Archive for April, 2011
The Benefits of Bamboo Fabrics
Eco-friendly fashions are becoming increasingly popular in today’s society, as environmentally-conscious shoppers attempt to lessen their impact on the planet and reduce their carbon footprint. But “being green” isn’t the only reason to consider purchasing big and tall clothes made from naturally occurring fibers – there are plenty of other great benefits associated with organic fabrics, especially bamboo.
It’s All About The Comfort
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Climate Change ? What?s All That About?
When humans cut down trees or burn fossil fuels, they release extra carbon into the atmosphere, increasing the greenhouse effect. Mass deforestation around the world at an unprecedented rate is making the problem worse year by year.
Unfortunately, due to this climate change the earth is getting warmer as temperatures at the Earth’s surface have increased by an estimated 1.4°F (0.8°C) between 1900 and 2005. The past decade was the hottest of the past 150 years and perhaps the past millennium. The hottest 22 years on record have occurred since 1980, and 2005 was the hottest on record.