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Sourcing Sustainable Fabrics in India Just Got Easier (Video)

November 16, 2010 No Comment

Fashion sourced with Shared Talent India. Photo: Kerry Dean Made in India? More than 40% of fashion in the UK has been produced in India and nearly one third of the country’s people live below the poverty line. The Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF) at London College of Fashion has launched Shared Talent India , to help designers and… Read the full story on TreeHugger

Smelly Helmet Assaults Nostrils to Save Noggins

November 16, 2010 No Comment

Photo: Felizitas Gemetz for Fraunhofer IWM We’ve covered all sorts of cycling helmets in the past. The Lazer helmet with lubrication between two shells, the Hövding Helmet , which is really an airbag for your head, the multisport Helium helmet that is certified not only for cycling, but also canoeing, and climbing, and the armad… Read the full story on TreeHugger

Artist Crafts Naturally Colorful T-Shirts from Fallen Leaves (Photos)

November 16, 2010 No Comment

Zero Footprint Leaf T-Shirt by Dave Rittinger. Photo: Dave Rittinger New York-based artist Dave Rittinger’s has crafted a naturally colorful collection of t-shirts. Perfect as camouflage for leaf peepers, the “zero-footprint leaf t-shirts,” were made from fallen leaves–and glue–found in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Ecouterre reports: … Read the full story on TreeHugger

Prix Pictet, Sustainable Photography Prize, Short List Announced

November 16, 2010 No Comment

Photo: Michael Wolf , aod 45 The Prix Pictet has to be the most interesting photography prize going. Awarding a generous $77,000 to the winner, it is only the third year running for this international competition that focuses on sustainability and the environment. Each year there is a theme; the first was water, the second was earth and this year’s is growth . The short list is out and once more, the 12 nominees from all over the world do not disappoint. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

Gigantic School of Sardines ‘Dance’ for Divers (Video)

November 16, 2010 No Comment

The ocean has no shortage of strange and beautiful creatures , from the colorful animals that dwell in the shallowest tide-pools to the alien-looking species that lurk in the shadowy depths — and, indeed, everywh… Read the full story on TreeHugger

On the Street….Andrea Luparelli, Rome

November 15, 2010 No Comment

I love the silhouette of his coat, that nipped-in waist is perfect. I think most of us (men and women) make the mistake of buying our outwear too oversized.

Ford Announces Markets Where Focus Electric Will be Available in Late 2011

November 15, 2010 No Comment

Photo: Ford A Brand New Model With an Electric Version from the Start The 2012 Ford Focus electric , which we now know will use LG Chem batteries , won’t be launched everywhere at once when it comes out in late 2011. Ford has studied various regions of the US to find those that best meet certain criteria (like existing hybrid purchase trends, utility compa… Read the full story on TreeHugger