• Getting Started: Choose one or two topics that interest you and begin with the tips that seem the easiest (or the most important).
• GardenGreen: Use non-toxic sprays (vinegar or hot water for weeds; soapy water for insect pests) instead of pesticides.
• Bath & Body: Read ingredient labels on personal care products; avoid those containing parabens or phthalates. Avoid antibacterials.
• Conscious Kitchen: Microwave in glass or ceramic containers; do not use plastic. Choose organic dairy products and produce.
• Healthy Home: Look for electronics, furniture, mattresses, and children's sleepwear without PBDEs or other chemical flame retardants.
• Children: Opt for natural toys made from wood, cloth, paper. Avoid vinyl.
• Pets: Reach for ice melt containing CMA (calcium magnesium acetate) or coated urea (such as Safe Paw or PetSafe) instead of chloride salts.
• Green Cleaning: Choose products labeled "Caution" - avoid those labeled "Warning," "Danger," or "Poison"
• Pest Patrol: Avoid DEET and permethrin in mosquito sprays and insect repellant apparel; eucalyptus oil and soy oil are effective and non-toxic.
  
  

LMG Articles of Interest - Healthy Living Library

• Green Gifts for Everyone on Your List, Winter 07
• Fun in the Sun, Summer 06
• Picnic Perfect, June 04
• Breathe Easy, December 03
• Healthy Holiday Giving, December 03

Links

• Environmental Working Group has easy to use tools and resources for helping consumers to learn more about everyday products and food.
• Healthystuff.org Look up children’s products, toys, pet products, cars, apparel & accessories for toxic ingredients.
  
  
  

Videos

• "In A Heartbeat" with Liz Aiken: Interview with Maryann Donovan