Entries tagged Fashion

Fighting "fast fashion" and toxic clothes: Greening our wardrobes from the inside

By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:46am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

A growing movement hopes to reduce the environmental impact of looking good. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion
Bringing eco sexy back

By Heather O'Neill Posted Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:58am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

While the virtues of organic cotton have been well documented from a farming standpoint, the virtues of wearing organic cotton have been slightly less touted. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Reviews, Organic, Fair-Trade
12 things you didn't know you could rent

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:56pm PDT for daily_green_news 143 Comments

From the wacky to the practical, renting instead of buying can save you serious money, as well as benefit the environment. Read full post »
Related topics: Sports, Shopping, Fashion, Books, Gardening, Biking, Electronics, Cell Phones, Pets, Solar Power, Tools, House, Saving Money, Reusing stuff
Warning: Halloween face paint can be scary

By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:59pm PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

10 ways to protect yourself and your children from toxic, allergenic, and irritating ingredients in Halloween costume makeup. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Safety, Fashion, Holidays, Beauty, Kids
How to find a nontoxic hair salon

By TDG Community Posted Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:50pm PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

The beauty industry is slowly greening up, and switching to safer, more natural products. Some pioneering shops are leading the way. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Fashion, Beauty, Reviews, Tips, Pollution
Less makeup = more money in your purse

By Heather O'Neill Posted Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:14pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

Get more bang for your buck by choosing dual-use beauty products. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Beauty, Reviews
Back-to-school fashion, 2009-2010

By Heather O'Neill Posted Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:08pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

Still looking for the right jacket and a few more tees this school season? Shop for environmentally responsible materials for your kids. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Education, Kids
Style with substance: Q&A with the founder of The Uniform Project

By Sammy Davis Posted Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:45am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Sheena Matheiken talks about how wearing the same little black dress 365 different ways can help Indian children receive an education through the Akanksha Foundation. Read full post »
Related topics: Fashion, Education, Charity, Activism
10 stylish different ways to wear the same little black dress

By Sammy Davis Posted Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:44am PDT for daily_green_news 567 Comments

You don't need a huge wardrobe of expensive clothes to look great every day. Just use accessories, layering, and bold colors to turn one simple dress into a new fashion statement all year long. Read full post »
Related topics: Fashion, How-To, Charity, Tips, Reusing stuff
Underwear that saved the world (or at least some of its inhabitants)

By Dan Shapley Posted Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:27pm PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

After being deluged by an avalanche of used underwear, Bayer agrees to stop selling a dangerous pesticide. Read full post »
Related topics: Fashion, Pollution, Activism