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Feeling Natural By Natural Products.

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

If we go for natural fabric as our mission,we achieve many things without being aware of it. The vast farm lands which are being used for cotton farming will not be using the harmful fertilizers which were hitherto progressively damaging the eco system.

The harmful elements flow down stream from the cotton plantations are causing havoc along the way. The dead zones of Gulf of Mexico are a prime example of how the damage can be caused due to heavy pollution of chemicals which goes into the rivers. It not only making the fertile lands into barren one but also causing permanent damage to the endangered species.

Having taken a decision to go for only clothes that is organic or in other words without chemicals,we have to also take into account that the clothing which you are going to have,has to pass the test of fair trade regulations. The fair trade is nothing but to ensure legally and ethically that the workers who are engaged in the production of these items are treated fairly and their remunerations are in commensurate with their efforts

Adhering to the fair trade regulations is a current trend particularly for those who take the organics as their way of life and also for them who are dreaming of a pollution free earth. But the negative flip of the coin is the cost of production of eco friendly clothing. The eco friendly and fair trade goods are indeed expensive due to their cost of production. The fabrics which are exposed to fertilizers and pesticides are far cheaper than the organic one.

In the making of organic clothing,the use of the harmful pesticides and synthetic fertilizers are avoided,and these clothing is less likely to irritate the skin. The irritation is mainly due to the adding of an addictive chemical to make the fabric a wrinkle free look. The chemical is Formaldehyde,a common bonder used in the fabric to give the wrinkle free look which has been proved to be causing allergic reactions,causes deformity to infants and even leading to cancer.

Even though the quantities of Formaldehyde in clothing are in the tolerance level of the vast majority of people,it does give harmful effects to those who are prone to allergies. Many countries have already banned the use of Formaldehyde in cosmetics.

It is the chemicals which make the fabrics wrinkle free look. So the absence of such chemicals will indeed pose problems and challenges for maintaining organic clothing. But thankfully there are products of organic origins to reduce the problems of maintaining organic fabrics.

Thankfully we have now organic products which give the same effect as that of a product based on chemicals. These products are gentle and bio degradable and hence no damage to the environment.

Timothy Greensland
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Is There A Future For The Washing Machine?

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Is the world changing for the better, because it is really changing? There are so many people out there looking for greener options and ways to save money which is why wahsing machines are being looked into. This isn’t just for the home either; many companies are looking for greener commercial washing machine and commercial dishwashers.

So is there anything on the way for the washing machine or is it set to be replaced by something new and better? Well washing machines are supposed to be getting a complete overhaul by 2030 according to many sources. Ultrasonic washing machines are apprently to become the norm in peoples homes. Ultrasonic machine, what on earth is that I hear you say?

Well apparently they run with nearly no water and the only part water is needed is at the beginning. Getting the detergant off of the clothes is not easy to do which is why water is needed to wash it away from the clothing. The new ultasonic machines will actually send out sound waves onto the clothes at a very powerful speed which in turn rips the detergant away from the clothes. If this stopped hand washing then it would certainly sell a lot because people just do not have the time to do all of the work.

If you think this idea is brand new it really isnt but was laughed at in the 80s. However with energy prices soaring through the roof and the worlds resources looking very thing, companies are looking for solutions like this to have in their commercial laundry equipment.

It is also said that the spin on these washing machines will be strong enough to power things like the dishwasher and that our future showers will be powered by recycled rainwater. If you think about it the water that we use for out showers is actually recycled already it just gos through a lot of stages to make it clean?

This will only really takeover from the normal washing machine if people are saving money in the long run?