Ethical Bathing Suits at BTC Elements
by Kara DiCamillo, Newport, Rhode Island on 06. 1.07
Because summer is here, we’ve been on the hunt for some ethical beachwear. And although the solar powered bikini was a big hit with our readers, we were looking for something that was a bit more practical. We instantly found what we were looking for when we clicked on the “beachwear” section of BTC Elements. Sustainable designer, Anna Cohen, had created this teal bikini from fabric that is a ‘mill end,’ polyester and lycra blend, leftover from the making of Olympic speed skater uniforms. We love the beach tote they’ve paired it with, created from hand-wrapped raffia (a renewable resource) discs and fairly traded out of Madagascar. Also found at BTC Elements is a sustainable bikini from one of our favorite designers, Jenny Hwa of Loyale. It’s made from 100% organic cotton with a 100% bamboo lining. It’s at a great price too! ::BTC Elements
Note: BTC Elements is owned by Summer Bowen, who has written for TreeHugger in the past.
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Solar powered bikini.. priceless.
Anyone know of sustainable swimsuits for aging fattish greens?
ah!
can't wait to strut my stuff in my new, L.E.D. studded, solar banana hammock!
if only there was a way to harness the power of the wind out back as well!
HA!