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this one is for the guys: indie peace clothing

michele — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:29:35 +0000

October is here! Since the month is new, how about a change of pace? Frequent readers no doubt have noticed that most of the fashion here at les violettes is for women. Well, today it’s all about the guys. In 2007, photographer Lawton Ursrey and fashion designer John Van De Wiel decided to create an ethical clothing line for men. Indie Peace is the result. All fabrics are 100% organic cotton, hemp or RPET (recycled Polyethylene terephthalate, a type of polyester) and printed with environmentally sensitive dyes and inks. Special care is taken to ensure a unique shape and cut for the t-shirts. Socially responsible also means creating under special guidelines known as “PEACE GOODS” which “by definition means that every consideration is given to the social and environmental impact of the design, manufacture, sale and distribution of our product.” And ladies – don’t feel left out – a new line for women has just been launched.

Interesting in founding your own company or launching your own clothing line? As you can tell Lawton Ursrey has business savvy; in the next video he discusses the life of an entrepreneur. Remember he had no background in the apparel industry prior to co-founding Indie Peace. What else is in the video? It also contains how to complete goals, assemble a critical support team and the necessary mind set for success. It’s well worth the 15 minute viewing time.

plastics – which ones are safe? which ones to avoid?

michele — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:31:38 +0000

Plastic is a controversial topic – how many homes are free of this ubiquitous material? While many plastics are recyclable, some are not recommended for daily use. There are also those who decide to completely forgo plastic. Glass, ceramics and metals are the most common replacements. Find out more about the plastics in your home.

mrs. meyer and cleaning

michele — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:10:29 +0000

mrs meyer’s is good for cleaning as is method and so on

caldrea

michele — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:06:48 +0000

Caldrea is perhaps my favorite eco-cleaning supply company. I’ve been using their products for about 10 years now and love them. They are aromatherapy cleaning products by Mona Hatoum based in Minnesota, USA. They work really well and smell fantastic. The prices are more than comparable products yet, they are diluted so a little goes a long way. Caldrea also offers cleaning supplies – yet, you’ll need to consider whether or not you want to use them as most them contain animal products such as horse hair bristle, goat hair and so forth. Purchases at Sur La Table. Stockists are on site or you can order online. Great deal for laundry. Also can’t really recommend their hand lotions due to parabens and so forth.

wooden duck

michele — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:11:48 +0000

Have you checked outWooden Duck? Located in Berkeley, CA and formed in 1995, you can find furniture made from recycled and repurposed trees from around the globe. Much of the furniture is recycled furniture from Indonesia. The look of the each is piece is slightly rustic and arts and crafts. A factory is in Berkeley, and a second location is in San Rafael.

green design

michele — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:00:15 +0000

The Many Shades of Green by design mind

artist pencils

michele — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:31:17 +0000

Do you love to draw? Concerned about any animal traces lurking in your art supplies? U.K.-based Derwent makes artists pencils that are animal-free. I have been using Derwent’s Watersoluble Graphitone pencils for many years now. Graphitone pencils are completely encased in graphite which means a tree is saved! Self-expression is also much easier; try them for yourself.