Last week on Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe helped clean storm drains, which made me a bit sick to watch, I guess that's why they call it "Dirty Jobs". It made me think about how important it is that we put our trash in the proper place and keep our drains free of pollution as much as we can. Below are 10 tips to preventing stormwater pollution. We don't want this pollution going to our rivers and streams, harming fish and wildlife along the way. Did you know that a single cigarette butt can take 25 years to break down? So please don't litter, it doesn't take much to look for a trash can and dispose of trash properly.

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On August 17 I told you about the Green Sprouts Fest now I am sending out a  little reminder that the Green Sprouts Organic Baby and Family Fest at Peninsula Park in Portland is happening this coming Saturday, September 26th.

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In a recent article in my local newspaper I read about non-stick pans and its effect on the environment. I had heard some bad things about teflon and why we shouldn't use it but never like this.

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So many friends of mine are expecting and I have been looking at baby toys, seeing whats available. My kids are way past that baby stage so I am not familiar with what is out there. Its crazy to think about all that we ingested when we were kids from the lead-filled painted toys to the toxin leeching toys. Last night I was at a store in Portland and saw some interesting baby rattles that are eco-friendly and non-toxic. Ones that you would love to give and feel good about giving.

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If you're looking for food containers that are safe and convenient for your family, Glass Lock has just what you are looking for. Made with tempered glass that prevents breakage and transferring of food colors to the containers. You can take these straight from the freezer to the microwave with no problems at all. These are also oven and dishwasher safe.

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I came across an interesting video this past week upon recommendation by a professor of mine in a class I had recently. The title of the video is called "The Story of Stuff". The Story of Stuff has some really interesting things to say about our consumer culture and the way in which our economy has structured itself around our incessant need to consume.

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Over at greenandcleanmom.org I found this article, BPA Free giveaway from The Soft Landing. I decided to check out The Soft Landing and see what all the fuss was about.

The Soft Landing came about when Alicia Voorhies, a retired RN, was searching for safe feeding gear. What she realized was how limited the information was and how few options were available. Alicia said "What started as a growing awareness of toxic plastics, became a mission to care for my own children and newborn nephews. A highly motivated search team grew out of my concerned family members and now we work together to find the highest quality non-toxic baby care products for our children and yours."

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People all over the country are taking advantage of their bikes now more than ever before, either due to the high rise in gas prices, wanting to lessen their carbon footprint or just needing the exercise. But before you take off on your bike and ride your little heart out, check out these 5 bicycle safety tips to get you where you want to go safely.

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