Organic Reusable Bags

Posted by admin on August 31, 2009

We all know by now that we should be using reusable bags.
You can read up on some additional facts about plastic bags here and see why you should be using reusable bags.

If you can’t get one that’s made from recycled cotton or reused materials (make your own from a tee shirt or scraps, jeans, etc.) then get one made from organic cotton.

Organic cotton is a superior alternative to conventional cotton that is laden with chemical pesticides.

(from reusablebags.com)
# Cotton ranks second for most pesticide use of all crops.

# According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 84 million pounds of pesticides and 2.03 billion pounds of synthetic fertilizers were applied to 14.4 million acres of cotton in the US in 2000.

# In the US, it takes about 1/3 of a pound of pesticides and herbicides to grow enough conventional cotton for just one T-shirt.

# In 1997, large apparel companies purchased 2.15 million pounds of organic cotton, which eliminated an estimated 43,000 pounds of pesticides and 485,190 pounds of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer. (Organic Fiber Council)

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Our organic cotton tote is made from strong organic cotton canvas and has been left in the natural cotton coloring, with no bleaches or dyes used. This bag is available with long handles for over-the-shoulder carrying.

Aromatherapy for your Carpet

Posted by admin on August 24, 2009

Those who have carpeting in their homes probably realize that carpeting absorbs aroma’s and pollutants from outside (they come in on your shoes, the dog’s feet, etc.), smoke and every day odors.

If you’re using a carpet powder or deodorizer that contains chemicals you may run into the following:
Contact with skin may cause mild irritation.
It may cause abrasive eye damage.
Sometimes the dust can irritate lungs or aggravate asthma symptoms.

Some carpet deodorizers simply mask the aroma and don’t really absorb the smells or alleviate it.

The most natural way to absorb odors is to use baking soda on the carpet and leave on for awhile then vacuum up. You can also add a few drops of essential oils to the baking soda if you want it to have a natural aroma, or you can buy some already made for you that doesn’t contain toxins.

Item #: VA-H-ARO-CAR
Aromatherapy For Your Carpet

This product is a biodegradable, concentrated deodorant powder specially formulated to suppress and control odors and provide a clean pleasant fragrance for your surroundings. It eliminates foul odors from carpets, floors and garbage containers. Grapefruit and lavender essential oils are the secret to its success.