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Recycled Clothing
Mad(rone) About You
Submitted by jharper on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 12:00am. Hunting for new cold weather attire? Reiser to the occasion with Madrone Regenerated Clothing. The colorful, fashion-forward line includes warm and cozy sweater skirts - great with tights - for women and girls, stretchy headbands with felted wool flowers for babies, and hats and scarves for the whole fam.Why Care?:
Opting for clothing made with recycled material saves new resources and helps keep old clothes out of landfills - each American tosses 68 pounds of clothes in the dump annually.
Chasing Amy's
I have my own personal chef. Her name is Amy. She always has a variety of tasty, organic, vegetarian meals - free of additives, preservatives, and GMOs - for me to choose from. OK, fine. I'm talking about Amy's Kitchen.
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Sustainable Sushi
That's What Sushi Said
Submitted by jharper on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 12:00am. Like it raw? It's not so hard...if it's sushi from West Seattle's Mashiko. The cozy sushi bar's made the switch to 100% sustainable seafood. Pick from spot prawns, salmon, and sea urchin from Alaska/Canadian waters, and albacore tuna from the PNW coast for our fave Red Violin Roll (tuna, avocado, cilantro, and spicy garlic sauce).Why Care?:
Scientists predict that most of the world's edible seafood will be gone by 2048 due to unsustainable fishing practices; among the species most at risk: sushi-bar favorite bluefin tuna.
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Green Yoga Studio
Trivial Pur-Sutra
Submitted by jharper on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 12:00am. Board with your workout routine? Up your fitness game at the brand-new Sutra Yoga & Wellness Center, opening Sunday.Why Care?:
Yoga can contribute to better sleep and a stronger immune system; and practicing in an eco-studio minimizes your exposure to VOCs (linked to headaches and nervous-system damage) and cancer-linked chems in PVC plastic in conventional yoga mats.
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DVD Recycling
Welcome to Movie(Cycle) Phone
Submitted by jharper on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 11:00pm. If you know the name of the movie you'd like to see...head to MovieCycle. The new shop buys, sells, trades, and rents used DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, video games, and even some VHS tapes. (What, no Beta?) MC usually pays $1 and up for DVDs (not all scratched), and opting for store credit over cash means a 25% higher payout.Why Care?:
Recycling DVDs and games keeps 'em from littering landfills (these plastics never fully biodegrade); plus, buying used instead of new keeps more bucks in your wallet.
Gray's Anatomy
I just got back from a trip to the Southeast, during which Seattle's gray season moved in with full force. So instead of dwelling on how bummed I am about not seeing the sun for several months, I'm trying to focus on what I love about fall in the PNW:Eyebrow:
Eco Laundry Service
Keep Off the Laun(dry)
Submitted by jharper on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 11:00pm. Wanna tread lighter on your health and the planet while keeping clothes spotless? Step over to Clean Green Revolution for laundry and dry cleaning services.Why Care?:
About 90% of U.S. dry cleaners use perc, a probable carcinogen, which poses health risks to workers and can contaminate nearby soil and groundwater. Plus, perc-cleaned clothes continue to off-gas the stuff into your home.
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Slow Food Fundraiser
Reap What You Slow
Submitted by jharper on Sun, 10/25/2009 - 11:00pm. Wanna grow the slow food movement and enjoy a tasty dinner? Plant yourself at The Slow Food Seattle Quillisascut Farm Student Scholarship Fundraiser (say that three times fast) on November 5.Why Care?:
The slow food movement promotes biodiversity of crops, organic farming, and the preservation of family farms. Plus, teaching folks about where their food comes from helps 'em appreciate the process.
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Paraben-Free Hand Wash
Give 'em a Hand (Wash)
Submitted by jharper on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 11:00pm. Want soap worthy of your applause? (Are we really the only ones that cheer for toiletries?) Put your hands together for Dani Natural Products' brand-new hand wash.Why Care?:
Parabens can interfere with the production of our bodies' natural hormones, and SLS can cause skin irritation - so it's best to steer clear when possible
