Organic and Eco-Friendly Products

A range of technologies have recently developed that utilize bamboo as the main fiber in fabric and fashion accessories.

Bamboo yarn can be used in its own pure form or alternatively it can be blended with cotton depending on what final texture is desired. In recent times bamboo has also been blended with such fibers as spandex and hemp.

History

Bamboo was originally used by the Chinese to weave shoes and hats. Bamboo hats were particularly popular in rural areas to protect farmers from the sun. In western areas of China bamboo was adapted to use as structural components in corsets.

Benefits

There are a number of environmental and health benefits to choosing bamboo. Some of these include:

1. Echo-friendly: Bamboo absorbs 35% more carbon dioxide than other trees. Research shows that if more bamboo was grown as a substitute for other trees it would have a significant effect on the current global warming issues.
2. Naturally Organic-When Bamboo is grown there is no need for pesticides or fertilizers. This makes it 100% natural and organic.
3. Hypoallergenic –Bamboo is 100% organic and natural and therefore does not contain in of the trace elements that cause irritation to sensitive skin.
4. Absorbent and breathable-Fabric woven from bamboo is porous in nature and has proved to be much more absorbent and breathable than other fabrics. This makes it ideal from towels and sheets.

Where can I purchase items bamboo alternatives?

Ettitude is a clothing manufacturing company that produces a range of clothing (for both adults and children), towels, sheets etc that are made from eco-friendly sustainable bamboo fiber and premium cotton. Silky soft and beautiful to touch, with all the wonderful attributes of bamboo and cotton, your precious little poppet will love wearing this comfy fabric against their delicate and sensitive skin!

Most people who choose organic do so because they ‘just know that it is better for them’ but how much impact can you actually have on our environment by choosing organic?

What is the extent of the problem?

Over time, pests have built up a resistance to pesticides. For this reason more and more pesticides need to be used in higher and higher concentrations to effectively kill pests. In 2000 alone, 940 million pounds of pesticides were used.

Research has shown that pesticide related acute poisoning and cancer account for over $1.1 Billion dollars of the public health budget each year.

What affect is it acutely having on me?

Research has indicated that there are links between the exposure to pesticides and the following health conditions:

• Immune system suppression
• Nervous system disorders
• Reproductive damage
• Cancer
• Parkinson’s disease
• Respiratory problems
• Skin and eye irritation

Who is most at risk and why?

Children are at the highest risk of being affected by pesticides. This is due to the fact that they have a very high metabolism and low body weight.

Pregnant women also need to be very aware of their exposure to pesticides and the effect this will have on their unborn baby.  Over exposure to pesticides during pregnancy has been suggested to contribute to autism, obesity, asthma, brain cancer and other childhood cancers.

What can I do about it?

Choosing organic options will dramatically reduce your exposure to pesticides. Any product produced under organic conditions is strictly prohibited against the use of any pesticide or chemical. Organic farmers therefore use biological and cultural methods to remove pest.

Ettitude is a company that strongly believes that each person or organization can make a different by the choices they make. They manufacture a wide range of baby and kids clothing, bamboo bedding, lien, down products and luxury towels that are all 100% organic and echo friendly.

Sustainable Living

Sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s use of the Earth’s natural resources. The idea is to live in a manner that is sustainable long-term in relation to the planet’s cycles and resources. Sustainability is a concept concerned with meeting present ecological, societal and economical needs without compromising these factors for future generations.

Sustainable living has been described for this century as ’shifting to a renewable energy-based, reuse/recycle economy with a diversified transport system’. Two factors related to achieving sustainable living include sustainable design and sustainable development. Sustainable design refers to the development of appropriate technology for creating sustainable living practices. Appropriate technologies could include the development of carbon sequestration, wind power, solar power, non-fossil fuel cars and so on. Sustainable development is the use of these green technologies in infrastructure.

One way to increase the sustainability of one’s lifestyle is to use eco-friendly, non-toxic and organic products and clothing.

Eco-Friendly Products

Ettitude produces a range of eco-friendly, affordable and unique products ranging from baby and children’s organic clothing to luxury towels. Their collection of baby clothing redesigns the basics in 100% organic cotton to be modern, practical, stylish, low-maintenance, durable and often multi-functional: from T-shirts to rompers, pants, sleepsuits, beanies and blankets.

Ettitude also offers a range of bamboo fibre bed and bath products that are highly absorbent, anti-static, hypo allergenic, incredibly soft and silky, and 100% biodegradable. These include hand towels, face towels, kitchen towels, bath towels, quilt cover sets and sheet sets.

Then there is their range of eco laundry products that are tough on dirt but gentle on your clothes and the planet. They remove stains, thoroughly wash and soften clothes, but contain no chemicals. Their laundry balls not only last for 1000 washes (approximately 3 years if you wash every day), but are refillable so you don’t need to throw them away. Their laundry balls, dryer balls and stain sticks are toxin free so the washing water can be used as grey water.