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Needs & Consumption

Local Wisdom – A Unique Fashion Project from the University of Arts London

March 10, 2009

I Love Eco loves smart design especially when it is carried out with as much thought and consideration as Dr. Kate Fletcher “Local Wisdom” project. I must first apologize for not writing an article on Kate ages ago… I’m so sorry Kate!  I began several articles and threw them aside with frustration because they never truly [...]

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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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What is Classic to You?

December 23, 2008

Fashion should not get left out of discussions with respect to global warming and pollution. Textile and clothing account for 7% of global exports according to the Climate Network Neutral division (CN Net) of the United Nations Environment Protection (UNEP) agency. It is also estimated that we dispose of as much as 1 million of [...]

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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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Disposable Goods versus Luxury Goodies

October 21, 2008

The beautiful city of San Francisco banned plastic water bottles last year, as did Seattle, and in April of this year, Canada banned the import, sale and manufacture of baby bottles made with polycarbonate.  Whether the reason is to save money, withhold tons of waste from entering landfill or to protect our future generations from [...]

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“T-Shirt Travels” & Secondhand Clothing

April 8, 2008

Children in Africa play in our discarded t-shirts from long ago carrying logos from North American companies. The examined life of a t-shirt brings a filmmaker to question and explore the consequences of the second hand clothing industry. Executed to perfection and written as a narrative by Shantha Bloeman, this film examines the global free [...]

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