Earthwise Kids
Date: September 3, 2008 | Category: Books, Clothing, Kids
Reading with kids is not only the quintessential way to spend quality time together, but also a golden (or should I say ‘green’) opportunity to instill a love of learning about and sustaining our planet. Earthwise Kids‘ books impart principles of stewardship through tales of protecting our oceans, land and wildlife. Printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks, their volumes feature beautifully illustrated pages with practical ideas and suggestions for respecting our planet. They also sell cute, corresponding organic cotton tees (printed with low-impact dyes), all of which come in gift sets wrapped and ready to give in reusable and biodegradable jute bags. What a great idea for a smart gift.
What’s Under There? Made you Say Underwear!
Date: August 20, 2008 | Category: Clothing, Kids
As summer fades into fall, it’s time, once again, for ecofab parents to stock up on back-to-school necessities. When it comes to our children’s health, we shouldn’t underestimate the importance of buying certified organic cotton underwear. While many commercial retail lines contain harsh chemicals and additives associated with a variety of illnesses, ranging from skin rashes to respiratory problems, these floral organic cotton sets from PE Vie en Rose (priced at $22 for the set) will keep our daughters healthy, warm and stylish all year long. Green Edge Kids also offers a great selection of high quality, modestly priced clothing and undies for boys and girls that are made from certified organic cotton using low impact dyes that are guaranteed sweatshop-free.
Teach our Children Well
Date: August 6, 2008 | Category: Clothing, Holiday & Gift, Kids, Lifestyle
Long before environmental consciousness made it fashionable, Henry David Thoreau warned to “Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes.” While we adults can get by with a few choice additions each year, our children have a peculiar tendency to grow and grow. These certified organic cotton T-shirts from When I Grow Up I Will are designed to inspire young wearers with guiding principles. Although they are fully biodegradable, these are the sort of pieces that get passed down from one child to the next, which makes them the ultimate in ecofashion. (more…)
Serendipity is Sweet
Date: July 23, 2008 | Category: Clothing, Kids
For those of us who like the simple, natural elegance of Scandinavian style, Hazel Wood‘s new line of infant and children’s clothing is sure to please. The Serendipity collection is made from 100% SKAL-certified organic cotton with a commitment to fair trade practices.
Wood designs in Denmark and makes her threads in India. These versatile pieces, printed with low-impact dyes, are soft and breathable. Offered in a variety of prints and solids in subdued, natural colors, this is one Danish treat that eco-moms can indulge in.
Give Baby a Little Oxygen
Date: July 10, 2008 | Category: Care, Clothing, Kids
For new and expectant parents, the pickings have been slim in the past in terms of anything organic that’s bright white for babies. Natural, yes. White, not quite.
But now, one of the best companies for soft, organic baby garments and blankets, NatureBaby, based in New Zealand, has come out with an “oxygen white” created with certified organic standards and using a safe oxygen whitener method. They have bodysuits, pants, sleeveless tees and beanies. All fabrics are created and sewn into garments using certified fair-trade methods. Oxygen is a breath of fresh air!
Ecofabulous Kids are Edgey
Date: June 29, 2008 | Category: Clothing, Kids
Gathering some of our favorite brands under one virtual roof, Green EdgeKids is a new one-stop-shop for some of the cutest kidswear with a conscience on the market. Currently stocking Pura Vida, Twirls & Twigs, Misha Lulu, Fig and more, they have plans to double or triple inventory by fall (including hard-to-find sizes 8-12). And for a limited time, ecofabulous readers get an exclusive discount: $15 off purchases over $100 and $30 off purchases over $200. Just use the promo codes ecofab15 and ecofab30 at checkout. Check it out!
San Francisco Gets an Eco-Style Make Over
Date: June 10, 2008 | Category: Clothing, Fashion, Kids, Women
San Francisco welcomes two more boutiques to its growing repertoire of businesses with a conscience. We visited one of SF’s hippest up-and-coming neighborhoods, Bernal Heights, where Ladita is turning up the heat just in time for the summer.
Closet of Eden
Date: May 14, 2008 | Category: Clothing, Kids
This post may seem like eco-nepotism, but I assure you that you will not be disappointed if you make a pilgrimage to Eden’s Green Closet, the enviro-kid outpost owned and operated by my little sister, Emily. It’s located on Abbot Kinney, the hip part of Venice, where people are conscious and conscientious
about their tread on the earth (home of the green luxury beauty shop, Vert, see our past post). The store combines the principles of recycling and reuse with organic fashion.
Time to Crash
Date: April 11, 2008 | Category: Clothing, Furniture, Kids
Organic sheets have been around for a long time, but kids want bold colors and patterns, and finding that in an organic option has been next to impossible, until now, that is. I like Pixel Organics because they meet my stringent environmental demands while quenching my children’s thirst for fun. Made in the US, the organic cotton, sustainable and regenerated fibers are spun into pajamas and sheets. Dyes are solely water-based, and the company relies on eco-friendly materials like REFILL - regenerated PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate) fibers from processing discarded bottles, recycled into the fill for their pillows and mattresses - and Pure Grow Wool. A member of 1% for the Planet, Pixel Organics also produces pillows and mattress pads for the younger crowd. If you live in LA, you can pick up Pixel Organics at my super stylish sister’s new store on Abbot Kinney - Eden’s Green Closet (named after my adorable niece). I will post about it in the next few days, so stay tuned!
C for Cute
Date: March 25, 2008 | Category: Children, Clothing, Fashion, Kids
In honor of Spring Equinox, Biome 5 has put all their long-sleeved shirts on sale ($28, originally $36). Time to stock up on all your favorite letters, or animals. The Animal Alphabet Project was conceived to visually teach children - with each letter correlating to a critter. They’re made of 100% certified organic cotton and come in baby and toddler sizes. Biome 5 will be the first to tell you that their dyeing process is an eco-work-in-progress. Right now they use low-impact dyes (and no bleach), recognizing, though, that this still makes an impact, and are transitioning towards water-based screenprinting. The tees come packaged in Green Film bags that will biodegrade in a landfill. And did we mention that these shirts are both kid and hipster approved? My son has begged for half of the alphabet!
