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Eco shoes: Plastic style meets ethical consumption
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Jun14

Eco shoes: Plastic s...

posted by courtni

Melissa, a shoe company in Brazil, is taking plastic recycling to new fashion heights – heels for the environmentally conscious! If you loved the “jellies” sensation of the 80s, you will adore Melissa’s new eco friendly styles – Jellies, all grown up! All of the...

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Trashion: Fashion with ethics
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Jun10

Trashion: Fashion wi...

posted by courtni

Trashion is exactly what it sounds like: fashion made from “trash.” The creative process involves making clothing, accessories, and objects for the home from items that have been used or thrown-out, often treating the elements and creating a new material entirely. Bottle caps can...

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The Uniform Project: Social entrepreneur funds education program by wearing the same dress for 365 days in a row
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Jun07

The Uniform Project:...

posted by courtni

Sustainable fashion is a growing trend, and Sheena Matheiken of New York decided to be a social entrepreneur by doing her part to spread the word. She decided that she was going to wear a plain black dress for 365 days in a row, recreating the tunic-style garment by pairing it with brightly...

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What is eco fashion?
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Jun04

What is eco fashion?

posted by courtni

Sustainable fashion, also known as eco fashion, refers to the recent movement within the industry to create stylish clothing through environmentally friendly means. The trend, which according to Vogue, appears to be not a trend at all, but rather a development that could last multiple seasons,...

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From asses to elephants: Political ‘parties’ on America’s dime
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Apr11

From asses to elepha...

posted by courtni

It’s only days away – the dreaded, nationally-procrastinated deadline: April 15th. Is that the sound of a funeral procession or is it just my checkbook making its way to the cemetery in a W-2 draped hearse? Before you pull out the Johnny Cash blacks and cuddle up with a Sarah McLachlan...

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Lemonade stand 101: Make money like a kid again
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Mar29

Lemonade stand 101: ...

posted by courtni

Now that we all are working professionals, we rarely reflect on the question adults used to pose time and time again, what do you want to be when you grow up? Even if we aren’t spending our nine-to-five days being ballerinas or space cowboys, Generation Y can benefit from looking at our...

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Pets when times are ‘ruff’
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Mar04

Pets when times are ...

posted by courtni

They’re irresistible! Cute, cuddly puppies and adorable, fluffy kittens…one look with those lonely, begging eyes, and almost nobody could say, “no.” Many young adults are choosing to invest in a furry friend, but before you run to the pet store with your check book, make sure to...

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