You Might be an Eco Chick If….
….it breaks your heart when you see people fill their grocery carts with pounds of cheap hamburger, Cheetos and soda and you just want to sneak your bag of organic apples into their sack when they’re not looking. ….you secretly laugh at the huge SUV drivers when you’re filling up…
From Junk to Funk!
Continuing on the theme of fun repurposed stuff is Againnyc, a NYC-based (duh!) online store that sells sweet handbags, yoga bags, and even a funky laptop bag, all made of vintage fabrics and hardware. They even donate a portion of their profits to environmental groups. It’s so great that…
It's a Brave New Backcountry
Edward Abbey I sometimes wonder what Edward Abbey would say if he could see Appalachian Trail thru-hikers resting cozily in their sleeping bags at night with the stars and moon above, tapping away on their tiny PocketMail devices so that they can post their daily blogs. So far from the…
Save the Produce!
It’s summer and with all the produce you’ll be scoring at your local farmer’s market (hopefully you’ll be buying organic) it’s no doubt that your fridge will be fuller than usual. But on an average, Americans throw out at least 25% of the produce that they buy, due to spoilage.…
Eco-Minded
I have been thinking about what I do on a daily basis to minimize my environmental footprint. There is always more, but here are some examples of what I do: 1. Recycle everything – including plastic bags, bread bags, etc. 2. Support local farmers by participating in CSA’s and purchasing…
Conform!
Conform’s “UM Carry” bags are at the top of my “things to buy once I secure a job” list. Well designed, eco-friendly and super hip— what more could you ask for in a bag? Conform’s products also have the unique ability to unzip and lie completely flat— perfect for storage…
Non-Plastic "Tupperware" — It Actually Exists
Like many people, the idea of non-plastic “Tupperware” was until recently— an urban legend to me (much like inexpensive, attractive and comfy shoes). I’d heard of people who owned the fabled goods, but had never actually seen it myself or knew where to buy it. On a mission to find…
…a toast to Toast
So I’m blog-binging a bit on ethical and eco-fashions in the the U.K. b/c hell, there is so much to cover. In just 2 days while in London and 5 days in the middle-of-nowhere-but-god-its-beautiful-even-though-it-is-freezing-and-the-snow-is-“falling”-horizontally-weather-(aka Durham), I had the pleasure of picking up a myriad of different things to blog about.…
Greenloop
Apparently there was all sorts of green swag at the Oscars, according to the Greenloop blog’s coverage. There were solar iPod chargers, Fat Tire Ale and Frog’s Leap Organic Wine, Arbor Snowboards, clothes by Edun and Loomstate, Eco Bella treats and more in the oh-so-enviable goody bags– which only went to celebs who…
A Barrage of Accessories from the Frontlines of Fashion
Vintage clothing and accessories have always been quite popular among certain fashionista crowds, but it’s definitely been building steam over the past few years. Perhaps it’s what the vintage piece conveys – which is a story behind each novelty product. Military vintage has become of great interest to me as of late, perhaps…
