the love, care, and attention you provide to the children. With the right planning and dedication, you’ll create a nurturing environment where children thrive.”
and their children that are safe, non-toxic, and kind. Here are a few things to consider:
Don’t be misled by false advertising regarding mattresses. Wool, bamboo, soybean, and foam mattresses are highly toxic and filled with chemicals. Adults spend 1/3 of their life in bed, and infants nearly 20 hours a day sleeping. Our mattress is key to good health. Choose organic cotton mattresses only. Choose non-toxic, eco-friendly paints or wallpaper. Many paints and wallpapers contain very dangerous chemicals that off-gas (release dangerous, highly toxic chemicals known as VOCs). Go organic as much as you can. Look for “GOTS Certification” (Global Organic Textile Exchange). It certifies that the materials are completely organic. Organic materials have less impact on the planet and all living creatures (human and non). Become familiar with non-animal-based, healthier materials. Hemp, cotton, bamboo, linen, cork, rubber(kapok), and buckwheat are a few of my favorites. Don’t buy anything that is labeled “wrinkle-free,” such as sheets. These products are soaked in formaldehyde and poisonous.”
Dan Jens | Child Care Care Biz Help
What are the key components for effectively blending in-person and remote working methods in the evolving hybrid model? “The way we work has changed a lot since the pandemic. Working from home has its pros and cons. On the positive side, employees gained more control over their schedules, avoided time-consuming commutes, and enjoyed greater work-life balance. Some even found it easier to focus on work without the usual office distractions. However, it also blurred the boundaries between work and personal life, leading to potential burnout and feelings of isolation. And it was tough to have creative ideas and teamwork in virtual meetings. The employees get frustrated with the long hours of Meet/Zoom calls. Thus, returning to the office by adopting the hybrid work model- offers the best of both worlds, allowing employees to split their time between working remotely and from the office. Recognising the need for a balanced approach, we are also going to adopt the Hybrid working Model full- fledged starting next month by acknowledging the value of in-person collaboration while retaining the flexibility that remote work offers.”
Deborah DiMare | Vegan Design
Bhoomi Vasani | SoluteLabs
What tips and considerations should I keep in mind when designing a non-toxic environment for my home daycare to ensure the safety and well-being of the children? “Did you know there are over 80,000 chemicals that are legal to use in the manufacturing of fabrics? Did you also know that animal-based materials such as leather, wool, down, and silk contain dangerous toxic chemicals as well? Leather, for example, contains over 250 chemicals that include arsenic and lead. As a chemical and cruelty-free designer, my goal is to create environments for my clients 118 SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • VOL 24 ISSUE 1
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