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The Most Efficient Candle: Palm Oil Candles

September 6, 2007 by Justin Thomas 8 Comments

Most candles commonly found in households are made using low-grade paraffin (a petroleum by-product). They contain many impurities which are emitted into the air as the candle burns. These low-quality candles also tend to use wicks which are made with a metal core like zinc or possibly lead. This is not optimal. A good alternative… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: Lamps Tagged With: 100 pure essential oils, alternative, beeswax, oil candles, paraffin candles, petroleum, pure essential oils, quality candles, soy, zinc

Crayons Made With Soybean Oil

August 16, 2006 by Justin Thomas Leave a Comment

Today, virtually all crayons are made with petroleum wax. An optimal alternative, however, is to make crayons with pure soybean oil. One company, Prang, manufactures the soy crayons seen here. They are much less toxic, and they also write smoother and brighter without waxy flaking. Available from Blick Art Materials or eBay

Filed Under: Baby & Kids Tagged With: alternative, blick art materials, ebay, petroleum, petroleum wax, prang, soy, Soybean, soybean oil, wax

Wholefoods to Start Selling Organic Clothing

November 4, 2004 by Justin Thomas 1 Comment

Marci Zaroff, founder “Under the Canopy,” an online retailer of organic fiber fashion, says her company’s products will start selling at Whole Foods new megastore slated to open in February in Austin. The collection will feature apparel for women, men, babies as well as home bedding products. After the initial regional rollout, Zaroff hopes to… [Continue Reading]

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Under the Canopy: Metaefficient Clothing

October 19, 2004 by Justin Thomas 2 Comments

Under the Canopy has one of the largest collections of metaefficiently produced clothing available in the U.S. Their fashion line is made of innovative organic fibers and fiber blends such as organic denim, organic cotton angora and soy. The women’s Lux Sweater ($29.99) pictured on the upper right is made of a blend of organic… [Continue Reading]