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THE DIRT
Flowers
- According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), conventionally produced flowers are grown using a wide variety of chemicals (such as insecticides, fungicides, fertilizers and many more)
- Some of these chemicals have been linked to birth defects, neurological diseases and cancer in humans
- A Danish study has shown that horticultural and agricultural workers have a higher risk of Parkinson’s Disease due to exposure to neurotoxic pesticides like organophosphates
- Imported flowers are exempt from pesticide regulations as they are not an edible crop, and are therefore not screened for residues
- If you want your mum to have a nice bunch of flowers for Mother’s Day, then buy local and organic flowers where possible
Green Wrapping and Cards
- It is estimated that each year 70,000 ha of native Australian forests are cleared for woodchips used in the production of paper products
- Buy recycled or make your own cards and paper, using old cards or magazines.
G SPOT
The Natural Woman Network are giving away two yearly memberships valued at $50 each. Visit the CleanLife blog to enter.
The Australian Breastfeeding Association is offering a free pamper morning for Perth mums, visit our Events page for more info.
COME CLEAN
Mum will love these green ideas.............
Mama Mia! The Perfect Mothers Day Gift
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Other Gift Ideas
- Organic Herb Garden Seeds
- Organic skincare products and perfumes
- Organic Cookbooks and Organic Cooking class vouchers
- Eco friendly oil burners and candles
- Eco yoga mat
- Green books and vouchers
- A home cooked meal, a massage from you a walk together
References
Hackworth, H. 2008. Paper production and the environment. Earth Greetings. http://www.earthgreetings.com.au/htm%20pages/environment/paper&environment.html (accessed April 7, 2008)
Tenenbaum, D. 2002. Would a rose not smell as sweet? Environmental Health Perspectives 110 (5): 240 – 247. http://www.ehponline.org/members/2002/110-5/focus.html (accessed April 5, 2008)
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