TH Blog Love – Our Favourite Greens Of The Week
by Erin Courtenay - Madison, WI on 02.16.06
Hippy Shopper: Designer vegan handbags
Once again putting the "hip" into hippy - this week HS introduces readers to Matt and Nat vegan handbags, purses and footwear.
Groovy Green: Carnival of the Green no. 14
It is poetry in motion this week at Groovy Green - they're bustin' out the rhymes and keepin' it real (green) as they host the weekly featurette of the eco-blogosphere.
The Hip & Zen Pen: Interesting articles on doing business and doing good
The mini-anthology of good writing on ethical businesses gives readers the inside story on matching consumer demand with sustainable production.
Musings of an Eco-Entrepreneur: Have you bought any Ford stock lately? Speaking of ethical business, Musings of an Eco-Entrepreneur tips us off to some mighty interesting investment information. Give it up for the green(backs)!
Triple Pundit: FT - Cost of Climate Change
And just in case ethical business guides and stock tips weren't enough g-business for you, Triple Pundit links us up with the Financial Times' economic perspective on global warming.
Thanks for the plug Erin!
matt + nat is awesome!
I'm a vegan, and in the process of opening a vegan eco store online and a retail store in se. florida. I've been doing research on products and treehugger has been a great source of information. But let truth be told, matt & nat bags are not exactly green. Yes no animals are directly harmed in the process, but the bags are made from PVC, and not the recycled stuff.
I'm commited to selling vegan products, but not at the cost of the environment - so it's just going to have to be both. I did tell the company that if they ever do decide to come out with an eco-friendly line I would love to carry it.
On that note, i created a blog (link is on my website - ecoserra.com) to share my experience with others, and hopefully raise some awareness on just how eco these designers really are.
Peace & Carrots
:) LB
I also wanted to note, i have a few of these bags up on my site because they happened to have come my way. I have to say I love the look of these bags, it's nice that vegans have this option! I also look forward to the day they use more sustainable materials.