Infants are more susceptible to chemical irritants in clothing. So clothing them in undyed organic cotton reduces the chances of irritation and exposure to chemicals which are used to manufacture conventional baby clothing. These retailers have … [Continue Reading]
Maggie’s Socks: Functional Organics
November 6, 2004 by Leave a Comment
Maggie's Functional Organics has been manufacturing clothing apparel made from organic fibers for over ten years, specializing in socks. We have found their products to be of good quality. The clothing is made from certified organic cotton, wool, … [Continue Reading]
Wholefoods to Start Selling Organic Clothing
November 4, 2004 by 1 Comment
Marci Zaroff, founder "Under the Canopy," an online retailer of organic fiber fashion, says her company's products will start selling at Whole Foods new megastore slated to open in February in Austin. The collection will feature apparel for women, … [Continue Reading]
Ecoeffective Shoes: Adidas Hemp
November 3, 2004 by 20 Comments
When Adidas came out with these hemp shoes a few years back, they were given grief about it by the federal government and chose to rename them from "Superstar Hemp" to "Gazelle Natural". Regardless of the politics, hemp is a very durable and … [Continue Reading]
Rhodiola Rosea: Hypereffective Adaptogen
November 2, 2004 by 4 Comments
Golden Root or Rhodiola Rosea is a plant native to mountainous regions of Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Arctic. It has been used throughout history in those areas to combat fatigue and restore energy. Recently it has been getting worldwide … [Continue Reading]
Biota Spring Water: Biodegradable Bottles
October 31, 2004 by Leave a Comment
Biota is the first spring water to be packaged in a compostable bottle. The bottle is made of a corn-based bioplastic, which was exclusively created for Biota by Naturework PLA. The bioplastic is an alternative to PET which is the petroleum-based … [Continue Reading]
Virgin Boomtube: Portable Speakers
October 31, 2004 by 4 Comments
We like the "Boomtube" portable speaker system from Virgin, because, unlike other portable units we have tried, this one is designed to be durable enough to carry in your backpack for years. The tube has an anodized aluminum housing which resists … [Continue Reading]
Whitepod: HyperEfficient Alpine Retreat
October 28, 2004 by Leave a Comment
Whitepod is a zero-impact camp for ten guests situated over 1700m high in the Swiss Alps. It consists of five portable pods on platforms, which are removed in spring and leave absolutely no trace. The emphasis is on comfortable accomodation close to … [Continue Reading]
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