With so much focus on how environmentally unfriendly diapers are, baby wipes have sort of slipped under the eco-radar. Erin recently wrote us to share a green how-to:
I'd been freaking out about the non-biodegradability of traditional polyester baby wipes.. (300 years to disappear is a conservative estimate!) So I figured out how to make my own less environment-hatey ones. It also doesn't suck that they work out cheaper than traditional wipes, even when you use unbleached, recycled materials. So you know, win-win.
posted originally from: OhDeeDoh
Name:Jessica
Greener Paint Options. In case you were inspired by October's Color Month to get out the paint brushes and add or change some color in your home, we've put together some eco-friendly (and child-friendly) paint resources for you. We've done the legwork by collecting all the AT posts we could find on the topic and putting them in one place as well as added a few extra resources. 
Au naturale stripper. If you're planning on adding some color to your nursery or kid's room - repainting some old furniture, for example - you might need to remove paint or varnish first. Traditional solvents carry a strong, lingering odor - strong enough that they're best used outdoors so the fumes can disperse. And don't even get us started on the the knee and back pain of using sandpaper or sanders. We spotted Soy Gel on the web and are waiting for a project to give it a try. Made from soy beans, it is nontoxic, biodegradable and nearly odor-free, making it safe for indoor use - great news for apartment dwellers without outdoor space. Because it's a gel, you can apply it to vertical spaces (fireplaces, furniture) and it stays in place instead of running off as a liquid would.
