Why Use Non-Toxic Body Care Products

Non-toxic body care products? Why should you care what is in your lotion and soap? Your not going
to eat it. Your skin is your largest organ, and absorbs everything you put on it. What is so toxic about
soap and lotion? Read the label on conventional, drug store products. It is all chemicals or chemically
altered ingredients and they are bad, bad, bad. Parabens and Phthalates are some of the worst. You
may or may not see the word paraben on your label, but chances are they are in there. Now look up
the terms “endocrine disruptor” and “xeno-estrogen”. Parabens can mimic the hormones in the human
body, causing all manner of ills, from weight gain, uterine fibroids, to reproductive harm. All for the
sake of keeping that lotion “fresh”. Phthalates are an even scarier monster, and that monster is hiding
in enough places to make you sick, literally. Shower curtains, vinyl flooring, plastic wrap, nail polish,
hair spray, perfume, lotions, makeup, mini blinds, adhesives, detergents, insecticides, plastic plumbing,
medical tubing and IV bags,… Scared yet? A number of phthalates are known as “reasonably suspected
to be a human carcinogen”, yet they are allowed in our lives at alarming levels. Why? There are so
many products that perform as well or better, that do not contain any of these chemical nightmares.
Why buy a lotion scented with toxic sludge when you can choose a product that is effective, pure and
harmless. Up on Copper Creek carries a wonderful line of Shea butter products, scented with pure
essential botanical oils that, in my opinion, work better that any of the toxic, stinky chemical soaps you
buy at the drug store. Stop poisoning yourself and the planet.

Eco Friendly Office

 Next time your looking for Office Supplies, check out sustainable products.
Sugarcane used for Paper Products:

• Renewable: Sugarcane reaches maturity in 1 year vs. the 30 years it takes trees to reach maturity.
• Reusable: The raw stalk pulp is used after the Cane Sugar is extracted, thereby reusing an already used resource. Previously, the stalks were burned, rather than used for making paper products.
• 100% Compostable: Paper made from sugarcane turns back into dirt in 45 days in a commercial composting facility.

Plastic Made from Corn and Plant Starch:

• Renewable: Corn is grown annually, unlke regular plastic made from petroleum. This helps reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.
• 100% Compostable: Corn plastic products turn back into dirt in 45 days in a commercial composting facility.

Going “green” costs more, yes, but as we all band together and demand more sustainable, non-toxic
products ,we can change this. Conventional products cost less for many reasons, none of which are
good. Conventional cotton is cheaper because the growers can use chemical fertilizers, herbicides and
pesticides to keep their crop yields up. But at what cost? The chemicals used are horribly toxic and
known carcinogens. After the cotton is harvested, the fiber and seed are separated, and the cotton seed
is used to make cotton seed oil for cattle feed, cosmetics, and, yes-our food. Because cotton is grown
for its fibers, it is not subject to the same standards as crops grown for human consumption, so things
that would never be allowed to be sprayed on food crops can be sprayed on cotton, even though much
of it it ends up in the food chain. Once these chemicals are applied, they become part of the plant and
contaminate the earth, they cannot be washed off. As the demand for organic cotton increases, the
supply will follow, and the price will drop. This is where we come in. Make a stand and make a stink,
demand that manufacturers and retailers stop poisoning us and OUR planet. Support the organic cotton
industry, and contribute to the healing of the Earth. BUY the change you want to see in the world, treat
yourself to some organic cotton goodies and spread the good word.

Green Toys at Up On Copper Creek

Do your children like to play with Dump Trucks, Race Cars, Tug Boats for the bath, pool or beach. Do you like to play frisbee? There is a company in California making kids toys from recycled milk cartons. The company is Green Toys.  These cartons are reprocessed into super clean fresh plastic material called high-density polyethylene (or HDPE). This material is considered one of the safest, cleanest plastics around. No BPA, PVC or phthalates, or external coatings. The toys are durable and will last a long time. The toys are packaged using only recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks.

Welcome to Up On Copper Creek

For some of us that grew up in the 60's and 70's words like recycle, reuse, environmentally responsible and locally produced became a lifestyle and not just the latest trend. The thought of throwing a newspaper or aluminum can or glass bottle in the trash never entered our minds. You thought long and hard before you added anything to the landfills. We started our family run business with these concepts in mind.

In developing our product line we were looking for three basic things, made from natural, sustainable and organic fibers or materials, made in the U.S.A.(whenever possible) and exceptional quality. We also wanted to find manufactures and artisans' that share our goals of living and conducting business in a socially and environmentally responsible way, not to mention a pair of socks that were comfortable and fit well.

We are always looking to add products to our store that fits into a natural and responsible life style. If you need a new set of sheets or towels or clothing, why not choose a sustainable and organic fiber? Once you've tried bamboo you'll be hooked. You'll find that doing the green thing is easier than you think and that the things you do in your everyday life can make a difference in making our world a cleaner and healthier, not to mention softer, place.