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Sara Rampersaud
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  • Columbus, Ohio
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Why do you try to be a green parent?
The future I pass onto my children is contingent on my behaviors today and the values I instill in them throughout childhood.
Which green parenting topics are you most interested in?
Waste reduction, childhood health, experiential learning

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Sara Rampersaud

Eco-labeling in the Cosmetics Industry


“Cosmetics products and ingredients are not subject to FDA premarket approval authority, with the exception of color additives…[the] FDA cannot require companies to do safety testing of their cosmetics before marketing.” (FDA website).

If that quote concerns you then pay very close att… Continue

Posted on October 17, 2008 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

Sara Rampersaud

YGR's Plastic Recycling Guide

Before chucking those plastics into the recycling bin, make sure you’ve first taken these steps.

Before The Bin:

1.) Check with your local recycling authority to find out which plastics are accepted (recycling codes/resin identification numbers 1-7). You can find this information online or by calling 1-800-Cleanup for state recycling information. What is or is not accepted depends on demand for that specific resin type in the area.

2.) Sort your plastics. Resin indentification numbers… Continue

Posted on October 14, 2008 at 11:08am — 1 Comment

Sara Rampersaud

YGR Green Company Profile: ONE Group

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Posted on October 10, 2008 at 12:30pm —

Sara Rampersaud

Product Review: Born Free Bottles (BPA-Free)

Be sure to check out YourGreenReview.com for more Green news, company profiles, product reviews and events!

The Rundown:

What: Born Free Drinking Cup for 9 months+ (volume: 9oz-290ml)

Price: $10.99 through the Born Free website

Materials: PES (Polymer), Polypropylene and silicone

What Makes it Green: The Polypropylene container is both recyclable and a safe alternative to potentially hazardous BPA leaching containers. Because it transitions, it mini… Continue

Posted on October 6, 2008 at 7:58pm —

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At 1:49pm on October 13, 2008, Jenn Savedge said…
Hi Sara,

Thanks so much for posting your blog entries here on Green Parents. I've had some great feedback on them so far. Keep it up!!

--Jenn
 
 

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