Steven asks…
How do you become “Eco-Friendly”?
I want to start helping out the environment and other people who are more unfortunate than I am. The only problem is I have no idea where to start. If anyone could recommend some websites to get started that would be awesome. This can include places to buy eco–friendly items, clothes, household tools, office supplies… etc. Or webistes that help people such as freerice.com or simple things you can do at home. I would deeply appreciate it. Thanks!
The Expert answers:
Fantastic! Yeah there’s a lot of things you can do just by making some small lifestyle changes:
For example
– use public trasportation instead of own car as much as possible
– use trains etc. Instead of short distance flights
– save on electricity by unplugging devices when when you are not using them(even when they are turned off they use up electricity if they are plugged in)
– start recycling: biowaste, glass, plastic, paper etc. Find out where your local recycling center is.
– buy foods from the grocery store that are locally produced, or as close as possible (e.g. Buy domestic fruit instead of foreign(less fuel has been used for transportation))
– consume less products in general, fix things intead of buying new ones etc
… The list goes on
there’s A LOT to read on the net, type in “tips living green” etc in google.com you’ll get endlessly of websites there.. Good luck! 🙂
Richard asks…
Where can i buy cute eco-friendly clothes?
i am on a completely green thing right now, but i miss shopping for cute clothes. where can i get good clothes that are ecofriendly?
The Expert answers:
Vintagevantage.com, buffaloexchange.com, thebattalion.us, leighluca.com, nordstrom.com, pinkmascara.com, target.com, delias.com, hm.com, rustyzipper.com, loyaleclothing.com, toporanch.com, modcloth.com, elementeden.com, ecoskincollections.com, urbanoutfitters.com, remixvintageshoes.com, nimil.com, pacsun.com, keds.com, growfreeusa.com, tomsshoes.com, americanapparel.net, preloved.ca, shophullabaloo.com, oneill.com, and mavi.com were all mentioned in this month’s seventeen issue, where there was a whole section on eco-friendly clothing and accessories. I would suggest getting a copy! The ones that sound green to me are vintagevantage.com, ecoskincollections.com, and growfreeusa.ca.
Robert asks…
How can you tell which clothes are eco-friendly?
I want to do better for the environment but when i’m shopping for clothes i can’t tell which are made of Bamboo, organic, recycled and/or hand-dyed?
Any tips?
Serious answers please.
The Expert answers:
I can’t speak specifically for clothes, what I can tell you is that bamboo is controversial. Hemp or Wool, and Cotton may be better options. This blog explains a couple concerns about bamboo.
Bamboo Fiber: Green Washing or the Real Deal FTC Investigates http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2010/04/19/bamboo-fiber-green-washing-or-the-real-deal-ftc-investigates/
Twelve Questions About All Natural Bamboo in Mattress Covers http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2008/08/25/twelve-questions-about-all-natural-bamboo-in-mattress-covers/
Lisa asks…
Eco friendly clothes manufactures.?
What are some Eco friendly clothes manufactures? Not just online stores were you buy 1 or 2 things. A place where you can buy Eco friendly clothes in bulk.
The Expert answers:
You can buy bamboo, hemp and organic cotton t-shirts in bulk from ONNO.
No Sweat handles bulk orders of t-shirts that are organic and sweatshop free.
You can find lots more organic wholesale opportunities through Ecomall.
Hope this helps!
– Aaron Dalton, Editor, 1GreenProduct.com
Paul asks…
Where can I get cheap eco-friendly clothes?
graphic tees, jeans etc… teen clothing
The Expert answers:
ZARA made a new eco friendly line but its not cheap
but still its ZARA
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