William Good - Upcycled Clothes

 

You know something interesting is brewing when Nick Graham, the founder of Joe Boxer, teams up with Goodwill to introduce a new line of eco-fashions. William Good is both an environmental and social undertaking. The brand takes used clothing that was destined for recycling and salvage, and reassembles them into one-of-a-kind unique fashions, re-made in the USA with. This re-invented cast-off line is being rolled out at select Goodwill stores in the bay area, including San Francisco, and soon to arrive in Los Angeles and New York. A great example of upcycling.

Affordable Eco Jewelry

If you're looking for a great eco-friendly Valentine's Day gift idea, check out these new recycled aluminum necklaces and bracelets. When you first look at them, they appear to be chunky silver chains and upon closer inspection you realize that they are made from pull-tabs off soda cans. Pair one up with one of these modern twist fabric boxes and you've got a super affordable (and eco-friendly) gift for under $50.
Get them here.

How to Minimize Junk Mail

Did you know an average person receives 41 lbs. of junk mail per year? That equates to 1.5 trees per person and 44% of the mail is never even opened.

We've decided to be proactive about reducing this mail and hope you'll do it, too. After all, it's hard to maintain a beautiful, clutter-free home when unsolicited junk mail keeps arriving at your mailbox everyday!

To minimize unwanted mail, you can sign up with a service like 41 pounds, or take the DIY approach and do it for free:

Direct Marketing Association List

Opt-Out of Pre-screened offers from credit bureaus

DIY Stop Junk Mail, Email and Phone Calls

Val-pak opt-out

Bay Area Junk Mail Reduction Campaign

Go on, do it now. And have a clutter-free day.

Organic Clothing and EcoKashmere

Good looking sustainable clothing is difficult to come by, so we were really excited to come across Jonano's comfortable collection of designer eco-fashion.

Much of their collection is made from sweatshop-free organic cotton. Particularly unique is the company's ecoKasmere yoga and lounge wear, made from a soft blend of bamboo (yes, bamboo!) and cotton. And for those of you in the medical profession, be sure to check out their Eco Scrubs line, too.

GOOD December

Multi-task this year by holiday shopping while doing good. If you're in the Manhattan area, check out GOOD December, a collaborative pop-up community center and gallery store. This temporary pop up show is at Openhouse Gallery at 201 Mulberry St. and open from 11am-6pm December 6th through 23rd. The center is organized around the themes of Media, Environment, Technology, Design, Education, Culture, Business & Money, and Health. For more information, visit GoodDecember.org

Redbean Custom Cards

What do you do when Christmas is fast approaching and you want some custom, eco-modern holiday cards? San Francisco based Redbean Design studio just might be the answer. They just introduced a fresh new collection of modern greeting cards for winter. We received a sample pack of these lovely stationary items in the mail the other day and they are truly yummy to the eye and surprisingly tactile. Check out Redbean's website here.

One Percent For the Planet Auction

The first ever fundraising Auction for 1% For The Planet has begun! You can bid on anything from home products to gifts to adventures, all donated by merchant members of 1% for the Planet, an organization that raises awareness in giving back to environmental causes. All auction proceeds go to support the operation of this non-profit.

Some auction highlights include an autographed guitar by Jack Johnson, a 5-night stay at a Montana green home (complete with use of an electric car), and eco-friendly home furnishings from Re:modern, Q Collection, and InModern. Finish off your holiday shopping, furnish your green home, or plan that next vacation, all while supporting a good cause. This 1% FTP Auction ends December 5th so bid now!