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Seattle-based Earth Organic Baby Basics was started by Kate McIntosh Quinn, a former Hollywood stylist, in 2005. Quinn focuses on organic cotton clothing that cares for the earth while still being stylish. As the line began to expand past baby clothes to include older kids, and soon women, the name of the brand was changed to Kate Quinn Organics in July 2006.

Now offering clothing for newborns to 6 year-olds, all

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Itchy, formless, paired with tie dye shirts - hemp isn't known for being comfortable or stylish. Durable and versatile, industrial hemp used to be the first choice for many productions from canvas (derived from the word cannabis) and carpet to paper and rope.

Though still illegal to grow in the United States, we are the purchaser of over 60% of the internationally available industrial hemp, mostly for grown in Europe and recently Canada. Based on

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Like many indigenous peoples, the Sami of Scandinavia have a deeply rooted respect and connect to nature. Keeping a harmonic balance between humans, plants, and animals is the root of their culture, and has been so for thousands of years. From these values, BonnieSiefers established luxurious and affordable eco-clothing line Jonäno in 2005. In their native language, jonäno means "everybody healthy," symbolizing the company's dedication to sustainable fibers and fair trade practices.

Our

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Denim, jeans, dungarees - whatever you want to call them, those traditional indigo pants are an iconic part of American culture, like Chervolet trucks and apple pie. Finding the right pair of jeans is often a nightmare, especially for women, thanks to the variety of cuts and brands available.

We've all been schooled on the benefits of organic cotton, but eco-friendly denim is still often quite pricey, usually ranging from $150-350 a pair. Hailing from

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Off the Mat, Into the WorldIn just the past 30 years, yoga has grown from being seen as a hippy-like hobby for bored housewives to a widely prescribed, physically and spiritually taxing experience that helps people of all background balance their lives. Embracing the specific yogic concept of ahimsa, or non-harming, Yoga, Tribe and Culture has created a clothing company that inspires others to

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Most people might not think that jewelry is a necessary accessory like, say, a bag. On the other hand, it is a wonderful way to express your personality and passions, adding another unique dimension to your daily wardrobe. Particularly, those with active lifestyles, such as surfing, rock climbing, hiking, biking, canoeing, running, snowboarding, and yoga, tend to shy away from jewelry since there is an increased risk of losing your favorite pieces while [...]

The kitchen table - many of the world's best ideas are fostered around this raised piece of wood. No Sweat Apparel, also known as Bienestar International, began as a enterprise concept in January of 2000, conceived by Natalia Muina and Adam Neiman in their kitchen.

Working as a Chinese medicine practitioner and a roofing company founder, Natalia and Adam didn't have much experience with the clothing industry, but that didn't stop

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What is the organic cotton market like in Singapore? Quite sparse, according to Belle & Dean. Founded by two savvy Brits, this brand offers no-nonsense clothing for men, women, and babies. After leaving London in 2005, Dean and Issy started B&D, even with their lack of business experience.

Not only are they dedicated to using organic cotton for all of their items, their foreign factories all run on strict fair trade

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The concept of consumer conservation has been debated to death; we all know that spending money won't solve all of the world's problems. However, do not discount the power of a dollar and how every penny you spend can and should go to companies and organizations that are doing more than just selling sustainable goods.

"I think perhaps the most unique thing about our business is that it was envisioned, designed,

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Bamboo is arguably one of the world’s best sustainable resources. With a growth rate of up to a meter or more per day, bamboo holds the world record as the fastest growing plant. And, bamboo is actually not a wood but a grass, continuously sending up new shoots after harvesting without a need for replanting. Bamboo can be utilized in just 4-5 years unlike traditional hardwoods that not only take 25-70 years to mature, but [...]

There are few things more important than family. Our Mother Earth has cared for us since the very beginning and Father Time is with us until the very end. Along the way, we share this playground with our many brothers and sisters. Whether bird, bear or butterfly, whale, dolphin or squirrel, man, woman or child, we are all in this together and the sooner we realize this the better off we'll be.

You'd likely expect

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