Green Essentials

The Graham-Nyes share their favorite eco-friendly items.

By Megan Kaplan

bowls
clean dishes
 

The Graham-Nyes are big fans of Bambu's tableware for kids. "It's made of renewable bamboo," says Kim. "And it's virtually unbreakable."



 
street cars
magic ride

The family has a car but relies heavily on Portland's streetcars. "They open up new conversations for the boys, who can interact with people as they watch the world go by," says Jason.



 
shirt
wholesome tee

Harper lives in his supersoft 'I'll Change the World Someday' T-shirt," says Kim. "I love the message, and that it's made of organic cotton."





 
website
eco info

The couple go to Healthy Child Healthy World's website with questions about household toxins. "It explains what is and isn't safe to use around kids," says Jason.



 
ointment
salve-ation

Kim swears by all-natural Lucas' Papaw ointment from Australia for everything from diaper rashes to bug bites. "It's brilliant—it works instantly," she says.



 

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