25% of the world’s pesticides are sprayed on cotton, causing devastation to our land, air, water and the health of people living in conventional cotton-growing areas. The simple act of growing and harvesting the one-pound of cotton fiber needed to make a T-shirt takes an enormous toll.

When cotton is grown organically, it is done without the use of chemicals or harmful pesticides. Sustainable and organic growing methods support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, improving the quality of the soil, using less water and helping to prevent groundwater pollution. Organic farmers rely on crop rotation to replenish and maintain soil fertility. Mechanical cultivation and botanical or biological means are used to control pests and weeds.

A field must be pesticide-free for at least three years to be certified organic, and the cotton must be processed according to international organic standards. read all merchant facts

Nepal is a south Asian country of 29 million struggling with poverty and political instability. The per capita income is just $322, and there is no government safety net for citizens. Not nearly enough charitable organizations operate in this country, where so many people are in need. Children and women, in particular, are vulnerable in this society. Countless children live on the streets of the capital Kathmandu, having run away from indentured servitude or been abandoned by parents.

The status of women is low in the society, contributing to frequent abuse and abandonment of wives and children. Ghar Sita Mutu programs help these women & children. learn more read all merchant facts

SustainableMoso bamboo is the world’s most prolific and fastest-growing plant. Bamboo is able to reach maturity in about four years. Bamboo is a grass, so once cut it will regenerate in the same way as your garden lawn.

Bamboo is planted and grown on family-owned farms that have been in agricultural use for generations. None of the fiber comes from tropical forests, nor are any panda habitats depleted or compromised.

Eco-Friendly Bamboo absorbs 35% more carbon dioxide than equivalent stands of trees. More bamboo would help to cut the globally rising levels of carbon dioxide and help in the fight against global warming.

Bamboo Fabric is luxuriously soft, absorbent, breathable, thermo-regulating, antibacterial and hypoallergenic—perfect for baby’s extra sensitive skin. read all merchant facts

Did you know that you don't have to go ALL the way "Green" to make a difference? Making small changes in your everyday life as your budget and needs allow is an easy way to "Reduce Your Impact" ™. It doesn't have to be an all or nothing venture, and it doesn't have to empty your wallet.

The Organic Bag Lady is an environmentalist- but she is also a mom with a budget to follow. Comparison shopping for eco-friendly products is a great way to see what is out there and finding the ones that fit into your budget.

So have fun browsing the wonderful selection at Pristine Planet, and if you're looking for stylish reusable shopping totes- check us out!

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Did you know that you dont have to haul around large, unwieldy, and UGLY reusable bags to go shopping with?

The Organic Bag Lady has designed her lightweight reusable totes to be portable, stylish, and easy to use. She also designed a special "Handy Tote Holder" so that you can easily roll up your bags and keep them organized in one simple tote.

So buy several of one print, or mix and match along with some reusbale produce bags and a "Handy Tote Holder" and you've got a beautiful set that will make it easy, and fun to shop green.

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Free Radicals are believed to accelerate disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, and age-related diseases.

Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables help to neutralize free radicals in our bodies. The more free radicals a substance can absorb, the higher is Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC).

Nutritionists recommend we consume 5,000 ORAC units per day to significant impact antioxidant activity in our body and reduce free radical damage. One cup of fruit or vegetables provides approximately 500 ORAC units.

If you are not eating at leas 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, you are not getting the recommended amount of ORAC units to mop up the damage caused by free radicals in your body. One serving of our Berry Radical contains over 4,000 ORAC units

Berry Radical is a revolutionary Organic Superfood designed to assist the body in attaining wellbeing and longevity.

From the periodic table of elements we are familiar with 94 natural elements. Pure, unrefined organic sea salt contains 84 of these elements, excluding only 10 inert gases from the list. These elements are identical to those of which our bodies are built. Likewise, a mother's amniotic fluid in which a human embryo grows over 3 billion times in weight is chemically very similar to the original primal ocean.

Bathing in a sea salt bath is recommended for skin diseases, rheumatism, joint diseases, after operations, gynecological problems, & for children prone to infection to strengthen the immune system and detoxify the body. Minerals penetrate the skin in the form of ions stimulating natural cell growth. Bio-energetic weak points will be balanced and the body's own energy flow will be re-activated. The detoxifying effect after a sea salt bath can be compared to a 3 day fast. Isn't it time you soaked up some of the sea's nourishing health benefits?