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Green Idea: Carton Chic

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The name says it all. Armelle Vetillard created the Carton Chic collection of cardboard toys - all made of recycled or recyclable cardboard.

posted originally from: AT:Nursery

Green Tip: Recycle That Cradle

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Bassinets are notoriously short-lived, with most babies growing out of them within the first few months.

Buying something ultra expensive might not make sense, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style.

posted originally from: AT:Nursery

Greener Lifestyle With Baby

2007-07-23-lotteklaverWe conducted an honest assessment of our own lifestyle this past weekend to determine how green we really are.

No impact man, we are not. But as it turns out, we've made significant lifestyle changes that have a greening effect because of baby.

So much of the discourse focuses on how having a child can negatively impact the environment (e.g., disposable diapers and wipes), but the story doesn't just end there.

posted originally from: AT:Nursery

Finish Your Self Cardboard Chair

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Employ child labor to assemble this chair. The Finish Your Self chair by David Graas is made of 100% recyclable corrugated cardboard. Just pop out the pre-cut pieces from the packaging, puzzle together and enjoy!

posted originally from: AT:Nursery