CBS' EcoMedia: Turning Advertising Into an Engine for Social Change
What if the commercials we watch on television weren’t merely intended to entertain and lure? What if those same commercials transformed communities by creating jobs; supporting environmental, health and education initiatives; and saving taxpayers money? Sounds pretty dreamy, doesn’t it? Well, it’s happening right now. EcoMedia, a CBS-backed company, is…
Havaianas Sandals: There's a Pair for Everyone
Sandals by Havaianas are a Spring and Summertime staple in my closet — they’re comfortable, simple yet stylish, and last forever. I have several pairs that I’ve been wearing faithfully, season after season. I dress my Havaianas up and down with flip- flop abandon. One single pair can take me…
Escapes Giveaway! Gorgeous, Recycled Plastic Heys Suitcase
Heys has long been known for producing quality suitcases and travel gear. And now their new eco-friendly line, EcoCase (they are made from 100% recycled plastic) proves they are conscious too. (And I think the hard-case style is pretty cool.) So naturally, we are giving one away to Eco Chick…
Heroines for the Planet: Anna Getty
One could peg Anna Getty any number of titles — holistic lifestyle expert, author, entrepreneur, yoga teacher, heiress, and environmental activist among them. But each come in a distant second to her most cherished roles, that of mother and wife. What I found infinitely charming about Anna is that she…
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…
Eco Chick Debates: Celebrities and Green – An Endorsement Made in Heaven?
Chloe Sevigny, above, endorses a limited edition cream by Keihls benefitting Oceana. Celebs; love ’em or hate ’em, they impact how we feel about products and politics, and as much as we’d like to deny it, in recent tussles over Planned Parenthood and the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,…
H&M's Spring 2011 Conscious Collection: Eco Fashion Breezes into April
H&M is making good on its promise to continue expanding their commitment to using sustainable fabrics. Their upcoming Spring, 2011 collection, Conscious Collection is the follow-up for Spring 2010’s Garden Collection. Utilizing organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled polyester, the all-white collection means that it will work with everything from denim…
Walk in OMBU Shoes and Reforest Our Planet
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…
These Eco Boots Were Made for Walking; Through Wind, Sleet and Snow
Guest post by Kathie Butler. Winter is upon us. For many of us, this means our delicate strappy sandals are now shoved to the back of the closet, only to be replaced by footwear that resembles something possibly worn in war trenches. But just because it’s cold and damp outside,…
The Working Proof: Art plus (+) Charity equals (=) Positivity (+)
The Working Proof team of printmakers is proof positive that the 3 Cs of creativity, charity, and community can be powerfully combined through art. Selling limited-edition prints to benefit an array of charities, The Working Proof offers an affordable opportunity to delight in art in service to a charitable mission.…
