Look at the loveliness we have for you to win today! Green Bag Lady has once again teamed up with the wonderful people at Harmony Art Organic Design to bring you some fun things!
We have 12 organic cotton shopping bags to give away…
TO WIN A BAG:
•LEAVE A COMMENT, IN THE COMMENT LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN THIS FORMAT: name(at)something(dot)com it is important to spell out DOT and AT so you don't get spam, if you DO NOT leave an email address, you will not be entered in the freebie.
•In your comment tell us something you learned about organic cotton from THIS CHART.
•DEADLINE FOR THE FREEBIE IS 10pm(CST) Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012. (winners will be posted here and notified by email no later than Nov 14)
Don't forget to leave us your email!
We will ship shopping BAGS internationally, due to the weight and content of the lunch totes, we can only ship them in the USA and Canada. Thanks!
A special thank you to Harmony Art Organic Design for the generous donation of fabric and for sponsoring this freebie!
Thanks to all of you for entering! Teresa
Natural untreated GMO free seeds.
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I did not realize that soda ash was used for finishing. Thanks for the chance to win. mgarrt(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWarp fibers stabilized using double plying or non-toxic cornstarch.<<< I definitely didn't know that!!! Cornstarch clearly has more uses than I have ever considered!!!
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Thank you :D
Thank you for the chart Organic Cotton vs. Non Organic Cotton. I never new how toxic non organic cotton could be to the environment & people. I will happily purchase organic cotton materials for my home & children. Who new how gentle the process of organic cotton farming could be to our precious land. I like that using crop rotation creates a healthy soil environment, and that insects and trap crops are used to control weeds instead of toxic chemicals that seep into the earth & the water supply. We live on a farm and smart/healthy organic farming is a no brainer :)
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Thanks Green Bag Lady
I didn't knew that warp fibers were stabilized using toxic waxes on conventional cotton...Nice but sad chart!
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The initial cost might be higher, but in the long haul, it's priceless! Love the feeling I get when I work with organic fabric. I want to win this for a gift!! Please!!
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I never realized how much toxic chemicals are in non-organic cotton! Thank you for the chart!
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I didn't realize conventional cotton uses defoliants on plants before harvest. kerstinapples(at)yahoo(dot)com
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ReplyDelete"Natural defoliation from freezing temperatures or through the use of water management". Had to look up defoliation so I learned a new word and about the concept -- double bonus! Thanks for sharing the chart.
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I didn't know only peroxide was used to bleach. Or that the freeze was considered part of the process.
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"Defoliation induced with toxic chemicals" I had no idea, so not cool. Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome giveaway, the bags are beautiful :) darbishar(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI learned that it is silly to continue to do things the 'conventional' way when it is known to be so harmful and there is a tried and true alternative that results in such beautiful products!!
ReplyDeleteThe Green Bag Lady and Harmony together always make for a great giveaway!
(p.s. if I am picked can I kindly put in a bid for a '10 flowers' creation? It is my favorite and just looking at that fabric makes my heart happy)
thank you!!!
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Teresa, these turned out absolutely beautiful in Harmony's fabric! Good job!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that Low influence jet fiber or natural paints with the low content of metal and sulfur. Thanks for your high work!
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Thanks for all the great comments to far everyone! I'm loving reading them!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Natural untreated GMO free seeds. Thanks for the chance to win!
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"Natural defoliation from freezing temperatures or through the use of water management." Had no idea conventional induces defoliation with chemicals!
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ahomelesstree(at)gmail(dot)com
Oh! I knew nothing about organic cotton! ... It was very interesting to read about it and very informative! Learned a lot)))
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win such a nice and useful bag! And the bottle is very cool!)))
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Thanks for this great giveaway!!!Now I know that all Harmony Art organic cotton fabrics conform to the Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS)and Soft Scour in warm water with soda ash for a PH of 7.5-8.
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Wow! This bags which are made of organic textiles are so cute and ecology! I enjoy your production so much!
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When I read this bit: Healthy soil creates natural balance. Beneficial insects and trap crops used.
ReplyDeleteIt made me imagine a field of cotton surrounded by venus fly traps!
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Wonderful project! I'd like to win these beautiful bags to show and tell all.
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Hi, dear teresa! i like your bags so much!!! it is fantastic!!!
ReplyDeletecan you send me two bags (for me and my Granny).
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ReplyDeleteThank you for your work! Bags of organic materials helpful and pleasant to the touch. For himself and his beloved little girl buy clothes and bags made of natural materials. I am glad that I can contribute to the conservation of wildlife, as healthy soil creates a natural balance of insects and animals.
I liked the model precisely these bags! We look forward to the results and we hope that we will win!
I had no idea, or at least never thought about the fact that conventional cotton is treated with pesticides and insecticides! Really makes me stop and think! You really do learn something every day! :)
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The initial cost is expensive the long term cost PRICELESS.
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I learned that the deforestation is natural rather than chemically induced. Great bags!
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Thank you for the opportunity to get this bag
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I am interested in obtaining a green bag lady because in the manufacture of its bags are not used GMO and chlorine bleaching. This is very important because we have to care about the environment and try not to pollute her the toxic side products. Better to overpay a little money than to harm nature.
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I would love to win one of your lovely bags. Thanks for the opportunity. Keep up the good work.
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I have learned SO MUCH through my association with you and Harmony Arts. Besides that, you are both great people. Harmony's fabrics are my absolute faves! gbs88(at)yahoo(dot)com.
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ReplyDeletewould love one of these bags! thanks! learned more about the long term positive effects of organic cotton including long term investments that pay off!
would love to win one
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I learned safe peroxide is used! yeah! thank you!
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Would love one of these. Love your insulated lunch tote and water bottles. I have been looking for one for work. I learned that healthy soil creates natural balance. Beneficial insects and trap crops are used.
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ReplyDeletegreat bag and a bottle of water! to my niece came to visit, and when I saw the picture in the monitor, immediately shouted: wow! I want! but I have never seen such ...
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As a mum of newborn, i begin to think more and more often about my childs future...and these thoughts dring me to the necessity of environment protection, so that our children could have where to live in...so this brought me to your site:)
ReplyDeleteAnd from Chart I've found that for making Organic Cotton GMO free seeds are used. I didn;t know that!
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Warp fibers stabilized using double plying or non-toxic cornstarch.
ReplyDeletethis is something I did not even think about---a lot goes into making fabric...
love love love the bags!
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Never too late to learn about something new and important. I personally knew nothing about organic cotton. thank you for new knowledge and thought-provoking.
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success and inspiration in your case!
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ReplyDeleteUsing bags made of organic cotton, I wouldn't need to buy hundreds of plastic bags a year and then just throwing them out. Having a cotton bag you can shop for food everywhere you want, whether it's a supermarket or market. It is also
convenient to use it as a handbag for sports. If it becomes dirty you can just put it in the washing machine and keep enjoying it:)
Thanks Green Bag Lady!
I learned that only low impact/natural pigments are used--no heavy metals that will pollute the water!! Yeah!
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Hi, your bags unbelievable! I've never seen anything like this) I would be very grateful if I get one.
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I didn't know that heavy metals are used to dye conventional cotton!! That's terrible!
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I didn't know that peroxide was used for whitening. What a great alternative to bleach. Thanks for the chance.
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ReplyDeleteMany thanks for a table comparing organic and conventional cotton. I learned that organic cotton does not contain synthetic chemicals and bleached peroxide. The whole process of handling such cotton from seed to finished fabric is completely natural specimens and is in harmony with nature. Although the initial cost of organic cotton is more expensive than conventional, but his health is priceless.
Thank you, Green Bag Lady =)
Didn't know organic cotton comes from natural untreated GMO free seeds! Excelleant chart to help consumers see how toxic non organic cotton is. Thanks for yet another chance to win one of your fabulous bgas.
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Just in general, I had no idea there were so many things involved with organic cotton! Makes me appreciate it more.
ReplyDeleteI love your bags and would love a lunch tote with water bottle. But, if I'm lucky enough to get another one of your gorgeous bags, I would certainly spread the love and let a friend enjoy. Thank you!!
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ReplyDeleteI learned that it really is safe to me, my younger brothers and sisters, and our pets. Thank you, honestly I never knew that. Now I will be much more attentive to choosing fabrics.
The table shows very clearly and is available all the secrets of the production process of organic and non-organic cotton ... Now, I'm not very nice to know that I have in my house a lot of things from harmful toxic inorganic cotton ... Well, I shall endeavor to correct the situation in a healthy way!
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Beautiful fabrics! I never thought about the pesticides used in growing conventional cotton.
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Would love to win one of the lunch bags, & water bottles, they are beautiful! I already have one of your Organic bags & use it all the time. Learned how many toxic chemicals are used to make conventinal cotton!!!
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The lunch bags are gorgeous Theresa!Well done!
ReplyDeleteI kind of already know all the info on Harmony's chart but this one stood out to me:
Typically treated with fungicides or insecticides. Possible GMOs.
YUCKKY!!
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So, how the cotton is harvested was new to me!
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Awesome Freebie! Thank you for the chance.
I never realized how much toxic chemicals are in non-organic cotton! Thank you for the chart!
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Wow! This bags which are made of organic textiles are so cute and ecology! I enjoy your production so much!
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Never too late to learn about something new and important. I personally knew nothing about organic cotton. thank you for new knowledge and thought-provoking.
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I love organic fabric and had never realized that the warp of the fabric is stabilized with corn starch--nor had I thought about the toxic way in which non-organic fabric is stabilized. As a quilter I wonder how much exposure I have to toxic chemicals. Organic is definitely the way to go.
ReplyDeleteHow do you make an insulated tote? Those are so handy and I've never imagined making them at home.
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I had no idea that conventional cotton is treated with pesticides and insecticides! It is horrible!!!
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The facts that I read on this chart well I will just say there are many. But after just going thru cancer this year the one that jumped out at me was this" Aerial spraying of insecticides and pesticides. 9 of the most commonly used pesticides are known cancer-causing agents." I cannot believe from our little plastic bags that they are harmful. Thank you for the eye opener. I appreciate it very much.
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ReplyDeleteI like the fact that they are made from natural untreated GMO free seeds.
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Thanks so much for making bags that are fun/beautiful to look at while at the same time saving the environment! Lots to learn about in this area.
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I love this bags!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chart Organic Cotton vs. Non Organic Cotton.
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of this scheme, I learned that organic cotton creates a natural non-GMO seeds, soil preparation, seed health, which in turn creates a healthy balance of weed control. in the production of non-toxic ischpolzuetsya cornstarch safe peroxide bleached, dyed with natural dyes. thank you very much learned about
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Teresa, thank you very much to you for what you do for us, your bags just gorgeous, please send me such a great handbag for me and my little daughter
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Such pretty bags.
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I had no idea that non organic cotton was exposed to so many toxins. Makes one only want to purchase organic ever agin!
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thanks for the information and contest.
I did not realize how toxic some fabrics can be -- that the dyeing process has heavy metals and sulfur -- what an education your chart was. Thanks for the chance to win one of these beautiful bags.
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Given the problem of the global crisis and unfavorable environmental conditions on the planet, I think that for Organic Cotton is a great future.
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Peerless website, amazing design bags!
ReplyDeleteVery useful information about organic cottone.
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I didn't know that toxic waxes were used when making conventional cottons.
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I loved learning that Harmony Art considers organics through the whole process, from organic GMO-free seeds, to the weaving/knit process, to the dye, and beyond! Thanks for all that you do!
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I would love to win a tote bag or a quilted lunch bag. I learned that organic cotton is grown in healthy soil from natural, untreated GMO free seeds. I didn't know that before.
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I love this fabric, and I especially love your insulated totes made from it. I naively had no idea there were so many potentially toxic (or non-toxic, in the case of organics) steps in fabric production.
ReplyDeleteI had never thought about GMO's in the seeds used to grow cotton! Thanks for another great giveaway!
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I learned that conventional cotton is usually treated with insecticides and fungicides. I am a big fan of your bags!
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Whitening by peroxide. Another use for peroxide to make life healthier. I like it. And PS: Orange is my favorite color :)
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I LOVE your bags!!!
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I learned that Low-impact fiber-reactive or natural dyes with low metal and sulfur content are used for dying the fabric! :) Thanks for a chance to win! :)
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ReplyDeleteQuite recently learned about this possibility! Probably I was late, it is SO a pity... so it would be desirable to have possibility to win this bag.Thank you for that give such possibility to people from all over the world.
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