Valley Green Naturals
Organic and natural bodycare products handmade on a farm in Virginia from plant-based ingredients. Simple soaps, plus products for face, hair, body, hands and feet, outdoors, and especially for men. Many products available unscented (with no added fragrance, but products may have natural scents from the plant ingredients).
Fair Indigo
“Fair Wages, Fashionable Styles, Affordable Prices”–clothing and accessories for women, men, and baby. “Our mission is to create high-quality, wearable styles without the exploitation of workers and the environment that too often goes with the territory. With incredibly efficient operations and word-of-mouth advertising, we can keep our prices real too.” Choose from organic, fair trade, USA-made, reclaimed and recycled materials
Maxim Hygiene
Organic and natural cotton tampons, menstrual pads, pantiliners, and maternity pads, plus organic cotton balls, rounds and swabs, created by a father-and-daughter team. "The founders of Maxim built the company and developed Maxim products with three main elements in mind – Body, Earth, and Health. They asked themselves, “How can we take these three very basic and essential components of life to their maximum level of efficiency and sustainability?”…by combining them together in to one product we are meeting our maximum potential."
Martha Stewart Clean
A full line of unscented natural cleaners for laundry, kitchen, bathroom, and general household use, developed by Martha Stewart. “Our products have been developed from 99+% plant- and mineral-based formulas that are safe to use, especially in homes with children and pets. They are naturally “clean-fragranced”— without artificial perfumes and strong chemical odors—so surfaces, clothing, and hands are left smelling fresh and clean. We strictly avoid animal by-products and testing, artificial colors and preservatives, and harsh synthetics like SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) which can irritate skin. And all of our packaging is sustainable: our recyclable bottles are made only from PET or HDPE (carrying resin identification numbers 1 or 2, respectively) and contain recycled content, and our shipping cartons are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council to ensure that they are sourced only from well-managed forests. As a result of all these efforts, Martha Stewart Clean™ has been recognized by Design for Environment (DfE), a program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency, as a best-in-class product recognized for safer chemistry.”
Maggie’s Organics
Simple organic clothing for men and women, including pants, wraps, hoodies, dressses, tanks, camisoles, and scarves, and socks (socks for kids, too). “Maggie’s Organics was founded in 1992 on the premise that workers should be treated ethically and that clothing should be durable, affordable, and constructed of environmentally sustainable materials…All of our products are made with Certified Organic Cotton or Certified Organic Wool.”
Tunney Wool Company | O-Wool
Certified organic wool yarns (be sure to read their excellent page describing organic wool )
SOS from Texas
“We Grow Organic Cotton T-Shirts” for men, women, children and babies. This is one of those businesses that I just love, because they do every step of making the garments themselves. “SOS t-shirts are made from organic cotton grown on our certified organic farms. We have been certified organic by the Texas Department of Agriculture since 1992…Our cotton is planted in mid-May and harvested after frost in November. The harvested cotton is ginned at our certified organic gin and then shipped to a certified mill in North Carolina for spinning into yarn. The yarn is also knitted, finished and sewn in the Carolinas. SOS products have a pedigree as we can tell you when and where they were planted and trace their development into a finished product. SOS organic cotton products are 100% Made in the USA, “sweat shop free”, by American workers being paid a fair and lawful wage…As we grow organic cotton t-shirts, we share our land with you, our customers. SOS organic cotton is “good for man and good for the land” as these practices improve our environment, create jobs for people in rural American and keep our family farm and heritage sustainable.” This is a very durable tee that will last many years and continue to soften with age and washings. The natural color varies from year to year with the type of growing season experienced by the cotton. And…these shirts are sewn with cotton thread.
Olympic Premium Zero VOC Paint
An affordable, zero-VOC paint now sold at Lowe’s. I bought a gallon of semi-gloss to paint some trim and hired a painter. When I walked in the room, I said, “Have you been painting with this paint?” I could smell nothing. Comes in flat, semi-gloss, satin, eggshell…even exterior paint. 1200+ colors. Looks great. Individual results may vary.
Nikwax Waterproofing Products
Cleaning, waterproofing, and conditioning products for leather and garments made from nontoxic EVA polymer. Water-based, biodegradable, non hazardous. Choose from products for outdoor activities, equestrian, motorcycling, golf, team sports, and more.
SoftTiles
These interlocking soft foam mats are a perfect for any room that needs a soft floor (think child's room, workout area). They are comfortable to stand on and protects falling babies and kids from injury. Made from nontoxic EVA foam, tested to be free of formaldehyde, BPA, phthalates. Contains no latex or fire retardants. Completely waterproof. Comes in 1 and 2 foot square and two thicknesses. Every color of the rainbow, plus wood grain, flower insets, and letters so you can spell your child's name. Let your imagination run wild! Only $1.45 a square foot. Free samples. [Note, I ordered some samples, and when they arrived, they did have a slight odor. I spoke with the owner and he said the odor dissipates within a week, when you open the box and spread the tiles around. It's not a toxic exposure, just an odor that some people may not tolerate.]
