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Hey Hallmark: Valentine’s cards should bring love and joy, not toxic hazards!

Hey Hallmark: Valentine’s cards should bring love and joy, not toxic hazards!

Feb 2, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Tips

Electronic cards that play songs and/or light up cannot be recycled or even thrown in the trash in California. Instead, they create massive amounts of completely unnecessary toxic e-waste. Hallmark has been a leader in the greeting card industry for more than a...

Why Your Singing Valentine’s Day Card is Illegal to Throw Away in California

Feb 2, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

We’ve all seen the rows and rows of “singing” cards at the drug store—cards that play songs, cards that coo something sweet or funny when you open them.  They’re cute to give to your Valentine or a loved one on a special holiday, but that electronic magic embedded in...

Fruitwashing: Kellogg’s Phony-Fruity Label Claims

Feb 9, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Food, Tips

Pink strawberry frosted pop tarts.  Now there’s a sweet Valentine’s Day treat for the whole family.  Kids love them, and families and college students alike stock up on them for quick breakfast staples. Even better?  Healthy pop tarts! Right now, stores are selling...

At Target this Valentine’s Day: L is for Lead

Feb 9, 2010Charles MargulisChildren's Health, Legal Action, Tips

A Valentine’s Day stuffed bear sounds like a great gift for the kids in your life. But at Target, don’t get too close to the bear! After all the public attention to lead-tainted children’s products, you might think that major companies like Target would have systems...
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