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This otherworldly light show tracks galactic garbage drifting across the night sky

Dutch designer Dan Roosegaarde's Space Waste Lab visualizes 'the smog of our universe.'



  • Arts & Culture

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The problem with vanity sizing

The variability in clothing sizes is frustrating, wasteful and erodes consumer confidence.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Your clothes' biggest eco impact isn't what you think

Turns out that how—and how often—you wash your clothes makes a huge difference.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Eco fashion for men? Yes!

Three Leaves (finally) brings men's eco fashion to online shoppers.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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3-D printing weaves its way into fashion

From jewelry and shoes to full-length gowns, 3-D printing may be the future of fashion.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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How one bride's disappointment launched a fair trade wedding dress company

A fair trade wedding dress maker discusses how her business was born.




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5 ways to wear fall's lace trend (without looking like a bride)

Lace has broken way outside the bridal realm and can now be found on a plethora of accessories.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The best of New York Fashion Week—so far

From natural beauty to parties, openings and shows, the start of fashion week brings plenty of green goodness!



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Creative jewelry storage solutions

Find what you need, avoid tangled necklaces, and enjoy your jewelry again with these fun storage ideas.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Hayden Christensen's farm inspires new clothing line

'Star Wars' actor's new new 20-piece men's clothing line includes jackets, pants, knitwear, and accessories.



  • Arts & Culture

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Durable, sustainable workaday backpacks and bags

Keep it simple with these carryalls with a stylish edge, which will last for years.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Emily Deschanel brings vegan fashion to the 2013 Emmy Awards

'Bones' actress walked the red carpet in a custom Houghton one-sleeved gown and custom vegan Aldo pumps.



  • Arts & Culture

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Show your love with Made With Love bracelets

The stylish recycled rubber bracelets provide fair wages to the women who craft them, and sales of the bracelets support children in Africa.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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5 chic cycling outfits

These outfits combine style and practicality, proving that you don't need to wear spandex cycling clothing to pedal to work.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Winter Olympics uniforms will be made in USA

After protests and complaints about prior Olympics uniforms being made in China, Ralph Lauren brings production back the USA.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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A new hot denim company with a heart of green

Eva & Paul jeans are a crowdfunded sustainable denim company that's obsessed with fit.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Abercrombie & Fitch, in reversal of exclusionary policy, now selling larger sizes

After a drubbing in the media, the formerly popular brand is making amends.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Are there toxic chemicals in the clothes you're wearing right now?

Greenpeace's Detox campaign works to get chemicals out of our clothes — and our environment.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why a shoelace Kickstarter is going viral

The shoelace Bluelace Project reached its $25,000 Kickstarter goal in a mere 10 hours.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How many ways can you tie your scarf?

These 2 tutorials will get you scarfing in lots of new ways!



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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A grown-up onesie: Elevate your loungin'!

Hoodsie brings color and style to adult-sized onesies.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Fashion Revolution Day is coming to shake up the industry

April 24th is the anniversary of the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse; Fashion Revolution Day wants to change how our clothes are made.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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San Francisco eyes last season's fashions with new recycling initiative

Feel free to leave your heart in San Francisco, but don't forget to drop those old boxer shorts and blouses in one of the city's new textile recycling bins.




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Pharrell Williams announces denim line made from recycled ocean plastic

Singer-songwriter, in collaboration with G-Star Raw, will create jeans made from plastic-based 'bionic yarn'.



  • Arts & Culture

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Designer Vivienne Westwood opts for quality over quantity

"Buy less, choose well, make it last," says the iconic designer.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Love yourself: A body (image) makeover for women (videos)

Women athletes, working women, and artists are all getting in on the ongoing discussion of women's bodies in the media.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Incensed Utah mom buys all 'indecent' T-shirts in mall

Upset about the racy tees, Judy Cox put some citizen-enacted censorship into place.




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Where were your running shoes made? (Hint: It's probably not in the US)

There's only one major sneaker retailer who still makes their shoes in America.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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To dress for success, nonconformity is best

A new study suggests that people who dress differently appear more successful than their coworkers.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Light and airy (sustainable) spring fashion picks

It's time to breathe some fresh air into your wardrobe.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Warby Parker and Architecture for Humanity partner for new eyeglasses collection

They're stylish, they're strong, and they support design-based recovery in disaster-stricken areas. What more could you ask for in a pair of specs?




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Hats off to Brittany: Lovely photos of ladies in lace

Embracing their local heritage, young women in Brittany, France are paying homage to the region's legacy of lace.



  • Arts & Culture

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5 sandals for summer: Free your feet

Let your toes enjoy the warmer weather too.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why we should treat our clothes like flowers

Paul Dillinger at Levi Strauss wants you to rethink the way you take care of your clothes — and he’s got a really good point.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Stay warm and keep it hyperlocal-ish with this homegrown hoodie

The North Face releases a limited edition hooded sweatshirt (mostly) designed and manufactured within the Bay Area.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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6 secrets your clothes reveal about you

What clues are you broadcasting to the world when you choose your ensemble each morning?



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Are skinny jeans a health hazard?

We aren't saying don't wear skinny jeans, but you may want to wear sweats to help a friend move.




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Thai teen transforms junk into diva-worthy fashion

This Instagram sensation knows how to rock palm fronds and coat hangers!



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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10 laundry tips that won't stain the environment

Just a few simple changes in your laundry routine can make a big difference, and you already have many of the best natural laundry products in your pantry.




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Why go barefoot when you could do this?

Nakefit enters the minimalist footwear game with tear-proof, stick-on soles that let you go barefoot without the risk of cuts.



  • Arts & Culture

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Embrace your inner couch potato with these socially responsible robes

Jackie Nelson and Evan Streusand's company Highway Robery brings sustainability and a fun, sustainable vibe to lounging around.




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Why farmers are warming up to milkweed

Some farmers have found the wonderful (and profitable) insulating properties of milkweed.




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L.L. Bean revises its legendary return policy

Citing increasing abuses of their return policy, L.L. Bean has updated its lifetime guarantee policy.




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Should I ditch my not-so-old, eco-unfriendly carpets for newer, eco-friendlier ones?

Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs.



  • Remodeling & Design

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How to recycle carpet

It's rare to see anyone choose to throw away a plastic bottle if a recycling bin is nearby. Unfortunately, it’s still common to see carpet waiting curbside fo




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Ray Anderson, noted environmentalist, passes away at 77

CEO of Interface and author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist' leaves an eco-legacy.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Environmentally-friendly flooring

Flooring is one of the most important elements of any room, so when you're choosing new wood, tile, carpet or other floor covering, consider your options carefu




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Eco-friendly flooring

In the realm of ecologically-minded home improvement, choosing flooring can often feel like a pesky SAT question. What’s better: hardwood or laminate? Synthet




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Buying eco-friendly carpet

Carpet can be cozy, soft underfoot and sound-absorbing. Here's how to buy carpet that's also eco-friendly.




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Interface expands fishing net recycling scheme on quest toward 'zero'

Modular carpeting behemoth Interface expands a coastal cleanup/recycling initiative that benefits impoverished fishing communities in the Philippines.