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Press Contact: Lawrence Comras
Green Home, Inc.
Phone: 415-282-6400
lawrence@greenhome.com
Kermit Was Wrong: It IS Easy to Be Green
Leading Green Products Superstore Releases Top 12 List of Greenest, Safety Holiday Gifts
San Francisco - Today, buying safe, eco-conscious holiday gifts is easier--and more important--than ever.
"With increased awareness of the relationship between personal health with the planet's health, more and more people are looking for environmentally friendly gifts for their loved ones this holiday season," says says Lawrence Comras, founder and CEO of Green Home (www.greenhome.com), the online superstore for environmentally friendly products. "But with over 150,000 different toys for sale, it's harder than ever to find the ones that won't pose a danger to you, your children, or your pets."
A case in point: plastic toys almost always contain poly vinyl chloride (PVC) and a related chemical, phthalates, which have been proven to increase the risk of a number of medical conditions including asthma, allergies, and even some cancers. PVC and phthalates are commonly found in soft squeeze toys for young children, bath toys, Barbie dolls, action figures, teething rings, knapsacks and dozens of other popular products. One recent study found that over 70 percent of products labeled as "phthalate free" were actually NOT!
That's why Green Home created it's Top Twelve lists of the safest, greenest gifts for children, adults, and even pets. "There are high quality, inexpensive green alternatives for any product we use daily, and holiday shoppers can find them all at Green Home," says Comras.
These and all the rest of the thousands of products carried by Green Home come with the Green Home Guarantee. "Every single product we sell has gone through a rigorous approval process. If it emits hazardous odors, contains any dangerous ingredient, or is harmful in any way to humans, animals, or the environment, you'll never find it on Green Home," Comras says.
Buying green gifts for your loved ones shows a commitment to their health and the planet's health. And thanks to GreenHome.com, consumers now have an easy, convenient way to buy healthy gifts for everyone on their lists - without breaking their budget.
Green Home's Top Twelve greenest, saftest (and fun!) gifts for Children:
- Natural Wood Walking Triceratops
- Recycled Plastic Radio Flyer Earth Wagon
- 100% Organic Cotton Bunny
- Solar-Powered Race Car
For the complete list, visit: http://www.greenhome.com/products/holidayGift/specials_kids.shtml
Green Home's Top Twelve gifts for Grownups:
- 100% LED Christmas Lights
- Vulcana Recycled Rubber Messenger Bag
- Glad Light Computer Desk Lamp
- Bicycle Cargo Rack, Tea Lights, Shamrock
And, not to forget Fido, Green Home's Top Twelve gifts for pets:
- 100% Recycled Eco-Bone
- Eco-Flying Disc
- Recycled Plastic Eco-Harness
- Hemp Dog Collars, Hemp Leashes
For the complete list, visit: http://www.greenhome.com/products/holidayGift/specials_pets.shtml
Green Guidelines for the Holiday Season
Whether you're buying for adults or children, Green Home recommends the following guidelines:
- avoid plastics, which can release toxic chemicals and even lead
- look for solid, good design and quality construction in all toys you buy
- look for products made of sustainably harvested wood, or of ceramic or metal
- be creative about what wrapping materials you use, and use less of them
For a complete list of suggestions Green Home has for the holidays, Green Home has created a special free guide for having a green Christmas, available on line at: http://www.greenhome.com/info/magazine/004/
About Green Home
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Green Home is a privately held company whose Web site targets consumers interested in ecologically sound products and a healthy home environment. It offers products in more than 150 categories. The site features useful information and articles written by some of the country's leading authors and experts in the areas of healthy and environmental living. Local green services can be located by entering a ZIP code.
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