Story of Stuff Video

We here at Manic Organic encourage conscious consuming. What does that mean? It means not buying stuff you don't need, and it means sometimes paying more in order to purchase a better made product (better conditions for workers, fewer miles traveled in transport, non-toxic dyes and safer "ingredients) that will last longer than the cheap clothing sold in malls and Walmarts.

Interested in where all of the mass-produced stuff we see filing malls comes from? Check out Story of Stuff which breaks it down with graphics and easy to understand stats. This will make you think twice about buying that cheap tshirt.

Coming Soon: Eco-hangers

Here at Manic Organic, we're trying to do more than just provide fashion for the masses. We're trying to change the way you think and live. We're trying to inspire conscious consumerism. Soo, with that in mind, we will soon be featuring recyclable and biodegradable clothes hangers. We're starting small, we know. Clothes hangers aren't going to change the world. But consider a few facts about those wire/plastic clothes hangers that litter your closet:

- Most hangers are made of steel and petroleum - both of which are nonbiodegradable and are often made in sweatshops in China.

- Most hangers get thrown away, but you can check out a previous post about recycling hangers here: Recycling Plastic Hangers.

So look for these wheat and paper hangers and let us know what you think.

Care for your Clothing

Since we are a clothing company, here are a few tips to keep those clothing items looking tip top while not harming the environment.

- Avoid dry cleaners, and avoid purchasing items that need to be dry cleaned.

- Wash your clothing on cold. It takes extra energy to heat that water up.

- Hang your clothes to dry. Hanging your clothes out to dry will save their color. Okay we realize this a tougher item and probably only for the more die-hard of you out there, but dryers are very energy intensive. If you need a dryer, there are dryers that only use $7 worth of electricity annually to dry your clothes b/c they are super efficient.