Green Options

Save endangered species in style together with WWF’s Holiday Gift Center.

“Make a donation to support WWF’s worldwide conservation efforts and select a special WWF themed thank-you gift.” too!

Now WWF offers stylish jute bags, pajama pants, large recycled and reusable totes, boxers, hats, reusable cups, pet items and stocking stuffers galore.

Marchuska organic cotton designs wants YOUR feedback on what their next eco-friendly item should be for their signature line. Check out the current line at Marchuska.com and tell them what you truly need and want.

Co-founder Christine Marchuska writes in with the following design contest for all interested readers:

“Nothing is free in this economy and neither is your time, so for your effort in helping the Marchuska team brainstorm (by sharing an idea for their next line) - they will give you 25% off of any purchase in the upcoming month - perfect for all the holla holla holiday shoppers out there! All you have to do is email co-founder and NYC fashionista, Christine Marchuska at christine@marchuska.com with your idea. She will in turn email you back with a 25% off coupon for her site.“

Here is the best part:

Just when you thought that luxurious eco lingerie was out of your reach, think again, we’ve found some options under twentyfive now. Go ahead, if you dare, and stretch your pocketbook to pair bikini briefs with g=9.8 thigh-high tights.

Good Humans offers some very nice undies for her. I am smitten over these String Bikini Briefs and Simple Rib Undies both 100% organic cotton baby rib lingerie. A soft, pure, light weight knit with gentle strength for a perfect fit. Made in the USA. Shown below is an example assortment of colors, 

While we’re on the topic of fair trade, check out Fairtribe, based closer to home, but still working internationally for global justice. Read more about the organization and their partnerships. For now, here is a collage of a few of their great looks that inspire me:

Shown here counterclockwise from the bottom right:

• The long Mia skirt shows off with back folds that create a nice flowing look. Throw on tights, boots and a cute top and you’ll be very eco chic indeed! Loose belt and invisible zipper on front. 100% organic cotton light jersey, AZO free dyes.

For those of you looking to re-upholster that charming antique love seat set or chaise lounge, and want to do it right, try Rubie Green upholstery fabrics.

Rubie Green (homepage images above) is an eco-upholstery fabric company with the creative philosophy:

“It’s a barefoot walk in the sand; it’s a lazy afternoon nap, and it’s your first sight of the Mediterranean coast. It’s life at its simplest, and nature in its wordless beauty. Here at Rubie Green, our mission is to dress your surroundings in fabrics that represent vitality, energy, comfort and style, all while maintaining respect to the environment by using only 100% organic cotton. We believe in classic designs that are familiar to every decade, re-vitalized in an eco-friendly manner. We know that natural does not mean boring, and that interiors make a house a home.”

There is an end of summer sale happening over at Eco Citizen.

… Eco Citizen was born from the simple desire to help people and contribute to the well-being of the world. “It feels good to know that the items I sell are not only well designed but also fair trade, organic and sustainable- to know this gives me a purpose.” Joslin Van Arsdale