A Lao basket weaver who works with Saoban begins creating a unique basket bag from the peeled skin of wild bamboo, sustainably gathered and handwoven.
Ellen Agger and Alleson Kase, two Nova Scotians, never dreamed they’d spend four months every year travelling Southeast Asia from one textile co-op to the next, searching for organic silks and organic cotton textiles to sell back home. But they have been doing so since 2005 when they began what was to become TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles, a social enterprise offering luxurious handwoven silk scarves, fabrics, wall …
Inspired by the awe of Canada's Aurora Borealis, these hand-shaped pendants are made out of recycled silver - $110 US
HOW ONE CANADIAN JEWELLER IS USING HER JEWELRY LINE TO PROMOTE FAIR TRADE
Lara Bazant is the dream jeweller for any environmentalist and human rights buff. Her pieces are not only made entirely out of recycled materials but some of those materials are bought directly from artisans from around the world whom she supports through fair trade. Bazant is a collection of jewelry that reflects its maker’s colourful travels and cultural experiences. Through …
Caribean Craft, sold by Ecofashionshop.com, produces beautiful Tagua seed jewelry pieces that make fabulous accent pieces for the spring, brightening up any earth-tone outfits with a splash of Caribean sun.
EcoFASHIONshop.com, a group of entrepreneurs that promotes handmade and ecological fashion accessories, wants to not only help the environment but the artisans they support as well. Their pieces are trendy and not only friendly on the wallet, but made with sustainable materials. They strive to share the cultural stories of their artisans who infuse their art with hard work and passion.
Carbiean …
Our beloved Leo and his photoshopped companion cub, Knot - cover of Vanity Fair, April 2007.
Malorie Bertrand
Case-in-point: Ugg boots were first worn by the likes of L.A. girls including Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, and Mischa Barton before they spread rapantly throughout university campuses all across North America. Who knew that an insulated fall boot would become the footwear de jour for the sunshine state?
Katy Perry’s retro look made her one of the first celebrities to sport high-waisted pants, (now a very common pant style for the greater public) no matter …
I (Malorie) just got back from my first trip to Europe. I flew to London with my sister where we met my dad and began our 12-day tour of the old country. I absolutely fell in love with London and am seriously considering moving there in a few years to teach or better yet, find a job related to EFmgzn.com in some way. The Brits’ humour is infectious and while strolling through London, I couldn’t help but feel like I was a part of something big. That’s probably because of …
The professional sports industry is a multi-billion dollar a year business. When you combine merchandise and ticket sales with television and advertising revenue, live sports becomes very extravagant. The shows put on by professional sports teams are held in arenas that hold tens of thousands of spectators, and often use indoor fireworks during player introductions.
The National Basketball Association’s famed Toronto-based team, the Toronto Raptors, lack serious effort to be environmentally-friendly. Glaring problems are exhibited during games at the Raptors’ home venue, the Air Canada Centre. The amounts of waste …
The 'Zoe' is oh-so-funky with its animal print-like pattern and mixture of cork finishes. Swing this over your shoulder for a stroll to the flea market and the compliments will come flying.
Rana Nelson
EF loves….cork bags! For the ultimate in eco-chic, sling a cork purse over your shoulder. Made from the bark of cork trees, these stylish satchels are sustainably harvested, with no damage to the trees. They are naturally waterproof, similar to leather in durability and feel and create no waste in their manufacture – extra cuttings are turned into …
A Lao basket weaver who works with Saoban begins creating a unique basket bag from the peeled skin of wild bamboo, sustainably gathered and handwoven.
Ellen Agger and Alleson Kase, two Nova Scotians, never dreamed they’d spend four months every year travelling Southeast Asia from one textile co-op to the next, searching for organic silks and organic cotton textiles to sell back home. But they have been doing so since 2005 when they began what was to become TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles, a social enterprise offering luxurious handwoven silk scarves, fabrics, wall …
How one ethical clothing company, Ascension, is changing the face of eco-fashion, one stylish piece after another
London, England - home of Buckingham Palace and High Street – is now home to its first ethical-fashion store, Ascension Clothing. Launched just this November, the Ascension store is leading the pack in ecological, socially responsible, and fashionable fashion, proving that gone are the days of rough, hemp potato-sack dresses. This fall, EF had the opportunity to ask Ascension’s co-founder and CEO, Adam Smith, about the environmental and social importance of ethical fashion and …
