Kotoba: Zero-waste Knits with a Sexy, Modern Vibe
Kotoba is a knitwear company whose mission is to promote “Wholegarment” knitting technology (which translates to zero-waste knitting production, and minimal yarn use). All pieces are Made in the USA (NYC!) and are created so that they have plenty of stretch and mobility, which can sometimes be an issue with…
REFUSE Single Use Plastics with Susan Rockefeller's Stainless Steel Straws
REFUSE Stainless Steel Straws, available at SusanRockefeller.com After shooting our debut Heroines for the Planet video with Susan Rockefeller in her New York City home, we hung around for a bit and chitchatted with the filmmaker, ocean conservationist and jewelry designer. Before we said our goodbyes, Susan gave us each…
Sophia Jane: Jewelry Made with Seeds Sustainably Harvested from the Amazon
Available at SophiaJane.com. $45. Respect and preserve are two words that are at the core of Sophia Jane Jewelry. Salomon Aliser, founder of Sophia Jane, handmakes the jewelry from seeds collected in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil. Natives of the region — who are paid a fair wage– sustainably harvest the seeds while…
Karvt's Beautiful Wood MacBook Air, iPad and iPhone Covers: LOVE!!
My last laptop was covered—festooned, plastered, personalized—with stickers. Stickers on top of stickers, for bands, great coffeehouses, Fair Trade USA, environmental organizations, and Elephant Journal. That computer took me through graduate school and more than half of the time this website has been publishing. But it’s time was, finally, up.…
New Levi's Denim Line Made From Plastic Bottles
The Levi’s brand recently introduced their Spring 2013 Waste<Less collection of denim for women and men. The line incorporates post-consumer waste, specifically brown beer bottles, green soda bottles, clear water bottles, and black food trays that were collected from municipal recycling programs across the country. The bottles and food trays…
So 2012: Warm Up in White This Winter (and Autumn), Sustainably of Course!
Our verdict is in. White is the new black this season. (And we aren’t the only ones; check out this gorgeous Pinterest board of winter-white runway looks here, and Lucky Mag’s take on the trend). But this angelic color is more than just a passing fancy; white is eternally cool,…
Eco Intimates E-Tailer Faeries Dance Supports Animal Sanctuary Wildlife Waystation
Organic cotton Padded Bra at Faeries Dance. FaeriesDance.com is an eco-friendly e-tailer that offers the loveliest of intimates made with organic and environmentally-sound materials. The company is the largest retailer of eco intimates in the United States, and prides itself on specializing in hard-to-find items such as organic cotton bras and lingerie. Pull…
Meet the Makers Debut Video: Eco Jewelry Designer Natalie Frigo Shows Us How She Creates
Welcome to the new “Meet the Makers” series on Eco Chick, where we dig into designers’ creative processes, so you can see how they make their magic. I’ve long been curious about where the inspiration and ideas come from when jewelry and fashion designers, shoemakers, artists and others sit down…
Summer’s Perfect Jewelry is Edgy Cool: Enter Natalie Frigo’s Handmade Designs
The Playing Cat Cuff is made from recycled brass with white sapphires for the eyes. A simple piece that makes everyone look closer. Jewelry is especially important in the summer months; I know I just want to wear as little as possible, and most of my usual accessories sit on…
Why CSA's Rock: Growing Heart Farm Brings New Yorkers Fresh Veggies – Get In On The Action Now!
As the big agribusiness toxic food industry continues to harm the earth to make cheaper and less nutritious foods, healthy alternative sustainable food systems taking root, gaining strength and nourishing people and planet. Once such model, the CSA, which stands for “community supported agriculture,” is growing here in NYC. Members…
