Plastics 101

If you're new to the issue of good plastics vs. bad plastics, or would simply like an easy read about which types of plastics you should avoid and why, take a couple minutes and go read Plastics 101 with Dr. Alan Greene at The Soft Landing Blog.

In the same down-to-earth style of his must-have book Raising Baby Green, Dr. Greene takes the often confusing subject of plastic and exposes its bare-bones foundation in a way we can all understand.

Know Your Plastics

by Dr. Alan Greene
Plastics are everywhere. Some are eco-friendly and appear to be very safe for kids. Most are made from non-renewable petroleum, much of which needs to be imported. Some plastics cause dangerous pollution during manufacturing, and some contain chemicals suspected of causing harm – especially to kids.

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And don't forget to come back later today for a report and pictures of Melinda's 5th birthday.  :)