Comments on: Why I Hope the EWG is Wrong

By: Annabelle

Annabelle — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:55:25 +0000

Can’t agree with you all any more!! Im slowly making my changes as well. Thats why I’ve put together some healthier products. http://www.keengreenliving.com
Healthy Living!!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:33:35 +0000

People are paranoid about all the wrong things. Everything can cause cancer. Rather than sheltering yourself from everything, you may as well just assume the risk for a little easier life. How many people honestly get cancer because they used a non-organic product of an organic one? You’re making all these life changes (that are less convenient, and less effective) to change very little to your life. It’s like investing an extra 10,000 in your car for tires with slightly better traction.

It’s just so marginal. When you put it into perspective, it’s really a waste of time to be this passionate about. Getting in your car and driving to work is more dangerous than several lifetimes of normal exposure to household chemicals. You can’t hide from everything, and if you want to, this should probably be the least of your worries.

By: Mooreganicslife

Mooreganicslife — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:34:35 +0000

My cabinets used to look like that too. However 2 years ago I learned about all the toxins in personal care products and freecycled them off. They have now been replaced with certified organic products. Our skin has never been healthier!
Mooreganicslife´s last blog ..MiHealth – Berry Radical Recipes

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:54:55 +0000

Yes, honestly I exaggerated a bit for that photo…I have many more green things in the house, but they’re mainly for the kids. I still haven’t switched my toothpaste yet, but boo uses a green brand. Big Boy was raised on conventional toothpaste after toddlerhood and can’t seem to adjust to the taste.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:44:04 +0000

Thanks for sharing. I am like you, Lynn. But I have to say our buying patterns are slowly turning to a medium shade of green…just think of the shade it will be for our children!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:12:22 +0000

I’m so glad you liked it, Brandie, and thanks for linking to me on The Motherhood! — Lynn

By: Brandie

Brandie — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:41:55 +0000

As much as we've changed at our house, there is so much we haven't. I'm sure our medicine cabinet would reflect this as well. Anyway, great post that really makes you think! I'm sharing it over at themotherhood.com, linking back to you =) Brandie’s last blog post..Some towels!

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Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:19:47 +0000

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By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:54:21 +0000

Beth, I love the meme idea, but I think I’ll do that post-Blogher. I think everyone is too slammed getting ready now!

Green Bean – Yes, I do believe there is something in our environment that has caused these dramatic increases in strange illnesses, allergies, etc. How much could we save on health care if we addressed this issue alone?

Thanks for your (always) insightful comments, ladies! — Lynn

By: Beth Terry, aka Fake Plastic Fish

Beth Terry, aka Fake Plastic Fish — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:25:04 +0000

I love that you showed us your medicine cabinet. I think we should start a medicine cabinet meme. I think you should tag 5 bloggers and make them show their cabinet and also write a bit about what's inside. Not for guilt or shame. No no no. For educational purposes only. They could pick 5 things and look them up on the EWG's Skin Deep database and let us know how they rate. It's an eye opening experience. After doing it a while back, I ended up taking a whole bag full of cosmetics to the hazardous waste facility. Check it out: http://www.fakeplasticfish.com/2007/12/thinking-about-cosmetics-sooner-than-id.html Beth Terry, aka Fake Plastic Fish’s last blog post..Plastic-free Farmer's Markets need our thanks!