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Global Green pre-Oscar Party: Radha Mitchell, Maiara Walsh, Rachel Avalon, Anna Getty, Sharon Lawrence, More! A fun insider’s video by CocoEco Magazine with Host Kathie Butler at the Global Green pre-Oscar party; great to see all these folks come out to celebrate this event that was headlined by James Cameron and his wife, Suzy Amis Cameron. Other attendees included: Orlando Bloom | Sebastian Copeland | Penelope Cruz | Rosario Dawson [...]..
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Eve S. Mosher: Eco Art Visualizing Powerful Intentions 48 Hours of Sao Paolo – Time’s Square, what are we not seeing ▪ (proposal, 2008) If seeing is believing, Eve S. Mosher is helping us to stretch our imagination to conceive our world as it might be in a future whose outcome we determine. Among her public art projects, she has visualized a [...]..
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Sustainable Style Makeover: African-Inspired Graphic Prints Style story: Why does this winter feel so long… We are ready for the fresh bright prints of spring- and in many combinations. Get ready to play with different patterns and strike a careful balance of contrast and compliment with these bold prints. Keep the shoes and accessories neutral or slightly interesting with subtle pops [...]..
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Eco Chick’s Heroines for the Planet: Danielle Nierenberg If it’s true that there are sayers and there are doers, Danielle Nierenberg falls firmly into the latter camp. Danielle is currently traveling through sub-saharan Africa to highlight stories of hope and success in sustainable agriculture and blogging about it at WorldWatch.org. A Senior Researcher at the Worldwatch Institute and co-Project Director of State of World [...]..
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United Nations Celebrates Fibers and Biodiversity with Eco Chic Fashion Show in Geneva I just ran across this video from the eco fashion show that was held a few weeks ago at the Palais de Nations, the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. (See if you can spot eco models Summer Rayne Oakes and Kate Dillon among the grey-coiffed walkers.) EcoChic Fashion Geneva brought 2009, the UN’s Year of the [...]..
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Totally Cool and Easy to Make Recycled Plastic Bags Rain Boots Photos: Courtesy of Louis Rigano. We've seen plenty of things with fused plastic bags, one of the best being the Chilean plastic bags boots we featured last year. However, few look like something that you would wear or that can be easily done. Until now.... Read the full story on TreeHugger..
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Go Barefoot for TOMS Annual Day Without Shoes April 8 (Video) TOMS Shoes has announced their third annual One Day Without Shoes campaign for Apr... Read the full story on TreeHugger..
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Hessnatur & Planet Green Winning Eco T-Shirt Available Now (Video) Credit: hessnatur We announced the Planet Green and hessnatur Eco-Tee Design Challenge winner, Lindsay Seligman for her One Life design, back in September 2009 and we are happy to report that the organic cotton t-shirt is available now. Click through to watch a video with the designer and to find out which animal outlines are "hidden" in the final design, above. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger..
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Timberland's New Recycled Tees Help Haiti Image credit: Timberland Earthkeepers From recycled plastic bottles to the 100% locally sourced tee, Kara's list of 7 dark green t shirts we'd actually wear showcased some of the best in sustainable apparel. But what if you could get a sustainable, 100% recycled t-shirt that could also help earthquake victims in Haiti This is where Timberland Earthkeepers come in—launching their line of 100% recycled cotton tees that were designed by kids..
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Oscar Swag Reaches all-Time High at £61,000, FEED Haiti Goody bags Worth $200 FEED Haiti Oscar swag bag. Credit: B3 Oscar nominees, presenters, and performers took their pick of goody bags last night at the Academy Awards; attendees were offered gifts ranging from a Tiffany crystal-studded cat collar to tickets on an African safari, according to the Daily Mail. One swag bag that didn't break the bank-- this years bag worth £61,000 is the most expensive in history--was a Read the full story on TreeHugger..
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TransFair Develops Fair Trade Certification for Apparel This week I met with Tierra Forte of TransFair USA, to discuss the new apparel certification pilot program they’re developing to extend fair trade benefits and protections beyond just the farm, but also for factory workers. I am very excited about this, as one of the main reasons I chose to pursue an MBA in Sustainability was to find a way to help improve labor conditions for apparel industry workers. Having worked in the US apparel industry for..
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The Organic Pharmacy :: Coming Up Roses. I used to think the smell of roses was something my grandmother might like but certainly wouldn’t pass the test of my modern girl olfactory senses. How wrong could I be! If you’ve ever plunged your nose into a fresh, powdery rose bloom on a warm day, you’ll know what I’m talking about. The new Double Rose Rejuvenating Cream from The Organic Pharmacy uses over 95% organic ingredients (most of which are cold-pressed), one of..
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Skin MD Natural Face, Hand and Body Shielding Lotion If you’ve read any of my posts about skin care products before you probably know I have issues with overly sensitive skin. Minor use of one tiny bit of the wrong thing makes me break out in all kinds of badness which could be anything from acne to hives. Skin MD Natural may be just what the doctor ordered to solve my skin issues and give me radiant, healthy, break out free skin. Read more of this story » ..
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What’s an Eco Designer to Do about Bamboo? Having read a lot of recent coverage of the FTC’s August 2009 ruling about bamboo, I wonder what will become of brands whose staple fabric is “bamboo” The problem is, most of these designers and the textile sales reps they buy from, were sold rayon fabric labeled as bamboo. Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber based on wood pulp. Sure, some of that wood pulp could be bamboo, but try getting a Chinese textile mill to tell you what th..
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Groove into Happiness ~ Dance is a Good Antidepressant! Dance is a good antidepressant! Studies show dance boosts happiness and benefits overall health by: stimulating the hippocampus, the brain area that regulates moods. sparking new nerve growth in the brain with body coordination. building repeated mental patterns and creating new pathways with each new move learned. relieving and preventing depression with endorphins and releasing several other happy hormones. increasing neural transmission espe..
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role reversal Check me out kids, having all kinds of fun playing "model" for the day! When our friends at Focas Salon asked to photograph me for their recent photo shoot, I just couldn't resist (especially when they offered me a free cut and color). I think I could get used to be on the other side of the camera (especially when it involves things like pampering and free hair cuts).Hair/makeup by the fabulous Gina Payne. Photography by Rin Studios...
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Sustainable Style + Super Sale = Our Kind of Valentine's Crush It's that Valentine-y time of year again, and here at Mountains of the Moon, we're feelin' the love. So we decided to give you all up to 80% off (yes, 80%) Fall/Winter '09/'10 and previous collections. "WOW" is right my friends. Stock is extremely limited, and these prices are not permanent, so hurry on over to our Clearance Section before this is all just a bargain-lover's dream. And if you order a little slice of our eco-fashion heaven by F..
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Designer Fabric Sale Goodness! Attention all Chicago-area design students and crafty individuals alike! Do you want to acquire designer overstock fabric, zippers, buttons, and notions to add to your own collection I thought so! Four local Chicago designers are coming together for the Chicago Designer Fabric Sale, to sell their overstock to the public at super reduced prices. Best of all, most of these fabrics will be sustainable: organic cottons, hemp, vegan silks, vintage..
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Conscientious Luxe Winter Sample Sale This Sunday! Sorry to be Negative Nancy, but winter in Chicago isn't exactly the most wonderful time of year. It sucks, to be exact. The weather is blisteringly cold, the skies are bleak and gray, it gets dark at, like, 4, and it lasts a really, really, really long time. (Okay May, you could hurry it up a little, we're miserable over here!)Thank goodness there is a little glimmer of brightness to break us from these winter blues, namely the Conscientious Luxe..
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Happy Holidays, Order Deadline, Gift Certificates, Oh My! Happiest of holidays from all of us at Mountains of the Moon! xoxo..
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“C” The Difference You may not have discovered the fountain of youth just yet, but with Naturopathica’s line of holistic skin, body, and wellness products, you might as well have found the key! The company offers an assortment of anti-aging treatments that are designed to fight off pesky crinkles and wrinkles, leaving you with soft, supple skin. Check out the wide array of cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and masks to get started on your journey towards everl..
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Ecofab TV: 2010 Global Green Pre-Oscar Party Last week’s 7th annual Global Green Pre-Oscar Party in Los Angeles saw Hollywood celebs like Jessica Alba, Leonardo DiCaprio, Radha Mitchell, Sebastian Copeland, Suzy & James Cameron, Serena Williams, former Spice Girl Mel B and more. Rockin’ out with environmentalists and citizen activists alike, these sustainably minded celebs came out to walk the green carpet and support the evenings theme, “Greener Cities for A Cooler Pl..
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Book Club: Shift Your Habit Long-time advocates of the “small steps add up to big change” philosophy, we’ve been huge fans of shiftyourhabit.com since the day the site launched. Tomorrow marks the highly anticipated release of Elizabeth Roger’s book, Shift Your Habit: Easy Ways to Save Money, Simplify Your Life, and Save the Planet. Rogers shows how a family’s small daily shifts can add up to over $50,000 in savings per year! With over 500 smal..
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Ask A Local: Zem Joaquin’s San Francisco Ecofabulous founder and SF Green Queen, Zem Joaquin, got her first taste of sustainability as a child, growing up on Joan Baez’s commune in Palo Alto. A firm proponent that you don’t have to sacrifice style for sustainability – especially in a city as hip and green as San Francisco – JetBlue asked Zem about her favorite local spots in this City by the Bay. Click here to read the full article, including her favorite dishes ..
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The True Meaning of Green: Top St. Patty’s Day Picks An excuse to wear funny hats, dance in the streets, drink green beer and pinch all your co-workers! St. Patrick’s Day is a fantastic festive holiday, but one that also generates tons of waste (12 million greeting cards are sent each year!). This time around, fight green, drink green and dress green with our top ecofabulous picks that are high on fun and low on environmental impact. Tee-Top O’ The Morning To Ya: Steer clear of..
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Nike Unveils World Cup Soccer Jerseys Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles ATTENTION GREEN SOCCER FANS Nike recently unveiled its new team jerseys for the upcoming World Cup and here’s the kicker (pun intended) – they’re made from discarded plastic bottles! That’s right, the uniforms, or “kits” in proper soccer speak, are made from melted down bottles from landfills in Japan and Taiwan that have been spun into [...]..
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A Wearable Windmill to Generate Your Own Electricity Flowers die, but the Dandelion portable windmill will keep on brightening your day without the wilting. A new wearable tech accessory from designers Mary Huang and Jennifer Kay, this beauty uses tiny windmills and turns the energy generated from the moving blades into LED light or plugable power for a small electronic device. The quirky [...]..
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The GreenShows at NY Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010 New York Fashion Week has come to a close, but we’ve got the all the highlights from the hottest green shows in town. Check out our exclusive video coverage featuring some front row moments that would even get Ann Wintour wishing she was at the GreenShows. Plus, we’ve got inside scoops from designers Samantha Pleet, Leanne [...]..
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Olsenhaus Eco-Chic Vegan Shoes Made From Recycled TVs! Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could turn our humongous e-waste problem into a source of something we all need – like shoes Well, vegan footwear company extraordinaire, Olsenhaus, is doing just that with their Fall Winter 2010 collection. Their always fashion forward heels, peep toes, and booties are all going to be made with [...]..
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T-Shirts Upcycled into Laptop Sleeves Help Sex-Trafficking Survivors Is your favorite t-shirt in such distress that it garners more attention for its rips and holes than its clever declaration against CO2 emissions There is no reason to despair over your cherished threads, because your loss is your computer’s gain. The people at Hello Rewind have come up with a great way to upcycle [...]..
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