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Ethics & Fair Trade

Made By Survivors – The Emacipation Network

February 13, 2009

The Emancipation Network came onto my radar in the form of a Christmas gift shown above.  Good design that is organic and fair are my favorite things and I wanted to share this little zip purse.  First, the design aspects.  It is contructed using plastic bags that are held together with twine and it is [...]

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I Love Eco™ Introduces L.E.A.F. (Labeling Ecologically Approved Fabrics)

January 23, 2009

Elinor Averyt, an environmental activist and humanist believes that we need to bring eco fashion into the mainstream. Five years ago, an outsider to the fashion world, she had an idea; and with the help of many experts in the field, the power of eco labeling has been culmunated into a positive seed for change [...]

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I Love Eco: Eco Gift Guide 2008

December 16, 2008

(clockwise from Top Right) Katherine Hamnett “Clean Up Or Die” organic cotton jersey T-Shirt.  The phrase may not be in true Holiday spirit, but the message cannot be ignored to insure future generations a Happy Holidays. £40.00. Gaiam’s printed Prosperity Yoga Mat is subtle and stylish.  I absolutely love what this company stands for, they [...]

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A Story About Seed Packages…

April 5, 2008

In the retail store J.Crew, something interesting caught my eye near the registers. Offered within tall glass vases were pretty little seed packages for customers. The thought of giving away seeds for promotion put an instant smile on my face, although the smile sadly lasted but a minute. I have found only one sweater that [...]

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