Eco-tility Madison Shoulder Bag - $69.95
A fun casual classy design meant for the on the go mom made of sustainable materials - has lots of pockets and is practical for young and older moms. An all around eco-friendly bag the handles are made of bamboo rings and the clothing is made of hemp with soy ink.
Bamboo Towels - $6-$25 at Lands' End
A variety of colors and sizes!
Bamboo Bedding - $170
I was absolutely amazed by bamboo when I first to my hands on it in the yarn form while being made into dishclothes. I later made a scarf out of the yarn and it sold right off the needles as everyone loved it's soft tactile touch. Alternating with my favorite alpaca apparel, bamboo apparel is a next runner up.
Martha's commentary on bamboo home goods: http://www.wholeliving.com/article/eco-linens?autonomy_kw=eco%20friendly&rsc=header_6
Late breaking news!: http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/05/lacrosse_footwear_to_buy_ecofr.html
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Nettle Yarn - rough texture like Hemp
Nettle yarn spinners in Peru.
Nettle also when spun finely creates a beauiful lace-like yarn that apparel such as shawls, hats, belts, and shoulder bags.
H&M Openings Across the US
While companies restragerize to how they can conserve and save energies, labor, and work with more sustainable materials, H&M's Ingrid Schullström has been working on this since 1997. H&M's focuses are on water conservation, CO2 conservation, water cleaning for textile production, and employee/labor issues.
A recent interview with Ingrid Schullström can be found here.
It is great to see a local retailer, even if the textile productions are in foreign countries (China primarily in H&M's case) to be taking a proactive role in working towards friendly employee relations and conservation for the environment.
Bamboo grows 2 ft a day!
Silk Bustier and Thong - $60
60% Hemp/40% Silk Bustier
92% Soy/8% Span –Back panel
Triangle Bra and Thong - $45
92% Soy - 8% Spandex - very soft!
Caprice - $99 ~ http://www.grandinroad.com/
I love this bag! It will probally be my summer favorite as it has all the great qualities of a bag in my opinion. A splash of color with a serious side that can be for a day just shopping around the mall, or even to a business meeting and you'll get more compliments than you can handle I'm sure. But what do this and diapers have in common? Biodegradable!
Here are the hotpoints posted on the website:
- 100% biodegradable
- Simply wipe clean - So mommy's can have style too! Or just those that are clumsy like me ;)
- Wide, 180° opening
- Comfortable rolled handles
- Steel buckle accents
The Sak Handbags ~ $89
Here's another cute bag - comes in various colors too. Not necessarily your meeting time bag but a great casual bag that will be an attention grabber. It has plenty of room to carry your handheld gadgets and toys and be stylish. Made of 55% jute, 45% cotton.
Bamboo Clutch/Wallet ~ $20
Unique and unusual this little bag can captivate an audience with it's unusual look and design. Small enough to double as a wallet or be a simple clutch for that quick dash out the door to your favorite night on the town. The bamboo exterior and canvas make it a full functioning eco friendly snap closure clutch.
Summer is coming! Sneakers are getting kicked to the curb for those sexy sandals that were hiding all winter. Don't compromise style looking for your favorite eco-friendly sandals in styles of either flip flops, wedges, strapies, and even gladiators. Why not be able to continue to support the environment and still have stylish comfortable options for your feet!
News feature: Simpleshoes.com was recently featured in an article for being eco friendly. -Link-
