Why buy organic bedding?
Organic bedding is usually softer, lasts longer, repels dust mites and mildew, and doesn't have any of the harmful chemicals generally used in traditional bedding. Non-organic bedding is made using toxic chemicals that steadily weaken our immune systems and cause additional problems to allergy sufferers.
Start with changing your conventional pillow case for an
organic, hypo-allergenic one. Your face rests on on your pillow all night; regular pillowcases expose you to the odorless fumes used to treat conventional bedding. A
simple, organic pillowcase means you breathe cleaner air every night.
*Also remember to wash your organic sheets and pillow cases in
organic detergent to prevent polluting your new, pure linens.
What makes a truly green product?
Terrific article
here on what makes green products green, and why you should care about it. There are 7 qualities shared by green products:
1) Full disclosure of ingredients
2) Ingredients should be plant based – fruits, vegetables, essential oils, vinegar, and baking soda
3) Must be certified as readily biodegradable
4) Must be third-party certified to verify environmental claims
5) Must be cost competitive
6) No animal testing, no animal ingredients, cruelty free
7) Must be safe for septic tanks (gray water safe)
Thank you all for a great holiday season. Wishing you a great start to 2011. Happy New Year!
How to Get Started Going Green
Going green can be easy. Here are ten of my favorite eco-friendly and chic products:
- Priti Nontoxic Nail Polish – “Priti nail polish remover is one of my best finds ever – it’s completely free from formaldehyde. And their Magic Man Iris polish is compliable to Chanel’s Vamp!” Priti nontoxic nail polish is fast drying, chip resistant, non-yellowing, contains a UV inhibitor, and is super durable and glossy. It is even safe enough for pregnant women and little girls!
- Red Flower Room Diffuser Sticks – “These room diffuser sticks come in a beautiful flattened recycled glass bottle.”
- Laundry DROPPS – While Laundry DROPPS provide a powerful scrub for your duds, it isn't the harsh kind of cleaning found in other detergents. Instead, our kindly formula gets ferocious on the dirt, but is easy going on your clothes, perfect for babies, kids and sensitive skin.
- Bambu Lacquerware Bowls – “You should go with glass or bamboo in the kitchen.” Each piece of a Bambu lacquerware bowl is hand coiled, shaped and finished with food-safe natural lacquer creating a beautiful, durable waterproof finish accented in modern colors.