What, me worry? The market will take care of everything.
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Toys and Lead
Tis the season. While waiting for Bush and his merry band to fall into the ashcan of history, caution is in order when buying children's toys this year. One would have to be brain dead to rely on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to safeguard what comes into the country at the present time.
Co-Op America recommends (1) avoiding painted toys made before 1978 because lead was common in paints in the U.S., (2) avoiding painted toys from developing countries as they have higher lead risk because of poor regulations. (Toys manufactured in the U.S., Canada or EU are better choices.), (3) watching out for toys with flaking paint, (4) avoiding cheap painted pearls or children's jewelry found in vending machines or given away as party favors.
Sex is Green
It's a multi-million dollar industry, which has clearly stepped out of the shadows. Housewives, 20-something single women, and men purchase the products. Need some help? Consultants are available. Not around to catch a movie on Sunday afternoon because you and your friend are going to attend a "passion" party down the street? Last but not least, all this can be environmentally friendly as well.
If you don't like toxic sex toys that may be bad for the environment and possibly harmful to you, you might want to check out a Portland, Oregon online retailer that offers products for adults that are PCV-free and phthlate-free.
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Walter Winch will blog here regularly on the environment and hopes you’ll join in the discussion. Walter’s opinions are his own and don’t necessarily reflect views of The Kansas City Star.
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