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Pure Indian Foods
A wide variety of organic Indian groceries, including organic grassfed ghee, organic Indian spices and other Indian groceries and food supplies that are hard-to-find in the United States. “We have been producing our delicious, nutritious, pure ghee fresh in small batches for five generations, ensuring undoubted quality. Using only non-homogenized milk obtained from cows during the spring and fall — when the grass is rapidly growing — we are able to give our products fat-soluble vitamins and conjugated linoleic acid.”
Sachi Organics
Traditional Asian buckwheat- and millet-filled bed and support pillows, made from durable organically-grown materials. Hand-stuffing is combined with machine stitching. Also organic latex mattresses.
Wakaya Perfection
Ginger, turmeric and kava—to take as supplements and for culinary use—grown, harvested, and processed way beyond organic. “Using our own proprietary strain of Pink Fijian Ginger, we plant, till and harvest exclusively by hand, and the tropical rains are Wakaya’s sole source of irrigation. Our ginger and dilo plants are both free of industrial pollutants, chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Wakaya Perfection Ginger is processed by hand. We grow our unique Fijian pink ginger in wide, sloping paddocks at a high elevation to prevent erosion. We hand-harvest our crops in paddocks to eliminate a mechanical footprint that could compromise the integrity of the crops. No machinery touches our ginger crops, only caring hands cultivate the earth. No chemically treated water is ever used in irrigation. All washing of crops prior to processing is done with fresh rainwater from our catchment system.
Seabright Labs
Manufacturer of high quality insect traps, insect trapping adhesive, roach control systems and humane mouse traps. “ Highly effective, non-toxic, and easy to use.”
Davidson’s Organic Tea
A large selection of delicious-sounding teas and tea blends—every one USDA Certified Organic. “After over 3 decades of selling tea, only organic meets our definition of quality.” Loose-leaf teas, tea bags, and teaware.
Baci Naturals for Dogs
Organic and natural dog products, handmade in small batches with natural and organic ingredients in Boston. “Our Organic & Natural dog products are based on our focus of sustaining a healthy immune system and overall peak health for your Dog at all life stages. As your dog develops and matures, the natural dog product choices are even more essential.” Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Free of chemicals and artificial Ingredients. Flea & tick repellant, tooth cleanser, shampoo, paw balm.
Quilts And Comforters
Question from Sue P.
Hi Debra,
I am trying to figure out if a commercially made quilt would typically contain flame retardants or any other harmful chemicals. I have found a quilt online that says the cover is 100% cotton, but the filling is 100% polyester. Are there flame retardants in 100% polyester? Would washing this several times, remove any harmful chemicals? Thanks for your great website and research.
Debra’s Answer
It’s unlikely that polyester fill would contain flame retardants. Furniture manufacturers use layers of polyester to help them pass the flammability tests. It doesn’t burn, it melts.
Many many years ago I was wearing a polyester nightgown. I took it off and threw it on the floor—right on top of my hot curling iron. And I saw that polyester melt right before my eyes. So it passes the flame test, but I wouldn’t want molten polyester on my skin.
Polyester itself is not particularly toxic, it’s usually the finishes that are the toxic part.
But again, polyester is plastic, so if you want to avoid plastic for other reasons, then that’s something to consider. But it’s not toxic.
Nonorganic Cotton vs Polyester Clothing
Update January, 2020: So Many Chemicals in Clothing!
The Jojoba Company
Pure, first-press, unrefined, certified organic golden jojoba oil for personal care use.
Cherub’s Blanket
100% GOTS-certified organic cotton baby blankets, made in the USA. Optional embroidery.
