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Green Halloween® Blog Carnival

Monday, September 30th, 2013

2013 Green Halloween® Blog Carnival

Check out these amazing blog for healthy Halloween ideas. You can also read why we at Green Halloween® are so passionate about changing the holiday for the better. Take a look here.

Groovy Green Livin – Put a Little Green in your Halloween & The Truth About High Fructose Corn Syrup

Healthful Mama – Healthy Treats

Non-toxic Kids – 7 ways to your Green Halloween

Mom- blog – Safeguarding Your Child’s Special Diet This Halloween

Working Mom Goes Green – No Sew Halloween Costumes

99 Cooking – 7 Ways to put on a Healthy Halloween Party

Candy Experiments – Halloween Decisions: M&Ms, Apples, and Other Ideas

Today I Ate a Rainbow – 5 Steps to a Healthier Halloween and a guide on one of the
Spit That Out – Healthy Candy Options

Climate Mama – Halloween, Climate Change, the IPCC report and Scary Stories

Made in the USA Challenge – Made in USA Green Halloween Guide

Green 4 U – How to Decorate Your Home for Halloween

Eco Mom Alliance – How To: Tips for a Green Halloween®

Almost all the Truth – Halloween: Fun or Green?

Factory Direct – How Businesses and Consumers Can Both Go Green This Halloween

Surviving and Thriving on Pennies – Autumn Traditions

Liberated Spaces – The Purge, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

To read other great pieces follow us on Facebook facebook.com/greenhalloween or Twitter @greenhalloween

 

 

Welcome to the Green Halloween Blog Carnival!

Monday, September 30th, 2013

2013 Green Halloween® Blog Carnival

Can you believe it, Halloween is only one month away? We at Green Halloween®  are so excited for all the costumes, snacks, decorations, and party-favors we are going to make (and swap) this month. Of course, we need to remember why it is so important to be aware of what you buy, use, and eat this time of year.

  • Many store-bought face paints contain harmful chemicals, or even lead
  • High-fructose corn syrup (which does not exist in nature) and is linked to various health issues, like child obesity and dental problems. For treat ideas check out our Treat Alternatives list and the Candy Cheat Sheet.
  • Swapping half the costume kids wear at Halloween would annual landfill reduce waste by 6250 tons
  • Friends and neighbors may have allergies to gluten, soy, corn, and nuts. Or, they are on special diets.
  •  Over 6,000 chemicals are used in the processed foods industry. Do you know what you are eating?
  • Cocoa farms often exploit their workers (who are usually children).

And that is just a taste of the Halloween horrors out there. We know that you want to do the best you can for your family and the planet. So, our fabulous bloggers have a few ideas on how to have an awesome Green Halloween!

Thanks to all our bloggers for helping us #takeback Halloween! Stay tuned throughout the month for other great ideas for a fun and eco-friendly Green Halloween!

For more tips follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/greenhalloween or Twitter @greenhalloween

You’re Invited to a Twitter Party!

Monday, September 23rd, 2013

RSVP here for the Green Halloween & Veritey  Twitter Party!  

Date: Thursday October 3, 2013
Time: 9pm EST / 6pm PST
Hosts: @GreenHalloween, @Veritey, and @ Healthy_Child
Hashtag: #greenhalloween
Leave us your twitter handle and your email (we can’t notify you of what you won unless we can send you an email!) in the reply thread here so that we can let you know if you are a prize winner for the many prizes in our party. You must reply before 9pm on October 3rd to be eligible.Thanks to our partner, ShowerHacks.com for sponsoring the event.
And, to be eligible for more Green Halloween prizes sign up for our healthy living newsletter all year long here.

For more twitter party details  follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/veritey or Twitter @Veritey AND www.facebook.com/greenhalloween or Twitter @greenhalloween

Encounters with Cocoa

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

After nearly three years of campaigning on cocoa issues, it was very exciting to see real cocoa pods in person. Because cocoa can only grow in tropical climates, roughly 15 degrees north and south of the equator, it’s not a crop that will flourish in the United States. The cocoa pod is denser than I expected, and very much shaped like a football. (though smaller). The beans don’t seem too remarkable for being the basis of a multibillion dollar industry, and one of the most important exports of many West African nations. The butter is quite malleable, and can be used as a moisturizer, especially If you want to smell just like chocolate.

Here is cocoa in its various phases of production:

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Cocoa Pods. The cocoa bean is in the center, surrounded by pulp.

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Fermented and dried cocoa beans.

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Cocoa mass or cocoa paste, made from drying, roasting and grinding the cocoa beans.

 

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Cocoa butter, derived from the cocoa mass.

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Cocoa powder, also derived from cocoa mass.

I can’t wait to go to actual farms next week!

 

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This post is a part of a series of posts from Elizabeth O’Connell, the Fair Trade Campaigns Director for Green America. Elizabeth is currently in West Africa, representing Green America, the Raise the Bar Campaign, and thousands of conscientious American consumers at the World Cocoa Conference 2012. 

To keep up with what is happening with this important opportunity, please check out the Green America Blog, which has additional posts, and will be updated more frequently by our Fair Trade Campaigns Director.

Brainard’s Natural Remedies®

Thursday, November 1st, 2012

Each year, Americans purchase a whopping 600 million pounds of candy to celebrate Halloween. What does this look like? Imagine 16 billion Snickers or 158 trillion pieces of Candy Corn. It has been reported that the average American eats 25 pounds of candy a year, much of which is likely consumed right around this time of year. But while sugar-laden candy sales continue strong, a growing population of heath-conscious individuals and concerned parents are seeking alternative options. Now, thanks to Green America and Brainard’s Natural Remedies All Natural Antacid®, Halloween can be celebrated as fun and healthy with Green Halloween® –a movement for healthier, more eco-friendly traditions.

This Halloween, Brainard’s Natural Remedies is teaming up with Green America as the proud sponsor of their Green Halloween® event. Green America has reached across the U.S.; in 2011 they hosted approximately 30 official public celebrations, where they replaced over 1 million pieces of conventional candy with healthier options. “It is an honor to team-up with Green America in this endeavor that aims to promote good health in celebrating the holidays,” says Elliott Brainard, Founder and President of Brainard’s Natural Remedies.

“Children often experience upset stomach, heartburn and indigestion from eating so much Halloween candy,” explains Brainard. “Fortunately, Brainard’s Natural Remedies All Natural Antacid, tastes good as well as provides the power and health benefits of blueberries. By incorporating the blueberry fiber and along with other essential berry extracts into the antacid, it becomes almost just as easy to eat as candy while providing much needed relief from occasional indigestion, naturally!”

Known for their anti-inflammatory abilities within the digestive tract, blueberries help to reduce the leading symptoms of indigestion, including stomach discomfort. Not only do blueberries aid in anti-inflammatory processes within the stomach, but the high amount of fiber that they contain creates a multitude of benefits for the lower gastrointestinal tract. Along with blueberries, Brainard’s All Natural Antacid is also powered by a unique blend of pomegranate, bilberry, and elderberry extracts. This antioxidant combination aids in the removal of free radicals from the body.

“Being aware of what we eat this holiday season can substantially effect how we feel,” adds Brainard. “Children as well as parents can benefit from this product because it helps with indigestion from the sugary sweets we are adding into our diets.”

About Brainard’s Natural Remedies®

Established in 2010, Brainard’s Natural Remedies All Natural Antacid is the result of a berry fruitful discovery. Founder and President, Elliott Brainard discovered the benefit of using blueberries to relieve stomach discomfort in his own personal life. Upon this discovery, Brainard researched the power of blueberries and other natural ingredients that promote good digestion. His findings led to the production of Brainard’s Natural Remedies, a healthy alternative to help relieve indigestion for everyone.

Currently, Brainard’s Natural Remedies All Natural Antacid comes in a chewable tablet form and is available in a 4 tablet pouch, 10 tablet refillable tube, 30 tablet bottle and 90 tablet bottle. Brainard’s Natural Remedies can be found in health food stores throughout the United States. For a complete list of retail stores, visit www.brainardsnaturalremedies.com.

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For more information on Brainard’s Natural Remedies, including request for samples and to schedule an interview with Founder and President Elliott Brainard, please contact Rajan De Los Santos at Christie Communications at (805) 969-3744 or rajan@christiecomm.com. ###