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4 Reasons to Buy Eco-Friendly Clothing

Great Reasons to Include Eco-Friendly and Organic Clothing in Your Wardrobe

Eco-Friendly ClothingWe all are always excited to get our hands on apparel that represents the latest in fashion. Most people love to flaunt their style by being the first to buy the latest fashion clothes and accessories. But did you ever realize that what you wear also affects the environment around you?

An amazing way to keep the environment safe is by acquiring eco-friendly clothing, which is always in fashion. You’ll be happy to know that this category of apparel is often available at cheap prices, mainly because they are typically produced in bulk.

Eco-friendly clothes can be a great addition to any wardrobe, helping all of us to make a positive impact on the planet we all share. Continue reading

Organic Cotton

Global Organic Cotton Apparel and Home Products Market Tops $1 Billion in 2006
Organic Cotton

According to the new Organic Exchange report, global markets for organic cotton apparel, home and personal care products went beyond one billion dollars in 2006. Organic Exchange further projected the organic cotton market will grow to nearly seven billion dollars by 2010. Among the top users of organic cotton were companies including Nike, Wal-Mart and Patagonia.

Projected estimates account for three times the amount of organic cotton used in 2006 by year-end 2008. Based out of Berkeley, California, Organic Exchange projects that figure to double again by 2010.

How Is Organic Cotton Different?

The production of organic cotton is different. Factors that distinguish organic farming methods from standard farming methods include Continue reading

Defining the Organic Mattress

What Is an Organic Mattress and Why Do I Need One?
Organic Mattress
You’ve struck gold! We’re gonna talk organic mattresses! Pop some organic popcorn, grab a cozy blanket and curl up next to the warm glow of your computer screen.

If you’re at work…does your boss know what you’re doing? If not, I highly recommend he or she joins the party and checks out this information — it may forever change the way you sleep.

In all seriousness, one “test sleep” on an organic mattress, and you’ll never go back to the chemically compounded foams that have led you to mystery skin issues or back problems. But before the sleepover begins, what exactly is an organic mattress? Continue reading