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Have a Green Summer Closet

Annie B. Bond — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:00:29 +0000

It is that time of year again, swapping out the winter for the summer clothes. Why not take the opportunity to green up your closet using this Care2 guide of tips we�ve compiled over the years. Start off with a green closet redux quiz, and move on to learn how to replace moth balls, find [...]

Green Chi: Fabrics With a Good Hand

Annie B. Bond — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:00:51 +0000

When I shop for clothes my hand reaches out as soon as my eyes spot a color and texture that appeals to me, to feel if the fabric has a �good hand.� The fabric hand connects me immediately to my senses, my body, to how the clothing feels, to its sensuality, to my [...]

Green Girl Nails Nail Polish

Lily Berthold-Bond — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:00:05 +0000

Everyone likes to have pretty nails. All of my childhood, however, I dreaded painting them. Yeah, they would turn out well, but the process was such a drag. Especially when it was cold, or windy, or mosquito-y, or rainy. Because my mom was so sensitive to chemicals, nail polish was an absolute [...]

Healthy and Green Dry Cleaning

Melissa Breyer — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:00:25 +0000

When I was young, I assumed dry cleaning meant that clothing was, somehow magically, cleaned with hot air. It was not until I was older that I began to suspect the chemical smell from freshly dry cleaned clothes. When I learned what dry cleaning really is, I was a bit shocked. I wouldn't say I was filled with disillusion, but definitely a shudder of "eeeew" shot through me.

Playing Fair (Trade) With Cotton

Heather L. Jones — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:45:03 +0000

If the thought of toiling sweatshop workers gives you pause when you pull on your favorite cotton T-shirt, here's some comforting news: Fair trade cotton is a nascent but growing industry. While there aren't a lot of U.S. retailers supporting it, it's gaining a foothold in the United Kingdom, and of course, you can order clothing made with fair trade certified cotton online.

Fashion With a Conscience

Annie B. Bond — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:08:08 +0000

"There is no beauty in the finest cloth if it makes hunger and unhappiness."
&#151Mahatma Ghandi (1869�1948) Are you exercising and eating organic food, but wearing conventional, synthetic, chemically treated clothes? Learn why natural, organic fiber clothing is not just a gift for your body because it breathes with your skin, wicks off moisture, is naturally fire retardant, repels mildew and bacteria, and more, but is also a gift for the planet.

PVC Fashion Accessories?

Annie B. Bond — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

We are hearing a lot in the news recently about toxic materials in toys and children's accessories, I was wondering if we should have the same concerns about fashion and other products?

William Good: Used clothing chic

Annie B. Bond — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:59:47 +0000

JANUARY 22, 2008—As Nick Graham, founder of Joe Boxer, drove by a Goodwill store, he had a groundbreaking idea: Remake the clothes inside into a fashionable, green line of clothing. And so, William Good was born.

In partnership with Goodwill in San Francisco, Graham collects clothing from Goodwill's warehouse and reinvents them with a team of designers. He splits the profits from this venture with the nonprofit Goodwill.

"There's already so much clothing in this country, why would we make something new?" Graham asked Paper Magazine.

So far, the clothing line is a challenge for retailers. "Every piece is one of a kind, which can be a challenge for retailers who never know what they're ordering," Graham said.

The for-profit William Good employes top-notch designers to create works of clothing art, featuring applique and stuffed animals. All items are produced from re-used materials in San Francisco.

Nick Graham's reused works of art are available online at ShopWilliamGood.com and Goodwill's Fillmore Street store in San Francisco.

Clothes Shopping: Easy Greening

Melissa Breyer — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:40:46 +0000

For what seemed like ages, eco-fashion meant oatmeal-hued flaxy hemp garb. Times are changing and this year's New York fashion week even featured some earth-friendly couture designs. But great green fashion is still out of reach for many. So with an eye to greening the closet, we set out to define some easy-to-apply guidelines for eco-friendly clothes shopping.

Feng Shui Your Clothing: How To

Annie B. Bond — Sat, 28 Jul 2001 04:37:50 +0000

As spring approaches, most of us start thinking about clearing out the winter woollies from our closets. But why stop there? It�s easy--and oh-so-refreshing for the spirit--to do a feng shui clear-out that will make you look great, and help you attract more energy and prosperity.