Mountain Rose Herbs
An amazing list of several hundred organic and wildcrafted bulk herbs and spices–all “grown, processed and handled with oversight and certification from a third party certification agency…Mountain Rose Herbs has over 8 farm operations, 3 wild harvesting operators, and acts as a direct liaison and processor with farmers and growers all across the globe. We are confident not only in the quality of material you may order but the ethics involved with their preparation and handling… We will continue our work in making organics affordable and have them delivered to your doorstep so fresh and fragrant that we promise it will make you feel good all over.” And there are info links for each that give contemporary and folklore data.
Mountain Rose Herbs
Large selection of certified organic and fair trade certified green and black teas–old favorites plus new delights such as honeybush tea. Also loose-leaf herbal tea blends.”Our line of herbal loose-leaf teas are made with certified organic ingredients, and when organic materials are not available, we will opt for carefully wildcrafted herbs. We never have, nor will we ever use conventionally grown materials in our teas…We were the first company to introduce 100% certified organic herbal loose leaf teas in compliance with the USDA National Organic Program and certified organic by Oregon Tilth Certified Organic.”
Mosquito Curtains
Custom-made, machine washable polyester mosquito curtains for outdoor use (outdoors you want to use polyester because cotton will quickly biodegrade in the elements, and it’s less toxic than pesticides). Transforms porches, decks and patios into protected areas quickly and inexpensively. Unlike screens, netting can easily be removed and stored when not needed.
Mosquito Barrier
A natural mosquito repellent made from garlic, designed to apply to grassy areas. “Just one spraying will keep mosquitoes, ticks and fleas out of your yard and away from your home, 24 hours a day for nearly a month…a very strong liquid garlic made from very potent garlic cloves. The garlic used is a very powerful variety which is much more potent than the garlic found in grocery stores… Garlic has a natural sulfur which repels insects, including mosquitoes, ticks and fleas. Spraying garlic to keep insects away is not something new, farmers and master gardeners have been doing it for many generations. The juice does not harm humans or pets or plants, but to mosquitoes it can be deadly. The odor of it chases them out of the area and they stay away – for as long as they can detect the odor. While the odor of sprayed garlic juice becomes undetectable to humans within minutes, the mosquitoes will still detect it. If the mosquitoes aren’t in your yard, they can’t get into your house.”
Morocco Method
All-natural raw vegan hair care products, “designed to both detoxify and nourish” your hair. Contains trace minerals, botanicals, and sea proteins. Developed by Anthony Morrocco–hairdresser to the rich and famous–after over forty years of research and experimentation, “integrating modern scientific knowledge with the ancient healing arts of Ayurvedic and Chinese herbalism…products contain only the finest organic derived minerals and botanicals harvested from around the world, selected for maximum potency. We have followed the principles of Old World farmers who understood that planting, harvesting and storing foods according to the lunar cycle maximizes the energetic potency of the plants.”
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Mole Hollow Candles
Natural-color solid beeswax votives and tapers. Scented and unscented soy wax candles in jars, tins, and votives. Recycled scrap wax and wood are used to make Log Lighters™ (a fool-proof starter for lighting a wood fire in the campsite, woodstove or fireplace) and QuickFire™ (an outdoor-only "instant campfire that burns several hours, even in a torrential downpour, leaving nothing but a small pile of ash").
Minwax Water-Based Wood Finishes
Minwax makes both toxic and nontoxic water-based products, so check labels carefully for their water-based finishes. Sold at hardware and home improvement stores.
Message Products
“A wide range of colorful checks are printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks. Royalties from every order go directly to the organization you choose.” You can choose from a good selection of animal, environmental, and social organizations, or designs that do not benefit any organization.
Marine Stewardship Council
An international organization that "works to safeguard the world's seafood supply by promoting the best environmental choice." Click on "Fisheries" tab to read their standard for well-managed and sustainable fisheries. Click on "Where to Buy" for retailers that carry their certified seafoods.
Magic Cabin
“We believe in good-old-fashioned make believe and in children’s innate need to interact with simple, natural toys and crafts…we conscientiously select products that are beautiful and enchanting, sturdy and safe, and best of all, FUN.” Choose from toys, games, puzzles, dolls, silks, and household items. Some items have safer materials than others. Look for the “All Natural” section.
