Eco-Friendly Fashion
The fashion industry is becoming greener every day, and the more we demand organic and eco-clothes, the better and healthier we will be and so will the earth.
There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed. ~Mohandas K. Gandhi
Experimental Eco-Design: Product, Architecture, Fashion
Experimental EcoDesign offers inspirational reading for anyone interested in green design also coming with an extensive directory of sources of materials, manufacturers, design studios, and organizations.
Experimental Eco-Design: Product, Architecture, Fashion
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"This is living proof - if ever it were needed - that you can do good and produce something that looks good without compromise. The cream of global eco-design is profiled adhereing the basic ecodesign principles that the product must be cyclic; produced using renewable energy; is safe to self and the environment and is an efficient use of resources. From the intriguing paper architecture and cardboard chairs from Japan - exquisite in its paper folding achievements - to a host of innovative recycled clothing designs, this book excites and inspires. The book suggests that sometimes the best ecological design is simply creating the obvious and seeing a snowboard lovingly constructed from sustainable timber warms the heart. At other times, eco-design involves more innovative methods and there are plenty of ideas in here to boggle the mind. The book is a true showcase of what can be done, and leaves you wondering why we're not doing more." Green Metropolis
For UK readers--Experimental EcoDesign: Product, Architecture, Fashion
What is Your Eco-Chic Level?
How many eco-clothes do you have?
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Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style
- Elizabeth Royte, author of Garbage Land and Bottlemania
Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style
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Want to go green without giving up great style? Welcome to the world of Green Chic. Choosing to be green makes a real difference in the fight against global warming. But did you know that it's also hip, classic and stylish?
Offering up dozens of author-tested, earth-friendly ideas, writer Christie Matheson reveals that being chic and saving the planet aren't mutually exclusive.
Embrace the fabulousness of green living and you can:
- Look gorgeous
- Have a killer wardrobe
- Feel amazing
- Travel in style
- Create a home that's an oasis
- Host fun parties
- Eat incredible food and drink phenomenal wine
... All while feeling more connected to your friends, family and nature.
(And did we mention that green women don't get fat?)
Printed on recycled paper, with a portion of its proceeds going to a green cause, Green Chic is the perfect book for style-savvy readers with a green heart. Can living a chic green lifestyle TRULY make a difference to the planet? You bet your organic cotton sheets it can.
Buying into the Green Chic movement doesn't mean you need to buy more stuff.
Avoid products that purport to be green just for the marketing effect: "organic" processed foods; huge, gas-guzzling hybrid SUVs; clothes boasting that they're green just because they're made from "natural" cotton. Claiming to be green is trendy and companies out there are taking advantage. Don't believe all the hype.
10 GREEN CHIC-AND EASY-WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Ditch bottled water: refill a sassy thermos.
- Pop little purchases in your purse, not a shopping bag.
- Sip biodynamic wine.
- Choose cashmere, not acrylic.
- Let your hair air dry for a while before you blow dry: less frizz, less energy consumed.
- Unplug (and put away) unsightly cell phone chargers.
- Opt for quality over quantity in everything you buy.
- Cut down on clutter.
- Limit your consumption of anything packaged in plastic.
- Support local designers.
BUT REMEMBER:
Don't go out and replace everything you own, from your makeup to your wardrobe to your furniture, with (theoretically) ecofriendly products. Being ecofriendly means consuming less, not more. Get in the habit of thinking before you buy. The best time to purchase ecofriendly goods is when you need them. That's when you're in a position to make a choice and express yourself as a green consumer.
Being Green isn't a fad ... it's timelessly chic.
Also available in the UK--Green Chic
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Green is the New Black
How to Change the World with Eco-Chic Style
Does our shopping addiction contribute to climate change? What's so special about organic cotton? Who are the real fashion victims behind $5 jeans?
From green carpet glamour to ethical bling, slow and low travel to the joys of swap parties, Blanchard explains the principles of green fashion, from why it matters to how to do it, with fun facts and essential directories on every aspect of sustainable stylish living. Full of emerald-hued fashion secrets from Blanchard's celebrity friends, Green is the New Black is smart, inspirational, and will show even the most diehard shopaholic how she can salve her desire and her conscience, and begin to pull off one of fashion's toughest colors with ease. Ready to be eco-fabulous? If you want to change the world and your wardrobe, don't go shopping without it!
Green is the New Black: How to Change the World with Style
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'A must-read.' -- Vogue 'Tamsin's book is less about conscience-pricking, and more about saving the world with style.' -- Vanity Fair 'A fashion must-have for those keen to be green.' -- Daily Telegraph 'This is an excellent gift for anyone interested in going green in the chicest possible way.' -- Independent 'A must-read book.' -- Daily Mail 'Indispensable advice.' -- Natural Health and Beauty 'The beauty of this book is that it weaves green principles and fashion tips together in a lively, accessible way.' -- Cat Walk Queen 'An effortless read ... that motivates and inspires.' -- Plenty Magazine 'Stylish eco-warriors should read Green is the New Black.' -- ES Magazine 'A new green hero.' -- Sunday Times Style Magazine
Also available in the UK--Green is the New Black
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Why the In-crowd Are Wearing Eco Chic
By SHOSHANA GOLDBERG, Daily Mail
Not so long ago, a good day's shopping was represented by unbridled credit card abuse and armfuls of carrier bags, preferably glossy paper ones with smart rope handles.
Today, shopping for the sheer pleasure of it is no longer enough. We want more than something new and pretty to take home - we want to know we made the world a better place by buying it and that the bag we're carrying didn't damage the environment.
Consumers have become the new eco-warriors and the latest must-have accessory is a social conscience.
World Environment Day and the organisation has shoppers firmly in its sights with the launch of Wayne Hemingway's Bag For Life - a carbon-neutral, 100 per cent biodegradable tote that can be re-used.
"Last year, with a plain and not fashionable bag for life, our campaign saved 3.4 million plastic bags," says a World Environemnt Day spokesman. "Our bag for 2006 will be a genuine fashion accessory as well as carrying a message."
They're not wrong. Carrying a bag branded Fresh & Wild (as Meg Mathews frequently does) or The Organic Pharmacy now has as much kudos as one bearing an expensive designer logo.
Loading that stash of organic food and beauty products into the boot of your hybrid car puts you in good company. Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts all drive a Toyota Prius to show they take CO2 emissions seriously.
Nowadays, saying you're off on an eco-holiday scores more cool points than taking a carbon-belching flight to the Caribbean for a fortnight. And celebrities aren't just endorsing ethical products, they are fronting high-profile campaigns on issues that matter, whether it's saving the planet, stopping child labour or eradicating Third World debt and disease.
This generation of protesters may not be making placards and taking to the streets, but they're making big business sit up and take notice.
According to a recent survey by American Express, 33 per cent of us now regard ourselves as conscience consumers. Buying the right thing is the latest way to do the right thing. And it's fashionable to be seen doing it.
"Consumers are steadily becoming more environmentally and ethically aware and retailers know they have to respond," explains Kathy Child, senior retail analyst at Mintel. "Retailers know they could risk their reputations and their customer base if they are seen not to behave ethically."
It's no wonder the rag trade is feeling this pressure to go green. Women's clothes are now 40 per cent cheaper than they were a decade ago and we now buy twice as many. And as profit margins are squeezed ever tighter, campaigners are keen to point out that the price of cheap clothes is being paid by those at the bottom of the supply chain.
Tempting as it is to buy a new outfit for little more than the price of a cinema ticket, nagging doubts as to why High Street clothes are so cheap can make them feel less comfortable to slip into.
That bargain dress doesn't look quite so pretty once we start to wonder whether the cotton was picked by a child in Uzbekistan then stitched together by someone working enforced overtime for less than a living wage in a sweatshop Asia.
The clothing industry is also one of the worst offenders in terms of environmental damage.
According to the UN, enough cotton for one jeans requires 10,850 litres of water and an unhealthy dose of some of the world's most hazardous pesticides and carcinogenic chemicals.
Growing cotton accounts for 24 per cent of global insecticide use and is believed to account for one million cases of poisoning and as many as 20,000 deaths a year. And for what? In Britain alone, 500,000 tons of unwanted clothing end up in landfill sites each year.
Not surprisingly, as awareness increases, so does the demand for organic and fair trade fashion. And where once ethical clothing was deeply untrendy in terms of cut, fabric and style, some brands have now become respectable enough that even people who don't care about the environment, but do care about fashion - want to get their hands on them.
It doesn't hurt that stylish A-listers such as Jade Jagger, Gwyneth Paltrow and Naomi Campbell have all been seen wearing the latest ethical labels - Ciel and People Tree are favourites. Meanwhile Bono's wife Ali Hewson has launched Edun, the socially conscious designer clothing line now stocked by Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Harrods. Helena Christensen is a fan and Cameron Diaz particularly loves the jeans.
And they are not alone. Selfridges has already run out of the silk Ambrosia blouse, while the chiffon Jewel jacket and Sylph skinny-fit hipster jeans in palest powder blue are also selling fast.
"People want clothes that they can feel good about, as well as feel good in," says Ali. "When I buy clothes for my children, I don't want them to have been made by other people's children. And I don't want to be wearing clothes that were made from someone else's despair.
"Edun is about respect for the environment, respect for the person who made the clothes and respect for the person who's going to buy the clothes and wear them. It's a simple idea."
Designer Katharine Hamnett is equally dedicated to making sharp, sophisticated clothing that doesn't wreck the environment and exploit farmers and factory workers in the process.
When running her multi-million designer label back in the Eighties, Hamnett saw the need for fair trade and wanted to go organic but had found it impossible to buy the quantity and quality she needed.
Taking responsibility for every link in the supply chain guarantees Hamnett's spring/summer collection for 2007 will be 100 per cent organic and approved by the Fairtrade Foundation.
"I buy the organic cotton directly from the farmer in West Africa, pay the spinner, pay the weaver, and get rid of the middlemen making unnecessary commissions. It costs me 30 per cent less that way, and I can still pay the worker more than in the traditional structure," explains Hamnett.
The High Street has been quick to recognise the trend, with Oasis stocking a new range of 100 per cent organic denim and jersey at 12 of its flagship stores. TopShop is giving pioneering ethical fashion labels People Tree and Made trial concessions and Marks & Spencer has introduced Fairtrade-certified cotton T-shirts and socks.
The beauty industry has also had a rethink. Not long ago, women had to choose between natural products that didn't do much and high-tech creams full of chemicals.
Thankfully, the latest technology is producing a new generation of highly effective natural products.
Market leaders include Taer (no hidden nasties and all the herbs are grown on an organic farm in a remote Icelandic valley) and Ren, whose "clean, paraben-free" products are as effective as any synthetic counterpart. Jade Jagger, Jemma Kidd and Kate Beckinsale all swear by the range.
Spas, too, are beginning to get in on the environmental act. Green and guilt-free pampering will soon be on offer when the Organic Pharmacy opens its Urban Day Spa in London's Kensington High Street in July. Treatments will include chemical-free facials, manicures, pedicures, massages, lymphatic drainage and waxing - all using Organic Pharmacy products loved by Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna.
It might be hard to believe that simply by buying an ethical moisturiser you're helping to save the planet, but that's the whole message of World Environment Day. If we all do our bit we really can make a difference, and if we get a must-have item into the bargain, what's not to like?
EDUN Live Produces T-shirts in Sub-Saharan Africa.
More and More Mainstream Designers are Going Eco-Chic
Wear Eco-Clothes
Fashion Week in September 2009 saw the launch party for Be Eco-Chic with a star-studded, eco-friendly runway show. Designers and celebrity walkers came together to show that you can be fashionable and eco-friendly at the same time.
Click here for photos of this coming out event!
For a list of green resources for Be Eco-Chic, click here.
Green is the New Black!
Eco-Chic Fashion Show Line Up
And here are your models. . .
Are You Up on the Lingo?
Eco-Clothes Lingo
To be considered 100 percent organic, cotton must be "certified by a third party (such as the USDA), following strict guidelines for growing the fiber, using no disallowed synthetic chemicals.
Bamboo
A textile made from the pulp of the fast growing bamboo plant that's soft, highly water absorbent, and anti-bacterial.
Fair Trade
Fair trade companies look at more than just the bottom line. They look at development as a whole and create more of a partnershi with suppliers, which makes for a fairer exchange system where workers get paid fair wages and work under good conditions.
Hemp
A strong fabric swen from the fibers of the fast growing cannabis plant (a variety that contains virtually no THC, the active ingredient in marijuana).
Recycled/Upcycled
Material that's been reprocessed at the end of its life into something new and useful.
Sustainable
Describes a product created by a process that can continue indefinately without causing environmental destruction or usurping resources.
100 Percent Organic Cotton T-Shirts
Organic Eco-Chic
Did you know that it takes about a third of a pound of pesticides and fertilizers to produce enough conventionally farmed cotton for a single T-shirt? To guarantee yours are as soft on the planet as they are on your skin, buy 100 percent organic cotton.
- American Apparel
- For logo- and sweatshop-free organic cotton T-shirts in several colors, check out American Apparel.
- The Green Loop
- If you're in the mood for fun, eco-inspired patterns such as zebras, flamingos, and wind turbines, choose Fuze.
- Green Label
- Or spread environmental awareness by sporting Green Label Organic T-shirts that boast bold eco-slogans paired with eye-catching graphics, such as BUMMER next to an image of a Hummer.
A Little "Green" Dress
BTC Elements Eco-Chic
No Earth minded fashionista's wardrobe is complete without a little "green" dress. One possibility is the Girls Night Out Dress, a simple, flattering black tube dress made from a blend of bamboo, organic cotton, and spandex by Convoy's Sustainable Collective. It can be found at Be The Change Elements.
ABOUT BTC ELEMENTS
Modern, eye-catching, uniquely crafted, BTC Elements combines smart style with sustainability. We hand-select each item in our boutique collection of fashion, gifts, and accessories with an eye to the environment and social justice. The result: Fresh, inspiring designs that are both earth friendly and ethically sourced.
Because we work closely with small designers and artists who share our passion, our online boutique carries many one-of-a-kind items you won't find anywhere else. Our goal is to delight you with our distinctive collection of mindful products while providing value and excellent service.
Be The Change Elements was founded in 2005 by Summer Bowen, a lifelong environmentalist who worked in the fashion industry while studying environmental education and social justice at UC Berkeley.
Green Jeans
This time when your jeans are green, it's a good thing!
- Levi's
- While many natural choices are expensive, not all the jeans in Levi's Eco line take a lot of the green from your pocket. Made from 100 percent organic cotton, the jeans feature recycled buttons, rivets, and zippers, and some styles are dyed with natural indigo.
- Loomstate
- Certified organic jeans.
- Delforte Denim
- Recycles customers' old Del Forte denim into second generation garments.
Did You Know?
Fun Fact
Blue jean insulation--a new building material made of industrial scraps from denim production--is gaining popularity. It's more environmentally friendly than traditional fiberglass insulation, which contains formaldehyde, a chemical belived to cause asthma and allergies.
Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life
Green Chic
* Green your entire beauty regime
* Detoxify your home
* Indulge in guilt-free shopping
* Adopt a home fitness routine
* Prepare eco-licious treats
* Give your kitchen a green makeover
* Become more aware of your impact on the earth
The book's dozens and dozens of eco-friendly tips, products, and practices combine to form a treasure trove of practical advice for every possible way to become stylishly green. Your questions about dressing, makeup, eating, shopping, cleaning, travel, and more are all answered right here.
Adopting a green lifestyle is among the most positive, forward-thinking, and personally fulfilling choices that anyone can make -- and Gorgeously Green shows that it doesn't have to be tedious, time-consuming, or glamourless!
Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life
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We had the opportunity to chat with Sophie Uliano over e-mail about Gorgeously Green, her suggestions for saving the Earth, and the very real possibility of becoming a hippie. Here's what Sophie had to say about the economics of eco-consciousness, the allure of non-toxic nail polish, and of course, whether it's truly easy being green.
Amazon.com: I've heard a common complaint that energy-saving light bulbs, organic food and clothing, and other "green" products are not as economical as traditional products. Is that true? Any tips for readers who want to be eco-conscious and budget-conscious too?
Sophie Uliano: I think that going green has a double meaning in that it also is about saving money. There is no way that I would or could go green if it meant that I was going to have to pay much more. If you make the cleaning spray that I suggest in my book, you will save a bunch on cleaning supplies because it's an all-purpose cleaner that I use on almost everything (a great germ-buster too). You will pay a little more upfront for energy-saving light bulbs, but as they last 15 times longer, you will save money in the long run. Food is the only thing that you may have to pay a bit more for, however, I think that your health is an important investment, so I choose to save on boring cleaning supplies and treat my family to food that not only tastes more delicious, but will keep them healthy and vibrant. Remember that if you follow all the energy-saving tips in the book, you are going to save a wad of cash too--so it's a win/win.
Amazon.com: I think many people are interested in making more sustainable choices, but when it comes to the heavy lifting it can be hard to break old habits. We tend to think, "Someone else will ride their bike to work today--I'll drive like I always do." What advice do you have that can help people "walk the talk"?
Uliano: I agree that it is hard to break old habits. My suggestion is to break one habit at a time. Choose the one thing that bothers you most. For me it is using paper towels when I know that I can easily use a rag instead. Make a decision about the change you want to make and tell your friends and family that you have decided to do this one thing and that you want their support. It could be that you are going to cook one organic meal from scratch once a week, or that you are going to air-dry your clothes this summer or simply that you will wash out a barely used zip-lock bag, instead of throwing it away--easy!
Also available in the UK--Gorgeously Green
Release Date: 04/08/2008
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Eco-Sneakers
Leave a Smaller Carbon Footprint
Lighten your environmental footprint without sacrificing comfort or style in a a pair of Simple ecoSNEAKS, which are green from heel to toe.
Features of the line include hemp uppers, soles made from recycled car and bike tires, foot forms that use postconsumer paper pulp, organic cotton linings, and laces made from recycled plastic bottles.
How Earth Friendly is Your Wardrobe?
Where do you buy your clothes?
Are You Eco-Chic?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byI sure am!
lynette76 says:
Definately! I even sell eco-friendly apparel. Check out my purses made from recycled materials like coconut shells, sea shells and magazines. They're GREAT!! www.studiog.us
Posted July 08, 2009
SusanBurch says:
I would love my entire wardrobe to be organic, but I just don't have the budget for it. I am hoping that as demand increases, like everything else, the price point will come down.
Posted July 06, 2009
tcinvestor says:
Getting more and more green by the day. Just need to get my wife moving stronger in that direction. This lens should help. Thanks
Posted May 23, 2009
Lori_Lee-Ray says:
I like anything that doesn't make me feel like I'm being weighed down! I absolutely love the organic cotton tees
Posted May 21, 2009
RolandTumble says:
I answered the above poll with "I neve even think about it," but that's not really true. I hardly ever think about materials--or country of origin, which is a separate-but-related issue--because I buy at least 95% of my clothing at thrift stores. Reuse beats recycling (though reduction is even better...).
Posted May 09, 2009
I am not chic in any way!
Li-Li-ThePinkBookworm says:
I do not like to shop for clothes, and when I do go with my mom, we hit Wal-Mart. But I am also trying to get down to a healthy weight, so shopping right now is not even really an option.
Posted May 25, 2009
oneskms says:
Clothes shopping is a sort of chore rather than a pleasure (I'm male - lol) and I'd never even thought that clothing could be eco friendly
Posted May 08, 2009
jaye3000 says:
Never thought about it, to be honest. I've always bought wherever I see the SALE sign.
Posted May 08, 2009
WindyWinters says:
Not yet but I've bought some bamboo bedding as I am allergic to some chemicals. I never even thought of clothing. I need to learn more about eco-chic. Thanks for pointing this out.
Posted February 18, 2009
Intuitive says:
Not yet. It's weird to me how organic cotton has been around for a long time but only in the last year or two has it become chic.
Posted December 05, 2008
Feelgood Style
Beauty With Integrity
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byThe Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances
Eco-Chic Style
Fortunately, fashion writer, nutritionist, and beauty maven Julie Gabriel helps you find the true path to natural, healthy, green beauty. She helps you decipher labels on every cosmetic product you pick up and avoid toxic and damaging chemicals with her detailed Toxic Ingredients List. You'll learn valuable tips on what your skin really needs to be healthy, glowing, and youthful.
Julie goes one-step further-and shows you how to make your own beauty products that feed your skin, save your bank account, and are healthy for your body and the environment, such as:
Cleansing creams and oils, toners, facials, under eye circle remedies, anti-aging serums, lip balms, scrubs, exfoliators, clay and cleansing masks,
moisturizers, acne treatments, makeup remover, teeth whiteners, shampoos, conditioners, fragrances, sun protection, bug repellants, baby products, and much more!
With her friendly, thorough, and helpful advice; fabulous beauty recipes; product recommendations and ratings; Toxic Ingredients List; and a complete appendix of online resources, Julie Gabriel gives you all the information you need to go green without going broke and become a more natural, healthy, and beautiful you.
The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances
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From Publishers Weekly
In this thorough, practical guide, writer and registered nutrition specialist Gabriel (Clear Skin) recommends subjecting everyday cosmetics to the same scrutiny with which we subject our food: "each cosmetic chemical ends up in thousands of hungry mouths covering our skin-pores." Navigating labels is a true problem, because cosmetics come under no government regulation, unlike food and drugs; as such, skin products sold as "natural" or "organic" may contain numerous unsafe chemicals, with a few token ingredients to justify their claims. Gabriel provides a list of dangerous ingredients to watch out for (and why), identifies the safest products on the market (free from "synthetic dyes, fragrances, preservatives or detergents"), and takes readers step-by-step through cleansers, toners, facials, moisturizers, sunscreen, hair care and baby care. Her sophisticated daily regimen (two daily cleansings, exfoliation, toning, moisturizing and sun screen) may be too much for some readers, but those with the wherewithal will also find some useful, surprising tips for home-brewed cosmetics (eggs for masks, lemon and sour cream for exfoliants, organic mayonnaise for a moisturizer and foot mask). Though aimed at women, Gabriel also covers products used by men and children, including shaving cream, soap, shampoo and powders.
Also available in the UK--The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances
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Eco Chic: How to be Ethical and Easy on the Eye
Ethical fashion
Eco Chic: How to be Ethical and Easy on the Eye
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Product Description
The hottest trend on the catwalk is ethical clothing. Top fashion designers and spokesmodels including Katharine Hamnett, Stella McCartney and Bono's wife Ali Hewson are all voicing the benefits of eco chic. But what is this new fad, and what difference can it make to the world? "Eco Chic" gives you the full story on this fashion phenomenon, from which fabrics are harmful to the environment, to how you can create your own eco-friendly fashions through recycling and savvy shopping. You will discover how to spot and avoid garments produced in sweatshops and why supermarket 'fast clothes' make both you and the planet sick. This book will allow you to look great but also feel good about your impact on other people and the planet as a whole.
Also available in the UK--Eco Chic: The Savvy Shoppers Guide to Ethical Fashion
Release Date: 12/31/1969
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Recycled Active Wear
Respect Mother Nature
It only makes sense to respect Mother Nature when you purchase the gear you need to enjoy the great outdoors.
Patagonia, an eco-fashion pioneer, has introduced fleece made from postconsumer recycled soda bottles and , through its Common Threads Program, garments made from recycled polyester.
"We acknowledge that the wild world we love best is disappearing. That is why those of us who work here share a strong commitment to protecting undomesticated lands and waters. We believe in using business to inspire solutions to the environmental crisis."--Patagonia
You can drop your old Patagonia or other Polartec fleeces at any Patagonia store or mail them to the company for recycling in their Common Threads Recycling Program.
Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization
Environmentally friendly lifestyle
Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization, Third Edition
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Review
"How to build a more just world and save the planet... We should all heed Brown's advice." Bill Clinton "This book provides excellent insights for academics, students and lay readers alike... in tackling a host of pressing issues in a single book, Plan B 2.0 makes for an eye-opening read." The Times Higher Education Supplement "Brown is an effective Cassandra. His picture of climate-change-induced chaos is terrifying and convincing." Andrew Simms, New Scientist"
Also available in the UK--Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization
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Kimberly Monaco Designs
Repurposed Jewelry
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Kimberly Monaco Designs--Simple, Handmade, and Repurposed Jewelry
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I would like to introduce you to my friend Kimberly Monaco, who is a unique jewelry artist. Kim specializes in simple, unique designs, often using recycled and found objects. Her work is stunning, with a simplicity that draws the eye. So if you are l...
Eco Chic Inc.
Eco-Wise Accessories
Recycled plastic bags are processed into an innovative new "fabric", which is colorful (no inks or dyes are added), durable, and weather-resistant.
Eco Chic Products provide sustainable employment to hundreds of underprivileged workers in New Delhi India, while offering a unique solution to the environmental problem of waste management.
Chic by Nature
Eco-Chic Fashion Blog
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byIt's Not Easy Being Green
We Beg to Differ, Kermit
"It's Not Easy Being Green"? We beg to differ, Kermit. Witness sustainable styles with a couture sensibility from Beau Soleil and Larsen Gray, organic cotton tees from Edun and C&C, and artsy totes from Leftover Bags that make plastic look positively passé. Going green in style? It's never been easier. Shop the new Eco Chic LookBook, at shopbop.
Make the Most of What You Already Own
Recycle your clothes into new fashions
Host a Clothing Swap
What better excuse to get together with friends and family than to host a clothing swap and potluck party? Evite everyone you know to clean out their closets and bring a dish to share.
When the guests arrive, give them a ticket for each item that they bring. Then enjoy an afternoon of playing dress up. guests can use their tickets to bid on clothing items, which are raffled off. Donate the leftover clothing to a worthy organization.
Turn Old Clothes into New Favorites
Refashioning the clothes you already have is fun and easy; Crop pants that have torn cuffs, snip sleeves off old T-shirts and add new ones, turn ties and scarves into belts.
Wash in Cold Water
At least 65 percent of the energy used for a cotton garment is in the washing and drying cycle. To lighten the load your laundry puts on the planet, switch your washing machine to cold for most of your loads, and line dry whenever possible.
AlterNation: Transform. Embellish. Customize.
Great projects to recycle your old clothes into new fashions
Do-it-yourself fashion is the most creative, affordable and fun way to create a style that's completely and uniquely you. Whether you're a sewing novice or a savvy seamstress, AlterNation will give you all the knowledge and inspiration you need to create your own trend-setting clothes and accessories. Just dig into the back of your closet or hit up your favorite thrift store, and you'll be on your way to creating a one-of-a-kind wardrobe that will have your friends asking, "Where'd you get that?!"
* Convert a men's buttondown into the sleek and sleeveless Office Corset, or combine it with a flowing skirt to create the surprisingly feminine Men's Shirt Dress.
* Reinvent a pillowcase and a flat sheet to create the cute and comfy Bedhead Top and Asymmetrical Sheet Skirt.
* Pair some ripped-beyond-wear jeans with some trendy fabric to make the Dangerous Cherry Handbag, or cut a few out-of-style pairs into panels for the Denim Corset Skirt.
Not only will you learn to make 25+ projects, you'll be bursting with ideas for countless more. Join the citizens of AlterNation! Turn your back on the mall, set your own trends, and show off your style!
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The Art of Xan
Creating new eco-chic fashions out of remnants
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The Art of Xan
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How can just one person change the world around her? Alexandra Underhill, also known as Xan, is definately influencing everyone who meets her. She is a fascinating individual, fiercely creative, and passionate about recycling. Her talent, her passio...
Where to Donate Used Clothing
To recycle them into new purposes
- Salvation Army
- Gently worn clothing.
- Goodwill
- Gently worn clothing.
- Glass Slipper Project
- Prom and formal dresses.
- Wardrobe
- Men's and women's professional clothing.
- The Women's Alliance
- Men's and women's professional clothing.
- Brides Against Breast Cancer
- Bridal gowns.
EcoTrust
Ecotrust is a conservation organization committed to strengthening communities and the environment from Alaska to California. We work with Native peoples and in the fisheries, forestry, and food sectors to build a regional economy based on social and ecol
Even Your Baby Can Be Eco Chic
Green Living in Action
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Organic Baby & Toddler Clothes and Gifts
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Babies and toddlers are so fragile and precious. Their skin is soft and easily scratched. So why not start them off in life with organic clothing to pamper their skin and keep them as healthy as possible away from chemicals and dyes that can be toxic...
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Green Baby Gifts
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Babies are so precious. They are tiny and helpless. It is our job to nurture them so they can grow up in a wholesome and healthy environment. How better to create this environment, than to teach our children to live a green life from the start. This...
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Eco-Chic Green Fashion for Kids
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Eco-chic fashion is not just for adults these days. It is also for kids. There are more and more choices to raise your children organic including lots of organic clothing choices. As we learn more about how to stay healthy, we know that it is more i...
Are You Eco-Chic?
What are you doing to get there?
lynette76 wrote...
I'm trying to do my part by selling affordable eco-friendly apparel and accessories. My web site is www.studiog.us/organic.
Posted July 08, 2009
hlkljgk wrote...
awesome info here. i hardly ever buy new clothes; when i do they are, sadly, usually from a large chain. my shoes are all vegan... i'll work on it. :)
Posted June 23, 2009
2Eklectik wrote...
We always try to recycle and save whatever natural resources we can. Green cloths are new to me but very interesting. Thank you for a great lens.
Posted June 20, 2009
lakeerieartists wrote...
in reply to Andy Greene Hemp clothes are very comfortable with the consistency of cotton.
Posted June 19, 2009
Andy Greene wrote
This is great stuff! What about hemp? You hear about people wanting to go green with hemp, but it seems like a rough fiber. What are the advantages? Am I missing something?
Andy
Posted June 19, 2009
EarthPositive wrote...
This is really a great Lens ..
Here is some News that might inspire people .
Continental Clothing Company have lunched a new Line of Apparel called EarthPositive.
This is a 100% Organic Product with a Co2 Reduction of 90%.
Its also produced under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and certified by The Control Union and The Soil Association. EarthPositive® is GM free.
Hope you enjoy..
http://www.squidoo.com/earthpositive
Posted June 14, 2009
TheGreenerMe wrote...
I just featured this on my 50 lensmasters who are going green lens. Great picks :)
Posted June 03, 2009
sunshine1600 wrote...
Those fashions are hot...I buy 100% organic t-shirts and they are super...I wish everyone did the same we save the planet or maybe at least try...Thanks for sharing your fab lens!
Posted May 31, 2009
Lori_Lee-Ray wrote...
love this lense! especially the bins for recycled husbands/lovers/boyfriends. I want those!!! lol great work!
Posted May 21, 2009
HenryE wrote...
What a neat lens! It really makes me rethink the clothing that I buy. I especially like the baby clothing being green. Most of the items are so trendy, too! Great job.
Henry
Posted May 19, 2009
RolandTumble wrote...
Very nice indeed. 5*, favorite & lensrolled to my eco-lens.
Posted May 09, 2009
jaye3000 wrote...
Great lens and really good work! the bit about how to make jeans made me sick, that's crazy. For just a pair of jeans? Loads of great info and links that I'm sure to come back to, thanks :)
Posted May 08, 2009
naturegirl7 wrote...
Fabulous lens. OMG, this Eco chic reminds me of my teenage years in the 60's & 70's.
Posted April 09, 2009
JBgreen wrote...
Great lens. Keep up the good work. Thanks!!
If you get the chance, check out my new Green Clothes blog. Together we can make a change!
Posted March 22, 2009
ZBT wrote...
I'm a caterer/event planner ... and when we book a client, we ask them just how "green" they'd like to go. In my personal life, I've instituted as many "green" things as can. This topic is important to me. You've built something wonderful here. Good job!
Posted February 21, 2009
daria369 wrote...
Great information - all of my clothes might not be green, but they are comfy for sure... :)
Posted February 18, 2009
Green Living
Turn Your Clothes into Eco-Chic
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Green Gifts--Become Part of This Hot Trend
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Green gifts are in for lots of occasions, green wedding gifts, green party favors, green housewarming gifts, even eco-friendly clothing and birthday gifts. But it is not always easy to find them, or find gifts that people actually need. So this lens...
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Green Wedding Gifts
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Going green is in and its healthy for all of us including Mother Earth. And there are so many resources for becoming more and more green. This lens is a companion to my Weddings Gone Green and Green Wedding Showers. Here are some great green gifts f...
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Weddings Gone Green
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Join the hottest revolution, and plan a green wedding! Here are some tips, ideas, and links to resources on how to do just that. Creating a green wedding is easy, and fun to do. Impress your guests with your green know-how, and keep your wedding hi...
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Keeping It Green--Recycled Art in Cleveland, Ohio
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It may surprise you that Cleveland, Ohio is one of the best places to find incredible recycled art. Being green in Cleveland, Ohio has extended to the art world, and is well supported by the green movement in Cleveland in general. .! This lens is jus...
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Green Wedding Showers
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Green is in, and it is healthy for us and the earth. Everywhere you look, companies are offering green services and products. So why not start out your married life right, and throw a green shower. Tell your friends and relatives that a green bridal...
Living the Green Organic Lifestyle
More Green Lenses on Every Topic
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Living the Green Organic Lifestyle Headquarters
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This group is for lenses about living the green and organic lifestyle. Topics include green shopping, green living, green business, organic foods, organic recipes, vegetarian/vegan, and other lenses of that nature. To read more about living the gree...
Eco-Chic: A New Way of Living
Eco-chic in the news
- Watch: Jessica Alba Talks Eco Chic With Vogue // ecorazzi.com ...
- The actress sat down with Vogue magazine and told them how she's gone eco-chic in her life. From grass that never needs watering made from recycled tires to the composter in her backyard, Alba dishes on her new green ways ? and how ...
- Eco Chic: The News LA | Stylistic: Style & Fashion
- When Art & Fashion meet - it's a wonderful thing. The News LA is a perfect mix of two worlds colliding into pure bliss. The Eco friendly product is.
- Vintage Summer Style : Pretty by Nature - Natural and Organic ...
- Bamboo Bath & Body Beauty Products Botanical Products Botanicals chic-links Chic Link Love Cosmetics eco-fashion Eco-Friendly essential oils Ethics Etsy Face-saving fashion-links Green Hair Care Health News Mineral Makeup natural ...
- The EcoChic » Blog Archive » Day 9: Lost in a sea of plastic, how ...
- One of my goals with the Eco-Summer Blog Party was to provide you with valuable information on some hot environmental topics each day. One of the hot topics in the news lately is BPA and toxins in our plastics. ...
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