Consumer awareness critical to growth of sustainable fashion

The textile industry must convince consumers that eco-friendly fashion is good for style, environment and business, experts said at a fashion summit on Thursday.

Mislabeled Non-Toxic Nail Polishes Can Cause Birth Defects Study Say

Several nail polish bottles in California salons, which are labeled non-toxic or free of these big three toxic chemicals (toluene, dibutyl phthalate – DBP and formaldehyde), are actually found to be mislabeled, according to a report by the Department of Toxic Substances Control. These nail polishes are all over 48,000 nail salons across California and [...]

H & M Launches Eco Friendly Conscious Collection

Fashion retail store H & M is launching its “Exclusive Glamour Conscious Collection” clothing line, a brand that is considered to be “favored by the stars” and is a favorite of celebrities like Amanda Seyfried and Michelle Williams, two of the fashion and entertainment world’s most celebrated young stars. The items from the collection will [...]

What Is Eco-Fashion?

Being eco-fashionable is becoming one of the hottest trends in today’s world of fashion. It’s about choosing clothes and accessories to wear that made from materials that do not affect nor hurt the environment. It’s also about using materials to create clothes that deliver less waste and environmental impact, as well as putting into consideration [...]

Once In A While, Take A Beauty Break

Most women are aware that many of the beauty products they use come with chemicals. Although there has been an increased awareness of the use of products that are more organic, and therefore, less chemically processed, the skin can still benefit from being make-up free from time to time. Once in a while, it’s good [...]

Sustainability is chic at Fashion Focus Chicago

Models wearing everything from redesigned vintage wedding dresses to underwear made from recycled plastic bottles walked the runway for the Vert Couture special, this week’s headlining Fashion Focus Chicago show.

Carbon Motors Begins Rebuilding “Little Detroit”

Carbon Motors Corporation announced today that it has commenced refurbishment of the idled brownfield site in Connersville, Indiana, and will be turning it into a modern, 21st century, highly efficient and environmentally responsible redevelopment to be known as the Carbon Campus.

Going Green with Exercise

The colder months are fast approaching so it is the ideal time to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Not only will it keep your body in shape, strengthen your immune system, but also by choosing a greener way to exercise the environment also benefits. Working out the Eco way is easy and all it takes it [...]

Which Reusable Bag Must You Buy?

As more and more stores are encouraging people to bring reusable bags, disposable plastic bags may soon be phased out. This is great news for the environment. However, the market has been overflowing with different kinds of reusable bags, it’s actually becoming harder for consumers to pick which one is really best to use. Incoming [...]

New Zealand puts climate change initiatives to int’l audience

WELLINGTON (Xinhua) — New Zealand will be putting its climate change policies before the global community this month as its chief climate change negotiator completes a circuit of international meetings.

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