I recently received a package from Alex and Ani, an eco friendly jewelry designer with a showroom in Tribeca, New York, that is extremely hot right now. Chances are if you have opened a celebrity magazine, seen an awards show or watched a movie lately, you have seen some of their jewelry and accessories. I was lucky to get a …
Eco Friendly Neoprene? Yulex
This article (originally posted in 2009) was focused on a product called NeoGreene. While it appears the company producing this greener version of neoprene has since disappeared, it only seems fitting to refocus on other strides in eco-friendly neoprene alternatives. Patagonia has expanded their line into a product called Yulex. Sourced from natural rubber that is Forest Stewardship Council® certified …
Atayne Eco Friendly Athletic Sportswear- Green up your Run
Having competed in a few triathlons, I am pretty familiar with the performance clothing out there. You know the stuff, the silky feeling ultra-wicking fabrics made of fancy polypropylene, polyester, and other plastic types. The process of making these clothes is not the most environmental and has prompted many companies (like Eco-friendly Patagonia) to incorporate recycled materials to help to …
Rock Star Recycle – Guitar String Bracelets for Charity
A great reader recommendation from Lauren, WearYourMusic.org has come up with a great way to donate to charitable organizations, recycle, and give music fans a real keepsake. Each guitar string bracelet is handcrafted from recycled fine silver and used guitar strings from your favorite artist. The bracelets can be ordered as slip-over bangles, or you can have a custom clasp …
Verre New York Glass Jewelry
This seems to be the month of Eco-Jewelry here on The Chic Ecologist, probably because there is so much great stuff out there. I recently received a note from Jessica over at Verre New York, a glass jewelry design team that attaches liquid glass to metal pieces for a beautiful effect. Their abstract collections evoke all things natural, I personally …
Recycled Fire Hose Gear
It’s amazing how many things we use out there that just get thrown away. Good thing there are creative and resourceful individuals who are willing to try to make products out of recycling just about anything. Recycled sails and recycled inner tube bags are the hot ones right now, but I just found another unique niche, fire hoses.
Zulugrass Sustainable Eco Jewelry – The Leakey Collection
I just received some beautiful sustainably zulugrass bracelets from the Leakey Collection. These bracelets and almost all their jewelry are made by people of the Maasai tribe in the Rift Valley area of Kenya, East Africa from zulugrass. What excites me the most about this collection is not only how beautiful the jewelry is, but how one simple piece can …
Julia Failey Unique Eco Jewelry
There is something about artisan jewelry that captures me, but only when it is beautiful and unique. Julia Failey embodies that spirit with her wonderfully designed nature inspired eco jewelry. I am especially drawn to the pieces displayed below, and it was the rose vine bangles that really captured me. Designed and crafted in her Chicago studio, Julia uses sustainable …
Eco Conscious Diamonds, Synthetics and Simulants
The holidays are upon us and many of us want to celebrate the special women in our lives with jewelry. Based on the commercials and marketing, a diamond is a girls best friend and diamonds are forever. Thats nice and all, but how do you (or she) feel about them? The subject of Blood Diamonds (or conflict diamonds as they …
Eco-friendly and Sustainable Fashionable Bags – City Kitty Design
Looking for that chic new bag, but want something a bit, well, greener? City Kitty has you covered, in style. From handbags, totes and messenger bags, all six styles are made from reclaimed materials, making each one unique with a clean modern design. Express your individual personality and go green with a Recycled Belt Bag I happened upon one of …