Ideal Bite

I love the Bang for the Bite tip, but I think we can still keep the weight of those stagehands out of the environment if we buy that LBS from a thrift store or borrow one from a friend. Zig

I am encouraged that there are many designers out there who are being aware of the environmental impact of their garments. How exciting to find so many clothing lines that are starting to accommodate this desire. However, I am very discouraged to find a lack of plus-size clothing that also is working to fulfill this need. Each of these LBD are truly that, LITTLE, black dresses. Us curvy girls also are mindful of the impact and want to be able to participate in making a change through our clothing (and other) choices. I have been a subscriber to Ideal Bite's tip of the day for a few years now. I've gone through the themes of parenting, partnership, back to school...all of which are topics I am not a part of at this time in my life, but I still read them to gain knowledge. If I may, I'd like to suggest a topic, or at least maybe one tip, that would celebrate the curvy green girl (or guy, for that matter). Or even if there's not an entire tip day (because maybe it would seem like singling out a specific group of people?!?!) why not include at least one plus-sized option when having links during clothing weeks or when there are other options. Thank you for listening to my suggestion and keep up spreading your message. By the way, I love the new design you've come out with for the tips...great graphics and layout!

If you wanna be a real vehicle to help green the planet read up on the manufacturing of fabric from bamboo. It's not at all cool and I wish you would not promote it. As a building material it is sustainable and awesome but not for wearing........ Love ya! Mean it!

I agree with Zig. I purchase 90% of my clothing from thrift stores. And I have a fabulous wardrobe!

Cute stuff! I really like the Lav & Kush dress. I agree with Zig and Sheila that secondhand clothing is a great option too.

Hemp is close to becoming almost as ubiquitous as it was back at the beginning of the 20th century, before big oil and pharma corporations started touting products made with oil as "better." Here in Canada we got hemp clothing with style! Check out Nomads Hemp Wear (http://www.nomadshempwear.com/) and Efforts (http://www.efforts.ca/) Nomads has a great LBD too! (http://www.hempandcompany.com/shop/item/187/ws-zesty-dress) Cheers! Mr Lindsey Froland

Hi! Whereas I know that being overweight is probably bad for the environment (more fabric, more pesticides, more weight in transit), in the meantime, I would love to purchase eco-friendly clothing; however, I have noticed very, very few brands, even those mentioned here, even go into plus sizes! Everyone is missing out on an opportunity here. Plus, it almost feels like discrimination - for those of us who can fit into a XS or S, here are some fab clothes - no news for the rest of you. Would you please consider scanning for and reporting on plus-size clothing options?

I didn't even read travelinjewel's comment before I posted mine! LOL I fully agree! We are all a part of this, and even if we just make a few changes, we can still do the world some good. Thank you for encouraging such an open forum and for doing such an awesome job of presenting information in such a light-hearted and interesting way. It definitely makes it easier to get the message out to people, and I know I always look forward to the little factoids, too!

I too go to the thrift store, or borrow to be planet and wallet-friendly. These are a little pricey for my budget.

Desertstella - so great to read your comments and to recognize that I'm not the only one feeling this way. Power to the plus size woman! :)