Written by: Jessica SolomonsHe’s an actor and a comedian but now Russell Brand, one of Britain’s most famous exports, is adding socially responsible entrepreneur to his list of skills. The quirky star set up a swap shop in a LA Shopping centre for one day only, encouraging passers-by to trade their
UK singer reportedly spent more than $250K on animal-friendly outfits for new tour UK pop sensation Leona Lewis is one of those rare celebrities who actually walks the walk when it comes to promoting a more animal-friendly world. The three-time Grammy Award nominee has long criticized the use of
TOMS, one of our favorite ethical shoe brands that uses the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good, has recently launched ´the wedge´.The Wedge is the new shape of giving from TOMS, and offers so many possibilities — they’re perfect for work, lunch with friends, or going out on
No one knows fashion like the ladies of Sex and the City 2. No one knows eco-fashion like Ecoist makers of the original recycled candy wrapper handbag; the combination is tremendous. In the film, Ecoist’s Silver Mega ($178), is worn by Samantha Jones (actress Kim Cattrall), proving that upcycled fas
The below video from CNN reporter John Zarrella shows what will happen should a hurricane strike the oil ridden Gulf Coast this hurricane season. Gulf Coast residents now face a new worry with the beginning of hurricane season coming up soon due to the latest BP Oil spill…Nicsx
Written by: Jessica SolomonsWith the ongoing focus on the climate change crisis by the global media and governments worldwide, it’s no surprise that the World Bank’s recent decision to help finance another coal-fired power plant in South Africa has been met with international disapproval. According
Written by: Jessica SolomonsSo you’ve loaded up on organic food, traded in your old beauty products for eco-friendly alternatives and started recycling. But what about your love life? If you really want to go green, you might want to look at how those romantic rendezvous’ (and naughty night time ant
The chemicals BP is now relying on to break up the steady flow of leaking oil from deep below the Gulf of Mexico could create a new set of environmental problems.Even if the materials, called dispersants,are effective, BP has already bought up more than a third of the world’s supply. If the leak fro
There are few cities in the world that can boast a scenic train ride along a magnificent stretch of coastline offering whale spotting from the carriage windows and easy access to major tourist attractions within a two kilometre radius of train stations – but this is the promise of a journey on the S
This article was taken from dancewiththeshadows.com and highlights the fact that we actually do not know what the after effects of the horrific BP Oil spill that took place a few weeks ago in the Gulf of Mexico, actually are… a scary fact, even more frightening is what it could do to the world’s f