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In the US, we all believe that we are making the socially responsible choice by purchasing organic cotton. However, how often do we think about the negative consequences that our green lifestyles could potentially cause? In Africa, malaria is affecting millions, and the western hunger for...

Yesterday’s News®, a brand of environmentally conscious pet litter, has announced the Do-Gooder Design Challenge, where top eco fashion designers will compete by creating garments out of recycled newspaper. The designs will be unveiled in New York City in fall of 2010 at the Green...

Starbucks sells between 15 and 30 million cups of coffee per day worldwide, translating into about 6 billion paper cups of waste annually. For coffee lovers that are also trying to save the environment, these numbers can be shocking. Iced coffees can be a great way to chill out this summer,...

Tallulah Jane is a company out of New York City that develops natural perfumes, allowing women everywhere to smell great without the fear of hurting the environment. The company blends botanical essences, oils, resins and balsams with organic grape alcohol or jojoba to create five unique...

Eco-friendly baby clothing is all the new rage, and Vyssan Lull, a collection of Scandinavian inspired tiny fashions, knows how to ethically style your little one this summer. The concept began with the vision of founder Johanna Lillpers while raising her own child, Emma. As a first time...

Melissa, a shoe company in Brazil, is taking plastic recycling to new fashion heights – heels for the environmentally conscious! If you loved the “jellies” sensation of the 80s, you will adore Melissa’s new eco friendly styles – Jellies, all grown up! All of the...

Trashion is exactly what it sounds like: fashion made from “trash.” The creative process involves making clothing, accessories, and objects for the home from items that have been used or thrown-out, often treating the elements and creating a new material entirely. Bottle caps can...

Sustainable fashion is a growing trend, and Sheena Matheiken of New York decided to be a social entrepreneur by doing her part to spread the word. She decided that she was going to wear a plain black dress for 365 days in a row, recreating the tunic-style garment by pairing it with brightly...

Sustainable fashion, also known as eco fashion, refers to the recent movement within the industry to create stylish clothing through environmentally friendly means. The trend, which according to Vogue, appears to be not a trend at all, but rather a development that could last multiple...

It’s only days away – the dreaded, nationally-procrastinated deadline: April 15th. Is that the sound of a funeral procession or is it just my checkbook making its way to the cemetery in a W-2 draped hearse? Before you pull out the Johnny Cash blacks and cuddle up with a Sarah McLachlan album...

Now that we all are working professionals, we rarely reflect on the question adults used to pose time and time again, what do you want to be when you grow up? Even if we aren’t spending our nine-to-five days being ballerinas or space cowboys, Generation Y can benefit from looking at our...

They’re irresistible! Cute, cuddly puppies and adorable, fluffy kittens…one look with those lonely, begging eyes, and almost nobody could say, “no.” Many young adults are choosing to invest in a furry friend, but before you run to the pet store with your check book, make sure to consider the...