Comments on: Eco-Friendly: Recycled Banana Fiber http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/index.php/eco-friendly-spinning-fiber/ Eco-friendly, Handspun Yarn: Recycled, organic and local Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Spinning with Banana Fiber | Blonde Chicken Boutique http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/index.php/eco-friendly-spinning-fiber/comment-page-1/#comment-649 Spinning with Banana Fiber | Blonde Chicken Boutique Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:32:01 +0000 http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/?p=578#comment-649 [...] you’d like to know more about how eco-friendly and fair-trade banana fiber is, be sure to read [...] [...] you’d like to know more about how eco-friendly and fair-trade banana fiber is, be sure to read [...]

]]> By: trytex http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/index.php/eco-friendly-spinning-fiber/comment-page-1/#comment-1204 trytex Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:57:42 +0000 http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/?p=578#comment-1204 I AM INTERSTED IN PRODUCING ECO FRIENDLY FIBRE FROM BANANA. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE WAY IT IS PRODUCED TO TRY PERSONALY. wILL THERE BE ANY GUIDANCE TO PRODUCE THE SAME. I AM INTERSTED IN PRODUCING ECO FRIENDLY FIBRE FROM BANANA. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE WAY IT IS PRODUCED TO TRY PERSONALY. wILL THERE BE ANY GUIDANCE TO PRODUCE THE SAME.

]]> By: trytex http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/index.php/eco-friendly-spinning-fiber/comment-page-1/#comment-606 trytex Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:57:42 +0000 http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/?p=578#comment-606 I AM INTERSTED IN PRODUCING ECO FRIENDLY FIBRE FROM BANANA. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE WAY IT IS PRODUCED TO TRY PERSONALY. wILL THERE BE ANY GUIDANCE TO PRODUCE THE SAME. I AM INTERSTED IN PRODUCING ECO FRIENDLY FIBRE FROM BANANA. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE WAY IT IS PRODUCED TO TRY PERSONALY. wILL THERE BE ANY GUIDANCE TO PRODUCE THE SAME.

]]> By: Return of the Chicken | Blonde Chicken Boutique http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/index.php/eco-friendly-spinning-fiber/comment-page-1/#comment-549 Return of the Chicken | Blonde Chicken Boutique Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:55:06 +0000 http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/?p=578#comment-549 [...] yarns are also back. You can read more about what makes them a  fair trade yarn or consult a list of free knitting patterns that are just perfect for [...] [...] yarns are also back. You can read more about what makes them a  fair trade yarn or consult a list of free knitting patterns that are just perfect for [...]

]]> By: 5 ways to celebrate Earth Day | Blonde Chicken Boutique http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/index.php/eco-friendly-spinning-fiber/comment-page-1/#comment-439 5 ways to celebrate Earth Day | Blonde Chicken Boutique Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:24:50 +0000 http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/?p=578#comment-439 [...] 2. Spin with recyled fiber! [...] [...] 2. Spin with recyled fiber! [...]

]]> By: Why organic cotton? | Blonde Chicken Boutique http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/index.php/eco-friendly-spinning-fiber/comment-page-1/#comment-413 Why organic cotton? | Blonde Chicken Boutique Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:23:24 +0000 http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/?p=578#comment-413 [...] yarn” mean? There are three main tenets of Blonde Chicken Boutique: Local, Sustainable and Recycled.   Organic cotton, a more sustainable fiber, is a new member of the VeganSpun line, check out all [...] [...] yarn” mean? There are three main tenets of Blonde Chicken Boutique: Local, Sustainable and Recycled.   Organic cotton, a more sustainable fiber, is a new member of the VeganSpun line, check out all [...]

]]> By: Spindles & Finials http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/index.php/eco-friendly-spinning-fiber/comment-page-1/#comment-354 Spindles & Finials Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:26:28 +0000 http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/?p=578#comment-354 Banana's are one of the quickest plants to reproduce, so I can really say that its environmentally friendly.. its a great idea to spun banana fiber indeed.. Banana's are one of the quickest plants to reproduce, so I can really say that its environmentally friendly.. its a great idea to spun banana fiber indeed..

]]> By: cosy http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/index.php/eco-friendly-spinning-fiber/comment-page-1/#comment-332 cosy Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:33:44 +0000 http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/?p=578#comment-332 awesome! thanks so much for the response and for being knowledgeable about your fibers.<br>cheers,<br>cosy awesome! thanks so much for the response and for being knowledgeable about your fibers.
cheers,
cosy

]]> By: blondechicken http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/index.php/eco-friendly-spinning-fiber/comment-page-1/#comment-331 blondechicken Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/?p=578#comment-331 Cosy,<br>Thanks for your question!<br>The fiber's made by the same process used for rayon, soy and bamboo. I'm a little unclear on the chemicals used, so I steer clear of all of those fibers, for the Boutique, at least in their first lifecycle. <br>I'm comfortable with the banana fiber I get from the women's co-op because I'm notincreasing production, but decreasing waste. The fiber they collect was headed for the trash. On top of that, the co-op sells the fiber and yarn fair-trade and the women directly benefit from the income. Even better, my distributor (who works directly with the co-op, herself) puts 10% of her profit into creating educational oppurtunities for the women and their children.<br><br> Let me know if you have more questions about it!<br><br><br><br><br>________________________________ Cosy,
Thanks for your question!
The fiber's made by the same process used for rayon, soy and bamboo. I'm a little unclear on the chemicals used, so I steer clear of all of those fibers, for the Boutique, at least in their first lifecycle.
I'm comfortable with the banana fiber I get from the women's co-op because I'm notincreasing production, but decreasing waste. The fiber they collect was headed for the trash. On top of that, the co-op sells the fiber and yarn fair-trade and the women directly benefit from the income. Even better, my distributor (who works directly with the co-op, herself) puts 10% of her profit into creating educational oppurtunities for the women and their children.

Let me know if you have more questions about it!

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]]> By: cosy http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/index.php/eco-friendly-spinning-fiber/comment-page-1/#comment-330 cosy Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:26:53 +0000 http://www.blondechickenboutique.com/?p=578#comment-330 i haven't heard much about banana... any idea about the environmental impact of the processing? i haven't heard much about banana… any idea about the environmental impact of the processing?

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