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"HealthNewsDigest.com) - Outdoor gear and clothing manufacturers are slowly but surely beginning to work materials crafted from recycled, reused or otherwise sustainable sources into their products.
Synthetics like polyester and nylon have been the “go to” materials for outdoor clothes, due to their moisture wicking, quick drying and warmth retention properties, but they are fast being augmented if not replaced outright by new fabrics crafted out of organic plant-based materials. For one, soybeans are now finding their way into outdoor clothing. One example is ExOfficio’s Tofutech Tee, which wicks moisture, retains warmth and resists wrinkles while being made of a 100 percent soy-based, biodegradable fabric."
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Saturday, May 3, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
American Apparel Purchases 30,000 Pounds of Organic Cotton
"American Apparel has this week purchased 30,000 pounds of organic cotton from a Californian sustainable cotton program.
The Los Angeles-based company purchased the cotton through the Sustainable Cotton project, which works with local farmers to reduce chemical use on cotton farms and avoid using genetically modified seeds. The project runs the Clean Cotton campaign, which tries to engage manufacturers in purchasing organically produced, environmentally-friendly cotton.
The cotton is produced as part of the biological agriculture systems in cotton (BASIC) campaign, which educates farmers on soil management, non-chemical weed and pest control, and sustainable harvest methods. According to the Sustainable Cotton project, it takes one pound of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to conventionally grow the three pounds of cotton needed to make a T-shirt and a pair of jeans."
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The Los Angeles-based company purchased the cotton through the Sustainable Cotton project, which works with local farmers to reduce chemical use on cotton farms and avoid using genetically modified seeds. The project runs the Clean Cotton campaign, which tries to engage manufacturers in purchasing organically produced, environmentally-friendly cotton.
The cotton is produced as part of the biological agriculture systems in cotton (BASIC) campaign, which educates farmers on soil management, non-chemical weed and pest control, and sustainable harvest methods. According to the Sustainable Cotton project, it takes one pound of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to conventionally grow the three pounds of cotton needed to make a T-shirt and a pair of jeans."
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8th Graders Review Let’s Do Organic's Organic Sugar Cones
"Junior reporters admit, Let’s Do Organic's Organic Sugar Cones from Edward & Sons Trading Co. ‘Smell like cardboard.’
Allison Wint, 8th grade:
These organic sugar cones are very different. It tastes not so much sugary, but like a regular cone and just a little healthier. I like it. It is hard and crunchy, and there is no smell to it. The packaging is very appealing; it would catch my eye, and it is not hard to open. I think the cones are too hard for kids aged 1 to 5, but over 5, these would be just fine.
Everett Wood, 8th grade:
The taste of the sugar cones is OK. It could have been more sugary, because the cone itself is very bland. The cone itself is crunchy and the patterns on it make it rough. I think the smell is something like wet cardboard. If they put a little scent in them, it would be better. The packaging itself is easy to open, but when it comes to separating the individual cones, it is very difficult. It could have taken a little less effort. The packaging is OK; a little intense on all the bright colors, so they could tone it down a little. I think anybody who eats ice cream cones could use this product."
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Allison Wint, 8th grade:
These organic sugar cones are very different. It tastes not so much sugary, but like a regular cone and just a little healthier. I like it. It is hard and crunchy, and there is no smell to it. The packaging is very appealing; it would catch my eye, and it is not hard to open. I think the cones are too hard for kids aged 1 to 5, but over 5, these would be just fine.
Everett Wood, 8th grade:
The taste of the sugar cones is OK. It could have been more sugary, because the cone itself is very bland. The cone itself is crunchy and the patterns on it make it rough. I think the smell is something like wet cardboard. If they put a little scent in them, it would be better. The packaging itself is easy to open, but when it comes to separating the individual cones, it is very difficult. It could have taken a little less effort. The packaging is OK; a little intense on all the bright colors, so they could tone it down a little. I think anybody who eats ice cream cones could use this product."
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Planet Organic is the Top Retailer in Canada
"EDMONTON, May 2 /CNW/ - A national magazine picked Planet Organic Markets as the top organic food retailer across Canada.
The survey of 14 major grocery retailers by Corporate Knights magazine gave Planet Organic an overall "Excellent" rating or an 'A', while Planet's most direct competitor, Whole Foods, garnered second spot with a 'B+'.
Other major retailers such as Loblaws, Safeway and Sobeys came in with distant 'C' ratings, meaning they were either "showing potential" with their organic food retail sections or were "average."
"I'm grateful to have received this kind of recognition," said Mark Craft, president of Planet Organic Markets. "I believe it's a result of our firm decision to support organic agriculture, and also to the dedicated team of people who work at Planet and keep our commitment strong."
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The survey of 14 major grocery retailers by Corporate Knights magazine gave Planet Organic an overall "Excellent" rating or an 'A', while Planet's most direct competitor, Whole Foods, garnered second spot with a 'B+'.
Other major retailers such as Loblaws, Safeway and Sobeys came in with distant 'C' ratings, meaning they were either "showing potential" with their organic food retail sections or were "average."
"I'm grateful to have received this kind of recognition," said Mark Craft, president of Planet Organic Markets. "I believe it's a result of our firm decision to support organic agriculture, and also to the dedicated team of people who work at Planet and keep our commitment strong."
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Thursday, May 1, 2008
A Quick Look at the All Things Organic and Fancy Food Show
"The Fancy Food and All Things Organic shows, a pair of to-the-trade-only showcases of new food products, concluded their three-day Chicago visit at McCormick Place on Tuesday.
This year the event did not include the behemoth FMI (Food Marketing Institute) show, which takes up most of the space and focuses on mainstream products from giants such as Kraft and Con-Agra. Nobody seemed to mind, because it allowed visitors (mostly buyers and media) to focus on the smaller-scale gourmet and organic products, of which there were many."
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This year the event did not include the behemoth FMI (Food Marketing Institute) show, which takes up most of the space and focuses on mainstream products from giants such as Kraft and Con-Agra. Nobody seemed to mind, because it allowed visitors (mostly buyers and media) to focus on the smaller-scale gourmet and organic products, of which there were many."
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Navitas Naturals Introduces Twister Power
"Novato, CA (April 30, 2008) – Navitas Naturals is making it easier than ever for people to gain the optimal whole food nutrition they need to energize them throughout the day. Four new Twister Power blends are the latest nutrition innovations to be introduced by power foods pioneer Navitas Naturals (www.navitasnaturals.com). The Antioxidant, Sprouted Omega, Protein and Tropical Twister Power blends feature all of the hottest organic power foods including goji, acai, pomegranate, hemp, sprouted flax, sprouted chia, maca, blueberry, mangosteen, cacao, and sprouted brown rice powders.
An appetite for international food combined with the growing trend toward healthier organic options is fueling the popularity of organic ‘power foods’ from around the globe. By reintroducing ancient, natural foods to the modern Western world, Navitas Naturals is expanding the functional food category and providing options with more bio-available essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals than most supplements and chemical extracts. Each Twister Power has a unique functional nutrition profile that provides an array of essential vitamins, trace minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and/or omega fatty acids. Navitas Naturals recommends that customers blend the Twisters into smoothies, breakfast cereals, oatmeal and yogurt or use them as a nutritious flour substitute. For recipes, please visit www.navitasnaturals.com/recipes."
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An appetite for international food combined with the growing trend toward healthier organic options is fueling the popularity of organic ‘power foods’ from around the globe. By reintroducing ancient, natural foods to the modern Western world, Navitas Naturals is expanding the functional food category and providing options with more bio-available essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals than most supplements and chemical extracts. Each Twister Power has a unique functional nutrition profile that provides an array of essential vitamins, trace minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and/or omega fatty acids. Navitas Naturals recommends that customers blend the Twisters into smoothies, breakfast cereals, oatmeal and yogurt or use them as a nutritious flour substitute. For recipes, please visit www.navitasnaturals.com/recipes."
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Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Kiss My Face Corporation and Nature's Gate Respond to Dr. Bronner's Accusations
"NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Kiss My Face Corporation and Nature's Gate, the leading marketers of personal care products in natural products stores, today responded to allegations made by All In One God Faith, Inc. d/b/a Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps regarding labeling of the companies' personal care products that use certified organic raw materials."
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