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In much the same spirit as the massively popular TOMS Shoes project, with every purchase of FIGS Ties, the organization gives a uniform to a child in order for them to attend school. So the social angle is well-covered. Equally important, the range of silk and woolen ties and bow ties look amazing. We're particularly feeling the Italian Silk Woven bow tie with the bicycle print. Definitely......read more
From wood watches to skate deck rings, wooden accessories are definitely where it's at right now. Now, a California-based wooden eyewear company is bringing the trend to your face. With a keen eye for sustainable materials and production techniques, Woodzee designs and develops high quaility, handcrafted sunglasses in a couple of classic styles. These Woodzee Cardiffs, made of rapidly......read more
From the cricket field to your wrist, these Bowling Arm leather bracelets make creative and colorful use of expired Australian cricket balls. We may not understand cricket, but upcycling we can always get behind. The Bowling Arm project is the brainchild of Aussie industrial designer and artist Simone LeAmon, under her O.S. Initiative studio umbrella, through which she designs......read more
Edun continues its working relationship with everyone's favorite photographer, Ryan McGinley, with the release of these two limited edition women's T-shirt designs featuring oversized prints of McGinley-shot photos of an African Elephant. All proceeds from sales of the shirts will be donated to WildAid, an organization working to preserve the endangered animal, which is threatened by poaching and......read more
With June peering around the corner, it's time to get the wardrobe primed for the hot season ahead. And when it comes to footwear, nothing says summer sunshine like espradrilles. These entries from Industry of All Nations bring sustainability to the fore. The unisex Sport Espadrilles feature braided jute soles (stitched in a small Uruguayan town using century-old techniques), while the soft,......read more
Yoko Ono borrowed a phrase from her great, departed husband to create this bracelet fpr Maiden Nation, the online marketplace committed to women's empowerment. Reflecting the graphic power of John Lennon's message, the Imagine Peace cuff is inspired by the Japanese tradition of using negative space in a positive way. Proceeds from the sale of the bracelet are dedicated to supporting and......read more
Get the official Climate Counts app for FREE! If you are serious about supporting global climate change, put your dollars to work by supporting the right companies. We can’t change our climate overnight, but we can make a difference every time we shop by voting with our dollars! Here’s how it works. We analyze companies, and our ranking scale tells you how well the company is addressing......read more
In the natural world, plants perform the crucial duty of filtering dirty air from the atmosphere. French designer Mathieu Lehanneur mimics that natural process with Andrea, a slick-looking home air purifier powered by plants. The air cleaning tech draws air in through a quiet fan before propelling it through the leaves and root system of the plant, and then out through the soil and back into......read more
Ladies and gentlemen, allow us to introduce you to the world's first remote-controlled LED bulb. Insteon's networked 8W LED bulb, which glows at the same intensity as a 60-100W incandescent, makes dimming the lights to set the mood as easy as a couple taps on your smartphone. Of course, remote-controlled ambience comes at a price, in this case $29.99 for each bulb plus $99.99 for the SmartLinc......read more
Every week, we're told, one skateboard factory produces enough waste material to fill a city bus. With Skateback, a stylish iPhone case made from skateboard wood waste, Portland-based design companies Grove and MapleXO are doing their part to put a dent in it. And the collaborative effort is no run-of-the-mill design. Available in three colorways--vibrant, calm, and neutral--the striped......read more
