Clothes

Also see: green fashion tips

• Cut up old clothes and used as dust or dish cloths - Guardian Environment

• Old clothes, bedding, curtains, and blankets can be recycled on any high street at charity shops, but only donate clean usuable items!

• Check out the bank locator as some charities also have recycling bins for textiles.

• If you deposit shoes, tie them together so they don't get separated!

• Make new clothes out of old/unwanted ones - Do you have have tons of old baggy t-shirts crowding out your wardrobe and not sure what to do with them? Chopping them up and reconstructing them into funky, sexy and hip clothing is hot right now.

• Donate clothing to women who have special needs. Visit Charity Guide's website for information

[edit] Organic Baby Clothes

Babies skin is far more sensitive than adults; we all know that. But when you're choosing baby clothing, you also have to account for their continued respiratory development. Since non-organic fibers are often treated with pesticides, some argue that organic baby clothes are the only way to go.

There are many benefits of organic baby clothing that might be ideal for your young one. This type of material has become very popular over the years with many parents all over the world. Some babies may have very sensitive skin and with the use of this type of clothing on your little one can help tremendously. Lets get some more information about the different types of organic material.

Unfortunately, cotton material is not a simple material anymore. There can be other chemicals and agents that are used as well such as artificial brighteners, ammonia, softeners and much more. Parents are now turning to organic clothing for their children. It is still a cotton material, but there will be no harmful pesticides or chemicals used on this material. It is a definite green technique that is good for the environment. With baby clothes, the most popular type of safe material is organic cotton, bamboo and wool clothing. Bamboo is a type of plant that renews itself every few years which is a very environmental friendly product that parents love. This type of material is very durable and strong but still very soft on the babys skin. Wool clothing is from animals that are only fed organic food. When it is being manufactured, the fleece to make the clothes is washed only in biodegradable detergent.

Having your baby wear this type of clothing is very good for their skin; especially since their skin is soft and sensitive. Plus, their immunities may not be built up yet to wear regular type of clothing that may be full of allergens and other chemicals on them. By having them wear this material, you will have peace of mind that they are not ingesting any type of chemical if they chew on their clothes. Finally, by purchasing this type of fabric, you are actually helping the environment.

There are many specialty stores that sell organic baby clothing and blankets for your little one. You will notice that there are one of a kind outfits that you can find online that you will absolutely love with many great colors to choose from. Take the time to find some stores that sell this fabric and do some comparison shopping. You will find stores that have great quality clothes at great affordable prices. Once you purchase organic baby clothing, you will love the soft texture and will definitely want to buy more for your infant.

[edit] Materials for Organic Baby Clothes

Besides organic cotton, there are also other materials which are being used in the making of organic baby clothes. Included in these materials are organic bamboo fabric, and organic wool, which is necessary for winter clothing and blankets for babies. Each type of organic material will have its own individual feel and texture, giving you a wide variety of choices for your baby.

Clothing which is made using organic bamboo has been gaining the interest of parents who only want to use products that are environmental friendly. The bamboo plant will actually renew itself every few years. This allows the bamboo to be harvested in a controlled manner which will not do any ecological damage. Clothing that is made out of bamboo is more durable because of the strength of the bamboo fibers. Bamboo fabric also is as soft as silk. This makes clothing made from bamboo a strong contender against the organic cotton products.

Animals which are raised for organic wool are only fed organic food and grain. There is no genetic engineering or artificial hormones used on the sheep. The wool of the animals is only washed in pure organic and biodegradable detergents.