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12:47 pm in accessories, clothing, conservation, fashion, Fashion & Beauty, forestry, Take Action, Travel & Nature by TreeHugger
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Sure, a pair of flip flops won't really save all rainforests, but dropping $18,000 to own them, with the proceeds going to protect 100,000 square feet of endangered rain forest land certainly can't hurt. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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11:31 am in accessories, Fashion & Beauty, jewelry by TreeHugger
Todd Reed Bridal ring, ($9,900). Photo: Todd Reed
When producing one gold ring generates five tons of environmental waste, you have to think about the price you're paying to don nature's most precious bling.
In Boulder, Colorado, Todd Reed is crafting handmade jewelry with recycled precious metals and his signature, raw and uncut diamonds. What is so striking about Reed's designs is that they actually look like they came from the ear...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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8:28 am in accessories, clothing, Fashion & Beauty by TreeHugger
Ahkun co-founder Anh-Thu Nguyen. Photo: Emma Grady
This weekend, a band of local fashion and accessory designers came together to help launch Ahkun, a non-profit social enterprise that works with entrepreneurs and connect them to the global marketplace, with a pop up shop at the Lower Eastside Girls Club in New York City.
Participating designers also helped raise awareness for Kiva by donating 10% of their sales from the weekend toward a microloan for an artisan of their choice. I stumbled upon some interesting -- and some weird -- eco fas...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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8:31 am in accessories, clothing, Fashion & Beauty by TreeHugger
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Histoire, which means "history" or "story" in French, has opened its virtual doors, WWD reports. Curated by creator Monica Tai, the online boutique is packed with socially and environmentally conscious home and lifestyle treasures from around the world.
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2:30 pm in accessories, clothing, fashion, Fashion & Beauty, food production, Science & Technology, technology by TreeHugger
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Milk is the raw material for a new fabric created by 28-year-old German biologist Ande Domaske, who has created a string of beautiful designs based on the silky smooth fabric. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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11:51 am in accessories, art, fashion, Fashion & Beauty by TreeHugger
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The things we do for fashion can be extraordinary, and often damaging to the environment and our health. But for once here is an interesting fashion statement that promotes the environment, rather than harms it. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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8:28 am in accessories, bicycle accessories, clothing, Fashion & Beauty by TreeHugger
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Levi's classic men's styles are getting a makeover for the urban commuter cyclist. Both the 511 Skinny Jeans and the Levi's Trucker Jacket, which was first introduced in 1962, now boast functional features, including u-lock storage, extra pockets, cropped pants, and more. Prices range from $78 - $128 and they are conveniently available at Levi.com. Take a look:...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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8:13 am in accessories, clothing, Fashion & Beauty, summer rayne oakes, unied kingdom, united states by TreeHugger
Summer Rayne Oakes looks over fabric swatches at Source4Style. Photo: courtesy Cartier Women's Initiative Award
We've been following sustainable sourcing marketplace Source4Style, founded by Summer Rayne Oakes and Benita Singh, from the very beginning, and now, they're up for a major award, the Read the full story on TreeHugger
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4:55 am in accessories, carbon footprint, corporate responsibility, green jobs, sports gear, Travel & Nature by TreeHugger
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It's music festival time and camping time and if you are in the UK, it's raining time. And more rain. Thus we present the perfect (spud) poncho...made out of potato starch bioplastic, it's the eco friendly way to stay dry.
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11:07 am in accessories, Fashion & Beauty, jewelry, recycled fabrics by TreeHugger
Dirty Librarian Chains' fall 2011 collection. Photo: DLC Brooklyn
Dirty Librarian Chains' (DLC Brooklyn) modern jewelry is handmade in Brooklyn by designer Susan Domelsmith, using vintage and dead-stock jewelry. Domelsmith channels Mesoamerican culture and merges elegance with edge in a striking fall 2011 collection of bracelets, brooches, necklaces, earrings, and more. Take a look:
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