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USDA Certified vs GOTS Certified: What’s the Difference?
By Nabaneeta SahaThe term “Organic” is all the rage among eco-conscious consumers. Whether its food items, cosmetics or textiles, every responsible person wants to choose products that are produced and processed in the cleanest way, i.e. free from harsh chemicals. And to assist you in investing in genuinely organic textiles, certifications like USDA and GOTS are at… -
Metal Recycling 101: From Scrap to Resources
By Nabaneeta SahaIntroduction Do you have a load of scrap metal and don’t know what to do with it? Then your best bet is to just recycle it! It’s devastating to see vast amounts of metal waste finding their way into landfills every year when they could be recycled and given a second life. Of course, a… -
OEKO TEX vs Greenguard Gold: What’s the Difference?
By Nabaneeta SahaHave you ever wondered how much chemical processing a textile product goes through before making it to the store? Do you know that the clothes you wear or the articles you are surrounded with at home might be life-threatening? Yes, simplistic-looking everyday products like garments, mattresses, bedsheets, cushions, etc., are carriers of several toxic chemicals… -
OEKO TEX Made in Green vs OEKO-TEX Standard 100: What’s the Difference?
By Nabaneeta SahaIntroduction Recently, consumer surveys have witnessed a sudden upsurge among shoppers switching to more sustainable shopping habits. This is a result of growing awareness regarding the environmental impact and health implications of conventionally-made garments and other textile items. Believe it or not, global certifications like the OEKO-TEX Association’s family of standards have a significant role… -
How to Recycle VHS Tapes? Innovative Solutions for Your Treasured Collection
By Nabaneeta SahaIntroduction Gone are the days when VHS tapes were the crown jewels of home entertainment, with their bulky silhouettes a staple beside every TV. But as technology advanced, these tapes faded into obscurity, leaving behind just nostalgia and a significant environmental footprint. Learning how to recycle VHS tapes is more than a nod to their… -
How to Recycle Razor Blades Safely: What You Need to Know
By Nabaneeta SahaIntroduction In the United States alone, nearly 200 million people use disposable razors and safety razor blades, which pose a significant challenge for our environment. These blades take up to 1,000 years to decompose and substantially contribute to the ever-growing piles of waste in landfills. The issue is further intensified by the plastic components of… -
What to Do with Old Underwear? Say Goodbye the Green Way
By Nabaneeta SahaIntroduction Clearing out your underwear drawer is a routine chore, but the usual toss-it-in-the-bin approach just adds to an already critical problem — Textile waste! What’s worse is every year, these stats keep on increasing with heaps of unwanted clothes, including those once-favorite undies, ending up in landfills. These clothing items rot in the environment… -
How to Recycle Fluorescent Tubes: Bright Ideas!
By Nabaneeta SahaIntroduction Fluorescent lighting is widely used in households, cafes, retail spaces, and many other places for its energy efficiency, bright light, and longevity. But they contain mercury — a potent toxin that doesn’t just disappear when these lights burn out. Improper disposal of these tubes can lead to mercury release, which in turn contaminates our… -
GOTS vs OEKO-TEX: What’s the Difference?
By Nabaneeta SahaNatural fibres or textiles free from chemicals are gaining popularity among conscious consumers. And why not? Nobody would like the idea to dress up or sleep on textiles laced with pesticides residues or toxic chemicals. After all, chances are high that these unsafe substances might seep into your skin, threatening your well-being. That’s where prominent… -
GOTS vs GOLS Certified: What’s the Difference?
By Nabaneeta SahaShopping for garments made from organic materials or investing in a mattress that is not laced with synthetic chemicals is truly overwhelming. Why? Because big corporations are considering the demand for organically-made products and profiting from them by stamping the organic seal on their product’s label. But certifications like GOTS and GOLS are here to…