Underwear Gets Organic Approval
Totnes, Devon (ContentDesk) April 28, 2006 -- A range of underwear supplied by mail order retailer Greenfibres is the first in the UK to be given the stamp of Organic approval by the Soil Association. This is the first step towards full UK Organic Certification for the pioneering company, about to celebrate its 10thanniversary.Other Greenfibres products to be Soil Association certified for the first time include a range of organic cotton towels and a selection oforganic cotton socks.While most people have some idea of the reasons why organic food might be better for us and the environment, the idea of buying organic clothes is not one that occurs to many of us.Gabriela Lana, co-director of Greenfibres, says, "The textiles industry causes a great deal of pollution and has rather dubious working practices. Organic clothing is another logical step towards living an ethical and eco-friendly life. Organic clothes are just the latest development for those people interested in a sustainable future."The textile industry is indeed a major source of pollution, using about one quarter of the pesticides applied to crops worldwide. Some of these (such as organophosphates, pyrethroids, carbamates and organochlorines) have been associated with cancer, birth defects, and hormonal disruption.
To grow the cotton for one T-shirt, around 150 grams of
pesticides and synthetic fertiliser are used.Synthetic chemicals are an integral part of textile manufacturing (including bleaching, dying, and finishing) and are use at all stages ofconventional textile manufacturing. Over 2,500 are used, from anti-creasing and antistatic agents to flame retardants and whiteningagents. Fabrics that are labelled "wrinkle-resistant" are usually treated with a formaldehyde resin. These include no-iron sheets andbedding, curtains, sleep wear -- any woven fabric, but especially polyester/cotton blends, marketed as "permanent press" or "easy care."Organic textiles are derived from crops grown according to strict organic standards and no harmful chemicals are used in their processing.All Greenfibres Organic products are certified by one of the major European certification agencies, which include Bioland (Germany),Demeter (Germany) and SKAL (Netherlands), and they are very pleased Soil Association certified garments can now be added to the list.William Lana sums up by saying, "Ethical consumers are starting to make their voices heard and products from food and drink to skincare and textiles are increasingly becoming available as in Soil Association quality. This is good news for farmers, good news for innovative companies and good news for the planet.
We're very excited to be part of this velvet revolution where ethical consumers - through the hundreds of small decisions taken each day - are starting to define a new operating agenda. Greenfibres having Soil Association certified underwear is exciting, but the big story is people taking responsibility for the way the live their lives."NOTES FOR EDITORS1. Gabriela and William Lana started Greenfibres from their sitting room in 1996. Turnover this year (06-07) is expected to exceed ?1.4 million 2. William Lana founded the Ethical and Environmental Marketing Group (EEMG), has had input into the Fairtrade cotton standards and is chair of the Soil Association's Textiles Standards Committee.
He recently spoke at the Natural Products trade show in Olympia about organic textiles in the UK and prospects for the market..
What is Blu-Ray DVD
Video technology has increased significantly over the past years, and is continuing to grow at an incredible rate. Digital Video Disc's aka DVD's are the most likely the last big jump in consumer video technology that everyone is familiar with. To keep up with the ever advancing world of electronics a new format of video storage will be released soon called Blu-ray.Blu-Ray is a next generation optical disc that will blow the socks off of what we all know today: DVD. Conventional DVD's use a red laser that have long wave lengths, which limits the storage capacity on a disc. Blu-Ray uses a blue laser which has much shorter wave lengths.
Because the wave lengths on the Blu-Ray are much smaller it can focus on a spot with much greater precision, allowing for data to be packed much more tightly than the red laser DVD's. Blu-Ray discs can hold up to 50GB's of information which 10 times that of a 4.5GB DVD. 10 times the storage will greatly increase the amount of information that we...
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How Much Are Men Spending on Grooming Products? More Than You Think
More men are frequenting spas, undergoing cosmetic surgery and buying new lines of grooming products in drugstores.
The three-day beard look is definitely out, as is drawing the line at a neat hairstyle and some aftershave.
While that approach is both simple and inexpensive, the escalating importance of appearance in the current social and business climate has created the new "metrosexual" man.As currently defined, "metrosexual" is not one, but a range of attitudes about male appearance, and looking sharp and clean-cut is the goal.
Though some veer left, others right - when it comes to right down to it, everyone is on the same page. Good-looking skin, hair and nails are essential, both in business and in attracting the opposite sex.Investing in the Bottom LineRecognition is growing that paying attention to grooming products may simply be a wise investment, and that it's not easy to keep up with women who utilize every method under the sun to stay looking young...
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The Only Valentine's List You'll Ever Need
1. List of romantic songs ? if "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You" by the King won't do. http://www.inspirationpoint.com/ipmusic.htm . 2. List of romantic movies to rent ? "Casablanca," "Princess Bride," "Ghost" ? http://www.inspirationpoint.com/ipmovies.htm .3.
The heart-shaped griddle or frying pan ring for your Valentine's pancakes and fried eggs, just $5.49: http://www.romanticgifts.com/RomanticGifts/njscat.nsf/adminCatalog/E329061D73D3165188256A31001EE646!OpenDocument&15.+Kitchen+$+Dining . Add a few drops of red food coloring to the pancake dough.4. "Love Ya" Little Guys Lunch: heart-shaped sandwich in the lunch box, strawberry jam and cream cheese. Put "Love Potion" in the thermos ? Hawaiian punch, but tape on a new label! Pop in some Hershey's kisses and candy hearts for dessert.5. Family Valentine dinner ? put that meatloaf in a heart-shaped pan.
(Stainless steel heart-shaped baking form: ( http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=189433 ). When its...
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Ultralight Backpacking List - 3 Days Under 10 Pounds
Here's an ultralight backpacking list, an example of what I typically take on a weekend hike. We're all different in our needs and skills, though, so please don't take it as a recomendation. My list, with weights (not including what I wear to start):*GoLite Breeze Backpack: 12 ounces*Western Mountaineering Bag: 17 ounces*Nylon Tarp: 17 ounces*Frogg Toggs Rain Jacket: 7 ounces*Groundsheet: 2 ounces*Sleeping Pad: 4 ounces*Bathroom Supplies: 3 ounces*First Aid Kit: 3 ounces*Knife, Lighter, Etc: 3 ounces*Hat: 1 ounce*Gloves: 1 ounce *Poly Vest: 4 ounces*Socks, 2 pair: 2 ounces*T-shirt, long sleeve: 6 ounces*Camera: 5 ounces*Light: 1 ounce*Water: 16 ounces*Raw Sunflower Seeds: 16 ounces*Fudge-dipped granola bars (8): 16 ounces*Tortilla Chips: 16 ouncesTOTAL WEIGHT : 9 pounds, 8 ouncesThis is a summer backpacking list, but it's worth noting that my 17-ounce sleeping bag has kept me warm below freezing. The food adds up more than 6,700 calories, plus I tend to eat a lot of wild berries. I keep...
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