Archive for October, 2010
Accessible. Organic. Style. (+ WEEKLY GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT)
Date: October 18, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Women
Few things get us more excited than stylish, eco-friendly fashion lines… save for stylish, eco-friendly fashion lines that are actually affordable. Enter SPUN, a collection of chic basics from Seattle-based mom-turned-designer, Sara Seumae. We’ve raved about the “Basics” collection and the flirty-fun pieces with feminine ruffle detailing, and most recently we’ve become enamored with the super cute accessories. This week, we’re thrilled to partner with SPUN for our weekly giveaway, offering readers a chance to win an organic cotton 3/4 Sleeve Dress (more…)
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The ecofab Guide to Halloween Candy
Date: October 18, 2010 | Category: Events, Food, Food & Drink, Guides, Holiday & Gift
When they ring the bell, trick-or-treaters give us two simple choices: smell my feet or give me something good to eat. Given the options, we have scoured the candy stores and organic markets to find a bevy of delicious, earth-friendly treats to offer the boos and ghouls. Read below for a list of our top ecofab picks for healthy candy - you’ll have all the neighbor kids tricked, unknowingly devouring goodies made with natural ingredients! (more…)
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Last Few Days to Enter Ecouterre’s Recycled Denim Challenge
Date: October 15, 2010 | Category: Events, Lifestyle
Huge supporters of creative reuse, we can’t wait to see the results of Ecouterre’s Recycled Denim Challenge. To help kick off Gap’s Nationwide Denim Drive they’ve partnered with the Gap 1969 Stream to offer a complete source for denim ideas and inspiration. Whether you’re a long-time crafter or not, everyone’s got a pair of old jeans in the closet, so there’s no time like the present (especially when there’s a $200 gift certificate on the line!). (more…)
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Enter the 2nd PeopleTowel’s Design Competition
Date: October 13, 2010 | Category: Events, Lifestyle
With over 3,000 tons of paper towel waste produced in the U.S. daily, we couldn’t have been more excited about PeopleTowels launch in 2009. Organic, fair trade cotton towels in the cutest designs - perfect for packing into kids’ lunch, using in the kitchen, or keeping in your purse or gym bag. For the second year in a row, PeopleTowels is holding a design competition for the public to enter in their own designs that “show the world your vision for a greener planet.” But you need to hurry! The Big Green Dream Design Contest ends on October 15th. (more…)
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Prettier in Pink: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Pink Ribbon Purchases
Date: October 12, 2010 | Category: Guides
Women’s ta-tas are all the talk these days. October is national breast cancer awareness month, and by now you’re probably more than inundated with pink ribbon products that donate a portion of proceeds to breast cancer research or help fund mammograms. The ironic (and unfortunate) thing about many of these products is that they often contain chemicals that are not only harmful to the environment, but have been linked to cancer. (more…)
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October is Fair Trade Month! (+ WEEKLY GIVEAWAY)
Date: October 11, 2010 | Category: Food & Drink, Holiday & Gift, Lifestyle, Stores & Resources
Amidst Halloween shopping and pink ribbon purchases, it’s important to remember one of this month’s major campaigns: Fair Trade. While our primary slant tends to be the environment, we feel equally strong about worker’s rights, fighting poverty, empowering women, and creating sustainable businesses (in all senses of the word). That’s why we’re pleased to shine a little light on Fair Trade USA, the only third-party certifier of fair trade products in the U.S., and our partner for this week’s giveaway. (more…)
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The ecofabulous Guide to Halloween Costumes
Date: October 11, 2010 | Category: Guides
It’s that time of year - ghosts, goblins, pumpkin carving… and chilling statistics about the money spent on one-time use, disposable Halloween paraphernalia: Americans spend over $5 billion annually on Halloween decorations and costumes! This year, make the holiday a green one, rather than a code orange for the environment. Check out our top picks (updated with the latest and greatest!) for eco-friendly costumes below, and stay tuned for a list of decorations and candy (as well as non-edible treat options!) in the next few days. Here’s to creating an ecofabulous All Hallow’s Eve!
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Animal Instinct (and we’ve got exclusive access!)
Date: October 8, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle, Media, Tech
Who says you can’t go green and have fun at the same time? After all, Arianna Huffington once commented about our founder, Zem - “it’s incredible, she’s showing people that they can do the right thing, while having a party!” Our current obsession, Ecopetts, is the coolest new way to get your game on while making a positive impact and we have exclusive access with 200 invites just for ecofabulous readers. (more…)
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Scientific Research to Sustainable Fashion
Date: October 7, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Women
Beautiful nature inspired patterns and colors, feminine details, and wearable clothes defined the Spring 2011 LAVUK runway show. (more…)
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TREND WATCH: Oxford Shoes
Date: October 6, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Shoes, Women
Not just for young girls and school uniforms, the oxford shoe trend is all the rage this season. But chromium dyed leather and toxic materials are never trendy in our book. So we’ve found a few styles that’ll satisfy your need for the “in” look while keeping your commitment to eco-friendly fashion standards. (more…)
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