TreeHugger http://www.treehugger.com/ TreeHugger is a fast-growing web magazine, dedicated to everything that has a modern aesthetic yet is environmentally responsible. Our influential audience stops by frequently to check out the latest news, reviews and recommendations for modern yet green products and services. Consumers also rely on the directory to help facilitate their buying processes. TreeHugger is the most effective way for them to find well designed products that are also ecologically sensitive. en Copyright 2008 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:37:49 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss TreeHugger Deals: Give the Gift of Green with Pangea Welcome to our new "TreeHugger Deals" column, which offers discounts and specials exclusively for TreeHugger readers. This week’s TreeHugger Deals comes to you from Pangea Organics, makers of the Ecocentric Bodycare and long-time friend of TreeHugger. It’s apparently taken two years of development, but Pangea just launched a series of holiday gift sets with packaging that actually grows Spruce Trees. All you have to do is soak the box for a day, and then plant it in the earth. If everyone plants their holiday gift box and bar soap box this]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/12/treehugger-deals-pangea-organics.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/12/treehugger-deals-pangea-organics.php Fashion & Beauty Food & Health TH Exclusives botanical gifts beauty holiday treehugger deals Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:15:00 -0500 Spread the Warmth with Horny Toad’s Pre-Loved Clothing Donation Program The Bivouac project—I think that’s what it was called—was a scheme, from aeons ago, whereby a bunch of mountaineers organised for their fellow adventurers to donate old outerwear jackets and sleeping bags, those gathering dust in garages, basements and attic. They then dispersed these goods to homeless folk. Climbers and backcountry skiers voluntarily chose, for recreation, to camp out in wintery weather. For many people, however, there is no choice, they brave the same conditions out of the dire necessity of daily urban survival. Alas, that project is no more. But all is not lost. For outdoor inspired apparel company Horny Toad have just launched their clothing charities clothing consumerism consumption fashion organic recycling reusability Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:11:28 -0500 Upcycled Laptop Bag Shows Your Stance on Style and Green Thinking Photo via labudde Choosing accessories for your laptop can sometimes be tough. You may want to choose the greenest option possible, and yet you don't want to sacrifice style. Sometimes you want to buy whatever is at the closest store because it's easy. But there are some excellent options out there that will make you want to hold off buying whatever is at the ready, and buy something that is most definitely green. Among these options is this great upcycled laptop bag made by ... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/12/upcycled-laptop-bags-from-recycled-materials.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/12/upcycled-laptop-bags-from-recycled-materials.php accessories accessories recycled consumer goods recycled fashion Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:35:00 -0500 Five Picks for Eco-Friendly Socks "The Sockfather" is a silly spoof underscoring why eco-socks are better. Why has it been incredibly easy to buy organic t-shirts and yet so relatively difficult to find a good, affordable selection of organic and/or eco-friendly socks? Socks are as necessary as ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/12/five-tips-for-eco-friendly-socks.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/12/five-tips-for-eco-friendly-socks.php Fashion & Beauty bamboo certifications clothing cotton fashion Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:35:33 -0500 Preview Hessnatur by Miguel Adrover's Spring 2009 Collection Hessnatur's 100% Silk Georgette Tunic. Image courtesy of Bullfrog and Baum. Following the success of Hessnatur by Miguel Adrover's New York Fashion Week show in September, comes the wearable Spring 2009 collection. While we loved the fashion-meets-art exhibit during fashion week, here are some real-world pieces that will add flare to your existing wardrobe. This 100% Silk Georgette Tunic Dress (above), for example, is one of my favorites from the new collection. Both the print and shape were inspired by butterflies, making this dress perfect for a st]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/hessnatur-miguel-adrover-spring-2009.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/hessnatur-miguel-adrover-spring-2009.php Fashion & Beauty fashion leather linen organic cotton Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:43:23 -0500 Leakey Jewellery is an African Tribute If you studied anthropology at school then you remember Louis Leakey, studying those skulls in the middle of nowhere--the Olduvai Gorge--seventy years ago...so exotic. Well, he is gone and his children are still there and have carried on the family fascination with all things African. The youngest has been a Kenyan politician for many years and has now started the Leakey Collection with his wife. It is jewellery made with and by the Maasai tribeswomen. The Maasai are the local tribe in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya and their livelihood was destroyed with the droughts in 2001. The Leakey's saw a chance to ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/leakey-jewellery-masai.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/leakey-jewellery-masai.php accessories artists crafts developing nations reusability Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:00:49 -0500 Videsante Launches CTRL, a Paraben-Free Acne Treatment photo:CTRL Acne products, like many personal care products can be full of parabens. Parabens, while designed to prevent the growth of bacteria within a container, have received increasing scrutiny from consumer advocacy groups and scientists alike in recent years. The jury is still out as to whether parabens can truly be linked to cancerous tumors. Read on and find out more about CTRL and what studies are saying about parabens. ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/ctrl-acne-treatment.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/ctrl-acne-treatment.php chemical sensitivity beauty treatments cancer cosmetics Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0500 Eco-Tools Makeup Brushes for Your Eco-Friendly Makeup Image source: Eco-Tools Now that you've slowly updated your makeup stock to include eco-friendly and lead-free makeup, why not also update your brushes with ones made from sustainable and recycled materials by Eco-Tools. We've railed against the untested and toxic chemicals found in common makeup, but the brushes used to apply the gunk are rarely discussed. The brushes by Eco-Tools are available in drugstores across the US and are priced to not break the bank. A great gift idea for]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/ecotools-makeup-brushes-for-your-ecofriendly-makeup.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/ecotools-makeup-brushes-for-your-ecofriendly-makeup.php Fashion & Beauty bamboo cosmetics recycled consumer goods Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:03:00 -0500 Techy Jewlery from Repurposed Computer Gear Jewelry by MoxRogers Etsy.com is a hotbed for creative reuse of junk. Even the quickest of peeks in the shop reveals artists making waste into treasure. Fortunately, artists are also repurposing computer parts that would otherwise be e-waste. One such artist is Audrey Rogers (aka Mox) who is designing jewelry for a much bigger purpose that simply salvaging junk. ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/techy-jewelry-from-repurposed-computer-parts.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/techy-jewelry-from-repurposed-computer-parts.php accessories accessories jewelry recycled consumer goods recycled fashion Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Eco-Pop-Up Shop for Christmas Here is one-stop shopping in London that will satisfy the hearts and pockets of the most particular and design-minded. Almost forty UK designers-makers and small green companies have joined together to open a pop-up shop, for seven weeks only, with a very esoteric selection of fair trade, ethical, organic, and eco-friendly products. This well-chosen assortment of holiday delights will solve many shopping dilemmas this season ( except for what to buy my mother) without compromising on style or our conscience. Given the surfeit of goodies, it is hard to know where to start. Couldn't resist the envelopes made out of o]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/eco-pop-up-christmas-shop.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/eco-pop-up-christmas-shop.php Fashion & Beauty consumerism decorating designers gifts Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:15 -0500 Payless To Launch Green Footwear With Zoe & Zac and Summer Rayne Oakes payless zoe zack green collection photo Summer Rayne Oakes and a purple ballet flat from Zoe & Zac Image credit: ArtistInterviews.com/ Cohn & Wolfe Payless ShoeSource, the discount footwear retailer, will launch Zoe & Zac, their first “green” line, as part of their Spring 2009 collection. Summer Rayne Oakes, Planet Green’s fashion and beauty adviser and author of Style, Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Gui]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/payless-green-footwear-summer-rayne-oakes.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/payless-green-footwear-summer-rayne-oakes.php Fashion & Beauty footwear designers fashion footwear hemp organic cotton shoes Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:16:35 -0500 WANTED: U.S. High School Students with Great Eco-Friendly Ideas! If you’re a high school student with an idea to make your community a more sustainable place to live then there’s a new contest that just may be a great way to get the seed money you need to get your project off the ground. Put together by The Weather Channel and the National Environmental Education Foundation as a part of Classroom Earth, they’re looking for smart, innovative, and workable solutions to pressing environmental issues. And get this; they’ll even pay you a cash stipend for being a local environmental intern to go along with the seed money you'll receive to help make it happen! ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/wanted-us-high-school-students-with-eco-friendly-ideas.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/wanted-us-high-school-students-with-eco-friendly-ideas.php Business & Politics Cars & Transportation Culture & Celebrity Design & Architecture Fashion & Beauty Food & Health Science & Technology Take Action Travel & Nature education global warming solutions green schools green youth united states Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:49:08 -0500 Hard-Wearing Undies: Lingerie From Recycled Cans coke can lingerie photo Photo via Make There is lingerie, and there is whoa...lingerie. Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch is creating undergarments that fall into that “whoa...” category. Her latest is bustiers, garters and panties made from recycled soda cans and hardware. ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/lingerie-from-recycled-soda-cans.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/lingerie-from-recycled-soda-cans.php Fashion & Beauty clothing recycled consumer goods recycled fashion Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 Art Au Naturel Beachcombing becomes Filiz Ateş and Christiane Alaettinoğlu--and anyone who puts on one of their driftwood brooches, necklaces, or rings. The two artists and friends gather materials on the beaches near their home in Alanya, on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, and sell the finished products under the name Yalos Alanya, from the Greek word that locals have adopted to refer to driftwood. Their whimsical designs also include sculptures and wall decorations of fish, birds, and other animals, as well as human figures, all crafted with the same philosophy:]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/driftwood-jewelry-and-art.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/driftwood-jewelry-and-art.php Design & Architecture Fashion & Beauty accessories accessories artists arts crafts gifts jewelry turkey Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:36:00 -0500 Revenge Is Channels Eco-Activism into a New Use for Plastic Bottles photo: Revenge Is The best revenge is living well. At least that's what a new green company, Revenge Is proclaims. While the argument that the best revenge for society’s eco-problems is simply living well seems optimistic, the company has come up with a grand marketing scheme and an interesting use for discarded plastic bottles.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/revenge-is.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/revenge-is.php clothing charities clothing sustainable fabrics Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0500 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Fashion Buff Photo via Charmone Shoes Looking for that perfect something for the fashion buff in your life? Some are easy to buy for: They'll take any random piece of clothing--from a vintage fringed dress to a Stella McCartney coat--and make it look fashionable and fabulous in any situation. But finding that perfect something for the fashion buff on your list isn't always that easy: Size 6 or 8? Pink or brown? Organic cotton or hemp-silk? Lucky for you, our eco-chic guide takes out some of the guess work, with options that are organic and sustainable, and offer enduring style. Our best fashion-forward eco-shopping tip? Look for quality fabrics and]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/fashion-holiday-gift-guide.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/fashion-holiday-gift-guide.php accessories clothing footwear gifts textiles accessories clothing cosmetics fur gift guide gifts jewelry Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:39:13 -0500 Recycled Tee-shirts With a Story If you are looking for something cool to wear this autumn and feeling guilty about spending money and buying new; then Re-Shirt is for you. They are vintage, (second-hand as we used to call them) and they come with provenance. Available only on-line, the shirts, in good condition, have been donated to Re-Shirt. The story of each item of clothing, be it boring or interesting, must be included with the donation. Each shirt is then given a registered orange Re-Shirt label and number which is kept on file. So when you buy yours, you know the background of the piece of clothing and you can type in your shirt code and continue the journey by writing your chapte]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/recycled-tee-shirts.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/recycled-tee-shirts.php clothing clothing cotton recycled fashion Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:20:31 -0500 David Suzuki and Bruce Mau Behind New Eco-Boutique in Toronto Pistachio’s flagship Yonge & Eglinton location in Toronto. Photo courtesy of Pistachio. Looking for beeswax crayons for the kids? Or perhaps you’re in need of unique note cards printed on recycled paper with soy ink? If your dream store carries nothing but chic, eco-friendly products, you’ll be nuts for Pistachio, a new retail store that opened in Toronto last month. The shop with a conscience envisioned by Heather Reisman – the woman behind the ... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/david-suzuki-bruce-mau-eco-shop-toronto.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/david-suzuki-bruce-mau-eco-shop-toronto.php Culture & Celebrity Design & Architecture Fashion & Beauty accessories interiors news buy local canada david suzuki ethical fair trade gifts ontario shopping toronto Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:09:00 -0500 Runners World Chases Down the Green On the surface it might seem like running has little or no negative impact, hey it doesn’t even need a car. But Runner's World magazine found it wasn’t necessarily so, “because running shoes aren't so green, not today at least. Production is energy- and toxin-intensive...” They took a tour of some production facilities in China and visited many of the key American brands to get the inside scoop. Then they devoted their November 2008 issue to the topic. Some of what they found caused journalist Florence Williams to remark:
“I feel like I never want to buy anything ever again”.
We pick out a few highlights of her investigation belo]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/runners_world_c.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/runners_world_c.php footwear china design designers footwear materials oregon united states Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:12:40 -0500 5 Organic Childrens Products for the Fall Image Source: Egg Baby Just in time for the Holiday Season, several childrens clothing outfits offer cute new choices. One label is offering prizes to the winner of their design contest. Another has cute peace sayings on kids tops, while a third offers more upscale childrens clothing designs. A UK-based kids clothier even allows you to purchase carbon offsets and a cleaning company adds toy cleaning products to their line. The companies are US and UK based and now available online and in a few retail stores. While its easy to deny buying products for grownups, its hard to make a kid go through life without toys or any c]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/5-organic-childrens-products-for-the-fall.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/5-organic-childrens-products-for-the-fall.php clothing accessories clothing games toxins united kingdom united states Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:48:00 -0500 Rechargeable Foot Warmers - Green Idea, or Green Lame? Photos via Pro-Idee Okay. I’m on the fence about this, so I’m opening it up to you all. Are these rechargeable foot warmers a clever way to keep yourself toasty without turning up the thermostat, and therefore keeping your carbon footprint small (har. har.)? Or, are they just another piece of junk in the long list of “Things We Don’t Need”? Truly, I can’t d]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/rechargable-footwear-cool-or-lame.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/rechargable-footwear-cool-or-lame.php footwear accessories footwear greenwashing Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0500 Jendarling Organic Garment Bags Jendarling has found another untapped niche to claim for green - luggage, and more specifically garment bags. While you can just reuse the plastic that you get at the dry cleaners (if you go to them), those bags often don't last very long and don't cover your entire outfit. Plus, you're just holding the chemicals onto your clothes longer, not to mention increasing the amount of plastic floating around in the environment. Instead, why not try a garment bag that is designed to travel with you around town or around the world that is also made from organic and reused materials.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/jendarling-organic-garment-bags.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/jendarling-organic-garment-bags.php Fashion & Beauty accessories california cotton hemp san francisco Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:11:00 -0500 GrowKids Creates Key Chain for the Eco-Savvy Shopper If you’ve been looking for a great reusable bag that folds in tightly on itself for easy carrying in no time at all then look no further than the keychain that turns itself into a reusable tote put out by GrowKids. ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/growtote-shopping-bag-for-eco-savvy-shopper.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/growtote-shopping-bag-for-eco-savvy-shopper.php Business & Politics Culture & Celebrity Design & Architecture Fashion & Beauty Food & Health Take Action gifts under $25 education global warming solutions green schools reusable shopping Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:58:47 -0500 A Fly on the Wall at the DC Green Fest Image source: Flickr This weekend Washington, DC hosted their 5th Annual Green Fest - that mega traveling festival that hosts all things green. I attended the event on Saturday and was surprised at the changes in the green movement. If you've never been to a Green Fest, it is an explosion of sights, sounds, tastes and smells - and lots of learning about all things green. Curious about how well these products work? This is the perfect place to come and try on those organic clothes or talk with someone about maintenance of a rain-barrel, al]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/a-fly-on-the-wall-at-the-dc-green-fest.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/a-fly-on-the-wall-at-the-dc-green-fest.php Design & Architecture Fashion & Beauty Food & Health Science & Technology events baltimore biking education exhibits recycling vegan washington dc Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:10:00 -0500 New Loopt Bag from Flip & Tumble: A Really Reusable Bag Image courtesy of Flip & Tumble Bringing your own bag to the grocery store/bodega/retailer/wherever is pretty much a must these days—Whole Foods has even stopped giving out bags. And well they should--bringing your own reusable bag or tote is too easy and waste-preventative not to. Flip & Tumble knows this, and they’ve come out with a bag that’s not only uber functional, but stylish to boot.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/loopt-bag-flip-tumble-really-reusable-bag.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/loopt-bag-flip-tumble-really-reusable-bag.php Fashion & Beauty Food & Health accessories accessories recycling shopping Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:28:19 -0500 Women's Hands Make Nice Work for Turkish Craft Site Call it Etsy East: But instead of hip young American artists trying to renew the crafting tradition, the hands behind the goods for sale on the online marketplace Kadın Eliyle belong to low-income Turkish women.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/handmade-crafts-by-turkish-women-online.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/handmade-crafts-by-turkish-women-online.php Design & Architecture Fashion & Beauty accessories clothing crafts gifts jewelry turkey Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:15:04 -0500 Sama Baby Luxury Organics Launches Its Fall Line Photo: Sama Baby Organics Sama Baby Luxury Organics launches its fall/winter line in baby boutiques and organic stores across the country. The India organic cotton line launched November 1 and is available in boys and girls styles. Sama Baby Luxury Organics as a company is very kind to the planet. It's no secret that buying organic cotton can have a real impact on the planet considering that conventional cotton is one of the most chemically-dependent crops, sucking up 10 percent of all agricultural chemicals and 25 per]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/sama-baby-organics.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/sama-baby-organics.php clothing clothing cotton sustainable fabric Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0500 Revolution Organics Makes Multi-Tasking Cosmetics Revolution Organics Lip Balm PhotoRevolution Organics Body Balm Photo Lotion that you can use on your face, arms, lips, elbows, heels, (would you really rub this tube on your lips and your heels? probably not), the new 22 in 1 body balm by Revolution Organics promises just that. Revolution Organics brings several new moisturizing products that are 100% natural and able to moisturize every inch of ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/revolution-organics-makes-multi-tasking-cosmetics.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/revolution-organics-makes-multi-tasking-cosmetics.php Fashion & Beauty beauty treatments cosmetics united states Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:08:00 -0500 Beauty: What On Earth Are You Going To Wear? Amazing things happen when cultures collide. Wa (Japan) meets Africa and you get Wafrica. The silk kimono is as old as Japan, now, thanks to designer Serge Mouangue, you get to think out of the box. Cotton kimonos. Isn't it just beautiful beyond belief? Serge Mouangue is a concept-car designer for Nissan. He joined forces with Kururi, a Tokyo-based kimono-maker, to produce the traditional Japanese attire in 18 African prints sourced in markets from Nigeria to Senegal. "I do not want the end result to belong to Africa, nor should it belong to Japan. It is not a 'f]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/beauty-what-to-wear.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/beauty-what-to-wear.php clothing clothing insects japan Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:03:17 -0500 Considering Nike Considered. Something is Better than Nothing Last week Nike launched the latest round in their Considered Design line, shoes and apparel that have considered their environmental impact and reduced it. This program, originally begun in 2005 within their outdoor styles, has moved beyond its skunkworks phase and is being steadily introduced across the line of more mainstream footwear. In this instance, the Pegasus, a running shoe with a 25 year heritage, has been subjected to the Considered Design treatment. Which is what, exactly? Well, it includes, “more efficient design patterns that use less material and are easier to recycle, adhesives made from water instead of toxic chemicals, and sustainable items lik]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/considering-nike-considered-something-is-better-than-nothing.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/considering-nike-considered-something-is-better-than-nothing.php footwear corporate responsibility design designers fair trade fashion footwear materials oregon united states Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:40:38 -0500 Lowie Knitting Keeps You Cozy image by lowie Bronwyn Lowenthal has been knitting for years--we first met her at London Fashion Week where she had her vintage scarves and hand-knit sweaters and dresses on display. She makes use of traditional handicrafts--hand-knitting, crochet, hand-embroidery and hand-stitching in all of her pieces. Then she put out a book on knitting which was stylish and easy enough for beginners to take the leap. She has always delivered her orders by bicycle. We are delighted to see that her small company and her ethical values have grown and developed. Now she uses only organic or recycled cotton yarns.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/lowie-knitting-clothing.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/lowie-knitting-clothing.php clothing clothing designers recycled fashion Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:04:24 -0500 Salon Quality, 100% Natural Hair Dye by Advanced Cosmetic Technologies A hair dye without harsh chemicals, bleach, peroxide, ammonia, resorcinol or paraphenylene diamine (PPD)? And not a moment too soon as you are worried about looking your best this upcoming holiday season and the chance you might run into that old flame while visiting your home town. Advanced Cosmetic Technologies now offers both hair colorant, as well as color maintaining shampoos and conditioners to keep those locks looking luscious without the nasty side-effects, like, well, cancer. The dye is 100% plant-based, vegan-friendly and cruelty-free and comes in 13 different sha]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/natural-hair-dye-from-act-naturals.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/natural-hair-dye-from-act-naturals.php Fashion & Beauty beauty treatments cancer cosmetics toxins Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:35:00 -0500 First Carbon Neutral Suit Available, But Better Act Fast Green designers are getting pretty good at making sustainable, fashionable, and durable clothing. Did we mention that eco clothes can be fashionable? Well, a British designer has taken this one step further by making a sustainable suit (90% wool) and offsetting three times the emissions from the entire footprint of the suit. What does that mean? Well, Charcoal & Chalk now makes the first carbon-neutral suit, dubbed their Beyond Carbon Neutral Suit.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/first-carbon-neutral-suit.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/first-carbon-neutral-suit.php clothing carbon neutral clothing united kingdom Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:26:00 -0500 British Fashion Industry Icons Support Groundbreaking RE:Fashion Awards Next week on November 13th the great and good of the British fashion industry will demonstrate their commitment to ethical fashion by attending the groundbreaking RE:Fashion Awards. This event will be the world's first dedicated awards ceremony for ethical fashion and you can be there! Tickets are on sale now, so you can grab your opportunity to rub shoulders with British fashion icons such as Fashion & Beauty clothing events footwear celebrities ethical fashion recycled fashion sustainable fabrics united kingdom Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:57:53 -0500 Makeup Artist Paige Padgett Gives Eco-Friendly Makeup Tips makeup isle at store Photo by Jenny R F On November 13, the 18th Annual Environmental Media Association Awards will be handed out, and one of the three green makeup artists on hand to make everyone look gorgeous is Paige Padgett. Makeup, as we know, can pose some serious environmental and health threats. Putting loads of chemicals on our skin, which absorbs a significant portion of what it comes into contact with, is reall]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/makeup-artist-paige-padgett-eco-friendly-makeup-tips.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/makeup-artist-paige-padgett-eco-friendly-makeup-tips.php Fashion & Beauty beauty treatments cosmetics toxins Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 ca-discovery-green_js 1 true RSS