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Don’t Declog Pipes and Plumbing With Draino
Go chemical free to rid yourself of hairballs and other clogged pipes… in the sink or tub that is. 
Nobody likes a slow or totally clogged drain but there is no need to run out to the store and purchase a liquid chemical to bust through the mess. Chemicals like Draino are caustic to your pipes after multiple efforts, not to mention irritating to your nose and skin, and a new bottle is required each time, which leads to a lot of plastic build-up in the dump. Try Zip It or Cobra Wire Drain Auger instead and enjoy the one-time purchase that will help your pipes stay clear for years to come without the not-so-earth-friendly chemical goo.
Source: greendaily.com | Laura Malesich
Eco Friendly Ways to Present Childrens Gifts Without Wrapping Paper
Wrapping paper may be pretty but it is expensive and not very green or eco-friendly. There are so many creative ways to “wrap” a gift without using paper that will sit in a landfill. Not only are paper-free wrapping alternatives for gifts eco-friendly and green; they are fun and more useful. Try these green wrappings on for size.
Green & Eco-friendly Wrapping Alternatives for Baby Gifts:
Small baby gifts can be wrapped in a baby blanket and tied with ribbon, cording or another baby gift (like mittens on a string) making it both Eco-friendly and creative.
A gift outfit can be put on a hanger and stuffed with other baby gifts such as socks, blankets, towels, washcloths and diapers. Just carry the outfit to the party on a hanger, stuffed with goodies. Tie off the ankles to hold in the gifts. It is easy to turn a gift that usually… Read the rest
Choose Safe Art Supplies For Your Kids
Young artists should be able to use safe supplies — read your labels. Not all art supplies were created equally — apparently there are some crafty items that contain hazardous chemicals but if you know what to look for you won’t have to subject your children to toxic materials. The Art & Creative Materials Institute certifies products with their AP label if it contains no ingredients found to be hazardous by a toxicologist, but it doesn’t weed out everything. In California, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has put together a long list of items (23 pages!) not allowed in K – 6th Grades due to their toxic nature. You’ll be surprised which familiar brands are on the list — check it before your next purchase of glue, paints or other artsy materials.
EDGE ECO TIPS
The E.D.G.E. provides free daily lists of eco friendly tips to improve environmental awareness and help E.D.G.E. members and web users live a greener, and cleaner life.
Daily Eco-Tips
CAR IDLING IS A BAD HABIT
By parking and walking into the places we normally drive-thru, turning your car off when waiting for someone or walking to pick up the kids we could each save $100 a year in fuel costs.DON’T DECLOG WITH DRAINO
Chemicals like Draino are caustic to your pipes after multiple efforts, not to mention irritating to your nose and skin, and a new bottle is required each time, which leads to a lot of plastic build-up in the dump.
