Kids

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  What kinds of chemicals are used to make baby clothes flame retardant?

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  Treated or not, most children's sleep clothes made of synthetic fabrics will contain flame retardant chemicals in one way or another.

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  Can you help my son get styrofoam out of his school cafeteria?

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  We do have some information that may help him present his case more effectively, and some strategizing tips for changing practices in his school's cafeteria.

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  What do you know of the safety or toxicity of pour-in-place recycled rubber matting for playgrounds?

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  Although we ecologically minded types would very much like to find uses for those mounds of discarded tires, shoveling them into playgrounds is probably not the answer.

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  I am a poor college student. Can you could provide tips for green products that offer the most bang for the buck?

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  I've found that the best solution for living cheaply and helping the environment is to follow your grandmother's wise advice to waste not, want not.

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