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in AccessoriesRecycled Jewelry made from E-Waste
E-waste is a huge environmental problem, and one artist is turning all of that potential trash into striking recycled jewelry! More
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in Sustainable FashionCombating Fast Fashion: Zady
Recently, a new online shopping experience launched at zady.com, offering high quality, stylish clothes for women, men, as well as gifts and home goods. Zady offers “Origins”, a map that outlines where their carefully curated collection comes from around the world. They seek to support artisans, fair trade principles, and heritage, including locally sourced goods, made in USA credentials, […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Footwear, Sustainable FashionSpotted: Handmade Vegan Shoes
Molly Puzo creates beautiful, handmade vegan shoes in her Long Beach, California studio. More
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Buy Handmade Online: The Curatorial
When it comes to ethical shopping, buying handmade and vintage are some of the best ways to know that your purchases were produced under safe, clean conditions. It’s really a win all around, right? You get something beautiful and unique, and instead of throwing your money at a big corporation, your dollars go directly to the artist who created the item you’re purchasing. More
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Organic Style: Affordable Handmade Clothing from Velvet Leaf
Etsy seller Velvet Leaf creates beautiful organic clothing that’s totally budget-friendly! More
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in DIY + Tutorial, The Green Divas PodcastEasy DIY Gift Ideas for the Non-Crafty Green Diva
I’m not the craftiest green diva, but I have been so inspired by some of my creative friends lately. Pinterest has become a visual buffet of craft porn and I’ve been having this urge to stop everything, run to Michael’s for supplies and get creative with so much of the old stuff lying around here. More
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in Fall, Sustainable FashionEtsy Finds: Organic Neon for Fall
Neon is super hip right now, and you don’t have to shop the big box store to add a little neon to your fall wardrobe. Check out these organic fall finds! More
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in DIY + Tutorial, SummerLook Hot, Stay Cool With This DIY Cooling Spray
It seems like pretty much every city, region, state, or province is experiencing a heatwave this summer, and while I’m not complaining, nor am I wishing it would get cold, sometimes a girl just needs a quick break from the scorching heat. If sitting in air conditioning isn’t an option for you, there is a more natural fix that I think my fellow green queens may just love.
Introducing the DIY ‘Look Hawt, Stay Cool’ spray, and I don’t mean look hot and sweaty, I mean look hawt! More
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in DIY + Tutorial, Natural Beauty, Skin SmartHow to: Make a DIY Oatmeal Face Scrub
Store-bought face scrubs aren’t always the best for your body or the planet. Even if you spring for an organic scrub, chances are it comes in a disposable, single-use plastic bottle. Rather than shell out the big bucks for something that’s not totally in line with your feelgood beauty routine, why not whip up your very own homemade oatmeal face scrub instead? Here’s how. More
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Handmade Holiday: Five Handmade Eco-Friendly Christmas Ornaments
Sure, we think about handmade items when we’re shopping for gifts or for ourselves, but there are plenty of eco-friendly, handmade holiday decorations out there, too. These handmade, upcycled ornaments are ready to add a touch of DIY to your Christmas tree. More
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in DIY + Tutorial, Natural Beauty5 Beauty Recipes Using Coffee
Coffee is great for a number of reasons. It gears me up for a long day ahead, smells fantastic, tastes amazing, and pairs well with cupcakes. On top of all that, it’s a great ingredient for natural home beauty treatments. Here are five beauty recipes that will have you brewing up a cup, even if you don’t drink it. More
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in Holiday, Natural Beauty, Skin SmartHandmade Holidays: Five Homemade Bath and Body Products
Make it a handmade holiday by whipping up some of these homemade beauty products. More
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in Accessories, Fall, WinterFive Gorgeous, Organic Scarves for Fall
Wow, fall certainly rolled right in! It went from temperate and sunny to gusty and chilly overnight. When temperatures start dropping, there’s nothing like a cozy scarf to keep you warm. I’m drooling over these organic cotton, handmade Etsy finds! More
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in AccessoriesRecycled Jewelry by Vera Vague
I am in love with Vera Vague’s recycled jewelry! All of her hand-crafted pieces feature repurposed, vintage, or revamped materials and are gorgeous to boot! More
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in Designers + Brands, Fall, Sustainable Fashion, WinterChunky Knit Organic Cotton Cowl by Kiwi and Company
How cozy is this beautiful, hand knit cowl from Kiwi and Company? I love the chunky look and the big button closure! More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionBeautiful, Recycled Dress by SoSheSews on Etsy
This absolutely adorable dress was made from recycled and repurposed materials! More
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in AccessoriesToto Knits: Organic Goods that Make a Difference
We talk a lot about the importance of organics around here, from clothing to make up. Wouldn’t it be great if you could snag organic products that also made a difference in the lives of the folks who produce them? Toto Knits is doing just that! More
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in YogaYoga Style: 5 Eco-Friendly Tips for Your Practice
Just last week, Emma talked about how exercise and stress reduction are great for our skin. Yoga is wonderful for fight stress. Yoga also tones the body and helps quiet the mind, but how can you have a truly mindful practice if your gear isn’t eco-friendly too? Here are some top picks for making sure […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionTeam Tags: An Easy Way to Shop Eco on Etsy
If you’re ready to get your handmade shop on but want to find the most eco-friendly goods available, team tags make that super simple on Etsy! Here’s how: More
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in AccessoriesFive Gorgeous, Eco Friendly Purses on Etsy
Not only can buying handmade be better for the environment, you can feel good that your hard earned cash is going to help support an independent artist rather than some big box store. These lovely purses are all handmade and eco-friendly to boot! More
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in Natural Beauty, Skin SmartSoapwalla Handmade Skin Care
There is something very satisfying about handmade skin care products. So pure and straight-forward – you can almost feel the passion that goes into them. Such is the case with Soapwalla products. Soapwalla Chef (and yes, she does call herself a chef) Rachel Winard was kind enough to send me a selection of her lovely handmade […] More