Posted by: silencedosomething | March 31, 2008
Posted by: silencedosomething | March 22, 2008
In searching for clothing and shoe companies, I have found there are many companies that seemingly care about ethical treatment of all animals (furry and human alike) and beng made in the US or in positive foreign factory envirnoments, but on closer inspection they raise questions for me. For example, New Balance was founded in the US and retains five factories here, but the materials are not from here and there is no explanation on content of said shoes and practices (animal rights, eco-safe, and the like). I stumbled across an interesting article to share, while searching for viable clothing and shoe sites for this section.
http://www.thevegetariansite.com/ed_shoes.htm
Munro Shoes
Made in the USA and committed to keeping it that way.
http://www.munroshoes.com/
Beyond Skin (shoes)
Ethical footwear handmade to order in London, England. All materials are man made (check out the about us section to see their comparisons of PVC v.PU and leather v. man made) and apercentage of all profits go to ethical charities.
http://www.beyondskin.co.uk/html/home.php
Esperanza Threads
Organic cotton clothing made in the USA and advocating fair trade and fair wage practices.
http://www.esperanzathreads.com/
Tags: athletic apparel, Athletic shoes, fair trade clothing, formal shoes, man made shoes, organic cottom clothing, organic cotton, PU shoes, running shoes, shows made in the united states, sneakers
Posted by: silencedosomething | March 16, 2008
Posted by: silencedosomething | March 16, 2008
Dishware:
Homer Laughlin
One of the last, if not the last mass producers of dishware in the United States.
http://www.hlchina.com
Tags: American Made, Dish Ware, Dishware, Fiestaware
Posted by: silencedosomething | March 16, 2008
Seventh Generation
This company offers home cleaning products, paper products, chlorine free diapers, and a variety of other safe and envirnomentally sound products.
http://www.seventhgeneration.com/
Naturally Clean
Recently accredited by ‘Choose Cruelty Free Limited’ to be cruelty free. This is an Australian company. No testing done on animals. They have a line of laundry products.
http://www.naturallyclean.com.au/
*Suggested by Deb…thanks. *hugs*
Ecover
Ecological cleaning products, founded in Belgium. I’ve used a few of these products, mostly laundry, and really like them.
http://www.ecover.com/us/en/default_home.aspx
Method
Non-toxic , cruelty free cleaning products. Most products are made in the USA. Please see there FAQ section for answers about fair Trade practices, overseas business (20% or less) and other information.
http://www.methodhome.com/index.php
Tags: Australian Companies, chlorine free diapers, Cruelty Free, Dish Soap, dishwashing powder, Naturally Clean, Paper towels, safe household products, safe laundry products, Toilet paper
Posted by: silencedosomething | March 16, 2008
Pet Food:
Nature’s Variety
“The Nature’s Variety line of natural pet products was developed by families who have been engaged in sustainable production agriculture for over 140 years - raising quality livestock and growing crops in America’s heartland. For the past 30 years, we have been primarily focused on the meat processing business. Our experience in processing meats for human consumption gives us an ongoing advantage in providing superior, nutritional pet products.” ~ From the About Us Page of Nature’s Variety
http://www.naturesvariety.com/
Tags: Natural Pet Food, Safe Pet Food
Posted by: silencedosomething | March 16, 2008
Tags: art supplies, Baby Toys, colored pencils, crayons, Handcrafted Toys, Handcrafted Wooden Toys, handmade teddy bears, Jane Monroe, Kinder Products, magic markers, Natural Toys