Alternative Apparel has always been an innovator when it comes to fabrics, colors, and cuts, but their new line of eco-heathers and organic cotton apparel has most definitely raised the bar. Generally a constricted niche in the past, Alternative Apparel is now producing lines of eco-friendly products with no restriction on color or sass. [...]
Every Monday on Morro Ave in Baywood Park is a farmer’s market from 2-5 in the afternoon. Looks like I’ll be there as often as I can.
I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen such red, luscious strawberries, crisp apples or deep green green’s. Below is some photo evidence.
Also, here’s a [...]
We’ve recently added ECOBAGS® as a supplier and ever since, our staff can’t stop fighting over the samples they’ve sent over. Our favorites? The Canvas Shopping Tote made from recycled cotton and the 100% Organic Canvas Book/Overnite Tote. We asked Chris, our lead designer and resident tester why she loves hers, and [...]
By popular request, we’re now offering recycled hang-tags from our friends at Greenerprinter up in Berkeley.Recycled hang tags are a great way to brand your apparel – as well as pass along important information to customers about the production characteristics of both the garment and the printing process employed to create your beautiful [...]
The Vallon Institute, a think tank out of Washington DC focusing on health and social sustainability has, in an effort to raise funds and awareness for their cause has come up with an adventure race called Go Urban. Go Urban, in their words, is a mash-up of competition, problem solving, teamwork, and urban adventure [...]
Continental Clothing – one of the world’s most progressive apparel manufacturers has shifted production of it’s organic offerings to it’s eco-minded subsidiary, Earth Positive.
Earth Positive has garnered its reputation as they strive to be: The Most Progressive Ethical Clothing on Earth
From EP’s about us page:
EarthPositive® is a revolution in apparel. Climate Neutral clothing: Organic and [...]
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For the third time since the federal government outlawed hemp farming in the United States over 50 years ago, a bill will be introduced attempting to remove restrictions on the cultivation and production of non-psychoactive industrial hemp.
Ron Paul (R-TX), famed for his internet fueled run at the 2008 presidency, has teamed up with Barney Frank [...]
EcoPrintworks recognized by Eco Child’s Play for printing with non-toxic, Oeko-Tex Class I certified Permaset Aqua inks. The Oeko-tex certification is especially important to parents of young ones – as it means that said products are of the highest safety standard, and certified safe for children under the age of two.
Eco Child’s Play was [...]