tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151599988206563218.post1810593868844777193..comments2023-11-03T04:00:21.984-04:00Comments on Mkokopelli: FTC Saying We are Being Bamboozled???Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15306247651644645909noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151599988206563218.post-75484664903739661532009-09-05T04:11:01.403-04:002009-09-05T04:11:01.403-04:00I hope that since this was posted you've compl...I hope that since this was posted you've completed your education on "bamboo". You failed to explain that rayon manufacturing is so hazardous it's manufacture is banned by the EPA. The only difference between the "bamboo" process and rayon is the source of the cellulose. Check out http://www.supereco.com/glossary/rayon/.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151599988206563218.post-67352362384270052062009-08-20T03:30:03.823-04:002009-08-20T03:30:03.823-04:00Thanks anon, I did know before that Patagonia stro...Thanks anon, I did know before that Patagonia strongly opposed bamboo, so it doesn't surprise me. <br /><br />Now that bamboo has gained popularity and presents a real solution to ease the tolls on land from cotton farming (and even organic cotton farming), the FTC has done a great disservice to the American people. <br /><br />The FTC has foolishly revealed that they are all about protecting the interests of established cotton industries that are being threatened by the emergence of new fibers. The cotton industry has been threatened before in the 70's which is why they've banded together and successfully made cotton the best selling fiber in the world again in the 90's. <br /><br />In the end, I think it will backfire on them - there is no bad publicity - these 4 companies that were sued will probably reach record sales from all the one-way links, and bamboo is here to stay.Sandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151599988206563218.post-73373113932111990152009-08-20T02:49:27.613-04:002009-08-20T02:49:27.613-04:00Hi Michelle,
Thanks for your informative and rese...Hi Michelle,<br /><br />Thanks for your informative and researched post. I've been on the phone the past few days with the FTC because unfortunately, my handmade doll business is affected by all this commotion too. I use "bamboo fiber" as one of the materials for my Swaddle Babies. After many calls to Fairfield, the manufacturer of the fiber, they confirmed their use of sodium hydroxide to process the "fiber." Because FTC does not recognize this fiber, I am now required to relabel my dolls as containing viscose made from bamboo or rayon from bamboo (the two are interchangeable). It's very frustrating as a small business owner to deal with yet another issue that seems out of our control. The test results contradict the claims made by the FTC, yet here we are, having to deal with this mess.<br /><br />Priscilla, Swaddle BabiesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151599988206563218.post-63584576676296344952009-08-19T19:26:09.553-04:002009-08-19T19:26:09.553-04:00http://htc-01.media.globix.net/COMP008760MOD1/ftc_...http://htc-01.media.globix.net/COMP008760MOD1/ftc_web/transcripts/071508_greenBuilding_sess2.pdf<br /><br />Sorry Link got cutted off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151599988206563218.post-45329559617453542902009-08-19T19:25:34.775-04:002009-08-19T19:25:34.775-04:00Hi Sandra,
Not sure if this may help answer your ...Hi Sandra,<br /><br />Not sure if this may help answer your question as to who is behind this. OTA, Consumer Report and shockingly Patagonia. I am sure Mo read this before. We are here to support you Mo and all the small businesses who is trying to promote bamboo! <br /><br />http://htc-01.media.globix.net/COMP008760MOD1/ftc_web/transcripts/071508_greenBuilding_sess2.pdfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151599988206563218.post-10011063381555117432009-08-19T16:03:19.094-04:002009-08-19T16:03:19.094-04:00Thanks for your post Michelle. I wonder if you (or...Thanks for your post Michelle. I wonder if you (or Bamboosa) could find out who were involved in the advisory process that led the FTC to issue the sensational consumer alert "Are you being bamboozled by bamboo?" I have a feeling the cotton industry is behind this. What's going on is nothing short of a witch hunt and I think the FTC should be investigated for being false and misleading to the consumer themselves.Sandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151599988206563218.post-84031224235498004452009-08-18T16:58:18.757-04:002009-08-18T16:58:18.757-04:00Very refreshing Michelle!
It's nice to see som...Very refreshing Michelle!<br />It's nice to see someone with some journalistic integrity. Many of the mindless drones out there...simply take what the FTC says at face value. There are 1000's of "make a living at home" websites out there, that are scamming unemployed people out of what little money they have left. These sites are doing real damage to real American folks...yet the FTC wants to dedicate time and resources to a game of semantics with small businesses that are run by honest, ethical people. I can vouch for two of the four companies anyway.<br />The FTC's lack of willingness to actually consider real evidence that contradicts their claims, has to make one stop and question their motives.<br /><br />Mr. BunnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151599988206563218.post-59366683113608741922009-08-18T11:53:30.328-04:002009-08-18T11:53:30.328-04:00Hey, Mo from Bamboosa here.
First, thanks Michel...Hey, Mo from Bamboosa here. <br /><br />First, thanks Michelle for doing a little research before you decided on the merits of the FTC action. We sincerely appreciate that!<br /><br />I'd like to comment to Coccinelle that the bamboo that Bamboosa uses is certified organic by the USDA NOP and the farm where the bamboo is grown is certified by OCIA. That should be an indication of sustainable harvesting practices.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />MoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151599988206563218.post-10111040027097547632009-08-18T10:54:48.009-04:002009-08-18T10:54:48.009-04:00Hi Michelle, Your post is very informative and I c...Hi Michelle, Your post is very informative and I completely agree with your commentary. I've worked on developing our new GO Greens Bamboo Gloves for over a year and I even investigated various bamboo fibers. <br /><br />In light of the FTC's efforts, I'm preparing to conduct advanced tests on our claims the same as I did for our UV protection claims.<br /><br />I'll be glad to keep you posted. <br /><br />BTW, we are in NC, too. You can check out our web site and the GO Greens at www.gloves-online.com or http://www.gogreensgloves.com <br /><br />I'll also be posting my test results on my Blog. <br /><br />Nice to find you blog, JoeThe Glove Guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946980767287386012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151599988206563218.post-49075837119026334022009-08-18T06:38:00.391-04:002009-08-18T06:38:00.391-04:00Good article but you forget a big point: the way t...Good article but you forget a big point: the way the bamboo is harvested!<br /><br />Not all bamboo is haversted sustainably, and it's hard to know because there is so little certification! Little companies have no such certification but I imagined in the future that it will become more and more common!<br /><br />BUT bamboo will always remain better than non-organic cotton in my opinion!Coccinellenoreply@blogger.com