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At the Better Me Luncheon, Febuary 25, 2012 in Royal Oak, MI. we will be featuring a FASHION SHOW BY: Kika Paprika - Fun fresh eco-chic clothing for every woman, every age, every day!a socially responsible company that is committed to lightening our environmental footprint and making a difference in the world. fashionable, and flattering women’s clothing. Kika Paprika’s innovative combination of elements--figure-flattering, eco-chic.http://bethcampau.kikapaprika.com/

for more information and tickets visit: http://bettermeluncheon.webs.com/speakers.htm

Kika Paprika is proud to be a socially responsible company that is committed to lightening our environmental footprint and making a difference in the world:

• We are an eco-friendly company dedicated to using organic fabrics and dyes whenever possible.
  
  
• We believe in ethical trade and fair treatment of everyone involved with production and distribution of our clothing.
  
  
• We use recycled boxes for shipping, recycled plastics for our bags, biodegradable plantable seed paper for our clothing tags, and recycled paper for our printed materials whenever possible – every little bit helps.

by Jason Duke

People are becoming more conscious about the products they're buying and how these products are made. That's why manufacturers are creating styles crafted from sustainable resources. From sport shirts to fleece to accessories, eco-friendly products are a welcome alternative that are designed to work in harmony with nature. When you purchase a product that is organic, recycled or produced in an environmentally friendly manner then you have voted with your dollars and helped create a demand for alternative products. Eco Friendly products really is a fledgling part of the apparel industry it will take time to make it to the mainstream in a more profound way, but as time goes on more products will be available for the environmentally conscious consumer.

Eco Friendly Clothing is all the rage these days and with the goings on in the world, economy and our daily lives eco friendly apparel makes sense. Organic clothing and recycled clothing are nice ways to treat out earth in a friendly manner and at the same time be fashionable and hip with your friends. The styles available range from plain white t-shirts, polo shirts and hats made of bamboo, and apparel created with recycled plastic bottles. As with anything there are downsides to eco friendly clothing such as it a little more expensive for consumer, but when compared to the upside the argument for more organic clothing is strong. I am quite sure as this catches on the prices will come down.

Eco Friendly Apparel is designed for healthy, active lifestyles and people who care about the environment and society enough to be conscious of the impact their clothes have on the rest of the world. Each of us leaves a footprint behind while we live our lives on planet earth and it is truly thoughtful to try to leave it as you found it. We as a species have a long way to go concerning the health of the earth. Just think that every little act does count and it does add up over time. We can reverse the downtrend in the degradation of humanities greatest possession – planet earth.

Made from natural and fair-trade materials like soy, organic cotton, bamboo, and leather-alternatives, clothing and accessories are eco-conscious, socially responsible and stylish at the same time. Be kind to our planet - buy eco friendly clothing.

Types of clothing

Bamboo fabric is created from the bamboo pulp. It does not need chlorine to bleach it and it can be dyed easily with minimal water requirements. Fabrics that do not dye easily are often treated with harsh chemicals and much more water, so an organic fabric that dyes easy is generally better for the environment.

Organic cotton is much more environmentally friendly than the traditional variety as it uses no pesticides, herbicides, or insecticides during the growing cycle. There are many growers of this crop, and the number is steadily increasing.

Recycled Fleece has many benefits for the environment and economy. Benefits include lessening of our dependence on oil (foreign oil), reduces discarded clothing, and is generally thought to create less air, water and soil contamination. When a polyester garment reaches a landfill where they incinerate some of the garbage, polyester will create toxic emissions that will pollute the air – recycling of these garments reduce that toxic emission. Major sources for recycled polyester are discarded plastic bottles.
Interested in eco-friendly products