Why It’s Eco-Chic: Proteak’s forestry practices have earned our plantations the distinction of an FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) certification. Their carefully managed plantations cover 8,000 acres of previously-cleared ranch lands and are now home to more than 3.3 million trees. On a daily basis, their plantations capture the CO2 emitted by 20 million cars. Additionally, […]

Why It’s Eco-Chic: Handmade objects from independent designers or artists are always more sustainable and more eco-friendly. Carol Gilbert of “yorktown road” produces her work in a small workshop. She strives to create designs that are interesting, well made and high in quality. Products are often freeform in design, therefore, each piece has it’s own […]

Gabby and Wendy had a moment at the Casio Shock event in NYC.

Remember when hemp clothing consisted of stiff, monochromatic duds only pot-smoking, hackeysack-playing hippies would wear? Today, going green doesn’t just mean ditching your plastic bags and driving a Prius. Maharishi, a menswear line founded by British designer Hardy Blechman, uses hemp, bamboo, and recycled materials to make the ultimate in comfortable, yet stylish wears for […]

Money’s tight this year, and many people are looking for alternative methods to buying a ton of holiday gifts. But for the obligatory exchanges (everyone has those friends they could go without buying gifts for, but exchange is always expected so they pony up anyway), why not make the perfect gift? These environmentally-friendly soap recipes […]

Minx Nails are the latest trend in celebrity nails. The process: The manicurist takes a sticker, heats it under a lamp, then applies it to your nail. Then, using a nail file and scissors, they get off the excess sticker. It’s mess-free and eco-friendly. However, the session can take up to 45 minutes, and manicures […]