Comments for Greening Families

Comment on Want a Green School? Check Out “Cool the Earth” by Els

Els — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:05:57 +0000

Well, Steph…. I read your article and do understand your feelings.
We moved from Europe to the US two years ago and I do believe schools here have a long way to go green. OUr school tries… but a lot is theory and not practice.
About your plastic bags: in my kids school in Belgium plastic bags, ziploc bags etc.. were prohibited. For lunch the kids all bring tupperware like washable containers and whoever brings a plastic bag or tetra container (drinks, milk, etc…) has it sent back home with a :( note. The first few months were hard, but now everybody takes it as natural. The school also has a “drop the heating for a couple of °” day. The children get a reminder note that the next day they have to put on an extra sweater and nobody ever complained that it was cold. (Why are the classes here in Florida sooo freezing cold that the children also have to bring a sweater ????)
These are just some of my thoughts. Hope they are helpful to you and yes I will check out the website. Good Luck.

Els

Comment on I Want to Eat Organic Food But How Can I Afford It? by Katie Kemple

Katie Kemple — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:49:12 +0000

Great advice! Our family went organic a few years ago and never looked back. I have many friends who think we’re insane for shopping at an all-organic grocery store because it’s more expensive. But for our family food budget we spend the same amount at our “expensive” organic store as we do at a conventional grocery store. We just buy less and eat everything we buy. Your article is spot on: quantity, cooking from scratch, and limiting meat consumption is key.

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Comment on Simple Changes for Healthier Eating by Steph

Steph — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:05 +0000

Hi Jacqueline! Yes, there is quite a bit of helpful information at Women to Women. Thanks for the link to the article you enjoyed!

Comment on Simple Changes for Healthier Eating by Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:11:27 +0000

Thanks for all the links — especially the Women to Women site. Lots of good health info on there for mamas! Really liked this one: http://www.womentowomen.com/healthyweight/nutritionforweightloss.aspx

Comment on Maintaining Green Motivation in the Workplace by Steph

Steph — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:31:19 +0000

Robbie, it is almost frightening to see how quickly my kids can use an entire pad of Post Its! I blink and all of the sheets have become snowflakes or belts or a flip comic book – their speed is incredible.

Comment on Maintaining Green Motivation in the Workplace by 10 Ways to Monitor Corporate Stress Levels

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Comment on Maintaining Green Motivation in the Workplace by Robbie

Robbie — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:52:33 +0000

I love the point about keeping the office supplies out of the hands of little ones! It’s so very true!

Comment on Two Reasons to Quit Buying Antibacterial Soaps by Steph

Steph — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:06:44 +0000

Claire, how did you measure the amount of germs each soap removed?