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Louis Walsh eat your heart out! Three Swedish Environmental Engineering students from the University of Lund have taken it upon themselves to form a boy band modelled on the likes of Westlife and Take That, but with a serious message. The Ekoboys’ euro-pop ballad “Echo in my Heart” is performed as an “eye-opener” on the state of the environment. See them on YouTube (below), download their song in mp3 format, read their lyrics, or join their Facebook group. Enjoy!

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Being eco-friendly is not just about saving the planet, it’s about creating a healthy environment for yourself and your children. Having a baby is a great time to start over and as a time of new beginnings, the perfect time to bring some positive green steps into your lives.

1. Breastfeed for as long as possible

Breast milk is the most eco-friendly way to feed your baby. There are no additives, and no packaging. Breast milk is perfectly formulated by nature to give your baby the best start in life, protecting her against allergies and illnesses and providing the right nutrients at the right time.

To protect your clothes from leaky breasts in the early days of breastfeeding, opt for washable breast pads. They’re just as effective as disposable ones, but far more environmentally friendly.

If you absolutely cannot breastfeed your baby, consider buying glass bottles rather than plastic to avoid potentially harmful substances leaching from the plastic into the milk that you feed your baby.

2. Eat organic

Choosing organic produce is the best way to avoid chemicals, pesticides and GM foods. Eat organic yourself to keep your breast milk free of these substances, and when you wean your baby, be sure to buy organic for her too.

Get yourself a baby cookbook like the Organic Baby & Toddler Cookbook and make your own baby food with locally grown organic produce.

3. Choose reusable nappies

Fabric nappies are getting more and more popular with parents who are concerned about our environment. There are so many options available, some with poppers, some with Velcro, and you can choose from washable all-in-ones or prefolds which involve a fabric lining with a waterproof outer cover. They’re easy to machine wash, or you can use a nappy service.

If you have decided that reusable nappies are not for you, then consider opting for greener disposables like Moltex or Bambo.
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