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We’re Loving: ReuseThisBag.com

You know the story: Disposable shopping bags are evil for many reasons. Of course, we never fail to leave home without ours, and we’ve become fond of ReuseThisBag.com, a serious source for reusable shopping bags. From grocery and lunch bags, to all sorts of wine totes and woven bags, each is made from 100 percent recyclable materials and can be imprinted to suit you or your organization’s needs.

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Mission Savvy: An Eco Boutique Built on Passion for Animals and Sustainable Style (Video)

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by Starre Vartan · 10/12/11

What’s not to love? Mission Savvy is an eco boutique with a heart of gold. Check out the video below to hear about founder Jennifer Miller’s love of sustainable fashion and animals, and how she uses one to benefit the other.

Be sure to check out Mission Savvy’s Fall/Winter 2011 offerings from some of our favorite eco fashion designers, including Kelly Lane, Feral Childe, and Carrie Parry.

animal rights, animal welfare, boutique, eco fashion, mission savvy, Shopping, sustainable style

Walk in OMBU Shoes and Reforest Our Planet

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by Lindsay E. Brown · 12/31/10

I’d wager that you never thought you could purchase a pair of shoes while helping with the world’s reforestation efforts. But it’s true. We now live in an age where more and more consumers recognize the merits of products made responsibly. OMBU is a fresh, young company intent on providing a product that you can feel proud of, with each and every stride.

OMBU shoes is committed to giving back to the planet and helping their customers do the same. The company provides a tree seed with every purchase of their shoes and also plants a tree on the customer’s behalf for one of the Trees for the Future Foundation Projects. To date, the eco-conscious shoe brand has planted thousands of trees around the globe!

But back to the shoes. The Miami-based company gave a traditional Argentinian shoe called “Alpargatas” a complete makeover. OMBU transformed the ugly duckling into a sexy, irresistible flat. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, and shopping their site is like walking through Dylan’s Candy Bar. The shoes look so delicious and enticing, you’ll want everything you see in your size.

And with prices between $35 and $45, you can indulge in a pair or two, guilt-free. Their sequins pattern are perfect for a night on the town while the polka dots and checkers are a bit more playful for day. If you’re feeling bold, go with their camoflouge pattern. And the classic solid will go with everything, I promise. Whichever OMBU shoes you decide on, rest assured they’ll be delivered right to your door in recycled fabric bags rather than wasteful boxes.
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EcoSalon Shops in NYC Highlights Local and International Green Designers

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by Starre Vartan · 06/15/10

EcoSalon Shops- New York City 2010 from EcoSalon on Vimeo.

Check out this great recap video by Greta Eagan!

I had a great time at the first Ecosalon Shops event at Greenspaces in NYC; hosted by Editor Sara Ost and her team of fantastic writers and contributors. Designers included: H. Fredriksson, Feral Childe, Ecowrist, Doucette Duvall, Cri de Coeur, Ryann, Mission Savvy, Feisty Elle, Lara Miller, NatureVsFuture, Rebecka Froberg, RESTORE, Tara St. James’ Study
T-Luxe Lingerie and Foundfuture. (See Ecosalon’s page on the event for links to them all.)

Treehugger fashion writer Emma Grady and friend, wearing vintage Chanel and Pucci, respectively.

Fiesty Elle was just one of the many accessory designers at the Ecosalon shops event; I bought a pair of their handmade boiled wool and bamboo earrings, similar to those below.

Fiesty Elle Earrings up close.

Eco Chick Editor Starre Vartan and Ecosalon Editor Sara Ost.

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Eco Chick Giveaway: Target Earth Day Giftbag

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by Starre Vartan · 04/19/10

In honor of Earth Month, THREE lucky Eco-Chick readers will win and Eco-Starter Kit from Target. Making small changes, even during typical daily routines such as brushing your teeth and washing your hair can have a positive impact on the Earth.

The Target Eco-Starter Kit includes the following items (for more ideas visit the new eco-boutique):

Target Eco-Starter Kit:

* Home Organic Towels
* Dr. Bronner’s Organic Fair Trade Shikakai Soap
* Burt’s Bees Shampoo and Conditioner Value Pack
* Conair ECO Ionic 1400-watt Dryer
* Radius Source Toothbrush 3-pk
* H2O Eco Bottle (stainless steel)
* Reusable Tote Bag GiftCard
* Standard Reusable Shopping Bag
* Organic Archer Farms Fruit Bars

To win, leave a comment below telling us which product you’d most love to try and why. When you fill in the comment field, it will ask for you email address. This is the address I will use to contact the winner, so use a real email. There are three winners for this one!

Deets and Promises: Eco Chick does not sell, lease or lend any email addresses we collect. Giveaway ends Friday, April 23rd 2010. Good luck!

“Per FTC guidelines I am disclosing that Target is providing the product which will be given to the three readers.”