Why You Should Invest in Organic Bedding
When it comes to getting healthy, many of us look to the gym and a cleaner diet. That can mean eating more organic fruits and veggies. But there are other ways to think about being organically healthy. One less obvious way to treat your body and the earth better is…
Cut WAY Back on Laundry with This Genius Sweat-Absorbing Undershirt
Men typically wear undershirts; why shouldn't we?
Bamboo Cutting Board Care: The Natural Way
Whether you need to chop vegetables, dice onions or slice bread, a cutting board made out of bamboo is not only functional, it's pretty to look at and currently popular in kitchen décor
Is Bamboo Fabric an Sustainable Textile Fraud? The Textile Test Series Investigates
Turning bamboo into a silky fabric isn't possible without highly intensive chemical processes, where approximately 13 different toxic solvents are used.
Sustainable Kitchen Décor: Recycled Countertops and Tiles, Natural Fiber Rugs
Going green in the kitchen means so much more than mixing in a few additional Spring Mix salads and adding a couple extra Granny Smith apples.
Artful Undergarments: Rio Wrenn’s R.A.W. Eco Lingerie Collection
Portland, Oregon based textile designer Rio Wrenn has a unique vision for lingerie, combining modern eco friendly materials and dying techniques, antique constructions and ethical manufacturing to create her line, R.A.W. “I started R.A.W. in 2007, which is inspired by vintage undergarments ranging from the 1800’s to the 1950’s to…
Behind the Scenes of the Project Green Search Model Competition Finals
Project Green Search, the first-ever green model competition, has a winner! Rachel Avalon hails from Los Angeles, California, and beat out over 130 other serious contenders for her new title as Green It Girl (read more about Rachel and her plans here). But before the winner was chosen, there were…
Lovely Lingerie That Just Happens to Be Eco Friendly!
I think lingerie might be the toughest thing to find in sustainable fabrics. Here are five lovelies to inspire you, since Summer weather means that bra straps will be peeking out! Clockwise from top left: Cosabella organic cotton thong and underwire bra, g=9.8 bra and panties made from recycled pine…
Six Seasonless Eco Fashion Must-Haves: I've Worn Them!
I tried to keep my shopping to a minimum the past six months, but these super-wearable items were the ones I chose to spend a bit of cash on. Each of them is highly versatile, on-trend and most importantly, sustainable. They are also pretty seasonless, and I’ve been wearing them…
Bamboo: Ecofriendly or Not So Much?
I’ve heard bamboo flooring is more eco-friendly than traditional pine or oak. Is this true? —Cara Truhlar, Montpelier, VT At first glance, bamboo is as green as it gets. It grows like a weed (technically, it’s a grass) and can reach harvestable height in three to five years. This crop—also…
