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in Healthy Habits, Interviews, Reviews, The Green Divas Podcast, UncategorizedCo-Existing with Plastic
I’m still reeling from my plastic-free February trauma. I had thought I was so savvy about handling plastic and during this experiment promoted by Rodale.com More
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in DIY + Tutorial, Home Living, Reviews, Sustainable FashionRecycled Rag Rugs Reduce Waste with Style
Homestead Weaving Studio’s divert waste from the landfill to create affordable art. More
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in Home Living, ReviewsEco-Friendly Fine Art by Sandhi Schimmel Gold
Sandhi Shimmel creates beautiful portraits from upcycled paper that might otherwise go to waste, each made from thousands of unrelated images and text. Assembled like a mosaic, an entirely new portrait, landscape or fantasy image is created from Sandhi’s imagination. She has a natural affinity for color. More
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in Materials, Sustainable FashionFashion’s New Global Recycling Standard
Mixed emotions here about the new standard for recycled textiles. Thanks to Control Union Certifications and demand claims from brands and retailers in The Netherlands, the first Global Recycling Standard (GRS) for fabrics, apparel and accessories is now active to ensure sourcing clarity through the production supply chain. Now I understand certification needs for organic […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Footwear, ReviewsSimple Shoes, Green Feet :) More Cool Eco Footprint Stories
Simple Shoes such as the fuzzy ones shown above, are not only super cute they are made out of smart materials: The shoe image courtesy of Simple shoes, is an adorable design! Now there are more ways than ever to measure our eco footprints, and with footwear no less! Did you know you can recycle […] More
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in FootwearNike Recycles Your Shoes for a Sustainable Future
We all have old shoes lying around the house, no longer suitable for athletic activity, but seemingly too decent to be sent to a growing landfill. Now you can recycle your athletic shoes with the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program and they could become a basketball court, track, field, playground, or consumer product. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Materials, Reviews, Sustainable FashionLend a Helping Handbag: eco-friendly finds that fuse fashion with philanthropy
In the past, when you’ve thought about helping the environment, things like recycling, using rechargeable batteries, cutting back on your power and water usage, and carpooling or bicycling to reduce pollution probably leapt to mind. I doubt that carrying a chic, designer bag topped your list. But with all of the eco-minded designers popping up, using alternative […] More
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Gaia Napa Valley Hotel and Spa in California is Gold
Gold LEED Certified Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa in Northern California is an eco–friendly property whose name Gaia means “Mother Earth” in Greek. Gaia’s green features include: Skylights: Solatube tubular skylights are used in conference rooms, lobby and the hallways. Landscaping: Chemical free landscaping with native and climate-adaptive plants for limited water use for […] More
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in Accessories, MaterialsSail Around the City or Relax by the Ocean with Recycled Sea Bags
Sea Bags ~ Custom Tote Bags Made From Recycled Sails “Since 1999 we have been making custom tote bags out of recycled sails. Every bag we make has sailed around the world before it even leaves our shop …” The Sea Bag creators have big hearts, they’ve made special editions for the Maine Tri for […] More
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in Home LivingInterior Design Inspired by Local Salvage Centers
Looking for Style in All the Green Places Lately I’m a bit obsessed by home decorating with reclaimed goods like old doorknobs, ornate metal heating grates, and odd hanging crystals from a long-gone chandelier. Sure, it would make more sense if I actually had a house — at the moment, my new husband and I […] More
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in Home LivingLife Goggles: Recycled Glass Home Decor from Couronne Co.
Editor’s note: This week, our friends at Life Goggles make another find: Couronne Co glassware. The company’s decorative items (vases, jars, bottles, etc.) are all beautiful, affordable and sustainable: they’re made from recycled glass. This post was originally published on May 14, 2008. Couronne Co make glass bottles, vases, jars, bowls and candle holders from […] More