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Does this make my butt look big? Are vertical or horizontal stripes slimming? Am I falling out of this top? Common questions when facing the dreaded three-way mirror in a two-piece but do you ever stop to ask if your suit is biodegradable. Maybe not yet, but if designer Linda Loudermilk has her way, you [...]
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We talk about leaving a carbon footprint so what about the shoes on our feet? What impact are they leaving on Mother Earth? Leather shoes can take up to 45 years to decompose in a landfill while rubber soles of shoes can take up to 80 years. And some estimates put the decomposition rate of [...]
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The word lingerie started off as an English euphemism for scandalous underclothing, and while today’s lingerie can still be shocking we certainly don’t talk of it in hushed tones. Evolving from simple tunics to the Wonder Bra, lingerie is a staple in women’s wardrobes and for the green consumer, bamboo clothing offers choices that are [...]
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The Oscars brought more than emotional moments and award-winning movies. Several guests chose to use the venue to make a statement that organic clothing could be gorgeous and red-carpet worthy as well. Suzy Amis Cameron, wife of director James Cameron, graced the red carpet with a gown designed by Michigan State senior Jillian Ganz. Ganz, [...]
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Bamboo makes its way into beauty products As a country, we are conscious about what goes into our bodies. We search for organic foods, the right supplements and the purest juices and teas. So, how can a population so worried about what goes into their bodies be so casual about what goes on our bodies? [...]
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Meaning “union” in Sanskrit, the practice of yoga is based on creating a balance of emotion, action and intelligence through the development of strength and flexibility through a performance of poses. Through exercise, breathing and meditation, yogis believe that we can attain harmony within ourselves and our environment. There are numerous benefits to practicing yoga: [...]
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If you’re living an eco-conscious lifestyle these days, you put out your recycling each week, dispose of any chemical wastes from your house properly, and you seek out organic options when you shop for groceries. But if you’re doing all of these earth-friendly activities wearing a cotton t-shirt, you could be hurting the environment more [...]
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Tis the season for retail madness as we search for that perfect gift for our loved ones. For those of you tired of shopping the same stores for the same type of gifts, consider investing in handmade bamboo jewelry as a unique and thoughtful present. Each piece of bamboo is distinctive in its color, shape, [...]
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“Well she’s fashionably lean In her bamboo dress Well she’s looking good Bamboo can impress She no drag Just watch the way she’s dressed. She’s a 21st Century fox. Oh Baby.” I apologize to Jim Morrisson and the Doors for using their song. But I thought it is a great way to remind everybody that [...]
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Sleep and relaxation fall low on the list of American priorities these days. America’s adults average 6.9 hours of sleep each night, slightly less than the range of seven to nine hours recommended by many sleep experts. This affects our everyday life from driving safely to job performance to the quality of time spent with [...]
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Want to look like Angelina Jolie, but you don’t think you have the right body? Shake that brain pan and discover that you have what it takes to show off like A.J. As long as you’ve got skin on your back and an artist…with bamboo tattooing, you’re ready to style and profile. Angelina found that [...]
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