Monday, December 21, 2015

Organic Companies: Be Part of "The SOLUTION" and SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS HOME Project

LIVE HAPPY. BE PURE!
Sustainable Wellness Home 





 Exciting news! It's official and long awaited, Consumers Against Toxic Apparel (CATA) and Sister Partner Organic Guru Lynnette Marie creator of The Pure Integrity Verified Seal and Author of Fuel for the Body will soon present the first LIVE HAPPY BE PURE Sustainable Wellness Home incorporating every aspect required to live a good, sustainable and healthy lifestyle.  So far only key elements of this notion have been addressed, marketed and written about but now we have taken each individual element and designed a home that reflects every component of living to  demonstrate just how easy it is to live a clean, healthy, organic and natural life void of many toxic chemicals and unhealthy habits.  The cottage  was renovated using LEED standards to include energy efficient appliances, hardwood floors, reclaimed glass, VOC paints, etc. and as you can see it's gorgeous!  Everything from the low flow shower head filtration system, to bedding, furniture, cleaning products, food and clothing will be showcased during our first open house January 23, 2016. 

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Our Spokesperson US Miss Earth Eco competing for International Title in Taiwan

CATA Spokesperson US Miss Earth Eco, Elizabeth Tran is in Taiwan for two weeks competing for the International title of  Charity Queen of One Power.  See her organic wardrobe and many styles.

 Elizabeth wore this 100% GOTS Certified organic cotton dress to meet the Major in Taiwan


 Organic cotton butterfly dress received rave reviews by Silver Needle & Thread


 100% Silk doupionni dress


 CATA affiliate Creative Jewelry Design by Laura Staley
designed sustainable pieces  from recycled glass and reclaimed metal chains to match outfits.


 Just hanging out and having fun in this whimsical organic cotton romper.


 This custom 100% silk and organic cotton gown adorned 
with recycled copper and chandelier crystal pieces is stunning.
Dress was created by CATA Affiliate Companies:
Silver Needle & Thread
and
Creative Jewelry Designs by Laura Staley


Arriving in Taiwan wearing an organic cotton dress 
from one of CATA's affiliate companies.


Organic and sustainable fashion is stylish  and affordable.  Become a CATA member today and shop our affiliate companies where you can save 10% to 15% on all your purchases for one full year.

Purchase membership card and learn more at: 
http://www.silverneedleandthread.com/CATA.html

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

CATA-Consumers Against Toxic Apparel 1st Company in Jacksonville, FL to Receive Sustainable Workplace 4 Leaf Designation Seal

CATA Receives 4 Leaf Sustainable Workplace Designation 
Certification and Seal

We can't express how excited we are to be the first company in Jacksonville to receive this seal.  We encourage other companies to join us in making our city a sustainable conscious designation.

The work we do, practices, services and products go beyond sustainable.  
At CATA we are committed, dedicated and bound to our goals of protecting our natural resources and the planet as we work.

The program is administered by the Green Team Project of Jacksonville.







Tuesday, August 4, 2015

CATA Spokesperson Crowned Miss Earth USA Eco Wearing Organic & Sustainable Clothing

Organic and sustainable fashion has made it's way to the beauty pageant industry.
CATA's spokesperson title holder Miss Earth Florida was recently crowned Miss Earth USA Eco.


Miss Earth Florida is the first contestant to compete wearing a organic cotton and  natural fibre wardrobe.


Gown was custom sewn by CATA affiliate company Silver Needle & Thread.
Dress ornamentation and jewelry hand made by CATA affiliate company
Creative Jewelry Designs by Laura Staley

The dress was created using 100% silk, organic cotton, reclaimed copper, recycled crystals and chandelier parts.




Organic cotton shorts adds whimsical touch!

Become a fan of Miss Earth USA Eco...

Join her and

Take The Pledge to be part of the solution for clean toxic free fashion



 Organic cotton dress help set the stage for the perfect interview.

Organic Clothing: WJXT News 4 Jax Morning Show CATA Apperance

CATA recently appeared on local TV Station WJXT, News 4 Jax, Morning Show with Beth Sullivan, host of Fashion 4Ward.


We shared organic clothing with the audience and discussed why organic clothing and 
sustainable fashion matters.






Saturday, July 18, 2015

Shop Special Organic Clothing Offer--Limited Quantities


We're cleaning up our sample inventory.
Your chance to purchase limited quantities of organic clothing at some great prices.





 Visit our special page to see the bargains!





If you're looking for something special or you saw the item on our social media give us a call at 904-998-9978 we have many items in stock that are not listed on the page.  


If you make an inquiry we can email you a photo of the item for your viewing and invoice you.

We can also be reached by email at patricia@cataorganic.com

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Organic Clothing: What CATA Can Do For You

When you Take The Pledge and become a CATA member you receive exclusive discounts on all your purchases with our affiliate companies for one full year.
Our goal is to help you change the way you view fashion, support companies making clean clothes and use products that won't harm our planet.

ARE YOU IN?

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Sharing a Vision for Sustainable Fashion: CATA & Sass Brown




Sass Brown is Acting Associate Dean for the School of Art and Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York.





When it comes to sustainable fashion no one is more active in promoting the benefits than Sass. 
She has published papers, spoken, taught and advised women’s cooperatives, educational institutions, governmental agencies, NGO’s, SME’s and the creative industries in Brazil, Peru, Columbia, Chile, Sri Lanka, Korea, China, Italy, France, US, Canada and the UK, on the topic of sustainable design.



Sass has created a page on her Eco Fashion Talk Website dedicated to CATA 
 in an effort to connect more consumers to our movement. 

Resource Directory: An Advanced
search tool that lets you discover
eco fashion on your own terms




See her latest book, " REFASHIONED"

The area of recycling and upcycling is a rich and growing source of innovative design in the fashion and accessories industries. In a fast-fashion world of throw-away clothing, it is the ultimate expression of the slow-fashion movement


Learn more about Sass Brown at: http://www.ecofashiontalk.com/bio/

Monday, June 22, 2015

5-19-15 Let's make the dress! With Creative Jewelry Designs by Laura Staley and Silver Needle and Thread Custom Sewn Clothing

5-19-15 Let's make the dress! With Creative Jewelry Designs by Laura Staley and Silver Needle and Thread Custom Sewn Clothing





CATA affiliates Silver Needle & Thread and Creative Jewelry by Laura Staley working on creating a wardrobe for Miss Earth Florida to compete in July for the title of Miss Earth USA. This will be the first Miss Earth Pageant where a contestant will compete for the title wearing all organic/natural sustainable fashion. Go Elizabeth "A True Green Girl." #CATA is proud to sponsor.


Sunday, May 31, 2015

Monday, May 11, 2015

Mother's Day Mother Earth Sustainable Organic Clothing Fashion Show

WOW!  CATA had an amazing time presenting this fashion show in Ft. Myers, FL

Almost thirty titled Beauty Queens participated.....




CATA showcased an array of organic clothing from affiliates around the country.

Imagine Green Wear
 (soon to be Imagine Nation)
Silver Needle & Thread
Vital Hemp
Earth Creations
and more..








Organic Clothing is the Fashion of the Future!

Are you ready to be part of the solution?

It's easy just Take The Pledge


Thursday, April 30, 2015

Organic Clothing: Explained by Funny Man John Oliver


John Oliver Explains 
Why Conventional Fashion is So BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





If you don't think the fashion industry is a threat to our sustainability .......
Laugh at This!



Now Join CATA
Be Part of The Solution


CATA Has New Organic Bedding Affiliate: Mountain Air Organic Beds

Mountain Air Organic Beds 
offers organic and natural fibre bedding 
that's high quality, stylish and affordable.   


See HERE


CATA is pleased to announce a new affiliate offering organic bedding.  Mountain Air Organic Beds is located in Springdale, AR and owned by Joyce Robertson.  Below are some facts and data you should know about organic bedding.




What Is A Organic Mattress?
Our organic mattresses are made entirely by mother nature.  Organic is a term that can be loosely thrown around, this is why we go to great lengths to provide organic certificates and make all our products the purest way possible. 




Our ingredient list...
100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton for our fabric 
100%  Wool for our batting
100% All Natural and Organic Latex Rubber for our mattress core
That's it!  


Mountain Air Organic Beds mattresses are unique.  They have a zipper casing to make it completely transparent.  Nothing hidden in your mattress.  No toxic chemicals, no cheap polyurethane foams, no chemical flame retardants.

Our mattresses are grown and tapped from mother nature, no trees are cut down, no pesticides are sprayed on the cotton, and sheep continue to make wool because we all need hair cuts right?   So... your mattress goes on to make more mattresses and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. 

Mountain Air Organic Beds' mattresses aren't like traditional, solid-slab mattresses (which sometimes feel like a solid slab of rock, after all). Each Mountain Air Organic Beds mattress contains 3-4 layers of all-natural latex available in three levels of firmness - soft, medium and firm. Choose any combination for the custom level of comfort you need. Best of all, our split-level design gives you an individual sleep surface on each side, so you'll never have to argue about how firm of a bed to buy.



Some Examples of Organic Pillows


Organic Silk Pillows:
  • Silk stuffed in an organic cotton casing
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Protect your pillow with an organic cotton casing
  • Silk contains 18 essential amino acids good for skin and hair

Shredded Rubber Pillows:

  • All-natural latex, free of synthetics

  • No polyurethane, petroleum or chemical flame retardants

  • 100% organic cotton casing

  • Come into our store and fill it yourself to the desired height

  • Available in high, medium or low loft

 

Organic Wool Pillows:
  • 100% organic wool in a 100% organic cotton casing
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Dust mite resistant
  • Protect your pillow with an organic cotton pillowcase