Zem Joaquin is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ecofabulous.com, a website focused on design that respects ecology, sustainability as well as aesthetics. Zem also applies her eco-chic talents to the Condé Nast publication House & Garden magazine as the official Eco Editor, and to her monthly guest spot on the popular Bay Area morning radio show on KFOG 104.5.
Zem has an uncompromising eye for … Read More »
"Healthy Child Healthy World is one of those organizations that helps mothers and fathers connect the dots, to understand cause and effect. It came into existence not just to inform the public, but to energize it. That’s one of the things about Healthy Child I particularly like. While numerous activists are out there pushing for national changes such as reducing the pesticides in foods, higher standards for … Read More »
“Starting our family brought the value of eating organic food into even sharper focus. Children are more vulnerable to developmental damage from pesticide residues on food; their bodies are still growing, their metabolisms are faster, and because of their smaller size, they eat more fruits and vegetables per pound of body weight than adults do.
“When we first started farming, Drew and I knew … Read More »
"Healthy Child Healthy World not only brings to the public a heartfelt story, as an organization we bring you cold hard facts through science and then offer you a support system that can help you make educated choices for your child's wellfare. We hold a vision and have a mission for a healthier and happy future for all children. As a mom and environmental advocate, it has … Read More »
"While our name talks about the next seven generations, for most parents it's the next generation that matters the most. It's why we've teamed up with organizations like the Healthy Child to make sure our kids can lead safe and healthy lives."
"This website is a fabulous, positive resource for learning about the effects of the environment on kids. I love the “daily tips” that will help you reduce exposure to chemicals, toxins, and pollutants—for the benefit of your children's health, the health of your home, and the environment."
As a mother of two children I worry not only about their future, but about the quality of their present world. The work that Healthy Child Healthy World does is of the utmost importance. They are actually saving lives and supporting them and it is not only our duty but our privilege to protect future generations as well.
"When I was younger, I had faith that I was taken care of by the government—in other words, that nothing would be on the market or in the air or water if it wasn’t safe. The realization that this wasn’t the case hit me when I became a mom. I learned that thousands of chemicals are used in products for children that aren’t tested on adults, much … Read More »
Many people do not realize that the environment in which we live is just as important to our health as the nutrients we consume. We all want to make our homes the safest place in the world for our families. Many of us think about the potential impact of climate change, but very few think about the chemicals we are exposing ourselves to in our homes. Thanks … Read More »
"It's often said that children, pound for pound, eat more food, drink more water, and breathe more air than adults. That's all true. Biologically speaking, our growing children are more ecological than we are: they are more vigorous participants in the food chain; they are more integrally involved with the world's water cycle; they are more deeply dependent on planetary oxygen supplies. Other than the chromosomes we … Read More »
Healthy Child - Healthy World!!
The 2 are so intricately intertwined- a reflection of each other - and this has been our goal since this organisation was started 16 years ago.
Nancy and Jim Chuda-my dear friends and founders of HCHW were visionaries and saw the need then for these guidelines to inform parents on how to protect their children from … Read More »
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"As a mother wanting a safer and cleaner environment to raise my children in, it was an easy choice for me to get involved with Healthy Child Healthy World. This organization is the place to go to be engaged — and, most importantly, they offer answers, support, and ways we all can help."
Over a century ago, naturalist John Muir noted, "When we try to pick out anything by itself we find that it is bound fast by a thousand invisible cords that cannot be broken, to everything in the universe." We certainly see this today with our increasing awareness that the gas we burn in cars is linked to killer hurricanes in Louisiana and polar bear deaths in the … Read More »
In our book, spokesperson Laura Dern writes of how excited parents can become obsessed with designing the most beautiful and complete nursery for their expected child. But the nursery item that garners the least amount of attention is, by far, the most imperfect: the crib mattress.
