UK Launches Eco-Friendly Car Fueled by Human Waste

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Published Aug. 17, 2010 at 8:07 a.m.

First we had the car fueled by coffee beans, now we have a car fueled by something far less pleasant but just as effective – human sewage.It might sound gross but the team behind the Volkswagen Beetle Bio-Bug believe it will overtake the electric car and pave the way for a green motoring revolution, thanks [ ... ] ...

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Eco-Fashion Supports Peruvian Handcrafts Made by Women of Domestic Violence (Photos)

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Published Aug. 16, 2010 at 6:27 a.m.
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Traditional Peruvian fashion is inspiration for Annie O.'s line. Image courtesy of Annie O. Boutique. Inspired by vibrant Peruvian textiles and a desire to bring work to female artisan cooperatives in South America, Annie O. Waterman founded an accessory collection, called "Annie O," comprised of hand-embroidered handbags, belts, scarves, and more. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the boutique works with 80 women who are victims of domestic violence and/or living in impoverishment, helping them to

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An Organic Sports Bra that Holds Your iPod, Too

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Published Aug. 14, 2010 at 6:19 a.m.
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Image via Mi-Bra ... For women who love to run with music: a sports bra that has a pocket up front for your iPod -- and no, bouncing breasts do not charge your iPod while you run -- MP3 player, credit card, or cash, and a small space to thread headphones through, too. Like Starre, over at Eco-Chick, I like to have easy access to my iPod mid run; arm bands slide down when loose and hurt my arm when to ...

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Vogue Fashion's Night Out Takes an Eco-Friendly Spin with Bike Helmet Design Contest

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 7:03 a.m.
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Image via Shicon. How do you interpret "Eco Fashion" style in your everyday life? Come up with the best graphic answer and you could win a piece of a €3,000-prize pot! Vogue and Fiat have launched a competition to design a bike helmet for the Fiat 500 folding bike, which fits in the truck of the 2-cylind ...

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Recycled Jewelry Funds Gulf Coast Cleanup

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 6:55 a.m.
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Image courtesy of Real Jewels ... Eco-friendly and philanthropic jewelry that looks good and aids Gulf Coast cleanup? Enter New York City-based Real Jewels. The makers of fine jewelry, from 100% recycled precious metals, fair trade stones, and conflict-free diamonds, have created the Save our Shores (SOS) collection comprised of a recycled sterling silver charm necklace and bracelet, featuring the iconic image of ...

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20 Seasonless Green Accessories to Wear Year-Round

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Published Aug. 12, 2010 at 6:25 a.m.
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Hand-loomed silk and wool shawl from eBay's World of Good ... When World of Good by eBay asked me to choose my favorite eco-fashion picks from their fair trade marketplace -- packed with thousands of products that positively influence people and planet -- for a feature on their site, I jumped at the chance to go "virtual window shopping" and pick accessories that accent outfits, regardless of seasonal trends or personal style; I honed in on clothing made by hand with high-quality, local and

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Top Green Fashion Designers Compete on the Catwalk for Charity (Video)

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Published July 25, 2010 at 6:35 a.m.

Behind the scenes with Samantha Pleet as she designs for the Do-Gooder Design Challenge. And by Catwalk we do literally mean "catwalk". Yesterday's News, makers of eco-friendly cat litter, made from recycled newspaper--hence the company' ...

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Stella McCartney Will Design UK Uniforms for 2012 Olympics

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Published July 16, 2010 at 5:25 a.m.
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Image from the StyleList: Team GB in 2008 Stella McCartney, surely the world's most famous eco-friendly clothing designer, has been chosen to design Team Britain's Olympic and Paralympic outfits for the 2012 Games ... It's a huge honour for any designer, as the teams sport the outfits in the sensational opening ceremonies and then continue to wear them throughout the events.At the recent World Cup, many teams wore tee-shirts made out of recy ...

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Tara St. James Designs New Uniform Project LBD (You Can DIY, Too)

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Published Aug. 5, 2010 at 6:56 a.m.
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It's a romper. It's a little black dress. It's a Uniform Project dress by Tara St. James. Image courtesy of the Uniform Project. We're all about little black dresses (LBD) -- or, as per the season, LWDs -- they're the eco-chic fashion staple that never tires -- and I just donned one for the ...

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Hand-Knitted Laptop Cases are Hot Items for a Good Cause

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Published July 14, 2010 at 6:45 a.m.
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Photo via Cool Hunting The Steven is a new hand-made laptop case crafted from eco-friendly(er) materials. But we aren't touting it just for its green features. The Krochet Kids, whose mission is "To empower people to rise above poverty," have created this accessory as a way to help women in Northern Uganda set their own sustainable business ...

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