http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/02/yearn-worthy-yarn-sirdar-just-soya-uk/ DIY for Environmentalists: Crafting, Making, Project How-to's, and more! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:37:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/02/yearn-worthy-yarn-sirdar-just-soya-uk/comment-page-1/#comment-27462 Jennifer Huang Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:48:14 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=2006#comment-27462 I like the soy fabrics too... But if you watch the documentary, Food Inc, it talks about how almost all the soy in the US is genetically modified seed patented by Monsanto (it's pesticide resistant so that they can spray roundup, a poison that kills every other plant in the field). Almost all farmers have been pressured by profit/survival factors to switch to this seed, and for those who haven't, Monsanto will sue if their fields get cross-pollinated by their gmo neighbors. I'm sorry to say it, but soy is only an eco-choice if it's non gmo and organic. I do like your site! I like the soy fabrics too… But if you watch the documentary, Food Inc, it talks about how almost all the soy in the US is genetically modified seed patented by Monsanto (it’s pesticide resistant so that they can spray roundup, a poison that kills every other plant in the field). Almost all farmers have been pressured by profit/survival factors to switch to this seed, and for those who haven’t, Monsanto will sue if their fields get cross-pollinated by their gmo neighbors. I’m sorry to say it, but soy is only an eco-choice if it’s non gmo and organic. I do like your site!

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/02/yearn-worthy-yarn-sirdar-just-soya-uk/comment-page-1/#comment-26827 Lorna Harvey-Frank Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:15:27 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=2006#comment-26827 Love that fact that soya needs less water and the fact that it puts nutrients back into the soil. It's not only good for humans but better for the planet too, and it looks and sounds lovely, as well. Will definitely try some to make braids and fringes for our new range of organic hemp cushions coming out in the autumn. Love that fact that soya needs less water and the fact that it puts nutrients back into the soil. It’s not only good for humans but better for the planet too, and it looks and sounds lovely, as well. Will definitely try some to make braids and fringes for our new range of organic hemp cushions coming out in the autumn.

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/02/yearn-worthy-yarn-sirdar-just-soya-uk/comment-page-1/#comment-26688 Pat Foster Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:35:40 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=2006#comment-26688 It's good to see some UK yarns featured here! This soya yarn looks as if it has a pretty sheen to it. I wonder what it feels like on the fingers? I tried knitting with cotton several years ago and found that it made my fingers a bit sore. Pat It’s good to see some UK yarns featured here!
This soya yarn looks as if it has a pretty sheen to it.
I wonder what it feels like on the fingers?
I tried knitting with cotton several years ago and found that it made my fingers a bit sore.
Pat

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