The Eco Ingenue

Vegan TOMS

2008-08-12T15:28:00.000-07:00

TOMS have captured the hearts of do-gooders around the world with their One-For-One mission: For every pair of TOMS purchased, the company gives a pair to a child in need. Now, they are focusing on making their shoes more eco-friendly. They've introduced a new line of vegan shoes that are made of 67% hemp and 33% recycled plastic bottles. The leather insole is being replaced with a microfiber insole, and to make sure everyone knows that your TOMS are different, the TOMS tag is printed in green instead of black, of course! Right now they are only available at select Whole Foods. By springtime, they will be launched in several other markets.

Barney's Recycles!!

2008-08-12T13:02:00.000-07:00

From August 11th to August 25th, Barney's is offering 20% off a pair of jeans when you bring in an old pair of jeans for them to recycle! All you have to do is bring in an old pair of denim to a Barney's flagship or CO-OP location.
Bring in your old, worn-out jeans and trade up for a pair of Loomstates, made with organic cotton!

Matt & Nat Fall 2008

2008-08-05T10:51:00.000-07:00

It's no secret that Matt&Nat have been making stylish, vegan bags for years. Now, the company is focusing on using more eco-friendly material, and phasing out PVC. Two of their bag collections feature the use of 100% recycled plastic bottles and the other is made from treated, recycled cardboard. Check out some of their new bags for Fall 2008:

*Made from 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles

*Made using recycled, treated cardboard

*From the "Streamline" collection, which is unisex