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Organics & Toxicity

New Fabric Alert! Organic Naturally Dyed Denim Made from Alpaca

February 25, 2009

American Alpaca Fiber Federation, LLC debuted a truly inspiring organic denim fabric at Premier Vision in December ’08 called Paca Blues©.  Unlike most chemically processed denim, Paca Blues© is grown organically, dyed with natural dyes and feels as soft as cashmere.  For more information, please review their press release below and check-out this video for [...]

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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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Eco Skin Collection Delivers Chic Eco Fashion

December 22, 2008

My love of shopping provides a constant struggle within.  With the swipe of my credit card, I am hit with a euphoric haze and soon after guilt creeps in… can I truly afford what I just purchased?  Is it classic and versatile? Was it made with organic materials?  The questions and second guessing ensues and I am [...]

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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 New Face for the Cosmetics Industry: Eco Friendly Make-up Lines

October 28, 2008

“Petroleum waxes, oils and chemicals, coal-tar dyes and potentially carcinogenic talc are included in just about everything in your makeup kit.  Lash-extending mascaras can even cntain polluting plastics like polyurethane.” (Vasil. Ecoholic:2007) YUCK!  We tolerate cancer-causing agents in our environment at our own peril. It is such a wonderful concept, a lipstick container that is made form [...]

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