bhava studio - SPRING 2013 HAUTE NATURE MADE-BY.org | MADE-BY. Making sustainable fashion common practice StyleWillSaveUs Gucci launches 'zero-deforestation' handbag mongabay.com March 07, 2013 Green Gucci handbags. Courtesy of Gucci Gucci has rolled out a collection of 'zero-deforestation' handbags. Each handbag comes with a "passport" that provides the history of the product's supply chain going back to the ranch that produced the leather. The line emerged out of concerns that leather in the fashion industry is contributing to deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, where roughly two-thirds of forest destruction is for cattle production. "This is a breakthrough moment for sustainable style," says Livia Firth, the fashion designer who launched the Green Carpet Challenge, an initiative that pushes the fashion industry to design more eco-friendly products. The handbag is Gucci's first product under the initiative. "Today more than ever before customers want to be associated with brands that are thoughtful and responsible," said Frida Giannini, Gucci's Creative Director, in a statement. Deforestation for cattle pasture in Brazil Related articles
CE | 20/20 Magazine When it comes to shopping, men have gotten a bad rap. Countless articles, books and “industry surveys” have suggested that women possess better shopping skills than men. If women really are from Venus, the surface of that planet is obviously covered by sophisticated networks of shopping malls— while the neighborhoods on Mars are comprised of sports bars, garages and golf courses. As a self-appointed representative of the male consumer, I’d like to point out the problem is not a lack of skill but a lack of will. Unless the item to be purchased is a car, piece of electronic gadgetry or a new grill, the average man just doesn’t enjoy the process of shopping as much as his female counterpart. Males tend to view shopping as a “means to an end” (which means the sooner we get to the end the better). Of course this doesn’t mean that all men are average but …. This explains why most retail industries (including retail ophthalmics) direct most of their efforts to the female consumer.
Les jeans en plastique de Levi's Levi’s dévoile sa nouvelle gamme de denim, baptisée Waste<Less (« gaspillez moins » en anglais), qui incorporent des déchets de post-consommation, soit des bouteilles en plastique recyclées et des plateaux repas. Chaque article de la gamme contient au minimum 20% de matériel recyclé, ce qui correspond à environ huit bouteilles plastiques. La ligne pour homme comprend le Levi's 511 Skinny, le Levi's® 504 Straight Fit et la célèbre veste Trucker. Aux États-Unis et en Europe, les femmes pourront se procurer les jeans Levi Boyfriend ® Skinny. 3,5 millions de bouteilles seront nécessaires à la collection. Les déchets en plastique PET (polyéthylène téréphthalate) ont été récoltés grâce à des programmes municipaux de recyclage à travers les États-Unis. La gamme Waste<Less est disponible dans les magasins Levi ® à l'échelle mondiale et sur Levi.com depuis janvier 2013.
s Shopping Guide to Compassionate Clothing: Vegan Companies The following companies sell only animal-friendly, cruelty-free products. To find out where their products can be purchased, please contact them directly. Many of the companies listed in this guide are included in PETAMall. Ahimsa Footwear 1-877-834-3668 • www.ahimsafootwear.com Vegan shoes, handbags, belts, wallets, messenger bags and more All Vegan 619-299-4669 • info@allveganshopping.com www.allveganshopping.com Vegan shoes, belts, purses, and chocolates (available only in San Diego) Alternative Outfitters 626-396-4972 • CustomerCare@AlternativeOutfitters.com www.AlternativeOutfitters.com Nonleather women’s shoes, handbags, wallets, belts, watches, cell phone pouches, and other accessories Beyond Skin +44 (0)1273 778837 • info@beyondskin.co.uk www.beyondskin.co.uk Vegan shoes for women The BioThane® Super Belt 1-573-777-8800 • TheSuperBelt.com Vegan belts for men [Body] Tecture 415-215-1108 • body@bodytecture.com www.fauxfurs.net Faux fur coats for men and women and throws M. R.E.
s Shopping Guide to Compassionate Clothing Finding cruelty-free clothing and accessories has never been easier! Whether you’re looking for a cozy wool-free sweater or vegan combat boots, you’re sure to be able to find it at your local mall. Use this guide to get started! Sections Featured Companies Offering Fabulous Vegan Products Melissa McCarthy Seven7: This is an animal-free, all-size clothing line that appeals to women with plus-size hearts for animals. Tom Bihn: Here you will find vegan leather laptop cases, briefcases, messenger bags, travel bags, and totes. MooShoes: This company offers stylish and high-quality vegan leather goods. Pangea (veganstore.com): Pangea has a tremendous selection of food, clothing, shoes, and much more. MATT & NAT: After designing cruelty-free accessories for fashion forward boutiques for the last four years, Via Vegan is proud to launch its online store. Urban Expressions: Urban Expressions produces a trendy and fashionable collection of women’s handbags made of the finest vegan leathers.
Trouver chaussure (écolo) à son pied Déjà Ministre de l'Ecologie entre avril 1992 et mars 1993, Ségolène Royal reprend les rênes de ce ministère, désormais élargi au développement durable et à la Transition énergétique. De son précédent passage au ministère de l'Ecologie, on retiendra 3 mesures : la loi sur le traitement et le recyclage des déchets de 1992, la loi de lutte contre le bruit, ainsi que la loi sur la « reconquête des paysages », obligeant à la prise en compte des paysages dans les permis de construire. Aujourd'hui, de nouveaux dossiers, plutôt épineux, attendent la nouvelle ministre : Gaz de schiste, nucléaire ou Notre-Dame-des-Landes, quelles sont les positions de la nouvelle ministre sur ces sujets ? 1er sujet sensible, le nucléaire. Pendant la primaire socialiste en 2011, Ségolène Royal souhaitait ramener le nucléaire « à une énergie d'appoint». Autre projet sensible, celui de l'aéroport de Notre-Dame-des-Landes. A Bure, le nucléaire touche le fond