Thursday, October 4, 2012

Buying Green: Vine.com

The national non-profit Healthy Child Healthy World is proud to announce an ongoing partnership with Vine.com, a new online shopping destination fornatural, organic and sustainably-made products from Quidsi, Inc., the owner and operator of Diapers.com, Soap.com, BeautyBar.com, Wag.com, YoYo.com and Casa.com.

Right now, shoppers on Vine.com will get $10 off their order and free shipping with an exclusive code when they spend $49 or more.Vine.com will also give $10 to Healthy Child Healthy World on the customer’s behalf, which aims to empower parents to protect children from toxic chemicals through simple changes and steps all parents can make.
Featuring everything from paraben-free skincare and gluten-free snacks to reclaimed wood furnishings and solar-powered electronics, Vine.com makes life easier for consumers whowant to access green products and shop for them in one place.

Before Vine.com carries a product, Vine.com reviews product descriptions (including descriptions of ingredients and materials) that are provided by a vendor. Those products descriptions are then compared to Vine.com’s standards.

To be available on Vine.com, a product (based on its description) must fall into at least one of the following categories:
  • Designed to Remove Toxins
  • Energy Efficient
  • Natural
  • Organic
  • Powered by Renewable Energy
  • Reusable
  • Made of Sustainable Materials
  • Water Efficient

As part of its product selection process, Vine.com developed a Banned Ingredients List; and Vine.com vendors must confirm that their products do not contain substances on the list.

About Healthy Child Healthy World
Healthy Child Healthy World is a California non-profit public benefit corporation with a mission to empower parents to take action and protect their children from harmful chemicals. By working with manufacturers and supporting policyinitiatives, Healthy Child Healthy World has transformed the marketplace into a safer environment for children. By providing access to critical informationthat encourages smarter lifestyle choices that reduce toxic chemical exposure in homes and communities, Healthy Child Healthy World has solidified itself as a trusted resource for parents for over 20 years. Healthy Child Healthy World's vision is a world where every child has the opportunity to grow-up in a healthy and safe environment.

About Quidsi
Quidsi owns and operates Diapers.com (baby care), Soap.com (everyday essentials), BeautyBar.com (prestige beauty), Wag.com (pet supplies), YoYo.com (toys), Casa.com (home goods) and Vine.com (green living). The company’s mission is to make life easier for consumers by creating a new type of e-commerce experience, delivering in 1 to 2 days and providing incredible customer service. Quidsi is redefining e-commerce by combining the focus and one-on-one connection of a specialty store with the scale, efficiency, choice, value and reliability of a national retailer.

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