Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Simple.Eco.Shopping: Green Clothing

okay - so here are some websites for eco-friendly clothing shopping:

Organic or otherwise eco-friendly:
http://shop.therapyclothing.com/
http://www.lindaloudermilk.com/
http://www.stewartbrown.com/
bikinis made from sustainable & repurposed materials: etsy.com or ragtradeco.com


re-used / recycled:
accessories (& home goods): http://www.reformschoolrules.com/
handbags from recycled leather: http://www.shopfatal.com/store/pc/showsearchresultsBRANDS.asp?IDBrand=1&iPageSize=12


Multi-use
thus reducing the total amount you must consume, these items have multi-end uses.
ailin.com


just a start! enjoy your clothes that are good for you & the planet!

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Eco-Friendly shopping

In our consumer-driven society, one of the easiest ways to start going green without going out of your way is to simply shift where or how you make some of your purchases. This breaks down into some basic categories:

- eco friendly clothing
organic fibers
carbon-neutral companies
animal-friendly products

- eco friendly housewares
energy-saving appliances & devices
chemical free cleaning supplies
organic & chemical free furniture
reused appliances, fixtures, & building supplies
water saving appliances

- eco friendly personal care
organic products
paraben-free products
chemical-free products

- & more to come!!

Monday, October 15, 2007

The whole world’s going green…and I don’t have a clue.

All right, so you’ve probably noticed that the green revolution has taken over. Don’t get scared…you’re not about to get preached at. This whole green revolution went away for so long. And now it’s back & it’s not just a small part of the population or someone’s hobby…it’s a social norm. So, what is the green movement & how can you participate without going over the edge? That’s what we’re here to do…let’s talk about it. What is it? How can I get involved – what are the little things if I’m not sure I want to make a big commitment? Or what are some new things I can do that I haven’t thought of? And really…why should you bother?

Well, there are some basic key areas in the green movement. This is NOT an exhaustive list, just some areas we’ll start with:
What you eat?
How you wear it?
How you get there?
How you get rid of it when you’re done with it?