Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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Wear This, Not That: Etrican vs Urban Outfitters
Fashioning Change’s Wear This, Not Thats are interactive and fun to navigate. If you hover over the different product images, more details on the story behind the brand will be uncovered. Please upgrade your browser In addition, when hovering … Continue reading
Weekend Bag: Scottish Eco Pod
When packing for a stay at the Eco Pod in Scotland, take inspiration from the interiors and mix black, leather and metal with natural materials & hues. Pack for a weekend at the Eco Pod in Scotland by filling your … Continue reading
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On Trend: Eco-Nerd
Embrace your inner geek with these sustainable duds and accessories. Most of us have come far enough in our lives to know that the nerds are really the cool ones. Embrace your own inner geek by stepping into fall wearing … Continue reading
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Knit a Sweater for a Penguin and Help Save an Oil-Spill Victim’s Life
1,000 penguins have already perished in the aftermath of the recent oil spill in New Zealand. Now, the country is asking for help from knitters to protect the adorable birds from ingesting the oil while preening. The “penguin jumpers” will … Continue reading
Scandinavian Scientists Develop Textile That Fixes Its Own Tears
A self-healing raincoat? It sounds like something out of a comic book, a group of Scandinavian researchers working for the EU project Safe@Sea have been developing a new type of textile coating that automatically seals tears on the surface of … Continue reading
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10 Ridiculous “Pinkwashed” Products That Might Even Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Pink fried chicken? We’re all for advancing breast cancer research, but it’s sickening how some corporations are playing up to the public’s desire to find a cure by turning all of their products pink this month – even ones that … Continue reading
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10 Ridiculous “Pinkwashed” Products That Might Even Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Pink fried chicken? We’re all for advancing breast cancer research, but it’s sickening how some corporations are playing up to the public’s desire to find a cure by turning all of their products pink this month – even ones that … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessories and Fashion, Bloomingdales, eco beauty, eco friendly cosmetics, eco-fashion, eco-friendly makeup, Estee Lauder, ethical fashion, ford, green beauty, green cosmetics, green fashion, green makeup, greenwashing, Kentucky Fried Chicken, philosophy, pinkwashing, sustainable beauty, sustainable cosmetics, Sustainable Fashion, sustainable makeup, Yoplait
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Greenpeace Protests Brazilian Leather and Amazon Deforestation at Italian Trade Show
Greenpeace members rallied last week in Italy to protest Brazilian leather and the mass deforestation it has been causing in the Amazon. The Greenpeacers dressed up in bark-like sustainable materials and stood outside of the Linea Pelle leather trade show … Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Ecouterre Chats with Russell Simmons About His New Cruelty-Free Fashion Line
It’s no secret that we’re big advocates of cruelty-free fashion, but we also think there’s a lot of money to be made for companies who make clothes without harming animals. Well, who better to ask about that than business mogul … Continue reading
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Gucci Staff in China Claim Severe Abuse That Resulted in Illness and Miscarriages
Gucci‘s flagship store in Shenzhen, China, has been accused by former staff of sweatshop-like abuse. Five ex-employees of the luxury brand cited abuse so severe that they suffered from stomach and urinary illnesses and even miscarriages. Click ahead to see … Continue reading
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