Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura Review
Tag Archives: greenwashing
Cosmetics Industry Targets Consumer Behavior
Cosmetics companies need to address the environmental consequences of consumption if they are to significantly reduce their ecological footprints, Sustainable Cosmetics Summit organizers say. Measures including “green” makeup formulations, resource efficiency and packaging to reduce environmental impacts have little effect … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty Products, Business-to-Consumer, consumer behavior, Consumption, greenwashing, L'Oreal, organic monitor, P&G, Procter & Gamble, SGS, Sustainable Cosmetics Summit
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What are the Worst Examples of Earth Day Greenwashing You’ve Ever Seen?
Earth Day is tomorrow – and our inboxes are already filled to the brim with marketing gimmicks and greenwashed products. In a sad turn of affairs, the environmental message behind Earth Day has been drowned out by marketing bravado and … Continue reading
Behind The Label: Revisiting H&M Conscious
ColumnIs H&M as conscious as it claims to be? The notion of H&M as a sustainable fashion brand might strike you as an oxymoron. How can the Swedish retailer, best known for pioneering wasteful, disposable, trend-driven fast fashion, possibly claim … Continue reading
Top Five Dumbest Greenwashed ‘Earth Day’ Gimmicks
‘It’s easy being green’. ‘Green is the new black’. Are you tired of simplistic eco slogans and soundbites yet? This may come as a bit of a surprise — but I’m really starting to hate Earth Day. One might think … Continue reading
Coke ‘Greenwashing, Profiting off Parks’
A watchdog group that wants to make national parks bottled-water free has accused Coca-Cola of “greenwashing” and using its influence to block efforts to phase out bottled water on public lands. By selling bottled water in the parks, and using … Continue reading
Posted in coca-cola, Government, Nestle, plastics, Sustainability, Sustainable Strategy & Leadership
Tagged Corporate Accountability International, Dasani, Feature, Food & Beverage, greenwashing, national parks service, plastic water bottles, refilling station, Think Outside the Bottle, Vapur, water bottles
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Behind The Label: Organix’s Misleading Labeling
ColumnWith a name like Organix, you might assume that the brand in question is organic… right? You would be wrong. The popular drug and big box store line of hair, bath and body products may share six of seven letters … Continue reading
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Tagged behind the label, greenwashing, News & Culture, organix, parabens, personal care, shampoo, sulfates
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Foodie Underground: Is it Artisan?
ColumnWhat does the word “artisan” actually mean? Artisan: the poster child word for the food movement. Slap “artisan” on something and you’ll immediately draw a crowd. Goat cheese or artisan goat cheese? Strawberry preserves or artisan strawberry preserves? Charcuterie plate … Continue reading
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Tagged artisan, artisan food, artisans, foodie, france, france food, greenwashing
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Google is Greenwashing, Paper Industry Claims
A paper industry-led campaign has accused Google of greenwashing and federal trade violations, and urged it to reconsider a campaign urging businesses to “go paperless.” Two Sides sent an open letter to Google chairman and CEO Eric Schmidt warning that … Continue reading
Behind The Label: The Lululemon Manifesto
Underneath the inspirational sayings, some pretty shady right-wing ideologies. Very few people can argue with the feel-good affirmations printed on the Lululemon Manifesto. There are practical directives (“Drink fresh water and as much water as you can”); important reminders (“What … Continue reading
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Tagged ayn rand, behind the label, greenwashing, landmark foundation, Lululemon, News & Culture, yoga
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Behind The Label: Trader Joe’s Secretive Sourcing Practices
The labels say natural and organic, but how can we know for sure? It’s rare that a global supermarket chain retains the atmosphere of an intimate neighborhood grocery store. But in the five decades that it has been in operation, … Continue reading
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Tagged behind the label, charles shaw, greenwashing, News & Culture, sustainable sourcing, Trader Joe's, two buck chuck
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