EP#06: Organic Rugs & Carpets with Linda Alexanian

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network.This episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan: https://www.eucalan.comAbout the Episode:Linda Alexanian, Founder of Organic Weave, is the third generation of her family in the rug business.Her commitment to end child labor in India’s carpet industry dates back to 1990, when no agencies existed to monitor child labor. A founding member of Rug Mark (now GoodWeave), Linda has worked tirelessly with industry, government and NGO’s to eliminate child labor in India.Linda established Organic Weave to give sustainable income to women artisans in India.In this episode we cover: 1. What you should know about the rug industry.2. How household textiles are regulated.3. How organic rugs differ from conventional rugs, and what various certifications are out there.4. What should consumers look for and what should they avoid when selecting a rug for their home.5. What greenwashing trends are commonLinks Mentioned:https://global-standard.org/https://organicweaveshop.com/Follow Organic Weave on Instagram: https://instagram.com/organicweave Host Bio & LinksEmma Rohmann is an environmental engineer and mom of 2 who brings over 15 years of experience as an accredited green building consultant. She has been helping families reduce toxins in their homes for over 5 years through her business, Green at Home.IG: @emma_greenathomehttps://greenathome.ca About the EcoParent Podcast NetworkThe EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnershipsAudio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.