Thanks so much, David!

Bamboo fabric’s eco-friendliness is debatable.

The Wall Street Journal reported, “To create fabric, it’s chopped up and dissolved in toxic solvents—the same process that recycles wood scraps into viscose or rayon. Indeed, bamboo fabric technically is rayon.”

The FTC sued four small bamboo-clothing manufacturers for false labeling for using language such as “natural,” “biodegradable,” and “antimicrobial.” WSJ noted, “Bamboo fabric isn’t natural, the FTC said, since it’s a textile developed by chemists. The agency also said the biodegradable and antimicrobial qualities of the plant don’t survive the manufacturing process.”

WSJ also noted, “Most bamboo is grown in China, where it’s harder for U.S designers to monitor suppliers.” Read the full article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704576204574529730229551324.html
Read the FTC alert: http://ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt160.shtm

I’d be proud to receive or give a thrifted gift. Find a charitable thrift shop through http://www.thethriftshopper.com/ Many vegan treasures are to be found there (some items are brand new, in fact).

I love your ideas most for donations to national organizations like animal sanctuaries. Local animal shelters and other groups are in need as well.

I also agree with solar panels for sale’s sentiments above.

Happy holidays.