Organic Information

• Why Wool?

  There are a number of fibres available for use in bedding products. Each of them has it’s own benefits and advantages – and drawbacks. For example, cotton in it’s raw state is the most hypo-allergenic of fibres, however it needs to be repetitively washed and thoroughly dried, or it absorbs moisture and bacteria and becomes [...]

• The world’s oldest mattress

  At Blessed Earth we endeavour to offer you a completely natural sleeping surface, much the same as they did, it seems, 77,000 years ago. It’s probably true that man has always grappled with the idea of getting comfortable in order to get a good night’s sleep. We’ve certainly come a long way in that regards [...]

• Interview with Raithe Handiman

  Interview with local business owner and organic bedding pioneer Raithe Handiman of Blessed Earth Holistic Bliss Magazine: Tell me a bit about the Blessed Earth story. Raithe: We started 6 years ago in Melbourne when my partner couldn’t buy organic cotton underwear. We had the crazy idea to try and make it and sell it [...]

• Growing Cotton in India

  For years, cotton was highly regarded and even recommended by doctors as the healthy fabric to wear. It is a natural fibre and it breathes. Recently though, the crop has copped a lot of flack. Health-wise, it has become apparent that most of the cotton products coming into Australia are saturated with Formaldehyde etc. and [...]

• SEKEM

  ORIGINS Sekem started with the personal vision of Dr Ibraham Abouleish. Born in Egypt, he trained in Austria and returned to Egypt in 1975, where he was overwhelmed by his country’s lack of education, it’s overpopulation, and it’s pollution, particularly from the use of chemical pesticides. He established Sekem, which means ‘vitality from the sun’, [...]

• The Dangers of Teflon

  by Lydia Diaz The dangers of Teflon, a chemical which is used to coat non-stick cookware and other surfaces, has recently come to light. Teflon is manufactured by DuPont. It contains C8, which is a likely human carcinogen, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Although studies were conducted on animals, it indicated a carcinogenic potential [...]

• 2011 Organic Industry Projected Growth and Statistics

  The organic industry continues to grow worldwide.  Here are some statistics regarding this burgeoning market. U.S. sales of organic food and beverages have grown from $1 billion in 1990 to $26.7 billion in 2010. Sales in 2010 represented 7.7 percent growth over 2009 sales. Experiencing the highest growth in sales during 2010 were organic fruits [...]

• Genetically modified organisms

  by Lydia Diaz There is alot of controversy and confusion surrounding transgenic or genetically modified organisms, (also referred to as GM crops or genetically engineered, or GE crops) – the main ones being corn, soybeans, and cotton, and most recently, sugar beets. In order for consumers to make an educated decision about what they are [...]

• EU Votes to Ban Toxic Pesticides

  Author: Jeremy SmithReuters . (Source) European Parliament members voted to ban some of the most toxic and dangerous pesticides to human health. The move, likely to be endorsed by EU ministers in the next weeks, would let groups of countries with similar geography and climate decide whether farmers may use specific products. A list of [...]

• Organic Skin Care Information

  Our skin is the biggest organ in our body and absorbs whatever we put on it. Skin care, lotion, make up, chemicals and toxins all get absorbed by the skin the same way, if we do not show some care. The skin’s function is to protect our body, support the immune system and provide a [...]