The Green Parent

Don’t let fair-trade fall of the G20 agenda. Egg on your favorite politician with this fun game from Divine Chocolate. And register your support for a global fair trade agenda.

Green is the new black, or so they say. And manufacturers are scrambling to meet all of this new demand by making eco-savvy products that are good for the planet. But buyer beware; not all products are as eco-friendly as you are led to believe. Many products are actually just “greenwashed,” meaning they are made [...]

In search of a good cup of coffee this morning? You certainly aren’t the only one…in the U.S. alone, 2.4 billion pounds of coffee are sold each year. Coffee is the second largest agricultural crop in the world, after cotton. It is also the third most heavily sprayed crop in the world; cotton and tobacco [...]

Looking for holiday decorations that are safe for your kids and the environment? Follow these tips to deck the halls with eco-friendly style: 1. Go Lead-Free: Watch out for ornaments and holiday decorations that are coated in lead-based paint. Instead, look for decorations that bear the 100% lead-free label. 2. Go -Au Naturale: Look to [...]

If you’re shopping for treats to hand out this Halloween, you are likely to find a frightening assortment of artificial ingredients, plastic packaging, and sweatshop trinkets. How scary! Steer clear of these ghoulish wares and Green Your Halloween by giving out treats that don’t trick! Here are a few ideas: Fair Trade Chocolates: Chocolate is [...]