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Eco Fashion Week Kicks Off in NYC

Amanda Wills, September 13th, 2010

The New York City green scene kicked off Eco Fashion Week's GreenShows with the Luis Valenzuela show sponsored by Ecouterre. A collection dubbed "upcycled couture," Valenzuela's collection utilized silk from lampshades, chandelier crystals and printed recycled fabrics. While the start of the show featured more casual day looks that even incorporated pants as shirts, the collection also featured ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, reuse

Published in Clothing


EPA Selects Its Model Cities of Green Design

Lori Brown, September 13th, 2010

The EPA has announced five selected model cities to lead the "Greening America's Capitals" program, a new initiative of the Partnership for Sustainable Communities program aimed at helping state capitals develop implementable and innovative communities incorporating the principles of sustainable design. The project represents an agreement between the EPA, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and ... read more

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Tagged greenbuilding

Published in Construction


Glass Week Capitalizes on ‘Infinitely Recyclable’ Material

Jennifer Berry, September 13th, 2010

To encourage more people to recycle glass, the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is hosting its second annual Recycle Glass Week. From Sept. 12 to 18, communities nationwide, along with glass manufacturers, suppliers and and recyclers, will hold more than 50 recycling awareness events across the country. In addition to these local events, Recycle Glass Week will also celebrate and honor ... read more

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Tagged blueglass, brownglass, clearglass, greenglass, otherglass

Published in Glass


Oops! Eco Intentions Gone Wrong

Amanda Wills, September 13th, 2010

Local businesses, big-box chains, national media, small-town shops...almost every market we interact with daily is pushing the "going green" slogan. But even the most educated greenie with the best intentions can miss the fine print. Here are some common mistakes to look for when embarking on your own eco journey. 1. Tossing "biodegradable" items in the trash Good intention Buying products labeled as "biodegradable" ... read more

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Tagged cfl, composting, dirt, dishwasher, energy, fertilizers, fuel, ideas, insecticides, mercury, newspaper, noteworthy, organic, pesticides, recycle, reduce, refrigerator, weeds

Published in Household


Women In Green

Jennifer Berry, September 13th, 2010

Last year, multiple reports were released suggesting that women lead their households in green. They are "recycling enforcers" and "out green" men in practices such as reusable shopping bag use and the desire to reduce energy consumption in their homes. Studies by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have found that women are more likely than ... read more

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Tagged basics, recycle

Published in General


Upcycling in Urban Art

Haley Paul, September 13th, 2010

Ask Laura Bacon, collections assistant and art installer for public and museum displays in the Phoenix metropolitan area, about artists she knows with an eco-hue, and she will rattle off a list of standouts in the field, as recycling and reusing is a huge trend in the art world right now. “I've heard of some art organizations declining an artist's ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, kitchen, newspaper, paint, reduce, reuse

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