The Green Parent

BPA (or Bishpenol-A) is a chemical substance used to make stuff like polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins (to line food containers) and white dental sealants. It is also an additive in the plastics used to make some children’s toys. The bad news is that BPA has made headlines recently as it has been linked to nasty [...]

Lighting accounts for about 20% of the total energy use in the average American home. It’s also an easy place to save energy and therefore save a bundle of cash each month. Here’s how: Don’t overlook the obvious: turn off lights when you leave a room. Use a lower wattage bulb whenever possible Replace standard [...]

High prices got you down? The politicians can talk all the want but the truth of the matter is that prices are rising faster than paychecks can keep up. The good news is that you can save tons of money each month on your energy bills, water bills, trash bills, and even your shopping bills, [...]

It goes without saying that one of the best things you can do for the planet is to avoid buying new stuff. Renting, borrowing, swapping with a friend or buying secondhand “preloved” goods reduces the consumption of new materials and lightens the load on landfills. But that policy can be difficult to follow when it [...]

Happy Earth Day! Today is a fantastic day to talk to your kids about the environment and show then some simple ways that they can help protect it. Kids growing up today hear more about environmental issues (such as global warming) then any generation before them. It’s in their movies, their music, and even their [...]

Are you and your kids ready to party this Tuesday? Earth Day (April 22nd) is the perfect time to teach the kids about the environment and get them excited about protecting it. After all, what kid doesn’t love a holiday party? Check out these ideas below to find the Earth Day party that works best [...]

Every year, Americans use 10,000 gallons of water, 70 million pounds of pesticides and over $5 billion dollars worth of fertilizers in order to get those “green” lawns to which we are so obviously addicted. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, “Homeowners use up to 10 times more chemical pesticides per acre on [...]

The first rule to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is that you don’t have to be Irish to love the Irish. The second rule of the day is that you gotta go green…and the greener the better! So enjoy the luck of the Irish this year and celebrate an eco-friendly St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s how: Invites: [...]

The next time you’re headed to the grocery store or the soccer field, make an effort to park in the shade. It will keep your car cooler in the summer and minimize the evaporization of fuel. driving green