To certify or not to certify: the great organic debate
Last night we attended a great panel on the up sides and down sides of farmers certifying their produce as “organic.” It was one of the most interesting and informative talks we’ve been to in a while, so we wanted to share our new found insight with all of you! What exactly is organic and … Continue reading
Eco-Pup
Let’s face it…most dog owners view their furry little friends like children. We are protective parents who only want the best for our cuddle muffins! How can we make sure that they are safe, and our planet is well taken care of at the same time? Here are some tips on how to green your … Continue reading
Windows Down Please
It may not seem like it with all this cold rain, but eventually it will return to the scorching triple digits we were feeling last week in Southern California. When we get back to that hotness we all know how miserable it can be to drive in a car that seems as though it is … Continue reading
Vegan is not ALWAYS eco-friendly.
When most people hear the word Vegan they think to themselves…”if it is vegan that means no animal products were used, so it must be eco-friendly.” Think again! Yes, vegan products by definition use no animal products during any process of production, but this doesn’t necessarily make the product green. Why not you ask??? Think … Continue reading
Let’s Make A Toast To A Green Future
It seems as though we see the word “organic” on absolutely everything these days, but do any of us really know what it means. Yes, it means that the ingredients were grown without pesticides, but do 100% of the ingredients have to be pesticide free? It is our job as consumer to know what we … Continue reading
Who’s In My Parking Spot?
Today we attended an amazing event in Laguna Beach, CA called Park(ing) Day. Park(ing) Day is an annual event that takes place all over the world. It encourages city dwellers to transform metered parking spots into parks for one day. “PARK(ing) Day is a annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to … Continue reading
Waste Management creates wildlife habitats?
Saw this sign on the side of a Waste Management truck in Palos Verdes, CA the other day…who are they kidding? In case you can’t read it it says “Our landfills provide over 17,000 acres of wildlife habitat.” After getting over our initial reaction, we decided to give WM the benefit of the doubt and … Continue reading
The GreenShows
Are you going to New York Fashion Week? While you are there go to The GreenShows. Now in it’s 3rd season, The GreenShows is a fashion week event that highlights eco-conscious fashion designers. “The GreenShows is the premiere fashion event exclusively committed to eco-friendly, ethically sound, fair-trade fashion during New York Fashion Week. The GreenShows … Continue reading
Apparently 3D is a big deal or something
As if we didn’t already know, 3D is a major trend. Movies, TV, and…clothing?? Believe it! 3D clothing! Today I attended a trend forecasting seminar hosted by WGSN and it was very interesting. Runway shows and major retailers are hopping on the 3D bandwagon in amazing ways. A few fashion runway events presented VIP attendants … Continue reading
Waste No Water Little Italy
Last weekend I spent 2 glorious days in Little Italy in San Diego. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, and I loved the water wise street banners! Almost every lamppost I saw in Little Italy had a banner on it, like the one above, telling residents to conserve water. Want to read more … Continue reading
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