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Great Scott! NEW Eco-Chic Maternity Wear

Check out these great silhouettes for maternity by Jessica Scott! Not only are they chic but they are all made from organic and sustainable materials.

The “A Nightie to Remember Nightgown” is perfect to wear throughout pregnancy and allows for easy nursing access. The versatile “Strapless in Seattle” piece is perfect for this time of year when the weather goes back and forth. With its sweet rosette detail and flexibility, it too can be worn long after the birth of your bundle of joy.

The Jessica Scott label was created by husband and wife team, Jessica Franz-Christensen and Scott Christensen. They firmly believe in the eco- movement and the future of the youngest generation. So much in fact, they donate 2.5% of their net profits to the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition (CHEC).

Baby, eco mom, ecofashion, Green Mom, mom

Inhabitots is Here!

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by Starre Vartan · 08/05/08

Whether you’re a Mom, or just know a few (I’m in the latter category, seems most of my friends are reproducing these days!), check out Inhabitots, the new blog from my friend and green design maven, Jill Fehrenbacher, who also runs Inhabitat.

Filled with useful products (non-maternity maternity clothes, bamboo bellybands for preggers pants-transitioning), tips, and ecofriendly gear for parents and babies, this site is actually fun to read with lots of great images and fabulous design. I’m bookmarking it for the inevitable upcoming babyshowers AND so I know what the heck all my mom friends are talking about when they’re chatting baby stuff.

Baby, eco mom

Osprey ReSource Series

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by Kimberly Jordan Allen · 08/04/08

Being an active mom on the go, I wanted a viable alternative to the flowery diaper/baby bags on the market. Most of these bags are fairly useless for someone who is more outdoors oriented, or has multiple kids. Also, the current selection of mama bags are often made from new, synthetic materials, sometimes coated with harmful chemicals to make fabrics ‘water resistant’ or leak-proof.

Osprey has a highly acclaimed line of packs and urban/day bags (received Outside Magazine’s green gear of the year award for 2007,) called their ReSource Series. I tried one of the Osprey packs, as an eco mom, to see if it served my purposes.

Size-wise, I wanted something that was big enough to fit our water bottles, some organic biscuits, a few board books, one or two woobies, my wallet, and a change of clothes for the tots. I chose the React, because although it is not the biggest daypack they make in the ReSource series, it is a reasonable size (1700 cubic inches.) I always tend to bring a bit more than I need and having a smaller pack forces me to pack lite.

Here are the specs on the pack that is made from recycled PET:

What is recycled PET fabric?
It’s what the ReSource series packs are made from!! Recycled PET is made from ground up water and soda bottles – the same ones we drink from every day. PET is the acronym for Polyethylene Terephthalate, a thermoplastic polyester resin. The introduction of recycled Pet as a pack fabric provides a key component of the ReSource Series.
-100% recycled PET fabric
-Minimum 70% total recycled materials by content
-100% Recycled mesh pockets
-60% recycled content spacer mesh
-55% recycled stretch woven pockets
-100% recycled binding tape
-100% recycled webbing
-Recycled buckles – reground from buckle scrap
-100% recycled fabric zipper pulls

This pack is great. There are a few compartments on the outside for easy access. It is so much easier to have what you need on your back and be able to have your hands free, instead of lugging around a big tote. These would be excellent book bags, too. Because they are not equipped with waist belts, they are not really suitable for overnights or carrying a lot of weight, but could certainly hack it on a day hike.

As far as packs go, you don’t get better than Osprey. They are innovative leaders in lightweight travel, alpine ascension, and now, forerunners in green innovation. Osprey strives to maintain corporate integrity by supporting social justice, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

accessories, Baby, bags, eco mom, kids

Eco Moms: Inspirational Green Links

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by Kimberly Jordan Allen · 09/08/07

As a new mother, I am always researching various topics regarding child rearing and environmentally friendly practices. Here are a few sites that I frequent or find inspirational.

Healthy Child, Healthy World
Formally the CHEC (Children’s Health Environmental Coalition,) Healthy Child, Healthy World is an organization recommended here before, and it is certainly worth another mention. Founders Nancy and James Chuda tragically lost their daughter to cancer that they believe was induced by exposure to toxins. The Chuda’s passion for protecting future generations from environmental hazards has led them to some of the most famous names in politics, entertainment, and grassroots activism. Healthy Child has inspired scientific research and legislative action. Their board is comprised of the likes of Erin Brokovich Ellis, world-renowned pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp, and Olivia Newton-John, among others. Healthy Child has a blog that provides useful information for parents who want to keep up on the latest eco-endeavours.
I love the site because there are many videos, articles, and glossaries for people wanting to educate themselves regarding current federal policy on environmental pollutants, or for those who just want to keep their home and family as healthy as possible. Also, any time I have emailed them with a question, they are always quick to respond with answers. According to Healthy Child, the U.S. EPA’s Office of Children’s Health Protection (the only govt. office assigned to oversee and protect the environmental health of our children) will possibly be dismantled soon. They are urging citizens to write to congressional leaders to guarantee funding for this branch: National Children’s Study

Eco Mom Alliance
I came across this site in my travels recently and it is a great motivator for mothers to empower themselves to be inspirational to their children. The Eco Mom Challenge, created by founder Kimberly Danek Pinkson, lists ten ways to start making a difference at home. Pinkson reminds us that embracing the concept of sustainability on all fronts – self, home, and planet – is what is going to implement true change in our lives. By taking care of ourselves as individuals and mothers, through communion and action, we generate positive health that permeates our lives.
Some of the tips mentioned on Eco Mom Alliance, such as “One Night Off” campaign, are great ideas to put into action. Reminiscent of Adbusters “Buy Nothing Day,” the concept of “One Night Off” originated with Australia’s “Cool The Globe” initiative, which advises choosing one night a week to turn off/unplug every energy-draining device in the house. While this saves natural resources, it inspires families to be creative with their time together.

Nature Moms
Tiffany Washko is a freelance writer and mother of three who cares about the environment. Working to minimize her family’s footprint and share her experiences with others, Tiffany maintains Nature Moms. Discussing everything from vaccinations to sippy cups on the blog, Nature Moms is a useful site to raise awareness and investigate the experiences of others on the ‘eco mom’ path. Grassroots mamas unite!

Holistic Moms Network
This is a good place to find local groups of parents who are holistically inclined. There are lots of articles on virtually every topic related to parenting. The links page on this website is a thorough and useful spot to check when looking for information relating to various topics: home-schooling, attachment parenting, vaccination safety, natural birthing, et cetera.

Enviromom
These ladies make me wish I lived in Portland so I could meet their group and hang with them at the park. For those in the Pac Northwest, there are lots of eco events happening and Enviromom keeps locals up to date. There are always interesting new ideas on the site, along with a tangible appreciation for a simpler way of life.

A few more great links: (sorry don’t have more time to elaborate on these, I’ve got twins needing to be fed!)
Nonchalantmom
Mindful Momma
Mothering Magazine Online
La Marguerite
Green as a Thistle (I don’t think Vanessa is a mom but props to fellow Canadians… speaking of which: Envirowoman is another!)
For a good reference source: BEST GREEN BLOGS