One important step in raising an earth-friendly child is finding baby clothes from sustainable and otherwise earth-friendly sources. Although the market for organic baby clothing remains somewhat limited, it is becoming less expensive and more sustainable, even from mainstream sources. Here are some suggestions for choosing earth-friendly baby clothes that fit your budget and do a favor for Mother Nature.
Used Baby Clothing at your Local Thrift Store
By far, the most earth-friendly source of baby clothing is your local thrift store. Used clothing from highly unsustainable resources will still be much greener than new clothing from the most earth-friendly sources. When you buy something used, you keep it out of the landfill and eliminate the need for more energy to be used in the production of other clothing. Since used baby clothes have already been produced, the burden of the ecological impact falls on someone else's eco-conscience.
Made in America, Organic Baby Clothes
When labor is outsourced to China, Indonesia, or any other overseas country, this not only hurts the American economy-- it also necessitates a much higher need for fuel to transport the baby clothes produced there. The ecological benefits of organic baby clothes may ultimately be offset by the additional fuel expense. The greenest choice? Try buying organic baby clothes that are made with domestic materials and domestic labor. Instead of Gerber's line of outsourced organic cotton clothing, consider American Apparel's sustainable line of organic baby-wear.
Organic Baby Clothes from Sustainable Materials
Some materials like hemp and bamboo are much more earth-friendly than even organic cotton, because they require less land and water to cultivate. While these materials can not be grown in the United States, their purchase sends a message to our own country that we need to support and use alternative fibers whenever possible. Better for Babies is one excellent company offering baby clothes made from hemp, bamboo, and other stylish and earth-friendly materials.
Supporting Handmade Items and Earth-Friendly Baby Clothes
Used Baby Clothing at your Local Thrift Store
By far, the most earth-friendly source of baby clothing is your local thrift store. Used clothing from highly unsustainable resources will still be much greener than new clothing from the most earth-friendly sources. When you buy something used, you keep it out of the landfill and eliminate the need for more energy to be used in the production of other clothing. Since used baby clothes have already been produced, the burden of the ecological impact falls on someone else's eco-conscience.
Made in America, Organic Baby Clothes
When labor is outsourced to China, Indonesia, or any other overseas country, this not only hurts the American economy-- it also necessitates a much higher need for fuel to transport the baby clothes produced there. The ecological benefits of organic baby clothes may ultimately be offset by the additional fuel expense. The greenest choice? Try buying organic baby clothes that are made with domestic materials and domestic labor. Instead of Gerber's line of outsourced organic cotton clothing, consider American Apparel's sustainable line of organic baby-wear.
Organic Baby Clothes from Sustainable Materials
Some materials like hemp and bamboo are much more earth-friendly than even organic cotton, because they require less land and water to cultivate. While these materials can not be grown in the United States, their purchase sends a message to our own country that we need to support and use alternative fibers whenever possible. Better for Babies is one excellent company offering baby clothes made from hemp, bamboo, and other stylish and earth-friendly materials.
Supporting Handmade Items and Earth-Friendly Baby Clothes
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All hemp fabric I've seen has been too scratchy for my grown-up skin. I'd think twice about putting it on a baby.
GREAT GUIDE!
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