Organic perfume goes upscale

The benchmark study on toxic chemicals in perfume appears to be the Greenpeace one from 2005 which tested 36 different fragrances and found both phthalates and artificial musks in almost every single sample. Most commercial scents contain either animal substances such as musk, civet, castor or ambergris which have been obtained at some price to [...]

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Ethical Fashion Comes of Age

The fifth annual edition of the Ethical Fashion Show opened its doors yesterday at the Carrousel du Louvre, an incredibly grown-up location which is symbolic of the industry’s position at the threshold of the mainstream. From an eclectic gathering of 20 designers in 2004, the event has grown to be a showcase for some 130 [...]

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Organic beachwear

This organic bikini from Machja comes in chocolate and green tea and is simple, elegant and stretchy.

Tudo Bom’s version comes in green and red. Take your pick. Both available online and now on sale!

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Tips for sustainable living from cash-strapped Parisians

Many Parisians are adapting to the spiraling cost of food, gas and housing with resourcefulness and creativity. Le Nouvel Obs Paris has a great round-up of all the latest trends in sustainable living which have evolved in response to the purchasing power deficit.
1.   House sharing – no longer restricted to rent-sharing among students and single [...]

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Bags and accessories for ethical shoppers

The accessory and handbag stands at the Ethical Fashion Show were the places where I most wanted to violate the “consume less” ethos. The pieces were all so deliciously tactile and so “right now”. One of my favourites was A-Typik, a Franco-Colombian company that makes jewellery from a unique material known as vegetable ivory, or [...]

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What’s new at the Ethical Fashion Show in Paris

 
The fourth annual edition of the Ethical Fashion Show opened yesterday at an appropriately hip location near the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, showcasing the work of more than 100 designers who are committed to a common set of principles, namely:
- respect for mankind in the production process – fair wages, no sweatshops, no child labor
- [...]

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Recycling gets new life online

Beyond the church bazaar, yard sale and charity outlets, new places are popping up online where you can recycle, exchange and give away stuff – everything from old computers, television sets and DVDs to cars and washing machines – that you no longer need or want. Consorecup and Recupe.net are two recent examples of websites [...]

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Ecotourism: What is it?

What is ecotourism? According to the International Ecotourism Society, ecotourism should aim to preserve the environment and improve the well-being of local communities by sponsoring responsible travel to natural areas. Sustainable tourism, on the other hand, has a wider definition as it does not have to take place in a natural area, but simply covers [...]

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Recycled fashion as art

Spotted over at Inhabitat, Paris-based Andrea Crews has a totally unique and exuberant take on recycling second hand clothes for resale.

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Ekyog at the Marche Saint-Germain

Ekyog has just opened a new shop at the Marche Saint-Germain in the 6th arrondissement. The Brittany-based brand, which has outlets in Rennes and Quimper, makes easy-to-wear clothing entirely from eco-fibres like bamboo and organic cotton. All the fabrics are guaranteed 100 pct non-carcinogenic and are baby-soft to touch, declined in a range of powdery [...]

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