If you’re sick of chemical cleaners that pollute the planet and our bodies, then Seventh Generation would like your help to crack down for stronger standards on toxic chemicals. Seventh Generation’s new initiative, the Million Baby Crawl is one way you can help make sure that America’s sadly outdated chemical law become tougher, in order to make the world safer for your children.

Why you should get involved:

33 years ago Congress passed that nation’s chemical regulatory law, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TCSA). To date the Environmental Protection Agency has tested just 200 of the more than 80,000 chemical compounds developed …read more

Seventh Generation recently sent me a load of eco-products to test out. Of course I’ll be posting some reviews soon, but first we should take a look at the company as a whole, plus their eco-perks.

BASICS:
Seventh Generation is arguably one of the most well-known green companies around. They were one of the first self-declared “socially responsible” companies and have been around for 20 years. The company makes a slew of products, some that are very green and some that could be greener, but all in all, they offer some great product choices for green households in various categories…

Laundry Products
Dishwashing …read more

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month this matters because this year alone as many as 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. That’s a lot of women, maybe even some women you know and love. Sadly, many women don’t know all the risk factors, support options, or issues surrounding ovarian cancer.
In order to educate women about this important topic, Seventh Generation has teamed up with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) and has dedicated September 1st, 2009 as “Let’s Talk… Period” Day. The goal is to educate women about ovarian cancer and to raise funds that will support this …read more

There are tons of ways to green your bathroom, but there are absolutely some easy ways to go about it, starting with these five items:

A real water cup: Those flimsy little paper cups add up in a big way, both in your trash and with their impact (materials and energy used to make them). Use real cup, use the lid of your mouthwash, carry your reusable water bottle into the bathroom with you, or walk to the kitchen for a drink.
Recycled toilet paper: Seventh Generation notes that if everyone replaced one 12 pack of normal toilet paper with one 12 …read more

The Under the Sink Makeover Contest sounds like a beauty deal, but really, it’s a new green-minded contest sponsored by Seventh Generation. Seventh Generation is asking you which of your pals needs an under the sink makeover and why.

According to a recent Seventh Generation survey…

“More than half of U.S. adults (58%) don’t always check the labels of cleaning products to determine if they contain ingredients that are harmful to their health.
Sixty-seven percent (67%) of adults believe that companies are required to disclose all of the chemical ingredients contained in their products, which isn’t true.
One third (33%) of parents believe the …read more

Congratulations to Heather and Jennifer B! They are the winners of the under the sink makeover from Blisstree.

They were chosen at random, and both ladies said they were trying to use products that were “more green” to clean their home. They aren’t alone! I think all of us are trying to do all we can to make the earth a cleaner place while still keeping our homes and lives in tip top shape.
The products they will receive include:
- A reusable Seventh Generation Tote
- A dishwashing cleaner
- A Spray Cleaner
- A recyclable paper product (tissue box or paper towels)
- …read more

Greenpeace sent me this video link that you might enjoy.
If you’re not interested in cutting down forests just to blow your nose, then Greenpeace’s Recycled Tissue and Toilet Paper Guide, can help you make smarter tissue choices. The credit card-sized shopping guide, can help you find greener household paper products, such as facial tissues, paper towels, toilet paper, and paper napkins.

In the guide Greenpeace gives a thumbs up to companies like Green Forest, Natural Value and Seventh Generation. Kleenex (manufactured by Kimberly–Clark) was given an “avoid” score along with Charmin and Angel Soft.
The products recommended in the paper guide must …read more

Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd, and what better way to honor this event than with a redo of your cleaning products? There are some great products on the market today that not only clean your home but are friendly to the environment also.

The average American home has 63 hazardous chemicals. This year, in honor of Earth Day, Seventh Generation invites Blisstree readers to take a walk on the green side of life and consider using natural ingredient based cleaners.
Seventh Generation will be giving two lucky Blisstree winners an “under the sink makeover” to get a clean …read more

A healthy and clean home plays a big role in keeping our children healthy, and I really believe having less chemicals in the home adds to a healthier place to live. So I am giving away 3 parent-approved and parent-tested products, and here are the winners, randomly generated:
2 Laura Emerson won the Universal Stone all-purpose cream based cleaner.
208 Kathy won some Seventh Generation cleaning products
81 Nancy C won an organic and cloth Ringley Teether 
The products were donated by PTPA Media, which stands for Parent-Tested, Parent-Approved, a company that provides parents with home and household products that have been …read more

I’m really excited about October for Kids Health Notes. One of the best ways that this blog can serve you is to help your families’ health by encouraging the use of eco-friendly products in our homes. Less chemicals in our cleaners mean less hazard for our children.
‘Sides, it’s Kids Health Notes’ First Anniversary last month, so I want to start the new year with cleaner, greener, and healthier families for our readers.
I’m giving away three products that have been parent-tested and parent-approved, so you know they really work.

Universal Stone all-purpose cream based cleaner. It’s certified green and …read more