they perform okay without it. My spouse has forgotten to add it one or two of times. I love these bottles as they don’t leak while mixing the formula.

To see more about the other BPA free bottles, examine the following websites:
http://www.Thinkbabybottles.com
http://www.newbornfree.com
http://www.adiri.com