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Organic Cotton Farming is More Profitable

June 22, 2010

Green peace has launched a new report that finds organic cotton farming in India is more profitable than growing genetically engineered varieties of cotton because of the higher input costs of GM and a greater potential for debt accumulation. The full report, entitled “Picking Cotton”, can be viewed here. The comparative study among cotton farmers [...]

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The Very Best Shopping Tote

May 12, 2010

I won’t be giving out awards for the 10 best shopping tote - and thankfully there are MANY out there now – because Patagonia’s Carry Y’all bag takes the prize! I’ve used them all… canvas one, those free ones from the grocery store and l.l.bean boat bags – they are all great – but Patagonia’s bag [...]

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Monique Pean Fine Jewelry

March 21, 2010

I love partnerships between talented designers and NGO’s. Monique Pean has partnered wtih CHARITY:WATER to create a line of fine jewelry to raise awareness for the more than 1.1 billion people in the world without access to safe and clean drinking water. Each piece from the collection provides clean drinking water to at least 10 [...]

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Dogeared’s Eco Friendly Jewelry & Notebooks

March 7, 2010

Dogeared’s eco-friendly projects include charm bracelets made from recyled silver and hemp – like this pretty plumeria charm bracelet – and notebooks made from recycled leather. I ♥ them both!

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Fair Trade, Recycled Handmade Safety Pin Bracelet

February 21, 2010

South Africa is exporting this colorful Fair Trade bracelet made from safety pins adorned with recycled telephone wire, computer cable scraps and plastic tubing. The message the piece radiates is clear – recycled hand-made art can be affordable and pretty! A friend of mine wore this the other day and it is too splendid to [...]

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Organic Totes from Mothology: The Science of Style

September 5, 2009

I couldn’t go without sharing these perfectly chic totes ($82) from Mothology. Made from handwoven cotton/hemp and using sturdy leather handles they are sure to wear-in well. The perfect accessory for shopping, beach or a day walking around town. Enjoy!

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Aviator Nation Rocks Organic Cotton!

September 4, 2009

The latest is NOT always the greatest! Sometimes thrift and vintage shopping can lead to amazing finds and Paige Mycoskie’s love of vintage t-shirts inspired her to create the California line Aviator Nation. Her clothes are MADE IN USA with killer graphics silk screened onto super soft organic cotton. Also, a portion of proceeds from [...]

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“In My Prius” Music Video by The Casual Mafia

August 9, 2009

Funny, spreading the green word and my good friend Matty is in it. Couldn’t resist to post. Check-out more hilarious videos by The Casual Mafia.

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Amazing Find – New Certified Organic Body Care Line, Whole Earth by Danny Seo

April 28, 2009

I love discovering new lines (both fashion and beauty) when you least expect it and this line was truly a wonderful find. Summer arrived in the North East this weekend and I somehow forgot to prepare my skin for summer fashion. On a mini-vacation this weekend in Philadelphia, while visiting my sister, I discovered a truly [...]

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How Important is Fashion in the Current Economic Times?

March 24, 2009

On a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 is the most important… I’d say it’s about a 3. Who cares about fashion when our unemployment rate is climbing to 9%, thousands have lost their homes and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight to the recession. I believe the U.S. will be fine. [...]

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