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Natural Home: Use Tiny Minerals to Soften Clothes

Jennifer Lance — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:06:17 +0000

I have never been one to use a fabric softener, but then again, I commit the laundry green sin of using my dryer because I am lazy and don’t like stiff crunchy clothes. It’s not every load that I use the dryer for, but maybe if I used fabric softener, the air dried clothes would [...]

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Planet Shoes and El Naturalista: Recycled and Eco-Friendly Foot Fashion

Jennifer Lance — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:52:00 +0000

I first discovered El Naturalista when visiting a friend in Eugene. I slipped on her shoes to head out to the car, and I fell in love! When I headed to Italy last summer, I knew El Naturalista was the right choice for my Tuscan adventures. I needed comfortable shoes for walking those streets where [...]

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Eileen Fisher’s Business Grant Program Seeks Applications From Women Entrepreneurs

Priti Ambani — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:00:38 +0000

The EILEEN FISHER Women’s Business Grant program seeks applicants from women-owned businesses that combine the key principles of social consciousness, sustainability, and innovation. This year, Eileen Fisher Inc. will award up to 5 grants of $12,500 each. On-line applications will be posted on March 1st, 2012 on the Eileen Fisher, Inc. web site. The deadline is May 15th 2012 at 11:59 EST. To apply for this grant, your business must be: innovative, 100% women owned and produce products that foster environmental and economic health in the community.

Green Kids Apparel and Decor: Zomsters’ Sustainable Kid Clothing and Art Designs

Jennifer Lance — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:55:45 +0000

What is a Zomster, you ask? Zomsters is a small, mother-owned children’s company located in Snoqualmie, Washington. We make kid-friendly clothing and collections that have been carefully selected from earth-friendly materials such as organic cottons, azo-free dyes, non-toxic printing, and recycled and reusable materials. These cute little monsters adorn artwork and children’s apparel. They are [...]

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Soft Clothing Organic Seamless Underwear Perfect for Children with Sensory Issues

Jennifer Lance — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:01:46 +0000

My son has sensory issues. He is not autistic, but he doesn’t like sticky things, like glue, on his fingers. He is hesitant to try new things, detests lotion on his skin, and took years to warm up to clay and play doh. Mud is no problem, and neither are his clothes, but for some [...]

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My Kinda Style: Chic, Affordable, Eco-Friendly Organic Apparel for Babies and Kids

Jennifer Lance — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:38:55 +0000

Too often children’s apparel is filled with messages that are either too commercial or insulting. Take for example JC Penney’s ”I’m too pretty to do math”. Our children’s clothing sends a message that can negatively influence their self-esteem, even in jest. My Kinda Style offers unique, organic clothing for babies and kids with graphic, inspiration messages. My [...]

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

TreeHugger — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:56:16 +0000

Icebreaker's Journey Cruise Dress, Spring 2012. Photo: Icebreaker Icebreaker

This Weekend, Timberland Earthkeepers Pops Up in New York City

TreeHugger — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:31:31 +0000

Timberland pop up in New York City. Photo: Timberland 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 ro...

In New York, Food and Fashion To Occupy Hester Street Today

TreeHugger — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:00:58 +0000

Photo: Hester Street Fair In New York today, more than seventy-five restaurants and food trucks and sixty shopping, fashion, and gift vendors are taking to the streets for the Grub Street Food Festival and the first-ever Grub Street Beer Garden (and ...

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

TreeHugger — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:18:32 +0000

Photo: PACT 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,...