Launched in 1992, the Oeko-Tex standard indicates that the textile has been extensively tested for the presence of harmful chemicals.
… Behind the eco labels: Confidence in Textiles Pat Thomas | 1st April 2007 Ethical Living Eco Labels Confidence In Textiles Green Living … skin, or by inhalation). The Ecologist says Textiles carrying this label may be free from …
This is a Europe-wide label for non-food products including copy paper, dishwashing detergents, indoor paints and varnishes, hard floor coverings, textiles, televisions… even tourist accommodation. It covers a variety of environmental impacts such as production energy use, waste generation and recyclability, across the product’s whole life cycle.
… paints and varnishes, hard floor coverings, textiles, televisions… even tourist …
Ethical consumerism in the UK is currently worth £29.3 billion, yet 60 per cent of us feel we don't have enough information to make an ethical decision. There is an ever-growing array of eco labels, but what do they tell us? Or fail to tell us? Pat Thomas explains
… Fuel Economy Energy Star Leaf Confidence In Textiles Mobilus Loop Farming Organics …
The powerful antibacterial nanosilver can now be found in everything from air fresheners and food packaging to babies' bottles and bandages. But has anyone looked at the risks?
Soft towels, fluffy fleeces and synthetic fabrics don’t cling. What’s not to like? Well, try skin irritation, increased flammability and environmental pollution, for starters. It seems the average bottle of fabric softener has a dark side.
… interfere with the functional aspect of some textiles. For instance, when used on towels …
The human gut is a unique ecosystem and the hallmark of any healthy ecosystem is the presence of a diversity of micro-organisms. If you are a slave to probiotic drinks you could be encouraging an unhealthy imbalance. Pat Thomas reports.
Behind the label: Actimel Pat Thomas | 1st October 2006 Ethical Living Actimel Pro-biotics Probiotics Health Food And Health Green Living Food And Farming Health ACTIMEL_OCT06_MAIN_2.jpg The human …
Food is supposed to be good for you, which is why many people believe that functional foods such as cholesterol-lowering spreads are a ‘good thing’. But are they? Pat Thomas reports
Behind the label: Flora Pro-Activ Pat Thomas | 1st November 2006 Ethical Living Behind The Label Flora Flora Pro-activ Margarine Spread Food And Health Green Living Health FLORA_NOV06_MAIN.jpg Food …
Obesity is a problem that is chronic, stigmatised, costly to treat and rarely curable. Why? Because we are looking in the wrong places for a solution. Pat Thomas reports
… including computers, TVs and household textiles to reduce fire risk. Also found in …