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Tom's (of Maine) New Company: Ramblers Way, Organic Wool Undergarments
Tom and Kate Chappell, co-founders of Tom's of Maine--which sold to Colgate for $100 million in 2006--have embarked on another environmental initiative with a
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New Incredibly Cool Refurbished Clothing by Ropa Doceñada (12-Na)
How can refurbished clothing look this great? Leave it to Ropa Doceñada (12-Na), a fashion firm based in both Argentina and Chile, to do the work. You might remember them from a brief post a few years ago, but you have to
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Global Sourcing Marketplace Draws Sustainable Designers and Suppliers
Over thirty ethical and sustainable suppliers from around the world came together in London this past weekend (November 20-21, 2009) for the Ethical Fashion Forum's first ever
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Green Fashion: New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 Nolcha Ethical Fashion Preview (Slideshow)
Green Fashion has come a long way in the five years since TreeHugger has launched, when it was tough just to find an organic cotton T-shirt. As a testament to that fact, at yesterday's Nolcha Ethical Fashion
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Kate Organic: Fashion for the Modern, Working Woman
Now in her third season, Kate Organics, (not to be confused with Kate Quinn Organics) has decided to get serious this fall with clothing that is serious, yet stylish, and always organic.In past seasons, Kate clothing has had a
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Adorable Wool Felt Slippers and Accessories, by Oveja Verde
With organic cotton being almost inexistent as a crop in Argentina and bamboo barely present, wool felt is one of the few local and sustainable materials that designers have in this country for fashion and accessories.
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Autonomie Project Brings Style to Fair Trade Accessories
While not as true as it once was, eco-friendly and fair trade clothing often still lacks that special something. The Autonomie Project is out to prove that idea wrong by providing sustainable, fair trade clothing and
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Celebrate Earth Day with Leonardo DiCaprio via eBay
Photo by squarehippies If you've ever tried to figure out how to support important projects like green schools while combating climate change AND meet a movie star all while shopping online, wonder no more. eBay and Global Green USA is holding an
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Beautiful Socially and Environmentally Aware Clothes, by 100% Cerrado
Seems like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are not the only Brazilian cities with a passion for green. The capital of the country, Brasilia, has some gems too, including Cia do Lacre and now 100% Cerrado.
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Ikea's Social Initiative Debuts New Wall Hangings
In response to concerns about child labour and working conditions, Ikea set up its Ikea Social Initiative with UNICEF almost ten years ago. Its focus was development, health and education in the eastern area of India, with a
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You Buy A Tee, Tees For Change Plants a Tree
No, planting one tree at a time won't save the planet, but it's one more way for socially conscious tshirt designers to distinguish themselves from the pack. Tees for Change will plant a tree for every t-shirt or onesie
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Ascension Tee-Shirts are Cool and Charitable
Their website asks the question: " So we're an eco-friendly clothing brand, surely that's a given these days?" And the answer is that sadly it is not always the case, so let's celebrate the winners. These tee-shirts have their
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4 New Designers to Watch at London Fashion Week
One more example of how eco-fashion is so not crunchy and so mainstream is the Renegade Fashion Show taking place in front of the Museum of Natural History during London's Fashion Week this year. Organized by the
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Green Eyed Monster: Just Another Reusable Bag?
Sister-duo Ashley and Kimmy Ulmer, owners and designers, think not, designing a sustainable bag with a sustainable business model. Green Eyed Monster - reusable bags with audience-generated art decorating the outsides, are
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Sleek Organic and Natural Wool Coats from Argentina
Garments made from natural wool from llamas or sheep knitted with loom usually have a rustic feel that not always adequate to modern styles. Argentine brand Cubreme has come to change that completely.
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Recycled Polartec Fleece Hats by The Mouse Works
Image source: The Mouse Works Cinderella's little furry worker friends have nothing on these guys. The Mouse Works owner Ryan Williamson hand-makes all of the hats from recycled Polartec fleece from area clothing factories, making hats for people and
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Netflix for Fashion? Orkan Lia Delivers Recycled-Fabric Dresses to Your Door
Tiny Swedish design firm Orkan Lia, consisting mostly of fashionista Karolina Svensson, has been part of the Swedish vintage revival and doing one-of-a-kind dresses and other fashion clothing using recycled and
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Carla Bruni Does Fair-Trade Bags
Carla Bruni is a former model, pop-singer, sex-pot and, oh yes, the wife of the President of France. So when this ultra-stylish and stunning First Lady carries a handbag--people look out for it. Bruni went to South Africa with her husband the
