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JADETribe
Delightful 100% natural fiber bags, totes, weekender bags and more. “Captivated by the colors of the natural organic dyes coupled with their incredible weaving skills and the remarkable textiles these women were creating, Kimberly employed this village to create exclusive colors and patterns that became the foundation of the JADEtribe handbag collection. A little bit beach-y, a little bit bohemian jet set, and 100 percent natural and ethical, JADEtribe is the true embodiment of fashion with a conscience. Whether it’s the handbag repurposed from hand embroidered baby carrier cloths, or the hand braided jewelry that jingles, or the organically dyed and hand loomed traditional textiles, each element of JADEtribe carries in it a piece of Kimberly’s heart and a piece of the hearts of the women in South East Asia whose lives have been improved by making it.” Also ready-to-wear clothing.
Wild Hill Botanicals
A skincare line based on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. “Our connection to this landscape and our ongoing study of the amazing botanicals it has to offer has been the inspiration for our formulations. We believe that organic is just plain better. Organic ingredients have been shown to be higher in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Wild plants are known to contain many molecules not present in their domesticated cousins. This core value of bringing together organic and sustainably harvested wild ingredients serves not only your skin, but also the greater environment, which we take very much to heart. We focus on growing organic herbs on our farm in East Sooke, using the freshest organic oils and house made hydrosols to craft products that are amazing, completely natural and inspired by the landscape of this beautiful coast. We take pride at Wild Hill in creating each of our products in small batches by hand to ensure freshness and quality control. We think that skincare and bath rituals should be a gratifying and important part of self-care in everyone’s day. Love yourself, take some downtime from this hectic world, and absorb the power of nature.”
Farm Fresh Clothing
Organic cotton t-shirts for men, women and children, sewn and printed in the state of California, printed by hand with water-based inks. Will do custom printing with your art (minimum 150 shirts).
Blue Mountain Organics
A great selection of organic raw and sprouted foods that are hard to find other places. Here you can buy nuts already soaked and sprouted, raw sprouted nut butters, spouted nut, bean and seed flours, raw treats, superfoods, and more. Every product is organic.
The Healthy Porcupine
All natural, handmade tallow-based soaps that are free of palm oil.
“We do not use chemical fragrance oils, dyes, or preservatives. We also use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible- all tallow that is used is from grass-fed cows and comes from local New Hampshire farms. Our soaps are long-lasting hard bars, with a luxurious lather that leaves your skin feeling soft and rinses off clean. We truly believe you’ve never used anything like it!”
Roots Wrap
A great alternative to plastic wrap for food storage. It is an easy way to do something good for the planet and your food! Our wraps are made right here in beautiful Maui from organic cotton hemp muslin, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin. The antibacterial properties of the beeswax, hemp, and jojoba oil help to keep food fresh and allow you to use your Roots Wrap over and over.” Click on the menu item “sustainable way” to read all about their sustainable practices.
Simply Straws
Glass straws in various sizes and shapes plus…you can have them etched with your name (or anything else) or buy them in a set with mason jars with special lids that hold the straws (great for taking drinks on the go).
Is Your Tap Water Tainted With Carcinogenic Chromium-6?
Environmental Working Group (EWG) released another report last week on our exposures to toxic chemicals in everyday life.
If you remember the true-story movie Erin Brockovich from 2000, chromium-6 was the chemical discovered to cause numerous cancer cases in the town of Hinkley, California. Now EWG has tested samples of tap water across the nation and found this same chromium-6 in 75% of water supplies in America.
According to EWG, “In 2008, a two-year study by the National Toxicology Program found that drinking water with chromium-6, or hexavalent chromium, caused cancer in laboratory rats and mice. Based on this and other animal studies, in 2010, scientists at the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment concluded that ingestion of tiny amounts of chromium-6 can cause cancer in people, a conclusion affirmed by state scientists in New Jersey and North Carolina.”
In 2010, an EWG investigation found chromium-6 in the tap water of 31 cities. This prompted the EPA to order local water utilities to begin the first nationwide tests. From 2013-2015 more than 60,000 samples of drinking water were taken. EWG’s analysis of the test data estimates that water supplies serving 218 million Americans – more than two-thirds of the population – contain more chromium-6 than the California scientists deemed safe.
EWG: ‘Erin Brockovich’ Carcinogen in Tap Water of More Than 200 Million Americans
EWG: ‘Erin Brockovich’ Carcinogen in Tap Water of More Than 200 Million Americans – The Study
Are You One of the 218 million?
EWG has provided an interactive map of the USA,where you can click on the county you live in and find out if you have chromium-6 in your water.
I checked Pinellas County, Florida—where I live—and found that chromium-6 was detected in 87% of samples tested.The range was from “none detected” to 0.620 parts per billion (ppb). The California Public Health Goal is 0.02 ppb.
What to Do
So, OK, I have my local numbers from the interactive map, but, is the water from MY tap “none detected” or 0.620 pub or somewhere in between?
Since I have a PureEffect Water Filter, I asked founder Igor Milevskiy if I needed to be concerned about chromium-6 in my water.
Igor said, “Due to varying water chemistry from place to place, and the heightened concern for Cr6 across a wide span of water supplies, we highly recommend to test your specific water at home with inexpensive and very simple to use test strips. This way you will know for yourself how much Chromium (if any) is in your water and how well the filter is performing on this contaminant.”
He recommends Waterworks Chromium test strips.
PureEffect water filters contains the type of filter media that removes chromium. “Our 3 and 4 chamber systems have 3 different types of metal removal media, which also target Chromium. The principles of the media are such, that they should have a good effect on reducing this contaminant.”
Again, test strips.
Igor said, “In the event it becomes necessary to provide even greater Cr6 removal power, if your readers let us know their test results, we can make a custom cartridge for those with extra stubborn situations.”
Seeing this report again reinforces for me the need for every home to have an effective water filter system that removes a broad spectrum of pollutants. You never know what might be in your water.
Butcher Box
100% grass-fed beef, organic chicken and Heritage Breed pork delivered directly to your door for about $6 per serving. Your order arrives in cooler with a note from the butcher describing the cuts of meat and the farms that raised them. I have to say, I ordered a box and the quality of the meat was way above and beyond what I can buy at my local natural food stores or butchers. It’s the best-tasting meat I’ve ever eaten. Really. Just delicious. I’m going to continue to order from them. You buy a box on a subscription basis (1, 2 or 3 month delivery). Choose the all-beef box, or beef in various combinations with pork and chicken. You can also add on extras like sugar-free Paleo bacon, burgers, and ground beef, and change your order any time. “The beef is sourced from a collection of small grass-fed farms. It’s of the utmost quality and tastes incredible. The taste is attributed to our special ButcherBox blend of grasses.”
Beans72
“Rolls Royce quality” authentic handcrafted Japanese buckwheat hull pillows. Filled with 100% natural triple air cleaned USDA Organic buckwheat hulls. 100% unbleached cotton cover. Fits in a standard pillowcase. Also body pillows filled with buckwheat hulls, buckwheat lumbar support and bolster pillows, and dried organic lavender to add to your pillow to aid sleep. All pillows come with zippers so additional buckwheat hulls can be added when needed. “The materials, dimensions, calculations and workmanship are a result of a lifetime accumulation of knowledge and pillow making experience.”
