Eco Friendly Products 101

Katie B asked:


I have an enormousJansport backpack I need for my high school classes. It’s literally twice as wide as my torso (as seen from the side) and I’m not even super thin. It’s so embarrassing because I always accidentally hit people behind me (amid shouts of “****ing freshman!!” D:). I don’t have much time to run to my locker (only before school, before lunch, after school) because my classes are scattered throughout my huge two-story high school–conveniently on the other side of the school from my locker. Here’s what I have, please help me figure out how to downsize!

1. 2.5 inch binder with dividers needed for History/English, contains expanding file folders. It also holds extra notebook paper and index cards (needed for science). This binder contains my SOUL.
2. 3 big “Five Star” notebooks (you know, the ones with heavy-duty plastic covers and cardboard backs)
3. Comp book for science.
4. Pencil bag (1 pencil, 4 highlighters for history, graphing calculator, 1 multi-color pen, extra lead).
5. Two baby-killingly heavy textbooks (science, math). YES I need both of them at all times.
6. Planner (not a big deal, I can shove it inside my binder lol).
7. Lunchbox (includes one of those round space-consuming therma-bowl things with a lid. my parents don’t let me use anything else to bring my food). And, of course, an “ECO-FRIENDLY” STAINLESS STEEL water bottle. Also my parents’ idea. Apparently the trace amounts of plastic chemicals in smaller normal bottles will kill me before my 32-pound backpack will (I weighed it). The lunchbox and bottle I put in my locker before school, but I have to keep them in my backpack for the last two periods because I can’t run back to my locker after lunch.
8. blahblah a few emergency feminine products, small coin pouch, cell phone, misc. I don’t even carry those makeup boxes that a lot of other girls use.

HELP. How can I organize my things?? How could I persuade my parents to ditch the water bottle and therma-thing? How do I relieve this awful back pain?? This extra weight is even killing my legs ):

KAITLIN

Daughter, Sister, Wife & Mother asked:


Just curious…
if bumper pads are dangerous, why are they part of crib bedding sets?
if feeding cereal in a bottle (even watered down w/ bmilk or formula) is harmful, why are there cereal nipples for bottles, and cereal feeders? http://www.playtexstore.com/cgi-bin/item/PLA05708

I don’t buy the idea that companies are naive or malicious to make these products! Perhaps they aren’t as bad as some people may lead us to believe?

btw- whats up with the ads for the chlorine-free wipes?? all wipes are clorine free -I checked!

Why am I made to feel as if I am somehow a bad mom for using anything not organic, eco-friendly, or “green”? That stuff is 2-3 times the price!

RUSTI

starbrite asked:


I have a website www.workathomeunited.com/moreno my job is to refer people to Melaleuca products, which are eco-friendly and Green. Then If they want they can also benefit by having their own home business with work at home united.

KAMERYN

Daughter, Sister, Wife & Mother asked:


Just curious…
if bumper pads are dangerous, why are they part of crib bedding sets?
if feeding cereal in a bottle (even watered down w/ bmilk or formula) is harmful, why are there cereal nipples for bottles, and cereal feeders? http://www.playtexstore.com/cgi-bin/item/PLA05708

I don’t buy the idea that companies are naive or malicious to make these products! Perhaps they aren’t as bad as some people may lead us to believe?

btw- whats up with the ads for the chlorine-free wipes?? all wipes are clorine free -I checked!

Why am I made to feel as if I am somehow a bad mom for using anything not organic, eco-friendly, or “green”? That stuff is 2-3 times the price!

LILLI

aliciaxenchanted` asked:


anything really,

QUIRINO

Lisa asked:


Ok, I’m looking to open an online shop selling crafts. I would most likely do this either on etsy or hyena cart. I can make the following items very well:

100% recycled chubby crayons in 2 sizes, small and large
Soybean Crayons (eco friendly) in various shapes and sizes
Soap (I use real ingredients, no essential oils or dyes. I would be willing to add essential oils or dyes by request.) in various shapes and sizes
Mineral Makeup
Lipgloss
100% recycled paper (I make it myself out of paper we’ve used in the house, junk mail, etc.)
Cloth baby wipes
Washcloths
Organic Playdough (lasts for about a year)

I’m working on cloth diapers, as well, but haven’t gotten the hang of them enough to offer a consistent quality product. I hope to be able to offer them and candles by the end of next year.

Would I be able to sell these items, and about how much would they go for? Also, what are some differences between hyenacart and etsy? Do you favor one over the other, and why? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I forgot to put bath salts on the list.
I report bots. Thank you.

LULU

Ross J asked:


I am currently building a website selling eco-friendly products…

http://www.seek-eco.com

I am just trying to get a bit of feedback on what people think of the layout? ease of use? the content? what content it should have etc…

I will be adding lots of new products soon but what kind of stuff would people like to see on there? Thanks

LORY

emerald_mara85 asked:


If you’ve read about this article:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091220/sc_afp/lifestyleclimatewarminganimalsfood

You would find people comparing a dog (of a certain size) to energy wasted on building a car.

And at the back of my mind, I’m thinking ‘They’ wasted enough time and money researching this and giving their so called ’solutions’ (except the part where owners do not take care of their pets faeces properly) when the simple answer is…

Just Plant More Trees/Plants.

Reduce this and that is one way of looking after the enviroment, but really its just like killing the earth more slowly. Its more effective to have more plants.

Now why don’t they suggest that?

Maybe its just me that I see many people (and organizations) talking about using eco-friendly solutions and products but they never talk about planting trees…

SAVANNAH

.::Chapis::. asked:


i am starting a small print shop and i would like to know where i can find wholesale Eco-friendly products. For example: printing paper, ink toner, business card paper, photo paper, poster paper, etc.
I would like a company that could mail me a catalog of their products. Please if you know of any companies please let me know! Thank You!!!!

OKSANA

Kacie asked:


I have a website called http://savingtheearthoneblogatatime.wetpaint.com/ , and i need hairstyles that don’t need hairsprays, dryers, straighteners, curling iron, or any not Eco-Friendly products. Give me as much information you can, even of ideas for my website.

TIERNEY