If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! You can buy jeans anywhere, but the trend toward organic jeans is a good thing. The EPA classified 8 of the pesticides used in non-organic cotton as possible carcinogens. Cotton uses 25% of the world’s insecticides. But there is [...]
There are many places to purchase Eco- Earth-friendly Shoes. Most are online! Here is a sampling of Eco Shoes that have some stores available to go shopping.
1.) BioMoGo: by Brooks Sports . First biodegradable running shoe. Store locator on website
2.) Birkenstock: Hippie Cool sandals, made from cork, scrap leather, jute and other sustainable materials. Store locator on website. [...]
I Just Gotta Tell Ya:
It takes up to 1,000 years for a sneaker to biodegrade.
Nike has collected 20 Million pair of atheltic shoes to create 250 sport surfaces.
It takes 75,000 pairs to make a running track
What to do with old Shoes:
Wear Them
Wash Them/ clean up resole, dye for new look. New Look Video , Plain [...]
As you are looking for Eco-Chic clothing, many sources are in your back door. Consider the following Sustainable Clothing Manufacturers who have made a commitment to the environment, fair trade practices and long term sustainability. This definitely not a complete list. More to follow on small independent manufacturers.
American Apparel: Is offering organic T’s. Offers sweatshop [...]
I am a recovering T.A.C.S. (Therapeutic, Aerobic Clothes Shopper). There is nothing more exciting than donning that new periwinkle blue outfit that matches your eyes in the morning. When you have picked wisely, you will get compliments that will make your day. Even though my wardrobe has always consisted of ‘classics’, there is nothing like that [...]
One of the items that most people must have is clothing. Nudist Colonies are definitely a rarity, therefore we must all wear clothes or at least we should at work. (Who wants to be sued for sexual harassment!). The most eco, sustainable thing you can do about clothes is to 1.) Buy only what you [...]