Archive for the ‘Clothing’
Give Me A Great Green Deal!
OK, all. Summer is just—about—OVER. Many of you probable have the kiddos back in school already. I’ve got one down and one more to go. And I don’t know about you, but I’m in the mood to celebrate!! Now, don’t get me wrong. I had the time of my life this summer. My girls and [...]
Turn Old Jeans Into a New Backpack
Got an old pair of jeans hanging around? Recycle them into a cute mini-backpack with just a few quick stitches. Check out this video to see how its done. Photo by Tofutti Break
Great Green Bargains
One of the most frequent comments I hear from parents is that they want to make eco-savvy choices, but can’t afford the high cost of going green. In today’s economic climate, no one (myself included) wants to place any additional burdens on already strapped budgets. The great news is that the essence of going green [...]
From Seed To Finish, Here’s Why Organic Cotton Is Better
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably already heard about the environmental and health benefits of buying organic food. But how about when it comes to clothing? When you’re not swapping or borrowing clothes, is it worth the extra $$ to buy organic clothing over conventionally produced? As Nate Koach (president of organic [...]
Green Your Dry Cleaning
Kids and dry cleaning? You’re joking, right? These two go together like oil and water (literally). But for those of you who are adventurous enough to mix kids and dry cleaning, here’s what you need to know about the toxic chemicals used at traditional dry cleaners and how to find a greener alternative. Why Go [...]
Cleaning House? What To Do With Your Old Clothes
If you’re like me, the new year has you itching to clean house and get rid of some post-holiday clutter. Time to go through those closets and set aside the clothes that have seen better days. Just don’t even think about tossing them. There’s plenty of ways to get a second (or third or fourth) [...]
Is It Possible To Find Eco-Friendly Flame-Retardant Clothing?
A subscriber recently wrote to ask if it is possible to find flame retardant clothing that is also eco-friendly. Good question!! So I did a little research and here’s what I came up with: It is possible for find fibers, such as recycled polyester or natural wool, that are eco-friendly and flame retardant. According to [...]
