The apparel industry has for years gotten a pretty bad wrap when it comes to manufacturing and labour standards, and of course the recent events in Bangladesh demonstrate why there should be concern. But the damage from the production of textiles themselves, before they even get to th...
I love the fact that eco-fashion is coming back ‘on trend’. Eco-fashion hit it’s first wave in 2007-ish, 2008. Remember – Vanity Fair used to publish a ‘green’ issue? Marie Claire and a few other fashions magazines followed suit? And then they stopped. Along the way, some great eco-fa...
Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa NPC (FTTSA) is a non-profit organisation that promotes sustainable tourism development through awareness raising, research and advocacy, capacity building and by facilitating the world’s first tourism Fair Trade certification programme. FTTSA awards ...
There are enough clothes on the planet to clothe our 7 billion people for years to come. But as the seasons are changing and as you are wading through your wardrobe you might be wondering – what to do with the clothes you no longer want or need. Here are five suggestions to keep your ...
Mens organic cotton button-through cardigan. Regular fit with two front patch pockets and one rear patch pocket. Reinforced elbow patches and contrast ribbed hem and cuffs.
“We found the clothing industry to be an extremely wasteful and inefficient use of our resources,” Harris says on his website . “Clothing is shipped to several different places before being distributed to the consumer. Also, its lifespan is only a few years before being either dispose...
PARIS – Only 8% of textiles and shoes in France end up in the landfill . Compared to 31% in the United Kingdom , France is doing extremely well. How is France leading in the efficiency of textile recycling? Research shows a long history of charity and governmental support are key. Sim...
With each incident, we’re becoming less amazed and more upset that someone with so much influence would be so callous with animals they take under their care. Not surprisingly, “Vampire Diaries” star and animal/environmental advocate Ian Somerhalder feels the same way – urging Bieber ...
Posted by Kathleen Fasanella on Apr 19, 2013 at 3:40 pm / Pattern Puzzle / Trackback The site feed has been broken. Let’s hope this entry is delivered… This style amounts to an experiment I’m working on, it’s being cut as I write so I have no idea if it will come out as I envision*. I...
INDICA provides the following services: Fairtrade/eco wedding & event solutions, organic & fairtrade hamper & food services, ethical business & corporate gifts. They do all of that from FairTrade, sustainable food and gift shop, in the West End of Glasgow just off Byres Road on Cressw...
An e-reader (electronic reader) is a portable device for reading digital content, such as electronic books (e-books), newspapers and documents. How do they work? They use e-ink screens that eliminate glare and reduce eye-strain, making them much better for viewing digital documents th...
These stylishly ladylike heels adds that little extra to every outfit. Designed exclusively by Vivienne Westwood for Melissa, these vegan heels are definitely a show stopper. Wear with pencil skirt and a classic blouse for the timeless look or spice it up with skinny jeans and an over...
Pop the kettle on, it's time for one of your 5 a day. We have tweaked the fit of our women’s tees with a new scoop neck, a nip under the arm, a tuck on the hip and cut a little longer in the body for a more feminine fit. Still 100% organic cotton - some things don’t need messing with.
I used the scraps from the rest of the shirt fabric to make little appliqué birds and an elephant for some plain cushions that I made in a contrasting fabric. To make these you can buy bondaweb from any haberdashery store. It comes with instructions. You draw you design on the smooth ...
From Oscar-winning director to…shoe designer? Ben Affleck has teamed up with the do-gooders at TOMS to create series of African-textile-inspired kicks that benefit the Eastern Congo Initiative . Founded by the actor-filmmaker in 2010, the organization is the first U.S.-based advocacy ...
Started in 2009 by two social entrepreneurs, PACT is obsessed with a BIG idea: clothes that make the world a better place. Socks with soul, altruistic underwear, and other everyday essentials made with fabrics that feel good and go easy on the environment. At PACT, they are serious ab...
This is one of my favorite go-to Summer soups. It’s hearty enough for a family dinner, and served with either a side of quinoa, or a warm, crusty loaf of bread – you’re in for a treat. The spinach pesto topping is what elevates this soup beyond a regular veggie soup. I always make a b...
Now, the movie continues to be bashed by conservationists and animal organizations, according to Contact Music . ‘The Grey’ follows characters after their plane crashes and they are stuck in the frozen wilderness of Alaska as they’re hunted by wolves. “Wolves don’t hunt humans – they ...
Dear EarthTalk: Now that hot weather is coming, I want to upgrade my home’s A/C. Which are the most energy-saving models and should I go central air or window units? – Jackie Smith, Cary, NC According to the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), energy consumption ...
Keep things light and neutral with a clean palette and fresh slate. (above ) Perfect for spring/summer and straight from Raleigh, NC, is the Macon Thin Fit Jean in a cool ice blue, made from locally sourced organic cotton ($224) – pricey, but as long as you can fit your butt in them, ...
Crazy ants are so-named because their nesting habits make them very, very difficult to eliminate. Basically, if you discover them inside your home, prepare to have an issue on your hands that even the most experienced exterminator will have difficulty solving. This is because, unlike ...
Chopard’s green gold supply will remain transparent, from mine to necklace, joining the ranks of traceable and conflict-free diamonds also supported by Firth. The sustainable jewel and gold line was designed with the theme of love in mind, including a premier floral ring packed with r...
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Everyone needs a little help sometime and this time it’s us here at Daisy Green. We’ve made it through to the second round of ‘The PEA-ple’s Favourite Award 2013′ and every vote counts between now and 18 June. The hosts of the award, My Green Directory stand for everything that is gre...
The green fashion movement has been making gradual steps over the past few years, but most recently there has been a large influx of fashion brands that are specifically dedicated to getting back to the basics of garment production, in a green, sustainable and eco-fabulous way. Study ...
I genuinely think that Feral Childe’s exclusive textiles continue to set them apart from the rest. This season’s six new designs are poetically named, “Starfield, Farm Elements, Cherries, Victory Garden, Paper Rock, and Sticks and Stones.” All are created as per the studio process des...
Sustainable fashion favourite, Eco-age.com re-launched their website this week and Firth announced her new Green Carpet Challenge (GCC) partnership with luxury jeweller Chopard , in Cannes. Chopard has worked with the Cannes International Film Festival for 15 years. Partnering with th...
Patagonia sets up US$20M environmental fund Cotton linked to US$1.9 trillion ‘true’ water cost EU clothing industry energy saving tool Walmart unveils its own Bangladesh plan DyStar provides discharge data report for top brands Bluesign revises criteria – adds new partners Indigo-free...
Patagonia sets up US$20M environmental fund Cotton linked to US$1.9 trillion ‘true’ water cost EU clothing industry energy saving tool Walmart unveils its own Bangladesh plan DyStar provides discharge data report for top brands Bluesign revises criteria – adds new partners Indigo-free...
