DID U KNOW! -- Recycling Guide

DID YOU KNOW! about the Santa Barbara County Residents and Businesses to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Guide?

For a complete online copy go here. Or to request your own hard copy, call 805.882.3600. I picked up my free copy at the Eastside Library.

Somehow, over the past 4 years, we've collected a healthy collection of prescription medications. We've been holding on to them for one reason....we've been too lazy to research where we can take them for proper disposal. So, I grabbed my guide and searched 'medication' (non-controlled substances). I learned how to safely dispose of all in the garbage and even better - I can take them to UCSB's Hazardous Waste Collection Center [805.882.3602]. Jackpot!

Ever wondered exactly which plastics can be put in the recycle bins? Answer: any plastic marked with a 1-7 triangle. Basically, everything but Styrofoam (why is this stuff still being made??)

Please visit WWW.LESSISMORE.ORG for more on recycling in Santa Barbara county. A BIG THANKS to them for the great publication!

Green Mommies

Scolari's now sells cholorine-free, environmentally-sensitive diapers by Full Circle. Oh, happy day! An affordable option for green(er) diapers.

They are obviously not as green as going with cloth diapers or even with the hybrid options available (like www.gdiapers.com). BUT they are tons better than the popular disposable diapers.

Why does it matter?

These Environmentally-Sensitive Diapers claim to be chlorine-free which means that these diapers do not contain some of the harmful chemicals that are found in the major-brand disposable diapers. While it's not protecting our planet from the billions of soiled diapers that will sit in our landfills for hundreds and hundreds of years, it is a step toward protecting our children.

These Environmentally-Sensitive Diapers by Full Circle are made with renewable resources derived from corn!

* Bio-based absorbent materials reduce the use of petroleum based gels
* Inner liner & outer cover made using annually renewable resources (corn)
* Premium fit with full stretch side panels
* Soft and comfortable leg gathers for maximum leak protection
* Fragrance and dye free for baby's sensitive skin

They are priced competitively and work just as good as the the other guys. Eastside Mommies, try these diapers!! We've been using them for the past month and are very satisfied.

I'm so glad that Scolari's offers these diapers. It saves me a trip to Lazy Acres!

Update: I spoke to Manager Ron at Scolari's who assured me that these diapers will stay on the shelves...as long as people are buying them!