Refuse, reduce, reuse and repair all come before recycle on our priority list. Repair keeps materials out of landfills and reduces demand for virgin materials. But where should I take my broken printer, worn shoes, or beloved watch when it stops working? This guide talks you through various categories and […] Read more
A year ago, we introduced you to the Elimination Communication (EC) Challenge. Diaper Stork and Re-Think Green challenged six families to try catching their babies’ pee and poo in potties, toilets, sinks or the great outdoors, anywhere except in a diaper. Why would we do such a thing? Babies are […] Read more
Since November, 7 families and their babies have been working on our EC Challenge — helping their 0- to 6-month-olds use the potty and learning together about babies’ elimination. Moms and Dads alike, with help from extended family, are avoiding the negatives of relying on diapers 100% of the time, […] Read more
Letting infants pee in the sink? Pooping when the hear a certain cue? Is that really a thing? Elimination Communication (EC) class facilitator Rachel Ogestelli said when she first heard about local families helping their babies pee and poop outside of diapers, she thought it was weird and not for […] Read more
Our free, grant-funded program to help parents with potty training and so much more is finally here. Six months ago, Diaper Stork teamed up with Re-Think Green to conceive of a project that would save families money, reduce the amount of trash going to landfills, and make those “happiest babies […] Read more
Want to bring your own container for bulk goods, take-out and drinks in WA state? Send an e-mail comment to food.safety@doh.wa.gov before July 31st to the Dept. of Health to help them make the right choice in their food code revision. Here’s my sample letter – feel free to copy […] Read more
Problems with diaper rash or the cost of diapers? It is possible to keep your baby diaper free much of the time, and to catch messes using elimination communication (EC) or natural infant hygiene. This reading and video list will give you a good start with understanding how it works: […] Read more
Moving house is a time-consuming process, and often results in a lot of waste. These companies help us reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and direct impact on the environment while we’re moving from one place to another. Moving from Pantry to Pantry Emptying one’s kitchen of all food can be […] Read more
Our Zero Waste Flash Mob is tomorrow, Tuesday May 7th at 6pm at QFC in University Village. Thanks very much to EcoCollective and Seattle Zero Waste for joining forces with us for this event. We’ll bring our own bags for produce and bulk foods, which include cookies, Ellenos yogurt and […] Read more
An eco-alternative for dealing with one’s human remains has been a dream of many in Seattle for some time now. Eco-sensitive green burials in conjunction with land conservation are old news. But composting human remains is only now becoming a legal possibility. The road to composting human remains For the […] Read more