Comments on: But Parabens SMELL GOOD.

By: Erin Milne

Erin Milne — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:42:10 +0000

So, in my view, there are two reasons to avoid buying “non-green” products. The first is that you are not responsible for the waste they produce. The second is to create an economic need for green products (so they are more affordable and prevalent) and less of a demand for non-green ones (vice-versa).

If you still have old product, you’ve already bought them, so the economic transaction is already done – no harm in finishing them out because you’re not continuing to spend money on them. Also, it’s already produced, and whether you use it on your home or throw it away, its waste is going to find its way into the ecosystem regardless.

So, yeah, might as well finish out your old products without too much guilt :)

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:53:29 +0000

*Sigh* Such a loaded topic. Seems like, these days, if you’re NOT worrying about things like the dangers of toys from China or BPA or organic clothing, something might be wrong with you. Maybe all moms are just suckers for watching out for things they think might harm their kids–I am now religious about not sending plastics through the dishwasher or microwave unless I’m certain they’re BPA free. Did my mom think to worry about that? No. But I’m sure that, back in the early 80′s, there were plenty of OTHER things to worry about. Like how she was going to score me that sweet Cabbage Patch Kid for Christmas. (Word on the street is that she scored it by stepping on some lady’s hand in a most-pit-type-scene at Toys R Us. You rock, Mom!) Anyway. The point is, mothers worry. We all do. It’s in our blood.

By: Lindz!

Lindz! — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:38:23 +0000

Erin,

I love DR. BRONNER’s. Not sure if you noticed yet, but they have a great baby “unscented” soap that i use on my body. We also use it on Chaca. It’s the first thing that claims to be unscented, that actually has no scent! Love it.