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The nail polish in your collection might be outdated or perhaps you've decided that you no longer want to wear the stuff. Whatever the reason, instead of just throwing it in the trash, keep it around the house for some quick fixes and when the clear bottle is empty, recycle that bad boy.

Here are five ways that nail polish can save your life (or at least be re-purposed)!
  1. Keys. Use nail polish to mark the keys on your key ring different colors so you can tell them apart in a jiffy.
  2. Frayed ends. Every woman knows that nail polish will stop a run in her pantyhose, but did you know that it will end shoe lace fraying? Just dip the ends into a bottle of polish and allow to dry.
  3. Carpentry. Painting nail polish on the threads of a screw before inserting will provide you with a tight finish.
  4. Wart remover. I won't vouch for whether this is a good idea for your health, but supposedly painting nail polish over a wart will cause it to go away in a week's time.
  5. Fill. Nail polish can be used to fill in small chips or cracks in ceramics, wood floors and plastics. However, for holes in your walls, reach for the toothpaste.

 

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]]>nail polishNailPolishrecyclereuseshoe lacesShoeLaceswartsKelly Leahy2008-05-11T15:44:00 00:00Peligrosa Knitshttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/09/peligrosa-knits/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/09/peligrosa-knits/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/09/peligrosa-knits/#commentsFiled under:


Peligrosa might mean dangerous in Spanish, and Peligrosa Knits' clothing lives up to it's name. It's sexy and a little on the edgy side.

And guess what, Peligrosa Knits' eco-fashion isn't just for women. They have a fantastic mens' line as well -- perfect for the hippy businessman. Yeah, I don't think that could be called an oxymoron in this day and age. There are plenty of guys out there in the corporate world who also care about the environment. Those two things aren't mutually exclusive like people used to think.
Peligrosa might mean dangerous in Spanish, and Peligrosa Knits' clothing lives up to it's name. It's sexy and a little on the edgy side.

And guess what, Peligrosa Knits' eco-fashion isn't just for women. They have a fantastic mens' line as well -- perfect for the hippy businessman. Yeah, I don't think that could be called an oxymoron in this day and age. There are plenty of guys out there in the corporate world who also care about the environment. Those two things aren't mutually exclusive like people used to think.

 

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]]>bambooeco-fashioneco-friendlyfashionorganic cottonOrganicCottonPeligrosa KnitsPeligrosaKnitsstylesustainableKyle Hepp2008-05-09T09:41:00 00:00Laloo organic fashion by Rashida Joneshttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/09/laloo-organic-fashion-by-rashida-jones/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/09/laloo-organic-fashion-by-rashida-jones/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/09/laloo-organic-fashion-by-rashida-jones/#commentsFiled under:


Rashida Jones, celebtastic daughter of Quincy Jones/actress extraordinnaire, like so many celebrities these days, has her own clothing line. What sets her apart from other starlets, is that her clothing line, Laloo is organic.

Like many other designer fashion lines, you could probably similar looks for knock off prices at Old Navy or Target. But, since Rashida's line is made from the highest quality, softest organic cotton available, it might be worth the extra cash.
Rashida Jones, celebtastic daughter of Quincy Jones/actress extraordinnaire, like so many celebrities these days, has her own clothing line. What sets her apart from other starlets, is that her clothing line, Laloo is organic.

Like many other designer fashion lines, you could probably similar looks for knock off prices at Old Navy or Target. But, since Rashida's line is made from the highest quality, softest organic cotton available, it might be worth the extra cash.

 

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]]>cottonexpire-images2009-5-9fashionlalooorganicRashida JonesRashidaJonesstyleKyle Hepp2008-05-09T07:04:00 00:00Dirty Girl Brigade handbagshttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/08/dirty-girl-brigade-handbags/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/08/dirty-girl-brigade-handbags/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/08/dirty-girl-brigade-handbags/#commentsFiled under:


Alright, here's a good one -- handbags made out of recycled tires and inner tubes. I never thought I'd see the day when I read, "Introducing the new Reclaimed Tire Inner Tube line."

But, Dirty Girl Brigade has done the once unthinkable, and turned old materials into cute, fashionable bags.
Alright, here's a good one -- handbags made out of recycled tires and inner tubes. I never thought I'd see the day when I read, "Introducing the new Reclaimed Tire Inner Tube line."

But, Dirty Girl Brigade has done the once unthinkable, and turned old materials into cute, fashionable bags.

 

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]]>Dirty Girl BrigadeDirtyGirlBrigadeeco-consciousfashionhandbagsinner tubepurserecycledstyletireKyle Hepp2008-05-08T09:24:00 00:00Scarlett Johannson will get an eco-friendly wedding dress whether she likes it or nothttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/07/scarlett-johannson-will-get-an-eco-friendly-wedding-dress-whethe/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/07/scarlett-johannson-will-get-an-eco-friendly-wedding-dress-whethe/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/07/scarlett-johannson-will-get-an-eco-friendly-wedding-dress-whethe/#commentsFiled under: ,

Stella McCartney, the planet-loving designer famous for her eco-friendly bags and cute organic panties, is now stalking Scarlett Johannson, apparently. In the wake of news that the actress is getting hitched to her long-time boyfriend McCartney recently told reporters that she'll be making the wedding dress.

However, Scarlett doesn't know that yet.

OK, I'm sure Stella's statements were taken out of context, so it's probably not nearly as creepy as it sounds -- and, in fact, it's fairly common for designers to create clothing specifically for famous people who may or may not wear it. However, McCartney did joke that she wanted to make the gown out of "Latex. Latex for Scarlett!" So...um.

In any case, Stella has wedding experience (she made Madonna's presumably eco-friendly bridal outfit when the singer married Guy Ritchie back in 2000), so if Scarlett does decide to take her up on the offer, it wouldn't be a bad idea. Plus, who wouldn't want a gown that's good for the planet?

 

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]]>eco-chicfashionscarlett johanssonScarlettJohanssonstella mccartneyStellaMccartneyweddingwedding-dresswedding-gownweddingsJonathon Morgan2008-05-07T17:28:00 00:00Mad Imports: socially conscious fashion from Madagascar and Kenyahttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/07/mad-imports-socially-conscious-fashion-from-madagascar-and-keny/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/07/mad-imports-socially-conscious-fashion-from-madagascar-and-keny/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/07/mad-imports-socially-conscious-fashion-from-madagascar-and-keny/#commentsFiled under:


Now this is what I'm talking about! Mad Imports is eco-fashion at it's finest! As soon as I stumbled across their website, I fell in love -- not just with the gorgeous handbags and accessories, but with their entire concept.

Mad Imports uses renewable raw materials working with micro-enterprises in Madagascar and Kenya to produce high quality, high fashion products.
Now this is what I'm talking about! Mad Imports is eco-fashion at it's finest! As soon as I stumbled across their website, I fell in love -- not just with the gorgeous handbags and accessories, but with their entire concept.

Mad Imports uses renewable raw materials working with micro-enterprises in Madagascar and Kenya to produce high quality, high fashion products.

 

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]]>accessorieseco-consciouseco-fashionfashionhandbagsKenyaMad ImportsMadagascarMadImportsmicro-enterprisespursestyleKyle Hepp2008-05-07T08:58:00 00:00GreenTech: Wind-powered watch winds without wastehttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/07/greentech-wind-powered-watch-winds-without-waste/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/07/greentech-wind-powered-watch-winds-without-waste/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/07/greentech-wind-powered-watch-winds-without-waste/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Looking for a practical fashion statement that'll give you cred whether you're in the boardroom or at the latest Al Gore award gala? The UR 202 watch from Urwerk is not only one cool-looking gadget, but it uses compressed air from wind turbines to help keep itself wound. It's as if James Bond and David Suzuki got together and had a child, only for some reason it was a watch.

The mechanism by which the watch works is described in incomprehensible detail on the Urwerk site, but as far as I can tell the it uses a relatively standard self-winding system, with the mini wind turbines serving to keep the watch from overwinding. While that's not going save the world a whack of kilowatts, it's nice to see this kind of technology being incorporated on such a small scale in consumer items.

No indication of price, but it's made in Switzerland by two guys in black turtlenecks so be prepared to cash in the kids' college funds. That said, if the UR202 is something you can't live without, there's a list of retailers on the site.

via [engadget]

 

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]]>switzerlandur202urwerkwatchwind turbineWindTurbinePatrick Metzger2008-05-07T08:30:00 00:00Molly M. bamboo earringshttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/06/molly-m-bamboo-earrings/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/06/molly-m-bamboo-earrings/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/06/molly-m-bamboo-earrings/#commentsFiled under:


Bamboo is one of the most sustainable materials for clothing manufacturers to use. So it makes sense that the jewelry world would want to get in on the eco-action too!

Molly M. Laser Cut Jewelry has a "botanical," section on her website, which feature earrings and pendants made of bamboo. Other materials she uses for her jewelry collection also include felt and wool made salvaged from surplus army clothing and suede reclaimed from second hand jackets.

Molly says her inspirations are her mom's garden and autumn in Berkley. Almost all the designs are based off of patterns found in nature like skylines, water patterns or even the composition of branches. That's what makes the jewelry so unique.
Bamboo is one of the most sustainable materials for clothing manufacturers to use. So it makes sense that the jewelry world would want to get in on the eco-action too!

Molly M. Laser Cut Jewelry has a "botanical," section on her website, which feature earrings and pendants made of bamboo. Other materials she uses for her jewelry collection also include felt and wool made salvaged from surplus army clothing and suede reclaimed from second hand jackets.

Molly says her inspirations are her mom's garden and autumn in Berkley. Almost all the designs are based off of patterns found in nature like skylines, water patterns or even the composition of branches. That's what makes the jewelry so unique.

 

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]]>bambooeco-fashionjewelrylasercutMolly M. DesignsMollyM.DesignssustainableKyle Hepp2008-05-06T08:42:00 00:00Recycle your jewelry and get back at your ex in one fell swoophttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/recycle-your-jewelry-and-get-back-at-your-ex-in-one-fell-swoop/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/recycle-your-jewelry-and-get-back-at-your-ex-in-one-fell-swoop/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/recycle-your-jewelry-and-get-back-at-your-ex-in-one-fell-swoop/#commentsFiled under: , ,

So, to be fair, the site "Ex-Boyfriend Jewelry" should simply be "Ex Jewelry," 'cause it's not just boyfriends that shower their mates with jewelry.

Name aside, though, the site is a pretty smart idea - its slogan is "you don't want it, he can't have it back." Instead of burning that topaz necklace, tossing it in the trash can or hurling it onto the highway, make some money off that sucker (the necklace, not the ex) and help the environment in the process.

You can hawk everything from bracelets to earrings, but my favorite is the "Gifts that should have been jewelry" category, filled with bags, wallets, perfume, and even a few wedding dresses from some bitter sisters whose beaus ditched them before they could don the virginal white gowns.

The end result? Fellow bitter sistah gets rid of her burdensome reminder of a failed relationship, and you get a gently-used piece of bling. Win-win.

 

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]]>break-updatedatingdivorcedressex-boyfriendex-girlfriendjewelrynecklacerelationshipweddingwedding ringWeddingRingEllen Slattery2008-05-05T17:22:00 00:00The (Flip Flop) Recycling Companyhttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/the-flip-flop-recycling-company/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/the-flip-flop-recycling-company/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/the-flip-flop-recycling-company/#commentsFiled under: , ,



Yesterday, while thinking of ways to reuse flip-flops, I found an interesting video online of Kenyans turning used flip-flops into toys, jewelry and sculptures. UniquEco Designs takes the thousands of used flip flops that wash up on Africa's shores and turns them into art. The products are then put up for sale which does two things; eliminates the need to dispose of all of that garbage and provides the artisans of East Africa with a steady income. What a great company!

 

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]]>Kelly Leahy2008-05-05T16:30:00 00:00Bye bye Nau: sustainable apparel company hangs it uphttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/bye-bye-nau-sustainable-apparel-company-hangs-it-up/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/bye-bye-nau-sustainable-apparel-company-hangs-it-up/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/bye-bye-nau-sustainable-apparel-company-hangs-it-up/#commentsFiled under: , ,

While it seems like the world of eco-fashion is bursting with growth potential, investors are apparently not feeling the love for green clothing startups in these shaky economic times. Citing an inability to raise funds for the next quarter, Portland-based eco-fashion company Nau is calling it quits after only 14 months. Founded by ex-Nike and ex-Patagonia executives, Nau's mission was to blend fashion, environmentalism, and social activism into an experimental business model -- donating 5% of all sales to non-profits.

The tragic part of Nau's plight is that the operations side of their business model was actually working -- it was their timing that proved to be their undoing. After turning out high quality sustainable products, stronger than expected sales, and donating $223,000 to non-profits through their customer-directed Partners for Change program, the drying up of venture capital has driven Nau to the breaking point. Bummer. Their unique way of doing business has definitely left its mark in the world of green business. Right now, they're entire inventory is 50% off.

[via Treehugger]

 

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]]>clothingeco-chiceco-fashionNauNikeoutdoor gearOutdoorGearPartners for ChangePartnersForChangePatagoniaJosh Loposer2008-05-05T16:01:00 00:00Solar powered leather satchelhttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/solar-powered-leather-satchel/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/solar-powered-leather-satchel/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/solar-powered-leather-satchel/#commentsFiled under: ,

We've seen our share of compact solar chargers, and while they might deliver an off-the-grid charge for you portable devices, they usually fall well short of making a desirable fashion statement. That's why it's refreshing to see a designer that takes style as seriously as it takes sustainability. Noon Solar, an eco-minded baggage company, has come up with a fashionable line of handbags equipped with flexible solar panels to charge your phone or iPod.

This satchel looks like it's built to last -- like something Indiana Jones might outfit himself with. While the full-grain cowhide leather might not make these bags the popular with vegans, Noon Solar claims that their leather is less detrimental to the environment than vinyl alternatives. NS also uses naturally dyed and sustainably-harvested cotton and hemp to finish out their eco-chic, one of a kind pieces.

[via Engadget]

 

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]]>baggagecowhideeco-chicleatherNoon SolarNoonSolarportable solarPortableSolarsatchelsolar chargerSolarChargervinylJosh Loposer2008-05-05T13:30:00 00:00Anna Cohen: Eco-friendly high fashionhttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/anna-cohen-eco-friendly-high-fashion/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/anna-cohen-eco-friendly-high-fashion/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/anna-cohen-eco-friendly-high-fashion/#commentsFiled under:


For true fashionistas who care about the environment, Anna Cohen is the designer for you. She's worked for big names in the fashion industry like Guess, Binicocchi, Max Mara and Patrizia Pepe while living in Italy, but eventually she came back to the U.S. where she started her own line of eco-friendly high fashion.

Anna's talks a little about her personal philosophy saying, "It is our conscious choices every day that affect the resources on which all life depends. We must make this transition into personal responsibility a beautiful empowering process."

Gallery: Anna Cohen



She puts that philosophy into practice, merging Italian style and sustainability. Anna wants to remain on the forefront of social and environmental responsibility, all while "creating cutting edge fashion apparel."

While it's not easy to do that in an industry that doesn't seem to care very much about their effect on the world around them, Anna has managed to flourish.

 

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]]>Anna CohenAnnaCohencoutureeco-fashioneco-friendlyhigh fashionHighFashionItalystylesustainableKyle Hepp2008-05-05T11:11:00 00:00Loyale: Organic luxury clothinghttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/loyale-organic-luxury-clothing/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/loyale-organic-luxury-clothing/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/05/loyale-organic-luxury-clothing/#commentsFiled under:


Loyale characterizes itself as "organic luxury." The company sells eco-conscious clothing for men, woman and children. And they're the total package. Obviously the clothing is made with sustainable materials. But, they also manufacture all their clothes in the U.S., and contribute 3% of their annual profits to the Green Corps.

And did we mention that the clothes are actually cute? Loyale is almost too good to be true!
Loyale characterizes itself as "organic luxury." The company sells eco-conscious clothing for men, woman and children. And they're the total package. Obviously the clothing is made with sustainable materials. But, they also manufacture all their clothes in the U.S., and contribute 3% of their annual profits to the Green Corps.

And did we mention that the clothes are actually cute? Loyale is almost too good to be true!

 

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]]>eco-consciouseco-fashionfashionLoyalemanufactured domesticallyManufacturedDomesticallystyleKyle Hepp2008-05-05T09:13:00 00:00Five ways to reuse flip-flopshttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/04/five-ways-to-reuse-flip-flops/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/04/five-ways-to-reuse-flip-flops/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/04/five-ways-to-reuse-flip-flops/#commentsFiled under: , ,

If it's not flip-flop season yet where you live, it soon will be. After pulling last year's models out of your closet, you might be tempted to buy a fresh pair. Before you do so, check out these five ways to reuse (or renew!) your old flip-flops.
  1. Fashion forward. An old pair of flip flops can be revived by a hot glue gun and items that you have lying around the house. Glue accessories onto your footwear for an updated look. Nifty additions include silk flowers, shells and buttons.
  2. Set sail. If your flip-flops are no longer wearable, you can remove the straps, fill the hole with a slightly larger dowel and add a sail. Make two and you can have a race.
  3. Landscape. With enough flip-flops, you could cut them into small cubes and use them as spongy surface material under playground equipment.
  4. Functional. Cut up your flip-flops and glue them together into a new shape to create a wastebasket or door mat.
  5. Art. Carve shapes into the foam for a new set of stamps.

 

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]]>flip flopsflip-flopsFlipFlopsrecyclereuseshoessummerKelly Leahy2008-05-04T18:55:00 00:00YKK: an earth-friendly zipperhttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/03/ykk-an-earth-friendly-zipper/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/03/ykk-an-earth-friendly-zipper/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/03/ykk-an-earth-friendly-zipper/#commentsFiled under:

If you're wearing any article of clothing that includes a zipper, chances are that it has the letters YKK stamped into it. You've seen the initials all of your life, but you probably didn't take much notice. The Tokyo-based company is by far the largest manufacturer of the classically under-appreciated fastener that we call the zipper. And fortunately, YKK's company philosophy is based around "the cycle of goodness" -- a belief that good things come to those who do good.

That's partly why they've taken it upon themselves to make the world's billions of zippers more eco-friendly. By offering a zipper made from recycled PET plastic called the Natulon, and a biodegradable zipper called the ReEarth, YKK claims to be the first zipper company to go green. Zippers may not be a the greatest threat to the planet, but as YKK says on its website: "Little Parts. Big Difference." Every little bit adds up. Hopefully, eco-friendly clothing designers will catch on and help spark demand for eco-zippers.

[via Treehugger]

 

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]]>biodegradableclothingeco-fashionfastenerNatulonPET plasticPetPlasticReEarthTokyoYKKzipperJosh Loposer2008-05-03T11:29:00 00:00iWood eco-friendly sunglasseshttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/01/iwood-eco-friendly-sunglasses/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/01/iwood-eco-friendly-sunglasses/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/01/iwood-eco-friendly-sunglasses/#commentsFiled under:


Now that summer is upon us, you're probably in the market for a new pair of sunglasses. And if you're at all like me, you most likely have to replace your sunglasses all the time because you sit on them, break them, or lose them. So it would be a good idea to invest in an eco-friendly pair!
Now that summer is upon us, you're probably in the market for a new pair of sunglasses. And if you're at all like me, you most likely have to replace your sunglasses all the time because you sit on them, break them, or lose them. So it would be a good idea to invest in an eco-friendly pair!

 

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]]>eco-friendlyfashioniWoodsunglassesKyle Hepp2008-05-01T17:46:00 00:00Canada Olympic duds are eco-friendlyhttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/01/canada-olympic-duds-are-eco-friendly/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/01/canada-olympic-duds-are-eco-friendly/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/01/canada-olympic-duds-are-eco-friendly/#commentsFiled under: ,

Summer Olympics aren't really our strongest suit up here in the frozen north - you try jumping hurdles with a hockey stick in your hand - but at least our athletes will have serious green cred in Beijing this summer.

Hudson's Bay Company, the storied Canadian retailer (now owned by a US company), has announced that the design for the Canadian team uniforms will be ultra-eco this year. Apart from the usual stretchy breathability associated with athletic clothes, the apparel will be made from natural, renewable materials like bamboo and organic cotton. Nothing like the comfort of a pair of bamboo pants, eh?

In what looks like a nod to Beijing's notorious smog, the outfits will also include a polyester item called a b-tube, which can work as hair cover, head band or face mask.

 

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]]>beijing 2008beijing2008canadaclothingHudsons Bay CompanyHudsonsBayCompanyolympicsuniformsPatrick Metzger2008-05-01T14:33:00 00:00Beat bike-butt with Greenknickershttp://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/01/beat-bike-butt-with-greenknickers/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/01/beat-bike-butt-with-greenknickers/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/05/01/beat-bike-butt-with-greenknickers/#commentsFiled under: , ,

As far as I'm concerned bicycle commuting is the healthiest and most eco-friendly way to cut down on short car trips -- plus it's a load of fun. The number of people clamoring for a car free lifestyle makes this an exciting time for the future of commuting on two wheels. There's just one problem: the more you ride the better your chances of developing 'bike-butt,' aka a severely sore backside.

Well, ladies -- and men who wear ladies underwear -- now you can beat BB with a pair of convertible undies from GreenKnickers. Instead of just expressing your love for eating organic with your unmentionables, the folks at GreenKnickers have developed panties and boxers that include a removable butt protector. These undergarments are made from a blend of 70% sustainable bamboo and 30% organic cotton and they come with a pad that I'm assuming velcros on for your ride -- then you can take it right back off for a comfortable workday. By the way, they actually do offer some bike boxers for men.

[via Treehugger]

 

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]]>bamboobike buttBikeButtboy shortsBoyShortscyclingGreenKnickersorganic cottonOrganicCottonpanitesundiesJosh Loposer2008-05-01T10:30:00 00:00Nude Deal: Good for the Earth?http://www.greendaily.com/2008/04/28/nude-deal-good-for-the-earth/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/04/28/nude-deal-good-for-the-earth/http://www.greendaily.com/2008/04/28/nude-deal-good-for-the-earth/#commentsFiled under:

More than just bare feetMichelle Higgins writes in Saturday's New York Times about the recent trend of resorts and vacation homes catering to those who prefer the bare necessities when they travel: vacations in the nude.

Nudists, who also call themselves naturalists, cite all kinds of reasons for shedding their layers: simplicity, reducing consumerism, and avoiding the race to the trendiest, most expensive, most recent fashion. You might say they are putting on air -- instead of airs.

You might also remember reading about the German travel agency that is planning an all-nude flight for to a popular nudist beach, Usedom, in July. Americans spend several thousand dollars per year, per person, on clothing. When we finally get around to doing that much-needed spring cleaning, sometimes we take clothes to Goodwill--but sometimes we just chuck them in the garbage because they're too dirty, too torn up, or we're just too lazy.

That has more of an environmental impact than you might think. The EPA Office of Solid Waste reports that individual Americans throw away upwards of 60 pounds of clothes and fabrics each year (read more about the environmental impact of clothing waste here). Well, what if you didn't wear clothes--thus, they didn't wear out? You'd save yourself money, and, potentially, your local dump a few layers of old tees and jeans.

So, here's the question: Would you take off your clothes for the planet?

 

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]]>all-nude-flightclothingclothing wasteClothingWasteEPAnaturalismnude beachnude beachesNudeBeachNudeBeachesnudismtextilesUsedomLeslie Wolcott2008-04-28T12:02:00 00:00