Dr Seuss was green long before it was in vogue. His tale of The Lorax has been teaching children to “speak for the trees” since 1971. Now more than 40 years after publication, The Lorax has a new voice – a theatrical voice to proclaim his protection over all living things.
In our home, we make efforts every day to live more green and protect our precious resources. We recycle nearly every piece of garbage that leaves our house and we do our best to buy green products. Buying and reselling gently used clothing and toys is another way we live green without impacting our comercialized lives. From the time my daughter was old enough to be instructed to throw something in the trash can, she knew the difference between the recycling bin and the trash. She’s even been known to correct adults about items she correctly recognizes as recyclable.
While I haven’t yet taken my daughter yet to see The Lorax, it is on our list. I can’t wait to enjoy The Lorax in 3D retelling the urgent moral of protecting our resources in a way only Dr. Seuss can.
Seventh Generation is one brand that has taken the green movement by storm producinng products that are made naturally and are free from harsh chemicals. We are very familiar with the use of Seventh Generation cleaning products in our home, but not so familiar with the baby care items. Seventh Generation Free & Clear baby care products do not contain chlorine, fragrance, petroleum-based lotions or latex, and are hypo-allergenic.
I was sent a package of Seventh Generation diapers to test, and I was immediately surprised upon opening the package that the diapers have a brown tint and are not white like I am used to. Of course, I quickly realized that it is the lack of a chlorine bleach that normally produces that white diaper, but it was still surprising. But once I got over the color, they were quite nice. And, of course, I like knowing I am doing something good for the planet.
Seventh Generation offers three types of diaper/training pants:
- NEW Overnight Diapers are absorbent enough to keep your baby and bedding dry through the night or during prolonged travel
- Free & Clear diapers have improved more flexible tabs that provide even better fit
- Free & Clear training pants have an absorbent core made with more renewable, plant-based materials. They also feature stretchy, tear away side panels for a better fit and added convenience, as well as inner leak barriers for superior leakage protection
GIVEAWAY – One thing moms of babies can’t get enough of is diapers! One lucky winner will receive a package of Seventh Generation Free and Clear Diapers (in your choice of sizes) and a copy of The Lorax to read to your wee one.
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Jason says
I’m always willing to try out new diapers.
Mandy says
We recycle to be green like The Lorax!
Sarah says
We reduce, reuse. and recycle! 🙂
Ingrid says
We love seventh generation products! I haven’t tried the diapers yet & would love to!
Donna says
We are careful to recycle and reuse as much as possible and try to purchase sustainable and wooden toys/containers/etc. versus plastic. Thanks.
Wendy Rozema says
recycle!
Kristin says
I don’t know the story! I need to read the book – I’d love a copy 🙂
Livivua c says
I find ways to hand down things I no longer need or find other uses!
Jen Schroeder says
We recycle and try to teach our children to do the same. I also use a combo of cloth/disposable diapers.
Janet W. says
We recycle! Makes us feel like we’re making a difference!
Trisha W. says
We cloth diaper, combine errands, walk our children to school, use cloth napkins, and more.
Amanda Hoffman says
i recycle and i entered the mirror mirror giveaway
melissa williams says
I try to make sure I recycle and reuse as many things as possible
Tanya Riley says
We buy products that are eco friendly and made from recycled materials whenever possible
Tara O. says
We recycle just about everything. Our garbage output is about 50% recycling, 25% compost, and 25% actual garbage. We also have a compost bin in our garden.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
We try to re-use anything we can. Right now, we’re using our old egg cartons to start our seeds for the garden!
Jamie Brigham says
I recycle everything that I possibly can, I have reusable grocery bags and I use filtered water out of my fridge instead of bottled water
Erika P. says
I use natural products to clean the house, and organic pesticides in the garden.
crystle tellerday says
we recycle
EMMA L HORTON says
WE RECYCLE PAPER, PLASTICS AND ALUMINUM
rebecca w says
I use cloth diapers and reusable grocery bags
courtney b says
we recycle!
katrina says
we recycle as a family
The Knapps says
We recycle 🙂
Anna says
I recycle everything and have a composte
tess says
i would love to use these diapers on my next baby-due in sept- right now we recycle plastic and the newspaper
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Kristy Thiel says
We really try to recycle as much as possible!
SHAYNA says
Recycle and use earth friendly products 🙂
shebebes@yahoo.com
Kalani says
We try to recycle & limit our chemical cleaning products!
inalak at msn dot com
Kimberly says
We use several chemical free products and recycle as much as we can.
Jan Messali says
We grow most of our own vegetables.
susan varney says
use as little plastic as possible mverno@roadrunner.com
debnmike moretti says
we use cloth diapers and wipes on the days I do not work. We use cloth napkins and towels in the kitchen. We recycle and reuse as much as possible.
MEredith says
We recycle and try to avoid paper products.
Amy says
We love 7th Generation products! We try to be as green as possible!
Shelley P says
We recycle and compost!
Jenny says
We recycle
Carmen says
We try and use washcloths and towels instead of the paper variety.
Soha Molina says
recycling
Laura Jacobson says
I use canvas bags for groceries so I dont waste all the bags from the grocery store.
amy miller says
we have started to recycle….
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
We recycle and this year I AM planting my garden!
renee says
We recycle paper and plastic products! And we’re changing our light bulbs to the CFLs.
Amanda d. says
I recycle, and take my reusable cups when out for coffee/tea. Whenever possible I opt for paperless billing too.
michele zeller says
we recycle just about everything and i try to teach my grown children to do it too.
Paula Tavernie says
We recycle!
ptavernie at yahoo dot com
Caryn S says
I recycle as much as possible
Robyn Galloway says
We recycle and do a lot of gardening!
D Schmidt says
We recycle a lot and are planning to start growing our own produce
Michelle S says
Reuse when we can, always recycle.
Sylvia says
we are growing a garden this year and working to produce less waste
bonnie says
I’m vegan, which is a very green lifestyle.
Eileen Burke says
We use reusable grocery bags
Ed Nemmers says
We grow vegetables in the backyard!
Lisa L says
We make our own organic compost for our garden/yard
amy deeter says
reusable grocery bags
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
Lo says
We use as few paper napkins and paper towels as possible (use reusable items instead).
sarah woods says
Bring on the eco friendly diapers.
Tara says
We recycle, reuse, and do everything we can to lessen our carbon footprint:)
kathy pease says
i mainly recycle
mary gardner says
recycle everything we can
marygardner49 at aol dot com
Breanne says
Recycling
DanV says
We recycle as a family