Saturday, October 24, 2009
David Suzuki - Global Day of Action
Today October 24th is a day we all should take action to notify our political leaders to be positively active in the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen this December. Please send your message by going to http://davidsuzuki.kintera.org/climatesummit/ . I became a biological grandmother on the 22nd of October and my wishes for all my grandchildren is that they have a "clean air, water and food" planet to live on. Make your voice be heard on this day of Global Action. For more info about our environment, go to www.davidsuzuki.org.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
The Diaper Decision
Upon the arrival of a baby, parents are faced with a choice.....whether to use re-usable diapers or disposables. As the baby grows, that question persists until the child is toilet trained.
Today's society, filled with busy schedules from work and extra curricular activities to commitments to other children, makes disposables a convenient solution.
We know that disposable diapers add immensely to landfill sites, take hundred of years to decompose, use toxic chemicals in manufacturing and some babies bottoms develop rashes and sores in reaction to the synthetic absorbancy material. We also know that it is more economical to use cloth diapers, is better for the environment and is healthier for our babies. Upon examination, like all things in life there is a trade off. For every choice we make there is a reactionary consequence.
I commend all parents who use re-usable diapers. For those who use disposables, perhaps using cloth diapers on the weekends or those days/nights that you are not so busy could be a beginning. Trying a small step reduces the pile of disposable diapers that end up in the landfill site.
The Ninety Ninth Monkey carries AppleCheek Diapers to promote reusability. The outer covers come in many adorable colours with a multitude of snaps to create a perfect fit. Although there are many companies that make re-usable diapers, I chose AppleCheeks because they are Canadian made and use hemp or bamboo as their inserts. Bamboo and hemp are sustainable and eco-friendly plants and are naturally anti-microbial....perfect place for baby's bottom! Look them up at http://www.applecheeks.com/.
The Ninety Ninth Monkey also carries the g-Diaper as an alternative form of disposables. They consist of an outer washable cover with inserts that are flusable or compostable and are plastic free. They function between the completely reusable diapers and disposable diapers. For parents who use cloth diapers, they offer convenience on those occasional outings/holidays. For parents who simply do not want to use cloth re-usables, the g-Diaper is easier on the planet. Look them up at http://www.gdiapers.com/.
Whichever you chose, always consider your baby's health first. Remember what's healthy for your baby is also healthy for the planet.
Today's society, filled with busy schedules from work and extra curricular activities to commitments to other children, makes disposables a convenient solution.
We know that disposable diapers add immensely to landfill sites, take hundred of years to decompose, use toxic chemicals in manufacturing and some babies bottoms develop rashes and sores in reaction to the synthetic absorbancy material. We also know that it is more economical to use cloth diapers, is better for the environment and is healthier for our babies. Upon examination, like all things in life there is a trade off. For every choice we make there is a reactionary consequence.
I commend all parents who use re-usable diapers. For those who use disposables, perhaps using cloth diapers on the weekends or those days/nights that you are not so busy could be a beginning. Trying a small step reduces the pile of disposable diapers that end up in the landfill site.
The Ninety Ninth Monkey carries AppleCheek Diapers to promote reusability. The outer covers come in many adorable colours with a multitude of snaps to create a perfect fit. Although there are many companies that make re-usable diapers, I chose AppleCheeks because they are Canadian made and use hemp or bamboo as their inserts. Bamboo and hemp are sustainable and eco-friendly plants and are naturally anti-microbial....perfect place for baby's bottom! Look them up at http://www.applecheeks.com/.
The Ninety Ninth Monkey also carries the g-Diaper as an alternative form of disposables. They consist of an outer washable cover with inserts that are flusable or compostable and are plastic free. They function between the completely reusable diapers and disposable diapers. For parents who use cloth diapers, they offer convenience on those occasional outings/holidays. For parents who simply do not want to use cloth re-usables, the g-Diaper is easier on the planet. Look them up at http://www.gdiapers.com/.
Whichever you chose, always consider your baby's health first. Remember what's healthy for your baby is also healthy for the planet.
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