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Article: Around the Eco World in 180 days.
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- Home Accents Today
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- September 1, 2007
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By Susan Dickenson
Chicago retailer Lisa Rosenberg sent out invitations to a special in-store event in October, a weeklong exhibition of products from three of her favorite vendors. The product description included, among others, the words "ecologically-friendly," "undyed," "100% organic," "natural fibers," "environmentally-managed" and "sustainable forest."
She also sent out a press release announcing that her shop, Arrelle's Fine Linens, includes in its inventory botanical- and green-themed pillows and accessories and a selection of organic, cotton and natural latex mattresses. Rosenberg has been selling most of these items in her 28-year-old store ...