"Organic cotton."
I'm tired of seeing items stamped with the word "organic" — from green tea, bread, fruits and vegetables to dresses.
How would we know if the ones manufacturing and distributing these aren't just bluffing? Are we sure these are all genuine? So many fake products have entered the market without our knowing the difference between the real McCoy and the imitation pieces. Are we assured that they're not only adding this magic word to attract consumers and increase sales?
Another word that has subtly entered our world and is demanding much of our attention is "antibacterial."
It is so "engraved" in everyone's consciousness that one couldn't buy something without reading the label first. People have never given a serious second look at labels until now.
I think it started with antibacterial soaps. Now, we have antibacterial fabrics also. Does it mean that if we use antibacterial clothes, we're already protected from illnesses and diseases?
Does it really make a difference? I've read somewhere that antibac products prove more harm than good because of the variety of chemicals used in producing these items. Perhaps, statements like this are meant to discredit makers of such products but we wouldn't know, would we?
1 comment:
i have read somewhere that beginning the '70's (i guess), manufacturers are required to put product information thru labels. They're brand would be at stake if they write false stamps don't you think?
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