I have no idea what a “minimo” is, but wow, these things are really cute.

A perfect friend for your child, each minimo is is made from 100% Organic Egyptian Cotton. Organic cotton is a great eco-alternative to conventional cotton because it’s harvested free of environmentally harmful pesticides and insecticides. Conventional Cotton, on the other hand, uses approximately 25% of the world’s insecticides and more than 10% of the pesticides, making it the second most pesticide-laden crop in the world after coffee. (source: Allen Woodburn Associates Ltd./Managing Resources Ltd., “Cotton: The Crop and its Agrochemicals Market,” 1995.) After conventional cotton is harvested with pesticides, it is often pretreated with peroxide so to make the dyeing process easier. Once dyed, garments are often washed in formaldehyde. The chemical wash gives garments a softer hand feel.

Bleaches, dyes, washes, pesticides and insecticides can wreak havoc on ecosystems. Polluted soil can become dry and erode. If chemical washes and dyes are not properly disposed of, they leak into nearby rivers and streams, severely disrupting local ecosystems. Biologists estimate millions of birds die from the effects of agricultural chemicals used in conventional cotton production and garment manufacturing.

Another thing to consider is the dangerous use of polyester fluff in stuffed animal toys. Polyester fluff can be very dangerous to young infants. Don’t risk it. There’s no fluff to inhale in these minimos.

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