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Digitally Printed Cowhide Rug Doesn't Require a Cow

Ramon Gonzalez — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:00:37 -0400

This amazingly detailed cowhide rug is digitally printed. Get the rustic look for to tie a room together without the guilt.

I AM. Yoga Mat Bag Weaves Function, Style and Social Change

Jess Root — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0500

I love any yoga accessory that positively integrates the law of karma.

Upcycle Boring Glass Jars Into Beautiful Vases with Lace Vase

Ramon Gonzalez — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:15:16 -0500

Empty jars and recycles are easily transformed into stunning vases with the Lace Vase attachment by Milk Design Shop.

Bow Ties Made of Recycled Rubbish for the Modern Man (Photos)

Bonnie Alter — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:01:15 -0500

This man has a unique recycled bow tie to match every occasion.

Can We All Join Grandmother Heidemarie Schwermer in Living Without Money?

Christine Lepisto — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:50:00 -0500

In a documentary by Line Halvorsen, Schwermer invites everyone to join her cash-free lifestyle. What would happen if we all did that?

Unacceptable Chemical Levels Detected in Tests of Leather Gloves

Christine Lepisto — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:00:00 -0500

If you think leather is "natural", think again. 15 of 17 gloves tested socred unsatisfactory or inadequate in tests for harmful chemicals.

Use Etsy to Find Local and Handcrafted Holiday Yoga Treats

Jess Root — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:08:25 -0500

My flame for the small-business and artisan supporting marketplace was re-kindled surfing the 263 items -- from mat bags, to hand-knit yoga socks, calming wall art and more -- made locally in Brooklyn alone.

Icebreaker Gives Outdoor Apparel a Street-Smart Twist for Spring 2012

Emma Grady — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:56:16 -0400

Icebreaker's Journey Cruise Dress, Spring 2012. Photo: Icebreaker Icebreakertraceable clothing, infuses their active wear collection with everyday wardrobe staples this season, making it even easier to go from work to the gym without a wardrobe

Gen Art: Will Sustainability be the Future of Fashion?

Neil Chambers — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0400

Will sustainability be part of the fashion industry in 5 to 10 years? Do the up-and-coming fashionistas feel the green movement is even important? These were the questions running through my head as I drove to the edgy and

This Weekend, Timberland Earthkeepers Pops Up in New York City

Emma Grady — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:31:31 -0400

TreeHugger's Roberta recently reported that Timberland is "sticking to its sustainable agenda" after its acquisition by VF Corp. To that point, the brand is keeping their Earthkeeping community

PACT Apparel Wants to Outfit Your Toes, Too (Photos)

Emma Grady — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:18:32 -0400

Known for their organic cotton skivvies and wardrobe essentials like t-shirts and tanks, PACT Apparel has yet to cover your hoofs, that is, until now. The California-based brand wants to "create a whole uniform for good," says Jeff Denby,

Eco-Fashion Wins Big at Cartier Women's Initiative Award

Emma Grady — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:18:59 -0400

After a second round of the Women's Initiative Award competition, Cartier names the 2011 Laureates at the Annual Global Meeting of the Women's Forum in Deauville, France.

Artist Maria Moyer Creates Plankton-Inspired Porcelain Jewelry for Loomstate (Photos)

Emma Grady — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:11:40 -0400

Artist Maria Moyer is a sculptor, first and foremost. In her most recent body of work she creates ocean-inspired porcelain sculptures for Loomstate. Called "Blue", the

5 Fall Jackets We Want Now

Blythe Copeland — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:29:12 -0400

After a record-setting summer of heat across most of the United States, it's finally fall -- which means you probably need a jacket.

Fashion Collection Biomimicks Snakeskin Using Recycled Woodchips

Kimberley Mok — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:30:38 -0400

Fashion has often been role-cast as a wasteful industry, but we've seen how up-and-coming fashion designers are increasingly using discarded materials in sustainable ways to create stunning work.

In Maine, Brahms Mount Keeps American Textile Tradition Alive

Emma Grady — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:10:54 -0400

In Hallowell, Maine, Brahms Mount is designing, weaving, and hand-finishing heirloom quality bed and bath products. One of the last-standing textile mills in the U.S., it has been operating for the past 25 years with the help of

Primavera's Premier Organic Skincare Arrives in the U.S.

Emma Grady — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:20:00 -0400

Packed to the brim with pure plant oils and natural and organic ingredients sourced from fair trade farms around the globe, Germany's premier skincare line Primavera arrives in the United States. Claiming to have the highest percentage

Indian Designer Creates Computer-Generated, Zero Waste Fashion for Spring 2012

Emma Grady — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:20:31 -0400

Indian fashion designer and technologist Siddhartha Upadhyaya employs an innovative zero waste design technique, called Direct Panel on Loom (DPOL), in his latest collection for his fashion label, August.

Ramblers Way Creates Sustainable Luxury Casual Wear for Fall 2011

Emma Grady — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:12:50 -0400

Organic wool comfort wear company Ramblers Way founded by Tom and Kate Chappell, of Tom's of Maine fame has come a long way since their first collection, comprised of natural blonde wool jersey knits

How Vietnam Bombs Became Bracelets (Video)

Emma Grady — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:52:36 -0400

Peace bomb bracelets have a story to tell: each one has been made with repurposed Vietnam War scrap metal. And Article 22 founder and designer Elizabeth Suda has a story to tell about the people of Laos and the Secret

Best of Ecoutere: Top 5 High-Tech T-Shirts

Jasmin Malik Chua — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:40:42 -0400

+ Your Hanes Beefy could one day protect you from a spray of bullets.

All Wrapped up In Mongolian Yak Wool

Warren McLaren — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:37:50 -0400

All photos: Khunu Indigenous Designs helped find a niche for Alpaca in the western wardrobes, Icebreaker almost singlehandedly rediscovered Merino wool for performance outdoor apparel, Finisterre are saving an unique British breed of sheep from oblivion

Maker Faire NYC: Handwoven Sandals and Pot Holders

Alex Davies — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:16:51 -0400

Among the many handmade crafts on display at Maker Faire were the products of the Loop of the Loom weaving studio, which specializes and offers classes in the Japanese Zen art form of Saori. Made with a philosophy of free

Detox Your Lipstick: 9 Perfect Pucker Shades Without Harmful Cosmetic Chemicals (Slideshow)

Blythe Copeland — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:53:11 -0400

We've all heard the stats: Women who wear lipstick end up eating nearly four pounds of the stuff each year. And if you're not paying attention to the ingredients in your favorite pucker-up color, you could also be

Detox Your Lipstick: 9 Perfect Pucker Shades Without Harmful Cosmetic Chemicals

Blythe Copeland — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:44:44 -0400

Wild and Woolly Fashion at Wool Modern

Bonnie Alter — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:07:17 -0400

Wool Modern is a special show that showcases the best in fashion design in wool. It's not part of London Fashion Week, or the London Design Festival but it should be. The designers included in the show have used the sustainable

London Fashion Week: Lithuanian Designers Add a New Look

Bonnie Alter — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:08:50 -0400

London Fashion Week has held the Estethica showcase of environmental fashion for five years now. There are always surprises: this year there are some new innovative and quirky designers from Europe that have graduated up to

New York Fashion Week: Hottest Green Trends For Spring 2012 (Slideshow)

Emma Grady — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:34:51 -0400

From recycled silk shorts to hand-crocheted jackets to a zero-waste oh-so-classic little black dress, New York Fashion Week, Spring 2012 didn't disappoint in the green fashion department.

New York Fashion Week: Hottest Green Trends For Spring 2012

Emma Grady — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:23:09 -0400

From recycled silk shorts to hand-crocheted jackets to a zero-waste oh-so-classic little black dress, New York Fashion Week, Spring 2012 didn't disappoint in the green fashion department. Here's our roundup of the hottest green trends for Spring 2012.

London Fashion Week: Estethica Shows Green Fashion at it Best

Bonnie Alter — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:06:19 -0400

It's London Fashion Week, where Estethica is the showcase for all that is wonderful in ecological and environmentally-sensitive fashion.