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October 25, 2008
- Newsflash :: Supermodel, Actress & Raw Food Enthusiast Carol Alt To Launch “Beyond Natural And Organic” First Certified Raw™ Skin Care Line
Gracing the covers of over 700 magazines, posters, calendars and videos, Carol Alt has been referred to as “The Face” by Life Magazine and named “The model that started the supermodel trend” by John Casablanca, owner of Elite Models. Ten years ago her health began to decline. Carol explains: “Ten years ago, I was feeling bad…really bad. I had chronic headaches, sinusitis, stomach ailments; I was tired and listless. Eventually, I got very sick and tired… and tired of being sick and tired. I searched for a real solution…not just a band aid. That’s when I started eating raw - and it changed my life - FOREVER. Over the last decade, I’ve spent countless hours studying health and nutrition from the best doctors…on my own quest towards true, lasting health and vitality.” - “Let Fragrance be thy Medicine” with Sexy Transcendent Scents from In Fiore
“In Fiore is Italian for In Bloom…”
Founded in 1999, In Fiore was created out of a desire to recreate the wisdom traditions of couture European Apothecaries. The founder currently studies in a new program that will merge homeopathy and energy medicine in to her lines.
Right now, I am longing to try is this VITALE Toning Floral Essence:
In Fiore Vitale is “an aloe-based toning essence with fourteen herbal infusions including chamomile flowers and nettles, and essential oils of cypress, rose, and myrrh that revitalize and
October 24, 2008
- Designation of Biobased Items for Federal Procurement; Proposed Rule
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to amend the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, by adding nine sections to designate the following nine items within which biobased products would be afforded Federal procurement preference: Chain and cable lubricants; corrosion preventatives; food cleaners; forming lubricants; gear lubricants; general purpose household cleaners; industrial cleaners; multipurpose cleaners; and parts wash solutions. USDA also is proposing minimum biobased content for each of these items.
DATES: USDA will accept public comments on this proposed rule until December 22, 2008.
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source: (Environmental News Bits » Green Products) - Coco Eco, D&A & Tesla: Three Days in LA
Ashley Van Dyke is a fashion model, high speed race car driver, and if you don’t beleive me, check out the YouTube clip below. So much for women having poor hand-eye coordination. Ashley is part of this new crop of female automotive thrill seekers making their way into the racing circuit. But she’s also a green girl! We met at the Tesla Motors showroom and took the roadster out for its paces. You can read all about it on the Electrifying Times website.
Ashley wanted to attend the Coco Eco magazine launch party at the Designers & Agents Green Market but she had a previous engagement at a charity function. It was great meeting all the people I’d been working with for the last few months in person. I’d hooked up with Anna Griffin on MySpace, Courtney Dailey on Model Mayhem, and discovered Emma Pezzack’s FutureNatural on a CT blog. We all shared the same mission, taking green to the next level. I introduced them to each other and they formed the core team of what is now the first all green editorial fashion studio in Hollywood.
Anna who has been conducting video interviews for Ecorazzi, assembled a deep pool of talent to launch her first issue. Courtney shot a wonderful layout with Darren Moore, one of the stars of Alter Eco, my favorite show on Planet Green. Darren came to the party wearing a Rock The Reactors t-shirt cementing the alliance our IPSEC member organization has with the sustainable fashion industry. Darren is seen below with Barbara Kramer, co-founder of Designers & Agents, and our host for the evening.
You can see many more images from the D&A Green Market on the pages of Lü, a project started in 2001 to assist Angela Lindvall’s Collage Foundation, which in turn supports Camp Hill Farm in Pomona, New York owned by stylist Alex Spadea and her husband, music composer John McDowell. Alex and John founded the Rockland Farm Alliance, hard at work bringing farms back to the NY Metropolitan area. Angela and her Alter Eco co-star Adrian Grenier soaked in the exhibitors at the show.
One interesting thing I noticed is the rapid growth of ultra-comfortable organic cotton wear aimed at the yoga life style. Pioneer Jenny Hwa’s Loyale Clothing was in attendance, but she’s no longer alone. She’s been joined by a new crop of young companies now supporting sustainable cotton agriculture in places like India. French based LeAF Generation for example, associate their line with investigations of cotton agriculture chronicled by photographer and co-founder Debra Kellner. Marion McKee and her partner Tristan Gribbin created Sust in Mill Valley, with a strong focus towards Iceland. Sandy Skinner exhibited ecoSkin downstairs in Mikey Koffman’s Gallery LA on the ground floor of the Cooper Design Space. Amber Jung-Devine introduced Yogamat. When you tie all of them together with the Environmental Justice Foundation’s “Pick Your Cotton Carefully” super model campaign, represented in New York by Bahar Shahpar and the high visibility of EDUN in the rock & roll industry, one would hope that all musical artists would embrace organic cotton for their touring shirts.
Deborah Lindquist was kind enough to introduce me to Josie Maran, who is trail blazing with her cosmetics. Her and I talked GreenMUA for a few minutes, about the need for theatrical organic make-up. Josie’s husband, photographer Ali Alborzi was at the show with his own clothing line Evidence Of Evolution and a continuous supply of amazing crumb cookies, made by Josie’s mom. You have to admit, green has arrived when you see Organic Wear posters wrapped around the shoplifting gate at RiteAid in Westwood!
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source: (In The Loop) - Coco Eco, D&A & Tesla: Three Days in LA
Ashley Van Dyke is a fashion model, high speed race car driver, and if you don’t beleive me, check out the YouTube clip below. So much for women having poor hand-eye coordination. Ashley is part of this new crop of female automotive thrill seekers making their way into the racing circuit. But she’s also a green girl! We met at the Tesla Motors showroom and took the roadster out for its paces. You can read all about it on the Electrifying Times website.
Ashley wanted to attend the Coco Eco magazine launch party at the Designers & Agents Green Market but she had a previous engagement at a charity function. It was great meeting all the people I’d been working with for the last few months in person. I’d hooked up with Anna Griffin on MySpace, Courtney Dailey on Model Mayhem, and discovered Emma Pezzack’s FutureNatural on a CT blog. We all shared the same mission, taking green to the next level. I introduced them to each other and they formed the core team of what is now the first all green editorial fashion studio in Hollywood.
Anna who has been conducting video interviews for Ecorazzi, assembled a deep pool of talent to launch her first issue. Courtney shot a wonderful layout with Darren Moore, one of the stars of Alter Eco, my favorite show on Planet Green. Darren came to the party wearing a Rock The Reactors t-shirt cementing the alliance our IPSEC member organization has with the sustainable fashion industry. Darren is seen below with Barbara Kramer, co-founder of Designers & Agents, and our host for the evening.
You can see many more images from the D&A Green Market on the pages of Lü, a project started in 2001 to assist Angela Lindvall’s Collage Foundation, which in turn supports Camp Hill Farm in Pomona, New York owned by stylist Alex Spadea and her husband, music composer John McDowell. Alex and John founded the Rockland Farm Alliance, hard at work bringing farms back to the NY Metropolitan area. Angela and her Alter Eco co-star Adrian Grenier soaked in the exhibitors at the show.
One interesting thing I noticed is the rapid growth of ultra-comfortable organic cotton wear aimed at the yoga life style. Pioneer Jenny Hwa’s Loyale Clothing was in attendance, but she’s no longer alone. She’s been joined by a new crop of young companies now supporting sustainable cotton agriculture in places like India. French based LeAF Generation for example, associate their line with investigations of cotton agriculture chronicled by photographer and co-founder Debra Kellner. Marion McKee and her partner Tristan Gribbin created Sust in Mill Valley, with a strong focus towards Iceland. Sandy Skinner exhibited ecoSkin downstairs in Mikey Koffman’s Gallery LA on the ground floor of the Cooper Design Space. Amber Jung-Devine introduced Yogamat. When you tie all of them together with the Environmental Justice Foundation’s “Pick Your Cotton Carefully” super model campaign, represented in New York by Bahar Shahpar and the high visibility of EDUN in the rock & roll industry, one would hope that all musical artists would embrace organic cotton for their touring shirts.
Deborah Lindquist was kind enough to introduce me to Josie Maran, who is trail blazing with her cosmetics. Her and I talked GreenMUA for a few minutes, about the need for theatrical organic make-up. Josie’s husband, photographer Ali Alborzi was at the show with his own clothing line Evidence Of Evolution and a continuous supply of amazing crumb cookies, made by Josie’s mom. You have to admit, green has arrived when you see Organic Wear posters wrapped around the shoplifting gate at RiteAid in Westwood!
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source: (In The Loop) - Lend a Helping Handbag: eco-friendly finds that fuse fashion with philanthropy
In the past, when you’ve thought about helping the environment, things like recycling, using rechargeable batteries, cutting back on your power and water usage, and carpooling or bicycling to reduce pollution probably leapt to mind.
I doubt that carrying a chic, designer bag topped your list.
But with all of the eco-minded designers popping up, using alternative materials to craft high-end, contemporary creations worthy of a runway romp, you can do your part to save the planet, and look stylish doing it.
Here is a list of the must-have sleek and sustainable haute couture handbags available for the eco-savvy shopper:
October 23, 2008
- Q+A with EcoStiletto’s Amazingly EcoChic Rachel Sarnoff
In the short time since she has launched the haute green newsletter and site, EcoStiletto, which encourages all the ladies to stiletto-size their carbon footprint from an Ugg Boot to a tiny Manolo, Rachel Sarnoff has made a huge impact of her own.I got a chance to get the scoop on her inspiration and objectives and couldn’t wait to share them with the FGS readers. Keep reading to hear about her Fashion Week eco-find and what gets her going to inspire other green fashion mavens.
- Recycled Paper Tiger Shanghai at the Eco Design Fair in China this Weekend
Paper Tiger creates contemporary designed wrapping paper, using 100% recycled paper that is Chinese and Shanghai-inspired for those looking to give gifts in style.
Paper Tiger Shanghai will be participating at the ECODESIGN FAIR, Saturday, October 25 at URBN Hotel all day. PTS reports that the fair will include a
- OBV Reports :: Coco Eco Magazine + D&A Party Pics.
As if it weren’t apparent already to those savvy Ecoista in the know, the convergence of D&A Green Market + Coco Eco Magazine heralded not only a gathering of eco fashion & beauty industry heavyweights - more importantly and significantly it represents yet another stride forward in the solidifying of a move toward more conscious living on every level. The launch and growth of Coco Eco Magazine will help to usher in this new era of responsible hedonism and provide a ‘real’ platform for what’s happening in the world of organic beauty, eco fashion and conscious consumerism in general. I’m not suggesting you go out and torch your credit cards because you can spend with less guilt, that’s not the point. What I’m trying to illustrate is that every day we move toward a new way of living and companies like Coco Eco & Futurenatural show that you can do ‘Green’ with style, savvy and substance. If you’re not on board already, get set for the new zeitgeist. Green, eco, organic, biodynamic, natural… the future is happening now and Futurenatural, Coco Eco, D&A Greenmarket - and so many more - are at the helm.
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source: (Feelgood Style) - Green Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Brook There - Beautiful, FeelGood Bamboo
I am so in love with this ‘tubeshirt’ from Brook There! I’ve been really wanting to shift my wardrobe to more natural and sustainable and sustainably manufactured clothes. While I have had access to some of the latest eco-fashion trends, this is the first time I’ve tried bamboo.Bamboo is an amazing textile source. I found these bamboo towels that start out in a small, dry poker-chip sized package - add water and they become soft, versatile towels for kitchen, bathroom, travel, whatever! the Go! Towel was my first introduction to the wonders of bamboo fibers. I was and remain very impressed with the towels, but had not, until now tried any clothing.
I’ve been blessed with one of these tubeshirts and I am stunned by the softness and the hang of the fabric! I want one in every color - and maybe 2 in black. The best part may be the little reinforced (by cute polka-dotted satiny fabric) thumb holes.
The wonder of bamboo is that unlike many other synthetic fabrics it will biodegrade. This is unfortunate for me and I live in terror of this shirt biodegrading before I’m done with it. I have a tendency to love some of my non-biodegradable clothing to shreds!
More about Brook There, bamboo and other natural fiber clothing . . .
October 22, 2008
- My Good Greeting: Photo Greetings on Recycled Paper
It’s about time someone offered a service that allows you to create your own photo greeting cards that are printed on eco-friendly paper. My Good Greetings does just that.For the first time, beautiful custom photo greeting cards, announcements and invitations, with matching envelopes and address labels, are completely earth-conscious – from printing to packaging – every step of the way.
- Indigenous Design Winner with Artisan Network
Indigenous Designs minimizes the impact to our environment through the development and use of the finest natural fiber blends, yarns and dyes to produce children’s, women’s and men’s clothing. Expect alpaca, organic cotton, silk, Tencel®, and wool materials. Also find accessories, — like totes and caps.
- New Magazine Coco Eco Now Launched and it is Red Hot, Sexy, and Green all Over
As mentioned by Emma earlier this month Coco Eco is here!
The online preview is amazing. Read more about the launch details over at Organic Beauty View. With cityscape sunsets as the back drop and gorgeously staged styles, the look of the fashion spreads are spectacular. The make-up features courtesy of Future Natural are stunning and vibrant. The ads
October 20, 2008
- Gaia Napa Valley Hotel and Spa in California is Gold
Gold LEED Certified Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa in Northern California is an eco–friendly property whose name Gaia means “Mother Earth” in Greek.Gaia’s green features include:
- Skylights: Solatube tubular skylights are used in conference rooms, lobby and the hallways.
- Landscaping: Chemical free landscaping with native and climate-adaptive plants for limited water use for irrigating.
- Education: The resort promotes awareness of sustainability with “GreenTouchscreen® kiosks show guests and visitors how much we are saving in water, electricity and how much CO2 we are emitting.”
- Water: Facilitied include DDLow flush toilets, low flow showerheads, and koi pond uses recycled water from the site, that’s filtered and cleaned prior to entering the pond.
- Portland Fashion Week Runaways
Portland Fashion Week held a cadre of green runways last week with designers from Samunderneath to Nike. While the PFW shows ran on Friday night at 14 Square, an alternative show appropriately dubbed “Runaway” was held down the street at the swank art mecca, Someday Lounge. New looks for Spring/Summer 09 sauntered across the stage by Reif, Moth Love by Gretchen Jones, Dust by Julia Blackburn, Paige of Paradox, sword + fern, and our favorite PDX designer-Emily Katz.Emily featured fresh white frocks with accessible retro cuts. Katz’s style is always very wearable and very chic; she gives you well-constructed classics you can hold onto for years. This Spring/Summer collection gave us the perfect dress for a real date or a style-heavy social hour. Depending on how rigorous your social life is, you may want to get yourself more than one.
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source: (In The Loop) - Portland Fashion Week RunawaysPortland Fashion Week held a cadre of green runways last week with designers from Samunderneath to Nike. While the PFW shows ran on Friday night at 14 Square, an alternative show appropriately dubbed “Runaway” was held down the street at the swank art mecca, Someday Lounge. New looks for Spring/Summer 09 sauntered across the stage by Reif, Moth Love by Gretchen Jones, Dust by Julia Blackburn, Paige of Paradox, sword + fern, and our favorite PDX designer-Emily Katz.
Emily featured fresh white frocks with accessible retro cuts. Katz’s style is always very wearable and very chic; she gives you well-constructed classics you can hold onto for years. This Spring/Summer collection gave us the perfect dress for a real date or a style-heavy social hour. Depending on how rigorous your social life is, you may want to get yourself more than one.
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source: (In The Loop) - ThisNext Contest Reminder: It’s Not Too Late to Win a Solar Powered Portable Charger
This is just a little reminder to pop on over to thisnext now, or tomorrow, if you haven’t already, and try to WIN this adorable solar charger. All you have to do is recommend you favorite eco-friendly products to enter and you could win a Solio solar powered portable charger. They say:“Harness the energy of the sun for those dire times when your cell phone battery is getting low, your iPod is about to die (and you just have to listen to THAT song), or your PSP is about to shut off in the middle of getting the high score. Solve your electronic woes the green way with this solar powered portable charger and never have to worry again.”
The winner will
October 19, 2008
- New Lonely Planet Hawaii Series with a Special Focus on Green Travel
Living in Hawaii has been a dream of mine for a while, and it’s something I’ve been lucky enough to do for part of the year the past several years (go telecommuting!). The fresh island air, peaceful tide pools and rainforest hikes are just a few of the perks we’ve enjoyed. There is so much to do on the island, and we’ve slowly been finding the hidden gems among this lush, tropical paradise. Well now our search just got a lot simpler with Lonely Planet’s new Hawaii series — it has a special focus on outdoor adventures and local goodies.One thing I was really impressed with was the awesome reviews of the local craftspeople that have made a beautiful, creative, natural livelihood out of their work. As an artist I admire the special artist features, as well as the galleries and community guides. But they’ve gone a step further by marking sustainable businesses as well highlighting ways you can contribute on your trip…
- Revolution Organics 22 Uses Body Balm and Chapstick
What has 22 uses wrapped into one eco-friendly package? The revolutionary body balm stick ($28) from Revolution Organics is a multi-purpose, travel friendly product that resembles a large tube of chapstick but has the ability to soften lines, soothe chapped lips, tame unruly eyebrows and fly aways and even nourish your cuticles. - New Design Contest from Marchuska: Share Ideas for their Next Hot Fashion Item and Win it for Free
Marchuska organic cotton designs wants YOUR feedback on what their next eco-friendly item should be for their signature line. Check out the current line at Marchuska.com and tell them what you truly need and want.
Co-founder Christine Marchuska writes in with the following design contest for all interested readers:
“Nothing is free in this economy and neither is your time, so for your effort in helping the Marchuska team brainstorm (by sharing an idea for their next line) - they will give you 25% off of any purchase in the upcoming month - perfect for all the holla holla holiday shoppers out there! All you have to do is email co-founder and NYC fashionista, Christine Marchuska at christine@marchuska.com with your idea. She will in turn email you back with a 25% off coupon for her site.“
Here is the best part:
