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You’re familiar with “partying like a rock star,” but “go organic and fight hunger like a rock star?” It doesn’t just naturally roll off the tongue… But thanks to the recent combined effort between Pearl Jam and the team at Loomstate, the phrase may soon be catching momentum. The release of the new Pearl Jam Backspacer album also brings the creation of a 100% organic cotton, limited-edition Pearl Jam Backspacer t-shirt from Loomstate. With front graphics designed by renowned cartoonist Tom Tomorrow, and all proceeds to benefit Feeding America, a leader in domestic hunger-relief, you can be certain these bad boys won’t stay on...
A lot of you have asked us to cover simple, practical, sustainable pieces in addition to our couture eco-fashion coverage and we think that makes a lot of sense. But there’s no reason that utilitarian has to mean dowdy. Case in point, these slick and super durable Killspencer bags made from recycled military truck tarps and coated cotton canvas. We love the fact that each bag is handmade in LA, features top-caliber hardware, and can withstand the beating that our modern lives are sure to put them through. HIT FROM: Inhabitat.com...
Long hailed as the essential start to a great outfit, Hanky Panky underwear has been a staple in women’s closets for years. The perfect seamless fit has devotees all over the world. The only downside? The line was made of conventional materials (like cotton grown with pesticides). So imagine our glee when we discovered the newest addition to the collection – a variety of styles made in 100% organic cotton! From boyshorts to thongs to low-rise options, the new additions have given us plenty of reason to mention our unmentionables!...
Hot surfer boys in sexy sunglasses have always been easy on the eyes. Now with the introduction of Oakley’s Bob Burnquist Signature Series Recycled Sunglasses, your chances of catchin’ a glimpse of some environmentally conscious eye candy just went up. Burnquist, an Oakley skateboarder with a passion for green initiatives, is excited to be a part of the creation of this new pair of sunnies, showcasing “the way Oakley has bridged the gap between technical innovation and a more Green route.” Made from excess material that comes from the manufacture of other eyewear, bamboo icon accents, and a storage bag made...
Flipping a series of familiar logos from the world of Major League Baseball, Alife Rivington Club recently dropped their latest selection of organic t-shirts. With some inspirations coming courtesy of the LA Dodgers and NY Yankees, the tees are available now at the A.R.C. Sports Store. A.R.C. Sports 157 Rivington St New York, NY 10002 p: 212.253.0363...
Is Hanes going Hemp? After toiling for nearly a decade to shake hemp’s burlap-sack connotations—and prove that the fiber is a viable replacement for cotton—Naturally Advanced Technologies (née Hemptown) may finally have its day. The Portland, Ore.-based company, according to Portfolio.com, has announced a series of deals primed to commercialize its Crailar Fiber Technology, an enzyme-based treatment for processing hemp and other organic fibers into pillowy smooth fabric. Among some of the bold-faced names being uttered? Hanes, one of the world’s largest consumer brands, which posted $4.2 billion in sales in 2008. HIT FROM: Treehugger.com...
We’ve heard of protective gear, but this is ridiculous! Or is it? With creative clothing made from condoms popping up all over the internet in such versatile and surprisingly beautiful styles, we have to wonder – could condom garments be an innovative new eco-fashion trend? And would you actually be willing to wear prophylactic couture? HIT FROM: Inhabitat.com...
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