Articles tagged “Clothing”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

9 Surprising Green Wedding Traditions From Around The World By Julia Austin IN Travel & Outdoors Mar 17 2011 A 5-star catering company, air-conditioned tent and designer dress offers its own beauty—it’s true—but there is a different kind of beauty to be found in an eco-friendly wedding. Not only will a wedding stripped of energy-sucking ornaments focus the attention more on the love-struck couple, it’s also far less expensive! You can minimize the carbon footprint of your fist steps as husband and wife by incorporating some of these green wedding traditions from around the world. + READ MORE

5 Fun, Easy Ways to Update Your Winter Jacket By Craftster.org IN Fashion & Beauty Oct 19 2010 There's no need to purchase a new jacket when you can perform a little wardrobe magic on jackets you already own. With a little cropping, painting, stitching and sewing, your jacket will look better than new! + READ MORE

Upcycle Denim Waistbands into a Unique Rug By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Fashion & Beauty Sep 6 2010 When your favorite jeans have kicked the bucket, there's nothing to do but find creative ways to reuse them. With the waistband from several pairs of jeans, you can make an awesome one-of-a-kind denim rug. + READ MORE

9 Essential Clothing Repair Skills - Make Your Clothes Last Longer! By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Aug 26 2010 Here are eight easy-to-learn skills for keeping your clothing in good condition so you can wear it longer. + READ MORE

Meet Amisha Ghadiali of The Think Act Vote Campaign By Leonora Oppenheim IN Fashion & Beauty Aug 12 2010 Meet Amisha Ghadiali the passionate creative activist who brings ethical fashion and politics together to engage young people in choosing a more positive future. + READ MORE

Designers: Be A Biographer of Women and Children Escaping Sex Trafficking By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Work & Connect Jul 26 2010 The Blind Project, a collective of volunteers that empower survivors of the sex trade industry in Southeast Asia, has created Be A Biographer, a project that allows you to take part in giving new lives to women and children who are escaping enslavement in sex trafficking. + READ MORE

Sweat Shop Free Clothing That's Fiscally Responsible: Maggie's Organics Certified Fair Labor Apparel By Sara Novak IN Fashion & Beauty Jul 17 2010 Maggie's Organics plans to be the first clothing manufacturer to be independently certified with a new, stringent standard in fair labor practices. + READ MORE

Is Your Hiking Jacket Toxic? Tent, Too? By Rachel Cernansky IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 9 2010 There's something ironic about heading outdoors and leaving a pristine environment in worse shape than you found it -- and by leaving a negative impact on the planet just by gearing up properly, before you even walk out the door. + READ MORE

It's HOT Out There: How To Cycle Through It Safely. By Lloyd Alter IN Tech & Transport Jul 7 2010 It's not a race; it is about getting from A to B. Take it slow and enjoy the surroundings. + READ MORE

Etsy Sellers Team Up to Support the Gulf Coast By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Jul 2 2010 While oil continues to spill into the Gulf of Mexico, putting the state's ecosystems, tourism, trades, and sealife in danger, sellers and shops at Etsy have come together to donate handmade items and profits from their sales to the region. + READ MORE

Wrap Yourself in Memories with a T-Shirt Quilt By Craftster.org IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 17 2010 T-shirts help tell the story of our lives. Whether they come from concerts, sport events, or groups we belong to, a favorite old shirt can bring back fond memories. If you have t-shirts that you no longer wear but can't bear to give up, make a quilt with them. Here are some examples of t-shirt quilts to inspire you. + READ MORE

We Add Up to Help Clean Up The Gulf By Aysia Wright IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 17 2010 Eco t-shirt company We Add Up adds limited edition designs to their collection to help clean up the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. + READ MORE

Meet Your Favorite Eco Fashion Designers In Person! By Aysia Wright IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 3 2010 On June 4th, EcoSalon is hosting a green fashion event not to be missed, EcoSalon Shops!. The event will take places at Green Spaces, at their 394 Broadway, New York, NY location, from 7-10pm. + READ MORE

Get the Lead Out of Your Purse. By Virginia Sole-Smith IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 2 2010 Testing by the Center for Environmental Health revealed lead in many women's handbags and other accessories. Now over 40 retailers have agreed to stop selling lead-containing goods. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Laundry By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Don't think of laundry as a mundane household chore -- think of it an opportunity to go green! Get dozens of tips and facts on how to do it in our latest green guide, How to Go Green: Laundry, one in a series of dozens that we're rolling out to help you go green in your everyday life. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Wardrobe By Team Planet Green IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 1 2010 Learn how to green your wardrobe from head to toe, and learn to find green fashion that fits your style and doesn't harm the planet. + READ MORE

Tips for Line Drying Your Clothes By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden May 25 2010 Here are five tips for easy, successful line drying. + READ MORE

Beyond Earth Day: 3 Easy Fashion and Beauty Ideas for Maximum Impact After Earth Day By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Apr 21 2010 This Earth Day there are a few musts when it comes to greening your Fashion and Beauty, but the great thing is that they are small changes that make a big difference. As they say, 1 drop in a bucket makes merely a ripple, but hundreds of drops makes a wave. + READ MORE

5 Great Ways to Upcycle An Old Sweater By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Apr 19 2010 Use your old wool sweaters to make these fabulous new crafts. + READ MORE

5 Ways to Make Your Clothing Swap Rock By Team Planet Green IN Fashion & Beauty Apr 15 2010 As you dig out the warm weather wardrobe only to find clothes you're not so happy with anymore, it's time for a creative clothing swap. + READ MORE