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As I laid there in my chemically filled non-organic wine induced headache coma I got to thinking. Why is organic wine all the rage in some areas? Consumption of organic wine is growing more rapidly than consumption of non-organic wine. Not to mention French organic wines are always being recognized in the rankings. I had to find out why.
Organic wine is made with organic grapes and excludes the use of added sulfites and artificial chemicals. Sulfites are what cause headaches for certain people, such as myself. Drinking organic wine would eliminate these miserable mornings. But does it taste good?
These organic farms usually do not use large machinery so the grapes are hand picked, causing only the ripest and healthiest grapes to be selected. So if the wine is being made with the healthiest grapes and no artificial chemicals, then rest assured a good wine is produced. With that settled, is it budget friendly?
Whether at the local liquor store or online, organic wines are plentiful. They are very reasonably priced and well worth not having a headache the next day.
Making the switch to organic wines not only supports organic farming, but also supports one’s own health. |
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 As the “green movement” grows in popularity so does the interest in organic fibers and clothing. Organic clothing is made of all-natural and non-synthetic products, and the application of these alternative materials in the fashion industry has come a long way since the 70’s.
Although organic cotton still remains the most popular of the organic fibers, bamboo clothing is gaining in popularity. Bamboo has been described as the cotton of the 21st century and can be found in a wide range of clothing from women’s undergarments to evening dresses and men’s T-shirts to sports wear. It is adaptable to both cool and warm climates and has the strength and durability of the toughest jean material.
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"Lester Brown tells us how to build a more just world and save the planet from climate change in a practical, straightforward way. We should all heed his advice."
– Bill Clinton
Making new clothes from old clothes may be the right thing to do; it's also the thing that must be done. To learn more about cradle-to-cradle product development and other innovative strategies for making lives better and giving the planet a rest, we highly recommend the new, expanded edition of Lester Brown's Plan B 2.0: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble.
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At the beginning of the 90s, was being called eco-fashion fueled the demand for sustainably produced textile and apparel products. One of the attributes was started the highlight to both companies and consumers the positive aspects of organically grown cotton. By 1995, nearly 25,000 acres of organic cotton were planted, which was substantially more than the 1,000 acres which had been grown in 1990.
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San Francisco is considered the second greenest city in America according to the Mother Nature Network. The new store has opened to cater to green conscious consumers in the area called Ecohaus. Its mission is to provide the best eco-friendly building materials to its clientele. There are a total of three stores in the US including Seattle, WA and Portland, OR. You can find full information on the company at its website www.ecohaus.com
The company has been in business for almost 20 years supplying what it calls "eco-chic" products. These include dual flush toilets, one-of-a-kind countertops, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood flooring, and zero-VOC paints (volatile organic compounds)
Ecohaus implements many sustainable operating practices; including using FSC 100% recycled paper, operating their delivery truck on biodiesel fuel, and purchasing Carbon Credits in the Pacific NW. |
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