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-- Alejandro Junger, MD from the New York Times bestseller Clean
(and it was the only resource he recommended for nontoxic products)

 

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Renewable


Howard Naturals

NaturalNon ToxicRenewableMade in USA

All-natural cleaning products, including wood cleaner and polish, wood preserver, upholstery cleaner, granite and marble cleaner, and stainless steel cleaner and polish--all made with vegetable-based natural oils and waxes and no solvents. Choose products "with the added touch of aromatherapy" (natural essential oil and fragrance blend) or fragrance-free.

California

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White Lotus Home

Gold StarNon ToxicRenewableOrganicRenewable EnergyMade in USAHandmadeMCS

This is the site I recommend most for inexpensive natural fiber mattresses. "Handcrafted natural fiber mattresses, pillows, and accessories without toxic chemicals" since 1981. They make all-cotton mattresses without springs because "the use of steel in mattresses is responsible for enormous amounts of air and water pollution every year, not to mention the devastation that strip mining has on the land where coal and iron ore are extracted." In addition, each and every mattress has been made entirely by hand. "I can put a mattress-crafter in a room with a natural fabric mattress case, a bale of cotton, a needle, some thread, and just her two hands, and she will come out with a 100% handmade mattress that is more comfortable, more supportive, will not poison the earth or the sleeper and costs less than $300." Made from "green" cotton scrap fibers (they are too short to spin for textiles) which have had had no chemical processing after harvesting--no bleaching, fungicides or dyes. They also make pillows filled with kapok, buckwheat, wool, buckwheat/wool, or organic cotton, wool toppers, and "The Stowaway"--a smaller version of their mattress that can be rolled up, tied, and carried for an exercise mat or traveling. Also organic cotton sheets, 100% cotton mattress pads, and bedroom furniture. "The environmental stewards at White Lotus believe that if the cost of saving the earth and protecting one's health was out of reach for most people's budgets, true progress would never be made. For that reason, in part, White Lotus is very efficient with resources and keeps its prices where almost everyone can take part in making the world a better place." 100% of their energy is supplied by wind power. 

New Jersey

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Shepherd's Dream

Gold StarNon ToxicRenewableOrganicMade in USAHandmadeMCSAffiliate

This company is about wool--sleeping on it and under it, cuddling with it, and loving the wool and the sheep and the land. Founder Eliana Jantz has been working with wool as long as I've been writing about natural products (her daughter now runs the business). Eliana led the development of EcoDomestic Wool, "a collaboration which involves the sheep growers, wool processors, product makers and promoters in gradually developing an infrastructure which ensures environmentally friendly and sustainable practices and fair prices to the woolgrower." All within a few miles distance, the sheep are pastured, the wool is milled, and the products are sewn by local women in a renovated storefront, all in site of majestic Mt. Shasta in northern California. Outfit your entire bed with wool mattress, comforter, and pillows, and you won't need to count sheep to get a good night's sleep. They also sell materials to make your own beds and bedding, including their gorgeous Montague Ecowool batts, scrap wool batting (great for stuffing pillows, soft toys or insulation for drafty spots), organic cotton (twill, sateen, muslin), wool fabric, and melton wool blanket fabric.

California

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Afterglow Cosmetics

Gold StarNon ToxicRenewableOrganicAffiliate

Mineral cosmetics made by a company that is very choosy about their ingredients. Their cosmetics are are free from talc, GMOs, gluten, carmine, bismuth oxychloride, parabens, artificial colors, cornstarch, mineral oil, nano/micronized particles, and petrochemicals. "Not only do we choose the most natural and the safest ingredients, but we carefully select the source of those ingredients to ensure the purest product of the highest quality. This means triple jet milled, pharmaceutical grade minerals and pigments, as well as certified organic botanicals....minerals infused with the age-defying properties of certified organic antioxidants like organic grape seed extract and organic pomegranate extract that Afterglow's mineral cosmetics to a whole new level of natural beauty and botanical adornment." Woman owned and woman formulated. All their cosmetics are 100% natural ingredients (many organic) and come in beautiful shades. Beauty advisors are available to help you choose the perfect colors for you.



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Argington

Gold StarNon ToxicRenewableSustainably Harvested

Cribs and "modern children's furniture" made from sustainable materials. "We are passionate about working as a family to craft furniture for other families. Their design aesthetic is "clean, simple, and tasteful. Our children are the inspiration for each new design and each piece is crafted to have that personal feel." Sustainability is expressed in both design and materials. "Our furniture is designed with longevity and reusability as an essential criterion. We offer adjustable seating that grows with your child, table tops that are reusable and also are adjustable, cribs that convert to toddler beds, space saving trundle beds, and storage solutions that are multifunctional and adaptable to a myriad of styles and conditions. We create designs that are crafted to be timeless and can easily be passed from one child to the next...Argington uses 99% wood products in it's furniture, with virtually no mdf, particle board, flake board or other similar engineered wood products. The wood comes from managed renewable forrests established specifically to provide long-term responsible solutions towards the growing demand of timber related products - FSC certified. Our finishes are non-toxic and can withstand the test of time. Aside from our solid wood components, the birch plywood used in our products are made with low emission glues which nearly eliminate long term emissions and offgasing. We have even coordinated efforts with our energy efficient production facilities to develop manufacturing processes that help maximize yeild and minimize waste of raw material."

New York

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Bamboosa

Gold StarNon ToxicRenewableOrganicSustainably HarvestedRecycledMade in USAMCSAffiliate

Baby items made in the USA from soft, absorbant, certified organic 100% bamboo fiber or high content bamboo fiber blended with organic cotton. Fabric processing uses no chlorine and only fiber-reactive dyes that use less water and less energy and generate less waste, nor do they use dyefixing agents, which often contain heavy metals and formaldehyde. All packaging materials, are made from 100% recycled paper with a minimum of 30% post consumer waste (PCW) and higher value PCW where available. Collection includes socks, booties, hats, hooded towels, crib sheets, washcloths, baby blanket, and bibs.

South Carolina

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Bio-Pro Dental Oral Health Program

Gold StarNon ToxicRenewableOrganicMCS

Professional strength oral health products formulated with organic and responsibly wildcrafted herbs: toothpaste, mouthwash, and a deep-cleaning solution specifically developed for use in dental oral irrigators. Free of alcohol, synthetic chemicals and solvents, sodium lauryl sulfate, artificial sweeteners, colors and dyes. I haven't ever used mouthwash because most mouthwashes contain alcohol and I didn't see the point, but I've been using this mouthwash and really can see an improvement in my gums in the first week. Mouthwash kills germs in your mouth that brushing doesn't handle. I've ordered the toothpaste too. These are sold by two great local natural health practitioners I know, one being my biological dentist. You can order them online, not limited to professionals.

 


 

New York

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Boccalone

Gold StarNon ToxicRenewableOrganicSustainably HarvestedMade in USAHandmade

Artisan cured meats, fresh sausages, and cooked specialties made with "sustainably raised, heritage-breed pork, Italian sea salt, and the freshest spices with the rarest ingredient of all: time. Our small-batch, hands-on methods and traditional cold curing techniques can take up to ten times longer than other producers'. Why sacrifice efficiency? Because taking our time lets us focus every step of our process on a single goal: great taste. Fine salumi are more than mere salted meats. At their best, salumi connect us to the earth, reveal the essence of the whole animal, demonstrate respect for our ancestors, and inspire our humanity."  I discovered this place while on a trip to San Francisco, and it is absolutely the best. Truly a labor of love. Read their website to learn more about their philosophy of food,

California

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Crayon Rocks

Gold StarNon ToxicRenewableMade in USA

Charming nontoxic soy wax crayons in beautiful colors, made in the shape of pebbles. Slight indentations allow small fingers to color in large, wide strokes. Designed to strengthen the tripod drip muscles, preparing fingers and hands for pen and pencil use. Specially designed to help children with fine motor disorders to improve their tripod grip. I really like these colors and the fact that that the pebble shape allows you to fill areas with color in fine or bold strokes. Much more versatile artistically than a stick crayon and they feel natural in your hand.

California

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Dr. Bronner Magic Soaps

Gold StarNon ToxicRenewableOrganic

A mainstay in natural food stores for decades, Dr. Bronner's now has soaps "certified organic under the USDA's organic food regulations...They are made with organic coconut, olive, hemp and jojoba oils, and most are scented with organic essential oils [comes unscented and in non-floral scents like peppermint in addition to simple florals]. They contain no synthetics, no petrochemicals and no floral water fluff. All cylinder bottles are now made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic...The bar soaps are wrapped in 10% HempFlax / 90% post-consumer recycled paper."

California

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Legend

RATINGS

Gold Star = gold star

Earthwise = earthwise

Natural = natural

nontoxic = nontoxic

 

QUALIFIERS

nontoxic = nontoxic

nontoxic = purifies

nontoxic = renewable

nontoxic = recycled

nontoxic = conserves resources

nontoxic = renewable energy

nontoxic = organic

nontoxic = sustainably harvested

nontoxic = fair trade

nontoxic = made in USA

nontoxic = handmade

 

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