When I was a kid in the 70s, my mother showed me a sandal that she said was an “earth shoe.” I had no idea what this meant, but it was a leather sandal with a strange high arch, and a big change from the high-heeled Candi’s she usually wore. I don’t know what made that shoe an … [Read more...] about Eco Friendly Shoes – What To Look For
Eco Clothes
Truly Organic Kids Clothes: Where to Find
You're probably wondering if buying organic kids clothes is better for your children. The answer is: it depends. You may be surprised to learn that the current U.S. label of "organic" on clothing only refer to how the fabric was grown -- it does not cover the processing and … [Read more...] about Truly Organic Kids Clothes: Where to Find
Clothesline users of the world, unite!
Photo courtesy of Flickr. Today's Wall Street Journal writes about how the trend of using a clothesline for the eco-friendly reason of using less energy is running up against many homeowner association rules designed to keep a neighborhood looking "nice." The clothesline was … [Read more...] about Clothesline users of the world, unite!
Hot Green Handbag
Practical environmentalists can declare their love for the Earth and for fashion following the U.S. release of British designer Anya Hindmarch's "I'm not a plastic bag" bag. This anti-excess statement is available online for $15 at www.anyahindmarch.co.uk, or at select Whole … [Read more...] about Hot Green Handbag
Levi’s Eco-Jeans
Here's one for all you fashion nuts. Check out this article from the Brunei times about Levi's new line of eco-friendly jeans. Here's what they are all about: The trousers are made with completely organic materials on a production line that uses sustainable production … [Read more...] about Levi’s Eco-Jeans