"Verde" means "green" in Italian. In the sea of sweet staples that line our shop windows, these "green" garments give you purchasing power to be proud of. When Jane Nemis started her company in 2009, her focus was primarily on natural, eco and organic textiles, ethical business...
Established in 2005 in a beachside trailer, Salts Organic Clothing was aptly named to describe the preservative qualities of salt itself, believing in becoming part of the solution for preserving this planet. Salts uses certified organic cotton, hemp and viscose from bamboo fibres in their clothing which...
Macondo Artisans is an online store dedicated to promote the craftsmanship of South America through artistic expressions such as modern handicrafts and sustainable personal and home decor accessories made from organic materials like melon seeds, orange peel, tagua nut(vegetable ivory) and more. Our selection of...
(FROM SMH 1st April 2014) The International Court of Justice has upheld Australia's bid to ban Japan's Antarctic whaling program. ICJ president Peter Tomka said the court concluded the scientific permits granted by Japan for its whaling program were not scientific research as defined under International Whaling Commission rules. Australia...
Some interesting facts about Human Trafficking from the website: http://www.stopthetraffik.org/ Every year men, women and children are trafficked within their own countries and across international borders. Trafficking affects every continent and every country. Every country is affected by human trafficking, whether it's an origin country where people are...
Apparently Titania Inglis doesn't like to be called an "eco" designer, which is fine by us. Whatever she likes to be called, we are calling her a genius in both creativity and aesthetic. We will quietly give her extra credit for having her garments sewn...
I can't get enough of pallet furniture at the moment. Every where I look, I seem to see pallets laying around on the side of the road, behind buildings, and stacked up against dumpsters. I have this flaming desire to collect each of these and started...
When I first saw this house, I really thought it was an artists impression. The crazy design of several petals embedded in a hilly landscape seemed too surreal to be true. However, this low impact house really does exist. The beautiful flower shaped 8,000 square foot Bolton...
(Sponsored Post) Hearts is an ethical fashion brand that designs exclusive handbags, jewellery and fashion accessories for both men and women. Hearts upholds the ideals of “people and the planet first” in order to provide consumers with alternatives to the traditional fashion supply chain. The company supports...
Recycling initiatives are popping up nearly everywhere you look. As climate change moves further and further into the spotlight, sustainability becomes an increasingly important concern on every level, from national governments to local elementary schools. If you're here, it's likely you've already gotten smarter about...