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about. We ended up having a lengthy conver-
sation about why I buy organic food whenever
possible and try to keep as many chemicals out
of our house as I can. Kids are great at con-
necting the dots and simplifying the issue. I was
explaining how pesticides are neurotoxins, and
yet they're used on many foods and products.
Zoe said "If they know it's poisonous, why would
they still give it to kids?" This is a tough ques-
tion to answer as a mom…
Zoe asked if she could be involved somehow
with this article. We ended up collaborating on
an essay, then I videotaped her reading it. You
can watch it HERE.
Together we CAN create positive change.
"Unless someone like you cares a whole
awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's
not." ― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
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Stacey Champion's diverse background
includes working as an indoor air/environmental
quality and sustainability expert for 10+ years
and 20+ years of communications, public
relations, business development, grassroots
organizing/activism and
consulting experience.
"Miss Sustainable" is a monthly editorial feature.
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