From the category archives:

Green Autumn

Green School Audit: Eco-Friendly School Grounds

August 29, 2010

Many schools are trying to green it up inside, but totally forget that they can also make a difference outside. School grounds offer an excellent chance to green your school. School grounds are very important – not only do your kids play on the school grounds, but how the grounds are cared for affects the [...]

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How the USA can afford healthy school lunches

August 16, 2010

Kids all over the United States are served disgusting, unhealthy school lunches daily. Why? Because the government can’t afford to make the changes needed to support healthy meals in schools. I wonder though, how much know-how does it take to figure out budget changes? Is the government really this hard up for ideas? First – [...]

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The Massive Disgusting School Lunch Issue

August 15, 2010

Although Growing a Green Family is a newer blog o’ mine, I’ve actually been a pro green blogger and freelance writer for many years and I’ve covered tons of school lunch issues. Since we haven’t looked at school lunch problems here though, and since it’s back to school time, I figured it’s due. The bottom [...]

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12 Reusable Waste-Free Lunch Kit Choices

August 15, 2010

When it comes to packing a waste-free school lunch you’ve got three options. 1. Make your own waste-free lunch kit. 2. Buy a complete waste-free lunch kit. These kits usually cost $40-$70 but tend to be overall easier and a better deal than option two (see below). The downside is usually the storage and water [...]

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Green School Audit: School Waste Reduction

August 14, 2010

This month we’re discussing greening your school. Anyone can (and should) audit their school. While technically it’s best to encourage your school to run their own green audits, you and your child can do some green audits of your own and then suggest changes to your school. One of the biggest problems schools have is [...]

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How to choose a waste-free lunch box for back-to-school

August 14, 2010

Choosing a waste-free lunch box or entire waste-free lunch kit for back-to-school time is a huge undertaking. It sounds like a small step, but actually there’s a lot to consider. What I look for in a lunch box and lunch box supplies: Toxin-free which to me means; 100% lead-free, BPA-free, PVC-free and phthalates-free. Easy to [...]

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Citizenpip Discount for Growing a Green Family Readers

August 12, 2010

As you may remember we’re big fans of Citizenpip Reusable Lunch Kits at my house. If you’re looking for a great reusable, waste-free lunch kit for back to school time, it’s hard to beat the Citizenpip Soup to Nuts Reusable Lunch Kit. Luckily, if you’re aching to try this lunch set out I have a [...]

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DIY Green Project: Make a reusable waste-free lunch kit!

August 10, 2010

The cheapest route to go when looking for a waste-free lunch kit is most likely to make your own. Now, you can’t make everything you need for a waste-free lunch kit – for example making homemade silverware is hard I hear. That said, you can make most of a lunch kit yourself, then add silverware [...]

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Green Back to School Guide: Eco-Friendly Backpacks

August 10, 2010

When looking for an eco-friendly backpack for your child this year make sure you keep the following in mind… Look for materials made with recycled content, organic fabrics and/or PVC-free materials. PVC is made with toxic chemicals and can offgas harmful fumes. Look for a long-lasting bag. Of course it’s hard to know going in [...]

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10 easy steps to a packed waste-free school lunch

August 9, 2010

School lunches, both packed from home and served at school, amount to a massive amount of waste each year. If you pack your child’s lunch you can make a difference with these 10 easy steps to waste-free lunches. 1. Get a long-lasting awesome lunch box: Any old reusable lunch carrier is better than a plastic [...]