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Nick Lombardo

'Fan Cans' Promote Recycling at Sports Stadiums - 0 views

www.environmentalleader.com/...e-recycling-at-sports-stadiums

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  • Nick Lombardo on 11 Dec 12
     
    These new "Fan Can's" are recycling bins that aim to capture the fan. They are there to make recycling more recognizable at stadiums. Attached on the bins are a helmet and team logo. They are used to promote sustainability.
Paige Seavey

How rowing is protecting the very thing it is reliant on - clean water - 0 views

www.insidethegames.biz/...g-it-is-reliant-on-clean-water

Env211 environment Sustainability clean water sustainable rowing global

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  • Paige Seavey on 11 Dec 12
     
    This article talks about the clean water video that was produced last year and how its aim with the strategic alliance of the FISA and the WWF is to educate rowers and fans about the importance of the sport to the global environment.
Paige Seavey

Buy Smart, But Shopping Won't Change the World - 0 views

www.forbes.com/...shopping-wont-change-the-world

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  • Paige Seavey on 11 Dec 12
     
    This article is about how lately consumer trends have been more about buying from smaller farms to invest in community agriculture, but in recent findings this trend is not really helping the environment as much as consumers think.
kenzie142434

eco-friendly seal of approval - 0 views

www.ecouterre.com

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  • kenzie142434 on 18 Dec 12
     
    One of the world's largest producers of lingerie, underwear, and loungewear is finally giving Mother Earth the support she deserves. Triumph International announced Thursday that its entire catalogue of underpinnings is certified free of more than 300 harmful substances.
Megan Coffman

Green Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Best Eco-Friendly Christmas Presents For The Whole Family - 0 views

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/06/green-gift-guide-2012_n_2231073.html#slide=1829435 Although this article doesn't completely have to do with fashion I found it really interesting. It is an...

Env211 Sustainability Eco-friendly Recycled

started by Megan Coffman on 09 Dec 12 no follow-up yet
Michael Daley

Fashion + Environment = Eco Fabulous - 2 views

http://www.ecoevaluator.com/lifestyle/beauty/eco-fabulous.html This article brings up a lot of issues surrounding the world of fashion. It explains the process of making a single T shirt and the ch...

started by kenzie142434 on 19 Nov 12 1 follow-up, last by Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
meghan thomas

Forget recycling, get upcycling: Greater Manchester gets stuck into sustainable fashion... - 1 views

mancunianmatters.co.uk/...s-stuck-sustainable-fashion-ma

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  • meghan thomas on 16 Nov 12
     
    A workshop was created and being offered free to anyone in Manchester to turn their old clothes and accessories into a new, updated and trendier article for their wardrobe. It encourages consumers to prolong the life of the clothes they purchase instead of disposing them. I wish a workshop like this was offered around here, it sounds like a lot of fun.
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    It seems like an idea that would be popular in the US. I bet it would be well attended in Boston or San Francisco.
meghan thomas

Chemist and fashion designer create new denim that can remove emissions in the air | Ma... - 1 views

www.dailymail.co.uk/...enim-remove-emissions-air.html

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  • meghan thomas on 14 Nov 12
     
    A chemist/fashion designer has created jeans that can make the air cleaner. The jeans are coated with particles of titanium dioxide to neutralize nitrogen oxide emitted by vehicles and factories and the bi product of nitrates washes away in the laundry. Professor Storey, the creator said "Jeans were the ideal item of clothing for their invention because there were more denim jeans on the planet than people." 
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    Interesting idea. Why don't they put it on paint on buildings or cars instead?
alina burgun

A pair of jeans can help save the environment - Hindustan Times - 2 views

www.hindustantimes.com/...Article1-948290.aspx

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  • alina burgun on 12 Nov 12
     
    This is such a good idea! Who would have thought that one day we could be doing good for the environment by just walking around!
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    Interesting idea. They should quantify the actual effect to help justify the energy costs of production.
meghan thomas

H&M is World's Biggest User Of Organic Cotton (fashion.broadwayworld.com) - 0 views

fashion.broadwayworld.com/...ser-Of-Organic-Cotton-20121108

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  • meghan thomas on 10 Nov 12
     
    Fashion retailer H&M has been named the biggest user of organic cotton for the second consecutive year. Their increase in the use is part of their plan to use more sustainable cotton in their clothing lines by 2020. The company has been using certified organic cotton for the past 8 years and their clothes are clearly labeled to inform the consumer of their informed choice. 
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    But the cotton is probably not from the U.S. Only 1% of U.S. cotton is organic.
Brittany Morris

Levi's premieres new line of "Waste<less" denim - 0 views

www.multivu.com/...post-consumer-recycled-bottles

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  • Brittany Morris on 05 Nov 12
     
    Creating denim using old recycled bottles! Really awesome idea, and a great new advancement in sustainability and fashion
  • Michael Daley on 06 Nov 12
     
    Isn't fleece basically recycled bottles? Good idea for Levi's. .
meghan thomas

Minnesota group, Sol Inspirations, launches eco-friendly certification for fashion - Tw... - 1 views

www.twincities.com/...hes-eco-friendly-certification

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  • meghan thomas on 04 Nov 12
     
    A Minnesota fashion group has created a set of standards for sustainable and "green" fashion. The group hopes to better put the consumer at ease by informing them of the strict standards that are carried out to ensure their garment is ethically made and environmentally sustainable. The group offers their certification requirements free of cost to the designer so it is not difficult or expensive to attain for companies just starting out. 
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    A set of standards is a good idea. The USDA can set organic standards but most of the environmental harm is from the chemicals used on the textiles later in the cycle.
amanda Gentile

Sweden makes a stride for renewable engergy via your trash! - 0 views

www.npr.org/...sweden-wants-your-trash

ENV211 waste management renewable energy Sweden trash

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  • amanda Gentile on 29 Oct 12
     
    The small country of Sweden is collecting trash and putting it to good use (and is getting paid to do so)! The article reads that the country is creating energy for around 250,000 homes. Hopefully this will keep waste out of places it doesn't belong (like the ocean). However this does pose the question of how many toxins from the trash will be released into the air?
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    The toxin question is a good one and how much CO2?
amanda Gentile

Cardboard bike will retail for $20 - 1 views

www.thestar.com/...-ready-to-be-put-in-production

ENV211 recycled cardboard bicycle transportation eco-friendly

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  • amanda Gentile on 24 Oct 12
     
    Inventor Izhar Gafni has constructed an Eco-friendly bicycle. The bike is made almost entirely of cardboard. The cardboard is very safe and extremely strong, it is also fireproof and waterproof, making the bike both durable and long lasting. The tires are recycled rubber and the material is solid, preventing punctures. The best part, the bike is only $20, very affordable!!
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    This will be great in developing countries.
alina burgun

Sustainability - a fashion issue - Advantage Environment - 1 views

advantage-environment.com/...lity-%E2%80%93-a-fashion-issue

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  • alina burgun on 23 Oct 12
     
    The fashion industry is looking to improve how they manufacture textiles to make them more eco-friendly. They use a lot of chemicals in the making of textiles that harm the environment. They began using soy fiber and Tencel. Even though Tencel uses chemicals during production the chemicals can be reused many times. Tencel fibers are also biodegradable! 
  • Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12
     
    I need to read more about the Better Cotton Initiative. Good article!
Michael Daley

Eco-Style Fashion - 2 views

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-fashion/fashionmegreen-tv-solves-first-date-eco-style-dilemma-video.html This article is about how to dress stylish while also being eco-friendly. Whether it ...

ENV211 fashion recycled natural eco-friendly

started by Megan Coffman on 15 Oct 12 1 follow-up, last by Michael Daley on 18 Oct 12
amanda Gentile

Matt Damon Fracking Film - 2 views

online.wsj.com/...3294904578042620641185816.html

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  • amanda Gentile on 14 Oct 12
     
    Apparently a movie was recently made involving fracking, starring Matt Damon. The movie is called "Promise Land" and includes fracking issues in rural Pennsylvania. Producer's of this film claim to have no position on fracking but most likely the movie will portray the issue negatively. Movie premieres end of December.
  • Michael Daley on 18 Oct 12
     
    I'll have to go see this. Thanks for the post.
anonymous

Eco-Friendly Sunglasses Start "Get Some, Give Some" Program (fashion.broadwayworld.com) - 1 views

fashion.broadwayworld.com/...ome-Give-Some-Program-20120927

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  • anonymous on 13 Oct 12
     
    Sunglasses have become one of the most popular accessories in today's world of fashion. Creating sunglasses from organic processes and materials and donating the proceeds to reforestation efforts, while planting a tree for each parir of glasses that are purchased not only encourages shoppers to stay on trend with purchasing sunglasses, but it raises awareness to our environment and the impact that we can make on it.
  • Michael Daley on 18 Oct 12
     
    They are all sold out on their web page. My kids would break them so fast!
anonymous

CANYON LAKE: Recycled bra art show fundraiser set for Oct. 11 : Canyon Lake - 0 views

www.nctimes.com/...87-597b-b844-d6af2fcc8303.html

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  • anonymous on 12 Oct 12
     
    Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings about a ton of events to raise money to find a cure for the disease. The idea of making art from recycled materials that are shaped liked bras is not only helping fight against breast cancer, but it is helping the environment. What a unique idea!
  • Michael Daley on 18 Oct 12
     
    Clever idea. I hope they raise lots of money.
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