Monsanto’s transgenic cotton vs. organic cotton
March 11th, 2010. Published under Ecology and fair trade. No Comments.
| Monsanto, the leading provider of products for agriculture recently admitted that its technology does not work, according to the Indian newspaper The Hindu.
Monsanto is the developer of transgenic cotton bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) one of the first genetically modified crop technology (GM) that was commercially available from the 90s. Bt cotton was designed to be resistant to major insect pests. |
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But year after year, farmers, indigenous and scientists have been watching in the fields of Bt cotton that pests are becamming resistant to Monsanto’s genetically engineered toxins and, therefore, it was necessary to apply large amounts of pesticides. Monsanto has consistently denied that situation.
For many years Monsanto was claiming that the main benefit of bt cotton in India was a reduction of pesticide use. Now, they admit that this is not true. It has been shown that so-called pink bollworm, a stong pest for farmers in India, is now resistant to the toxin of bt cotton. Which means that this insect has now become a sort of super-pest against which much more will have to be done to avoid it.
What is the solution that Monsanto is giving? They recomend to use the same technology but more advanced: 2.0 bt cotton. With twice the amount of toxins (and almost doubling the price of seeds without bt).
But the problems do not end here. A few weeks ago, a pro-GM scientist, Central Institute of Cotton Research (ICRC) in Nagpur, Dr. kranthi, spoke about other “wonders” of bt cotton. According to Dr. Kranthi, bt cotton has increased the use of dangerous pesticides and pest are stroger and more effective to destroy crops.
Still, organic cotton farmers are in a better posittion. They work toguether with NGO’s, farmers’ associations and companies like Mandacarú in order to develop new ways to figth pest without health risks.
Fuente: Laura Colombo – Greenpeace Argentina
The ecological alternative – organic cotton bags
February 26th, 2010. Published under Ecology and fair trade. No Comments.
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Latest news suggests that we may be mistaken in the approach to the replacement of traditional plastic bags. The most common of them are made of polypropylene, a derivative of the plastic that is not degradable or even recyclable. Moreover biodagradable plastic bags made from potato starch present a serious problem because there is not enough potato starch to meet the current demand of bags. Therefore, it could end in a phenomenon similar to biofuels, which have helped to raise the price of corn. Facing polypropylene or biodagradable plastic bags, Mandacarú presents a type of bags made out of organic cotton manufactured under fair trade conditions. These organic cotton bags are the best alternative for all who care about the environment and sustainable development. |
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Organic cotton bags for green hotels
February 22nd, 2010. Published under Mandacaru news. No Comments.
| Mandacarú has had the pleasure to make a series of organic cotton bags for two wonderful green hotels in Mallorca: Es Baulo y el Casa de Santa Eulalia.
These hotels take care of every little detail to improve the comfort and the exclusivivity of the guests, and in addition they apply a series of environmental policies, using whenever it is possible the most ecological alternatives. |
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Madacarú gives you an organic cotton bag
February 15th, 2010. Published under Mandacaru news. No Comments.
| From 15th of February until 15th of March Mandacarú gives you an organic cotton bag for every order over 40€.
Don’t miss the chance to get this organic cotton and fair trade bag and get ready for the fight against plastic bags. |
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Mandacarú dresses “Le Pain Quotidien” on organic cotton
February 4th, 2010. Published under Mandacaru news. No Comments.
| Staff clothes at the famous Belgian organic bakery chain “Le Pain Quotidien” are made 100% of organic cotton.
In order to dress their workers LPQ have chosen Mandacarú as organic cotton supplier for their Spanish operations. LPQ has four stores in Madrid and is planning new openings. Visit one of their bakeries and enjoy a warm atmosphere like the traditional bakeries. All shops have a large communal table in the center and the greatest bread made with the finest ingredients. Once you discover it you can’t help coming back. |
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Organic clothing “Sain Valentine” kit
January 26th, 2010. Published under Mandacaru news. No Comments.
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Mandacarú launch the “Saint Valentine” organic clothing kit Sustanaible Love. |
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Mandacaru in Biocultura Madrid
November 30th, 2009. Published under Mandacaru news. No Comments.
At the end of the Biocutura-Madrid fair we gave out five t-shirts among all who came by our stand.
These are the winners of the five organic cotton t-shirts:
- Narval Vidal
- Freddie Cheronne
- Angélica Montoro
- Yolanda Perez
- Elo Llamazares
Besides giving us the opportunity to make new contacts, the fair has served as a metting point for the Mandacarú community in Madrid. Thank you so much for visiting us at the fair.
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Silvia Superstar & Mandacarú
October 29th, 2009. Published under Mandacaru news, Other. No Comments.
| Mandacarú and the former singer of “Killer Barbies” Silvia Superstar have signed a collaboration agreement.
Silvia Superstar, will collaborate to promote the organic cotton brand. On top, she will make a new design for Mandacarú that will hit the streets in the comming weeks. The indie artist will be next thursday with Mandacarú at the Biocultura fair in Madrid (stand 442). |
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