Is Coconut Sugar a Healthy Sweetener?
With all the dangers of sugar being exposed and people searching for a healthier alternative, it seems coconut sugar is ready to take the crown for the healthiest sugar around. But is this a sweet truth?
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New York City Says Goodbye to Styrofoam
Don’t bin it, ban it! That’s the approach New York City is taking against Styrofoam products this year, with a ban against all single-use Styrofoam products being implemented in a few months.
Red Carpet Green Dress x Reformation Latest Collection
The Red Carpet Green Dress, Suzy Amis Cameron’s ethical-fashion campaign-cum-competition, has teamed up with Reformation to create a collection of eco-friendly dresses.
Eco Fashion on the Red Carpet at the Oscars
Actress Gina Rodriguez wore a dress made out of eco-friendly materials on the red carpet at the 87th Annual Academy Awards, last night.
Buy This, Not That! Greener Alternatives to Disposable Products
Whether it’s batteries, paper towels or plastic bottles, just how many disposable products are you using in your home on a regular basis? These are really not good for the environment. Here are alternatives that are more sustainable.
Would You Grow Your Own Wedding Dress from Bacteria?
Would you wear a wedding dress grown from a mixture of yeast, bacteria and a sugary green tea solution? Well according to a recent post on The Guardian, this may be a trend in the making.
Marks & Spencer Debuts First Line of Sustainable Footwear
“Footglove Earth,” is the first line of sustainable footwear from Marks & Spencer. Part of the British department store’s so-called “Plan A” environmental strategy, the shoes comprise a variety of post-consumer waste, such as coffee grounds in the fabric lining, rice husk–blended natural rubber for the soles, plastic bottles for internal reinforcements, and recycled foam for padded comfort.
Bodytec: A Fitness Fix in 20 Minutes a Week
Bodytec is a relatively new strength training class based on electro muscle stimulation (EMS). One of the main drawing points to this exercise class is that it only takes 20 minutes and, according to the folk at Bodytec, equals hours of strength training.
Double-Duty Fashion Items Every Woman Should Own
Knowing how to mix and match your clothing is an important part of looking great for less. There are some items that can work in more than one way in your wardrobe, so getting your hands on some hot picks is worth it. Add a creative spin to them and you make the look stylish in your own way.
Zara Places Permanent Ban on Angora
Following discussions with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inditex, the Spanish operator of brands such as Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, and Bershka, has agreed to make its temporary ban on angora a permanent one.