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It’s Not Easy Being Green

Published by Vanessa Brunner on October 19, 2009

Controversy is certainly no stranger to the fashion world. From model catfights to sweatshop exposés, there’s usually more than enough drama to go around.
Of course, Ecofashion is no exception—and more often than not, the drama stems from greenwashing. While may eco consumers remain cynical about many so called green products out there, there are also many lines and names that active eco consumers feel like they can trust.

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Fashion Week Goes Green

Published by Vanessa Brunner on September 14, 2009

As every eco-fashionista knows, green gear is popping up everywhere! And now, finally, green clothing design has reached the pinnacle of fashion in the United States: A top notch show at New York Fashion Week. For 2009, The GreenShows is the only premiere fashion event that is 100% committed to eco-friendly and fair trade fashion at New York Fashion Week.

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A Quick Look at Organic vs Sustainable

Published by Vanessa Brunner on August 19, 2009

While organic and sustainable materials share the same ethical and moral roots, what many are unaware of is that the two terms are not entirely interchangeable. While organic and sustainable are not necessarily mutually exclusive either, it’s important, as a consumer, to know what it means when a product is labeled organic or labeled sustainable.

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Friend or Faux?

Published by Vanessa Brunner on July 29, 2009

A lot of larger retailers have been hopping on the Eco-Movement bus and starting new lines of clothing, shoes, or accessories and slapping the green label on them. But, if the prices are lower, what corners are they cutting to meet that price point? Are these stores only trying to save face, or are they really making a concerted effort to participate in the movement? Take a look, and decide for yourselves!

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An Inside Look Into Green Fashion

Published by Vanessa Brunner on July 20, 2009

In order to get more of an inside glimpse of the green fashion industry, the owners of two of San Francisco’s finest green boutiques were gracious enough to do a Q&A with Green By Design. Their answers were truly inspiring. It’s great to see people so passionate about what they do.

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The Hybrid’s Dirty Little Secret: Part 1

Published by Green by Design on July 01, 2009

In the realm of Motor Vehicles, there’s been an ongoing struggle between cars like the Prius and cars like the Hummer. Clearly on opposite sides of the spectrum, these two vehicles are often viewed as vehicular good and evil. However, every Good Guy has a secret, and as it turns out, the Prius is no exception.

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Socially Responsible Travel

Published by Melissa Cicci on May 01, 2009

How can a traveler be confident that he or she will leave a positive footprint on the countries visited? A growing number of travelers are choosing experiences that connect them to their hosts via volunteering or actively participating in local programs at their destinations.

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Greenwashing—It’s Like Whitewashing, Only Worse

Published by Martha Danly on April 25, 2009

Strolling down Aisle 6 at my local MegaMart, I plop a container of laundry detergent into my cart. The product label reads “biodegradable”— looks good to me. La-di-da! What do I know?