http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/zhu-zhu-hamster-invasion.html Zhu Zhu Hamsters are cute, interactive, intelligent toys; and they're preparing to invade our homes. Already, stores are selling out of Zhu Zhu pets and their accessories, suggesting that the 2009 holiday season might be overtaken by "Zhu Zhu-mania." Zhu Zhu Hamsters are cute, interactive, intelligent toys; and they're preparing to invade our homes. Already, stores are selling out of Zhu Zhu pets and their accessories, suggesting that the 2009 holiday season might be overtaken by "Zhu Zhu-mania." Green Gifts Holiday How-Tos Kids Toys Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT David DeFranza http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/zhu-zhu-hamster-invasion.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-babies-guide.html Bringing a new baby into your home is exciting, and the perfect time to go green. Find out how with our complete guide. Bringing a new baby into your home is exciting, and the perfect time to go green. Find out how with our complete guide. Babies Breastfeeding Diapers Toys Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:09:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-babies-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-kids-toys-guide.html Green toys are fun for kids and great for the environment. Find out why choosing eco-friendly green toys isn't just child's play. Green toys are fun for kids and great for the environment. Find out why choosing eco-friendly green toys isn't just child's play. Green Family Kids Toys Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:23:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-kids-toys-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/checkmate-diy-chess-set.html Old hardware--like nuts, bolts, and washers--become imposing chess pieces with a little creativity (and some spray paint). Old hardware--like nuts, bolts, and washers--become imposing chess pieces with a little creativity (and some spray paint). Do It Yourself Eco-Friendly Crafts Reuse Toys Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/checkmate-diy-chess-set.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/future-sustainable-shopping-walmart.html You may have heard some noise being made about the Wal-Mart Sustainability Index--it's an initiative that will eventually rank every product on the retail giants' shelves so every customer will know exactly how green it is. So how is this going to affect shoppers? And does it mean you can feel good about heading to WalMart again? You may have heard some noise being made about the Wal-Mart Sustainability Index--it's an initiative that will eventually rank every product on the retail giants' shelves so every customer will know exactly how green it is. So how is this going to affect shoppers? And does it mean you can feel good about heading to WalMart again? Carbon Footprint Electricity Energy Green Packaging Greenwashing Toys Waste Disposal Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/future-sustainable-shopping-walmart.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/daily-diy-cardboard-frisbee.html Make your own customized Frisbee with this printable template: it's easy, fun, and recyclable. Make your own customized Frisbee with this printable template: it's easy, fun, and recyclable. Do It Yourself Green Design Green Family Kids Toys Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/daily-diy-cardboard-frisbee.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/eco-friendly-toy-contest.html If you have found an eco-friendly toy that your child just loves, that stimulates imaginative play and doesn't break the bank, EcoChildsPlay wants to hear from you! If you have found an eco-friendly toy that your child just loves, that stimulates imaginative play and doesn't break the bank, EcoChildsPlay wants to hear from you! Green Challenges Green Family Kids Toys Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT Colleen Vanderlinden http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/eco-friendly-toy-contest.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-playground.html Child's play should always be safe and carefree. Here's how to make sure your neighborhood playground is as green as it can be. Child's play should always be safe and carefree. Here's how to make sure your neighborhood playground is as green as it can be. Bartering Beach Cancer Eco-Friendly Office Health Heating Household Toxins Insects Kids Lawn Care Non-Toxic Paint Organic Pesticides Schools Skin Care Toys Vegetables Water Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT Colleen Vanderlinden http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-playground.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-glossary-phthalates.html Phthalates, also called "plasticizers," are a group of industrial chemicals used to make plastics like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) more flexible or resilient and also as solvents. Phthalates, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) are "nearly ubiquitous in modern society, found in, among other things, toys, food packaging, hoses, raincoats, shower curtains, vinyl flooring, wall coverings, lubricants, adhesives, detergents, nail polish, hair spray and shampoo." I'll bet you can guess what's coming next. Yep, once again, man-made = problems. Phthalates, also called "plasticizers," are a group of industrial chemicals used to make plastics like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) more flexible or resilient and also as solvents. Phthalates, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) are "nearly ubiquitous in modern society, found in, among other things, toys, food packaging, hoses, raincoats, shower curtains, vinyl flooring, wall coverings, lubricants, adhesives, detergents, nail polish, hair spray and shampoo." I'll bet you can guess what's coming next. Yep, once again, man-made = problems. Green Glossary PVC Plastic Toys Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:22:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-glossary-phthalates.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-baby-shower-spring.html What better way to welcome a child into the world than by throwing a green baby shower and preserving the planet for your new little angel? Green baby showers are all the rage right now. Just like any other green get together, there are a number of ways that you can make it a little easier on the planet. What better way to welcome a child into the world than by throwing a green baby shower and preserving the planet for your new little angel? Green baby showers are all the rage right now. Just like any other green get together, there are a number of ways that you can make it a little easier on the planet. Babies Green Family Parties Toys Thu, 14 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-baby-shower-spring.html