Going "Green" is not always the way to go.
Posted: Sat, 07/26/2008 - 5:12pmOnce upon a time, a famous chemical was used as a
weapon. It had disturbing results and caused great
distress in the year of 1915, during World War 1. Back then, it
was considered a weapon of mass destruction.
Now, this weapon of mass destruction fills our
swimming pools, is in our drinking water, and is in
many cleaning supplies, under the kitchen sinks of many homes.
As a child I was an avid fan of the pool in our back
yard, splishing and splashing for hours at a time.
Following my daily tufts in the chlorinated "clean"
pool, I always knew I needed to be in route to the
shower to thoroughly wash my hair. If I failed to do
this I would have had green hair for weeks.
The more I recollect to my punk rock, non-intentional
green haired days, I often now wonder, if Chlorine
could wreak so much havoc on my beautiful blond hair,
what was else was it doing? How was it damaging the
parts within?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency
website, laboratory studies show that repeat exposure
to chlorine in air can adversely affect the immune system,
the blood, the heart, and the respiratory system of animals.
What is Chlorine doing to us in Cape May County?
What did it do to you as a child? What is it doing to our children now? This is
all under current investigation.
Chlorine can be glorified for its ability to kill
sickly parasites, as it was introduced into water in
the United States, killing serious disease-causing
bacteria such as typhoid and cholera.
The chlorine gas form, Chlorine dioxide, is blown into
our flour and many believe chlorine is linked to forms
of cancer, and endometriosis. Dioxin, a byproduct of
chlorine, has pledged many.
I encourage you, as this dangerous weapon of mass
destruction is commonly found in Cape May County,
find out how you feel about Chlorine? As the Going
Green movement rolls on, come to your own conclusion
about what Chlorine can do to you and your family?
Make sure you are "diving in" informed. This just
might be detrimental to your happily ever after.
*Join in our discussion, view perspectives of others like yourself, and read my personal view on Chlorine Below. Don't forget to view our family event calender for family friendly events in Cape May County.*
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Thu, 08/07/2008 - 12:10pm
BTW, I just stopped by Green Street Market and out of the blue (it must be you in my head, Beth!) noticed they have chlorine-free diapers there. It's not the perfect solution, but every little bit helps, right?
Just passing it along....
VS.
Fri, 08/01/2008 - 2:09pm
I agree that diapers are a deal of discussion for moms these days. I truly am conflicted about using disposable diapers but choose to anyway. If only a diaper cleaning service was in cape may county it would make my decision different. I have a relative that gets clean diapers delivered to her door and the "used" ones taken away to be cleaned. Just imagine how much time this would save for the awesome moms that do choose to use cloth diapers in Cape May County.
Thu, 07/31/2008 - 3:10pm
One of the great "green" debates, especially for new parents, is the quandary over using cloth or disposable diapers for their little ones. There are many pros and cons on each side. Some believe that disposables are awful, since they don't break down for years, and think cloth is the way to go. Then, others say cloth, while earth friendly, also uses up resources and energy.
I'd like to see what new moms and dads think about this subject, since it hasn't been revisited for quite while.
AL
Wed, 07/30/2008 - 4:59pm
Vicki, I agree this is something that is very disturbing but when is the line crossed between being over protective of your children and providing a fun childhood? It always comes back to the boy that lived in the bubble story. These chemicals are around us. Do we run from them and teach our children to run from them as well, or do we embrace reality and take everything in moderation.....including chlorinated pools??? What are we to do?
Beth
Wed, 07/30/2008 - 10:29am
Great blog, Beth! I just want to add that I gave up on swimming in pools because often the chlorine in the water had an adverse affect on my breathing... public pools usually dump extra in because of all the people using the water, and the risk of little critters in the water is high.
Just a note, too: apparently most rental properties with pools have someone come in on check-out day and "shock" the pool with even more chlorine as a way of cleaning it after one family has used it all week. I don't like the idea of swimming in a petri dish... but is this necessary? Surely the filters do enough? I admit I don't know much of the science behind it; but surely the fact that it burns the kiddies' eyes on contact is a good indication of its strength.
Keep it up, Beth!
Vicky - Marmora