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Blue Jeans Gone Green

Ashley Schiller, November 3rd, 2008

It might be time to accept it: you are never going to fit into your old “skinny jeans” from freshman year of college. Toss those acai berries, love yourself as you are and get rid of those menacing pants! We go through dozens of denims in a lifetime-whether we grow out of them or they become simply too worn to pass ... read more

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Bounce Back

Raquel Fagan, October 20th, 2008

Fact The average household runs 392 loads of laundry a year. As of January 2007, the U.S. Department of Energy requires washers to use 21 percent less energy. This, combined with earth-friendly detergents, may be a step in the right direction, but what about your dryer sheets? Used to help remove static cling, these little sheets can pack quite a ... read more

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A New Way to Shop

Kasen Seaver, October 20th, 2008

Even during tight economic times, sometimes it is difficult to not fall for the next great deal at the mall. But keep in mind that every piece of new clothing purchased can put a strain on environmental resources, especially during the manufacturing process. So, where is that new outfit suppose to come from? Try reusing and recycling unwanted clothing through swaps, ... read more

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Payless to Launch Green Footwear Line

Jennifer Berry, October 14th, 2008

Payless ShoeSource recently announced its plans to launch a green footwear line at the beginning of 2009. The company also signed an agreement with Summer Rayne Oakes, Discovery Network's Planet Green fashion and beauty expert and author of "Style, Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion & Beauty" to serve as the green footwear line's Eco Consultant. The line ... read more

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Plastic Savings

Jennifer Berry, October 10th, 2008

Fact About 89 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps are used each year. But a collection of canvas bags decreases this need for plastic. Reusable bags only cost about a dollar, and some stores will even give you a small credit for utilizing a reusable bag. Get Started Look for reusable bags at thrift stores. They can be any fabric type or ... read more

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Rags to Riches

Jennifer Berry, October 10th, 2008

Fact Up until the 1950s, t-shirts were still considered underwear. Actors such as John Wayne, Marlon Brando and James Dean helped them become recognized as standard clothing. When your favorite t-shirt finally bites the dust, look for new ways to reuse it. Get Started Cut up your shirt to make earth-friendly reusable cleaning rags for around the house. Use your shirt as reusable ... read more

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Goodwill Hunting

Raquel Fagan, October 7th, 2008

Fact As of 2007, there were 391 National Parks located in 49 of the 50 states. If you want to experience them, you’ll probably need a backpack to store your supplies and garbage. Backpacks are a great item to buy used at a second-hand store. In fact, why stop at a backpack? As a country, the U.S. produces tons and ... read more

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Plastic, Paper or Pass?

Raquel Fagan, October 7th, 2008

Fact We go through 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps each year. Think about this while you’re in the checkout line. Especially when only 5.2 percent of the plastic bags and sacks in the municipal waste stream were recycled in 2005. Get Started Bring a canvas bag (or several depending on your load) that can be reused and is more durable Some ... read more

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‘World’s Greenest Museum’ Opens In San Francisco

Ashley Schiller, October 3rd, 2008

The California Academy of Science at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco opened last week as "the world's greenest museum." According to the Academy's site, the building is "a masterpiece in sustainable architecture, blends seamlessly into the park's natural setting, and is filled with hundreds of innovative exhibits and thousands of extraordinary plants and animals." The 2.5 acre "Living Roof" is made up of about 1.7 million ... read more

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Tips for Recycling Clothes

Alexandra Smith, September 24th, 2008

The environmental footprint of our clothing is substantial. Americans throw away 68 pounds of clothes on average each year, and we only buy 10 pounds of recycled clothes annually. The materials used to make our attire are often environmentally toxic and require significant amounts of energy and water during the manufacturing process. If you are going to buy new ... read more

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