Organizing for various clients through the years, I have seen this baby banana teether / toothbrush for years and years. There are all kinds of teethers on the market, but this is a super common one. I love that it is BPA free and to my surprise, it is made in the USA. Now that I have a little one at home, I am learning about all kinds of different products.
Styrofoam is such a tricky thing to recycle because it can't be recycled at most curbside recycling pickups by your local recycling companies. Here in Houston and surrounding areas there are various places where you can recycle styrofoam.
Westpark Consumer Recycling Center
If you are looking to recycle packing peanuts, many local postal stores will take them or you can search Earth911.com for places in your area.
You can go to Foam Facts and put in your zip code
Where do you recycle styrofoam?
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If you have been following for awhile then you know that I am passionate about all things eco. So when I found out that I was having a baby I started researching eco baby products. There of course are things that we use that are not eco, but I try to do my part when I can. I have always been transparent that I do what I can when I can and I am not perfect when it comes to all things eco. Below are some eco baby products that I have been using and loving.
Babyletto Crib: We have this crib and love that it is Green Gold Certified free of lots of chemicals and VOCS. It is convertible and can be used for years and years to come.
Organic Mattress: This crib mattress is Green Gold Certified meaning it is free of lots of chemicals and it is non-toxic.
Green Sprouts Burp Clothes:We loved these burp cloths that are made of organic cotton muslin. They are the perfect size to fit into the bottom of the doc a tot and bassinet portion of the stroller. Plus, they are free of chemicals and dyes and are super absorbent. They are also the perfect size to throw over your shoulder and just have around.
Organic Cotton Gerber Cloth Diapers: These have been awesome and we have used them daily. They are thin, but we use them to clean up spill, spit up, etc.
Honest Diapers: So far we have found that these diapers seem to work better for us than some other brands. I know every person is different and we actually didn't try these at first. I do like that they are fragrance and latex free.
Wet Wipes: There are couple of things that I like about these wipes. I like that they are made in the USA and that they are made with just water and a small drop of fruit extract.
Burt's Bees Products: I like that these products are gentle, fragrance free, sulfate free, free of BPA, phthalates and petrochemicals.
Bibs Pacifier: I like that these are free of BPA, PVC and phthalates.
Evenflo Glass Bottles: I almost always choose glass over plastic. Our little boy took to these bottles really well. The nipple is free of BPA, phthalates, polycarbonates, and PVC.
What are some of your favorite made in the USA and eco products?
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When I was online looking for the best places to recycle styrofoam, I came across The Woodlands GREEN (GrassRoots Environmental Education Network). It is a non-profit education organization that focuses on all environmental things. They are full of resources, events, and opportunities. You can even join as a member to support them. I highly recommend you checking out their website &/or their Facebook page for more information.
Photo courtesy of: The Woodlands GREEN
