Trashion: Environmentalism done right

Have you ever seen the zany purses, bags and pencil cases made out of Indonesian washing detergent and instant noodle packets and wondered where they came from? Wonder no more. They’re the brainchild of Julia Genatossio and her company, Monsoon Vermont (www.themonsoongroup.com), in 2005. Part of Trashion, trash mixed with fashion, the products provides income [...]

Ben & Bear

There’s a hidden story in all of our old belongings whether they be belts, tyres, dribs and drabs of clothing. Eco fashion designers, Ben & Bear scour the markets of Bangkok to discover discarded treasures. The result is fun eco handbags and home decor, transformed from old to new! www.benandbear.com

Ciel, eco chic!

CIEL, eco chic !! Look good with a bit of guilt free shopping. You know you deserve it… nads Hip luxurious and special, the new label from Sarah Ratty the designer who brought you Conscious Earthwear. Ciel makes a more ethical and environmental choice available to the fashion conscious woman. http://www.ciel.ltd.uk/

The Cosmetic Database

It’s important to know just what makes you glow. Girls, looking good should not come at a cost to your health! Nads Skin Deep is a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products brought to you by researchers at the Environmental Working Group. Skin Deep pairs ingredients in more than 42,000 products against 50 definitive [...]

Go Green Go – Philip Lim

We’re big fans of Philip Lim and he’s launched a new line of eco-clothes that’s selling at Barney’s called Go Green Go. Click the photo to see the line. Here’s an article from Elle.com in 2008 about the cutting edge designer and how he became green. For him, it was all about the polar bears. [...]

Green Beauty Recipes from Sloane Clinic

A few tips and special discounts from the Sloane Clinic to help you keep your healthy glow! The Green Facial: Green Tea & Ginger This is a detox facial treat for faces and it goes totally over the top! This calming facial utilizes the benefits of seawed extract, ginger and soothing green tea… the philosophy is [...]

Love For Earth – Organic Products For Your Baby

I was at great world city and about to watch a movie when a little push cart caught my eye… ORGANICS! I went over to investigate and found Patrick and Audrey and their little boy Callum. They were passionate about what they were doing and how they had made choices that had changed their lifes [...]