Green Options » hemp http://greenoptions.com/tag/hemp Posts tagged 'hemp' Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:13:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Marijuana Killer Apologizes for Ruining our Country–From Beyond the Grave (cartoon) http://redgreenandblue.org/2009/11/12/marijuana-killer-apologizes-for-ruining-our-country-from-beyond-the-grave-cartoon/ http://redgreenandblue.org/2009/11/12/marijuana-killer-apologizes-for-ruining-our-country-from-beyond-the-grave-cartoon/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:13:54 +0000 Joe Mohr http://redgreenandblue.org/2009/11/12/marijuana-killer-apologizes-for-ruining-our-country-from-beyond-the-grave-cartoon/ Mean Joe Green #79: Marijuana Killer (William Randolph Hearst) Apologizes for Ruining our Country–From Beyond the Grave

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]]> http://redgreenandblue.org/2009/11/12/marijuana-killer-apologizes-for-ruining-our-country-from-beyond-the-grave-cartoon/feed/ Plant Hemp Seeds, Go to Jail http://sustainablog.org/2009/10/21/plant-hemp-seeds-go-to-jail/ http://sustainablog.org/2009/10/21/plant-hemp-seeds-go-to-jail/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:07:51 +0000 Jeff McIntire-Strasburg http://sustainablog.org/2009/10/21/plant-hemp-seeds-go-to-jail/ Click here to view the full post.

Industrial hemp may be one of the most versatile and environmentally benign crops out there, but because of its relationship to marijuana, the cultivation of this crop has been banned in the United States since the late thirties. Last week, a group of farmers, along with David Bronner, president of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, staged a protest in front of the Drug Enforcement Agency in Washington, DC, and were promptly arrested for planting hemp seeds on the agency’s front lawn.

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]]> http://sustainablog.org/2009/10/21/plant-hemp-seeds-go-to-jail/feed/ Fab Fabrics: Repeat’s Hand Printed Textiles http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/09/08/fab-fabrics-repeats-hand-printed-textiles/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/09/08/fab-fabrics-repeats-hand-printed-textiles/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:30:40 +0000 Becky Striepe http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/09/08/fab-fabrics-repeats-hand-printed-textiles/

I’m pretty much in love with these hand-printed fabrics from Canadian crafty duo Repeat!

Roisin Fagan lives in London and her partner Arounna Khounnoraj is from Toronto. The pair met when they were neighbors at a craft show in Toronto almost three years ago, and they hit it off immediately. After running into each other at several other Toronto shows over the years, where folks kept asking them if they sold their fabrics, they decided to do just that and to do it together!

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/09/08/fab-fabrics-repeats-hand-printed-textiles/feed/ Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Designer: Tina Bossy for Bossy Baby http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/07/eco-luxury-infant-clothes-designer-tina-bossy-for-bossy-baby/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/07/eco-luxury-infant-clothes-designer-tina-bossy-for-bossy-baby/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:57:06 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/07/eco-luxury-infant-clothes-designer-tina-bossy-for-bossy-baby/ Designer Tina Bossy’s company goals are to provide comfy and stylish cozy outfits for babies, and to help promote green living. She utilizes the softest organic cottons, huggable hemps, and a new collection of recyclable and vintage fabrics which are transformed into exclusive items.

The newborn collection is designed for babies with sensitive skin. The organic cottons come in subtle pastels and natural cream colors. Baby nursery rhymes come to life with her signature embroidery. You can choose the rhyme that suits your little one best.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/07/eco-luxury-infant-clothes-designer-tina-bossy-for-bossy-baby/feed/ Fab Fabrics: Betz White’s Family Cottage Collection http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/09/01/fab-fabrics-betz-whites-family-cottage-collection/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/09/01/fab-fabrics-betz-whites-family-cottage-collection/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:30:19 +0000 Becky Striepe http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/09/01/fab-fabrics-betz-whites-family-cottage-collection/

Betz White, author of Sewing Green, launched her premiere fabric line this summer: the Family Cottage collection!

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/09/01/fab-fabrics-betz-whites-family-cottage-collection/feed/ Vegan Ice Cream Challenge: Tempt Chocolate Fudge http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/08/06/vegan-ice-cream-challenge-tempt-chocolate-fudge/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/08/06/vegan-ice-cream-challenge-tempt-chocolate-fudge/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:30:46 +0000 Becky Striepe http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/08/06/vegan-ice-cream-challenge-tempt-chocolate-fudge/ It’s been hovering in the upper 90s here in Atlanta, and weather like this makes me crave ice cream like no other. This year, I’m on the hunt for my favorite vegan ice cream! The plan is to try new pints each week and share my findings right here. I know, it’s a tough life I’ve got.

This week’s pick was a suggestion from my pal Rachael who works at the local co-op. It turns out they carry Living Harvest’s Tempt, a hemp-based ice cream. Hemp! I was pretty excited to try this one. Hemp is really excellent for you. It’s packed with essential fatty acids and all nine amino acids. On top of the superfood base, this ice cream is soy- and gluten- free, too! I felt pretty good about myself when I picked out a pint of chocolate fudge Tempt and served up a generous bowl after dinner. So what’s the scoop?

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]]> http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/08/06/vegan-ice-cream-challenge-tempt-chocolate-fudge/feed/ Organic Baby Slings for Green Babywearing http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/07/29/organic-slings/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/07/29/organic-slings/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:14:12 +0000 Heather Dunham http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/07/29/organic-slings/ So you’ve decided to try babywearing — perhaps you’ve read the Babywearing 101 series, or Baby Essentials That Aren’t, here at Eco Child’s Play.  As a green-minded parent, you may now be wondering what options exist for slings and carriers made of organic and eco-friendly fabrics.

You might be pleasantly surprised.  From small-business WAHM handmade slings, to big-name brands, there is a wide selection of organic baby carriers out there to choose from.  Whatever style of carrier you prefer, organic options in natural colour-grown fabrics and vivid naturally-dyed colours abound.

Here is just a partial list, to help get your search started.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/07/29/organic-slings/feed/ She-Bible: Eco-Friendly Clothing Worthy of Praise http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/29/she-bible-eco-friendly-clothing-worthy-of-praise/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/29/she-bible-eco-friendly-clothing-worthy-of-praise/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:29:27 +0000 Emily Konkler http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/29/she-bible-eco-friendly-clothing-worthy-of-praise/ She-Bible\'s Faithfull Pantsuit

Not long after working for Eco-Tique, an eco-friendly fashion boutique in St. Paul, Minnesota, I began rummaging the internet for fantastic eco-friendly designers that struck my fancy. About a day or so into my search I came across She-Bible; my heart stopped. I had found my organic soul-mate. All of us ladies at Eco-Tique went a bit gaga for She-Bible and immediately began selling the spring garments at the store.

Since finding She-Bible I’ve had my eye on quite a few items, pining over them each day with or without drool running down my chin, a couple of them being The Faithfull Pantsuit and The Bandit Scarf. I’m pleased to announce, for my birthday, I purchased both these items and am overflowing with bliss. Everything I’ve bought from She-Bible (six items- I like to keep track of my She-Bible closet count) has exceeded my expectations, always modern, artistic, unique and inspiring. 

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/29/she-bible-eco-friendly-clothing-worthy-of-praise/feed/ Gaia Conceptions- Eco-Friendly Clothing for the Urban Nomad http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/22/gaia-conceptions-eco-friendly-clothing-for-the-urban-nomad/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/22/gaia-conceptions-eco-friendly-clothing-for-the-urban-nomad/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:19:39 +0000 Emily Konkler http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/22/gaia-conceptions-eco-friendly-clothing-for-the-urban-nomad/ Gaia Conceptions clothing for the urban nomad. The Longer Skort shown here is made from hemp and local organic cotton.

Have you been painfully searching for garments that are versatile, comfortable, modern and playful while being extremely eco-friendly? Well, no worries, your search stops here. From the mind of designer Andrea Crouse comes Gaia Conceptions, a line inspired by her months spent in India and Amsterdam. Not only do her well-rounded garments capture all of the above attributes, Andrea’s main goal is to use only the best available fabric including local organic cotton, raw silk and hemp.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/22/gaia-conceptions-eco-friendly-clothing-for-the-urban-nomad/feed/ Straw and Hemp Houses To Be Huff-and-Puff Proof Buildings of the Future http://cleantechnica.com/2009/07/21/straw-and-hemp-houses-to-be-huff-and-puff-proof-buildings-of-the-future/ http://cleantechnica.com/2009/07/21/straw-and-hemp-houses-to-be-huff-and-puff-proof-buildings-of-the-future/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:48:38 +0000 Bryan Nelson http://cleantechnica.com/2009/07/21/straw-and-hemp-houses-to-be-huff-and-puff-proof-buildings-of-the-future/ Field of straw

Researchers from the University of Bath will be constructing a “BaleHaus” this summer made from prefabricated straw bale and hemp cladding panels.

The house will be a model for building carbon zero homes of the future. And because straw and hemp efficiently absorb carbon dioxide while they grow, the buildings made from them might even have a negative carbon footprint.

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2009/07/21/straw-and-hemp-houses-to-be-huff-and-puff-proof-buildings-of-the-future/feed/ Fab Fabrics: LIVE Textiles http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/14/fab-fabrics-live-textiles/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/14/fab-fabrics-live-textiles/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:32:32 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/14/fab-fabrics-live-textiles/ Live Textiles Room ViewI cannot believe we haven’t covered LIVE Textiles yet in our Fab Fabric series. I found them a while ago, but my interest was reignited when I saw some of their new prints for sale at Near Sea Naturals.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/14/fab-fabrics-live-textiles/feed/ Cliff Drill for Splaff Inc Wins Best Sustainable Footwear Designer Poll http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/11/cliff-drill-for-splaff-inc-wins-best-sustainable-footwear-designer-poll/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/11/cliff-drill-for-splaff-inc-wins-best-sustainable-footwear-designer-poll/#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:51:48 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/11/cliff-drill-for-splaff-inc-wins-best-sustainable-footwear-designer-poll/ The contest winner of Chic Eco’s 2009 footwear designer poll is Cliff Drill for Splaff Inc. Perfected simplicity is where he’s at with only three style offerings for men and women. Read the previous entrepreneurial story and company history here on FGS.

Cliff has lots of supporting fans who took the time to write sincere favorable comments with their votes. A few of many testimonials follow.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/11/cliff-drill-for-splaff-inc-wins-best-sustainable-footwear-designer-poll/feed/ Yearn Worthy Yarn: Sirdar Just Soya (U.K.) http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/02/yearn-worthy-yarn-sirdar-just-soya-uk/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/02/yearn-worthy-yarn-sirdar-just-soya-uk/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:30:40 +0000 Kelly Rand http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/02/yearn-worthy-yarn-sirdar-just-soya-uk/ Here’s another entry into the eco-friendly yarn field, again from Sirdar. I’ve already covered Sirdar’s Eco Wool, but this yarn is plant based. Just Soya is a lovely little yarn made from 100% soybean fibers.

Generally softer than cotton, Just Soya is another great summer yarn. It is silky, smooth and comes in DK weight. Perhaps a summer shawl or tank would be perfect to whip up in this yarn.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/02/yearn-worthy-yarn-sirdar-just-soya-uk/feed/ Fab Fabrics: Red Seed Studio http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/19/fab-fabrics-red-seed-studio/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/19/fab-fabrics-red-seed-studio/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 12:33:55 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/19/fab-fabrics-red-seed-studio/ Red Seed Studio FabricsThere is this great husband and wife team in Australia that has blossomed into Red Seed Studios.  He designs, they print, and beautiful eco-friendly fabric panels and housewares are made.  Sam Messina and Ellie Beck are the creators of Red Seed Studio which showcases a range of hand screen-printed eco-friendly textiles.  I owe this find to the wonderful ladies of Ink & Spindle who met Ellie and Sam at the Stitches and Craft Show.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/19/fab-fabrics-red-seed-studio/feed/ Surfer-tested Eco Splaff Flopps http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/05/12/surfer-tested-eco-splaff-flopps/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/05/12/surfer-tested-eco-splaff-flopps/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 00:21:04 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/05/12/surfer-tested-eco-splaff-flopps/ It was 1997 when Splaff Flopps joined the green wave, — and in more ways than one! El Presidente Cliff Drill and El Ambassador Craig Wallace got creative in a garage. Their materials and tools were a tire, a bike tube, and a shoe knife. Indeed they had a vision. The goal was to make durable, comfortable and reasonably-priced sandals from recycled materials.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/05/12/surfer-tested-eco-splaff-flopps/feed/ Fab Fabrics: Jenny Lee-Katz Designs http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/12/fab-fabrics-jenny-lee-katz-designs/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/12/fab-fabrics-jenny-lee-katz-designs/#comments Tue, 12 May 2009 16:33:48 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/12/fab-fabrics-jenny-lee-katz-designs/ Jenny Lee-Katz DesignsI fell in love with these eco-friendly fabrics by Jenny Lee-Katz the moment I saw them (thanks Design*Sponge).  With nearly 50 designs to choose from each available on three eco-friendly base cloths, I am sure you can understand my excitement.  The designs feature vibrant colors and a contemporary seaside vibe.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/12/fab-fabrics-jenny-lee-katz-designs/feed/ Yearn Worthy Yarn: Hemp for Knitting http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/07/yearn-worthy-yarn-hemp-for-knitting/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/07/yearn-worthy-yarn-hemp-for-knitting/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 17:30:58 +0000 Kelly Rand http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/07/yearn-worthy-yarn-hemp-for-knitting/ If you’ve been waiting to add some hemp fiber to your life now has never been a better time to do so. Hemp for Knitting offers a wide variety of yarn in a multitude of weights and colors.

I know we’ve already sang the praises of hemp but it stands to be repeated. Hemp is a fast growing plant that is pest resistant reducing the need for both water and pesticides and herbicides. Hemp also helps nourish the soil right where it is planted, reducing the need for fertilizer.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/07/yearn-worthy-yarn-hemp-for-knitting/feed/ Wickedly Wonderful Hemp Footwear http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/04/26/wickedly-wonderful-hemp-footwear/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/04/26/wickedly-wonderful-hemp-footwear/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:13:06 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/04/26/wickedly-wonderful-hemp-footwear/ Little more than a year ago, Wicked Footwear in New Hampshire created a new adult collection of shoes and boots fittingly named Wicked Hemp. Co-owner Matt Mahmet described the venture as his “future-past vision” derived from his eight years in the footwear industry, and his personal interest in an outdoor lifestyle. Matt combined his work and passion with the hemp revolution, which was not so popular during his American history studies in college.

Matt converted a small farm of mountains, trails and streams into the Wicked Footwear headquarters where new designs are developed and tested. The Wicked Hemp division turned global August 2008. And a new wood pulp and hemp collection was created with projected deliveries soon, ‒ mid 2009.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/04/26/wickedly-wonderful-hemp-footwear/feed/ Fab Fabrics: Limited Edition Hemp and Organic Cotton from PickNatural http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/21/fab-fabrics-limited-edition-hemp-and-organic-cotton-from-picknatural/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/21/fab-fabrics-limited-edition-hemp-and-organic-cotton-from-picknatural/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:30:29 +0000 Becky Striepe http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/21/fab-fabrics-limited-edition-hemp-and-organic-cotton-from-picknatural/ Alright, so by now it’s pretty clear that I am a hemp fan and in love with organic cotton and those lovely hemp/cotton blends. Really, though, can you blame me? There are so many gorgeous options out there, and just when I think I’ve discovered them all, someone sends me a page including a fabric blend that I’d never seen before and prints that knocked my socks off!

Check out these beautiful fabric swatches:

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/21/fab-fabrics-limited-edition-hemp-and-organic-cotton-from-picknatural/feed/ A Prime Example of Eco Footwear http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/04/18/a-prime-example-of-eco-footwear/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/04/18/a-prime-example-of-eco-footwear/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:02:08 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/04/18/a-prime-example-of-eco-footwear/ There were a few great eco shoe companies at the beginning of this decade that sadly fizzled out. Perhaps there were a variety of reasons, but obtaining sustainable and recycled materials at a feasible cost was a biggie.

Not only are “green” resources more available today, there are authenticity and certification programs, as well as trace systems that track from field to retailer. Simple Shoes is a business with deserved admiration for establishing sustainable material suppliers through a combination of programs. They appropriately describe themselves as a “nice little shoe company getting in touch with its inner hippie.”

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