Green Options » craft store http://greenoptions.com/tag/craft-store Posts tagged 'craft store' Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:00:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Crafting Vs. Vinyl (Round 1) http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/07/28/crafting_vs_vinyl/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/07/28/crafting_vs_vinyl/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:00:27 +0000 Kelly Rand http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/07/28/crafting_vs_vinyl/ vinyl floral fabric Here at CAGW, we try and direct fellow crafters to materials to use that are gentler on the environment for craft projects. From fabric and yarns to scissors and notions there is a plethora of options out there for the eco-conscious crafter.

On the flip side, these are limited options and often our craft supplies leave you wondering how safe and green are they. We’ve even started a list of demands for things that we wish we had.

Well, I am going to add waterproof, clear, flexible, “fabric” to that list. Many crafters use this in their projects for many purposes. Unfortunately, this “fabric” is vinyl or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a type of plastic (number 3 to be exact) and I am calling for an outright ban on this poison plastic.

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