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The Tip is 'Manufacturer's sites' I recently ran out of my favorite pancake syrup. I loved the brand we had been using but when I went to the grocery store, I couldn't find it. The syrup was made in Indiana and I was living in Florida at the time. I tried unsuccessfully to find it on an internet. The manufacturer is small and their products are not readily available so I thought I would try their website. They did, in fact, have their own internet store so I ordered it directly from them. Now, I always buy their made in USA maple syrup from their website and never run out. Made in America Secrets has thousands of made in USA products offered by hundreds of small manufacturers. These small Made in America companies are a large contributor to our economy. In fact, according to the 2008 US Census Bureau small businesses, those employing 1 to 99 employees comprise 98% of all the USA businesses. This is equivalent to 5.8 million businesses that employee over 40 million people. Most American's are unaware of how significant small business is when compared to the total size of the US economy. This website is aware of it and that is why 99% of the businesses that advertise on Made in America Secrets are small businesses. Use this web site to for a list of products made in the US- especially since it is likely that a small US manufacturer employs someone you know- your husband, wife, children, or grandchildren. When using Google to search for Made in America products often times these small made in the United States businesses never show up on page one- and most folks don't look past page one. What does this mean? The consumer has a difficult time locating that US made product. Made in America Secrets was conceived to provide a solution to that problem. As an example search for motorcycles Made in America using Google and you will likely miss many of the companies that make this country great. Use Made in America Secrets for the search and you will likely find a hidden jewel. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Pax4u Pax means Peace in Latin. The Name Pax4u was chosen with this main mission in mind ? to provide customers more peaceful lifestyles through comfort in bags and apparel while focusing on being an ecologically responsible company. Pax4u uses eco-friendly fabrics and reclaimed leather and suede in all of our products to ensure the safety of farmers and the future of the environment. Why Go Green? To Be Mindful. We at Pax4u recognize the need to balance quality and eco-conscious living. This is why Pax4u designs and manufactures stylish earth friendly bags using certified organic cotton and/or eco-friendly fabrics. All of our leather bags are cut and sewn from reclaimed leather and suede. Pax4u spares rolls of brand new seat belt webbing (that didn't pass strict safety standards for automobile use) from a landfill by re-purposing it into sturdy convertible bag straps. In keeping with a commitment to a healthy planet, we maintain the utmost in responsible business practices while preserving the environment for future generations. Being green is part of every decision we make. To Choose Organic. Conventionally grown cotton (more that 99% of the world's cotton supply) has significant negative impacts on the environment and on human health, primarily due to toxic chemical use. As a result, consumers are exposed to them daily in the food they eat, the water they drink, the air and dust they breathe, as well as on surfaces inside their homes and at work, and in public places. Because organic cotton is grown without the use of harmful pesticides, chemicals, and fertilizers - supporting organic cotton is a great way to promote more sustainable and healthy environmental practices and preserve air and water quality. Organic farming is part of the solution to reduce reliance on potentially dangerous pesticides and fertilizers highly dependent on oil and natural gas for their production. Supporting organic farmers, no matter where they are on the planet, helps to take care of our water and soil resources. Made in the USA. Indiana to be specific. Whenever possible, organic and recycled materials are sourced and manufactured locally. Being green means we look to our closest neighbors first when we purchase materials and hire sewers to helps us meet our growing demand. In two common-sense decisions we reduce global greenhouse emissions and create local jobs. With an eye to recycle materials, we scour the market for supple leather and suede on the racks of resale and consignment businesses. The coat or pant styles we find may never come back but the fabric is divine. Our expert designers clean and hand-cut the leather and suede to give every Pax4u Leather Solo or Mini bag a unique look and timeless quality. Our Story Hip Bag Several years ago, co-founder Janet Sharp-Freedman and her family were visiting Africa on a vacation. Prone to back trouble, Janet found it uncomfortable to carry a purse while exploring South Africa. The added weight on her shoulders made it difficult to carry her children or any additional items purchased along the way. One afternoon, while walking through a local market, Janet spotted a woman wearing a bag around her hips that was unlike anything she had seen before. It was more than a fanny pack, less than a backpack and left her hands completely free. While much more basic in design, Janet realized that a more fashionable, higher quality bag utilizing the same core concept could dramatically improve her life and others. Drawing on her background in biomechanics and kinesiology, Janet went home and designed a bag for herself and later for her friends with similar needs. Throughout the years, demand for this new, innovative bag was more than she ever anticipated and thus, Pax4u was born. |
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