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Recycling, Reuse & End-life

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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City of Toronto – Ban on Plastic Bottles and Charge for Plastic Bags

February 25, 2009

This is awesome and I am so proud to be a native of Ontario!  While I wait for New York City to take a stand and produce a similar initiative, the City of Toronto will officially be free of plastic bottles on June 1, 2009. There will also be a charge placed on the use of [...]

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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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New York Clothing Reuse & Recycling at Greenmarkets

January 21, 2009

New York City estimates that over 193,000 tons of reusable and recyclable textiles are sent to landfills and incinerators each year. Textiles represent nearly 6% of New York City s annual residential waste. Throwing your unwanted clothing into the garbage damages the environment and could cost the taxpayer millions of dollars each year in unnecessary [...]

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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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“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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