We’re collecting jeans to be recycled into eco-friendly insulation for homes. . have been setting all “holey&# jeans in my linen closet hoping I can find a way to recycle them without throwing them away. First, don’t be afraid to donate ripped and worn-out clothes to Goodwill. Any other ideas? Thanks! 20090-8001. MORE >>

The Alien Next Door Musings of Nina Munteanu, SF writer and Ecologist Thursday, March 19, 2009 The Venus Project: Bombastic Dream or Realizable Future? science-fiction posted by SF Girl @ 9:32 AM 158 Comments 158 Comments: At March 19, 2009 12:04 PM , Catana said. At March 19, 2009 12:32 PM , SF Girl said. The lofty ideals. MORE >>

Home About Terms of Use & Privacy Policy Disclosure Contact Product Reviews Monthly Eco-Resolutions Quick Reference Guide Subscribe Good Guide: How Good Are Your Clothes Made? These brands also design their products using life cycle principles and educate consumers about how to reduce impacts. 118 brands have been initially rated. MORE >>

Last year on January 1 st 2009 I made it a point to use strictly cloth napkins when in my home.  did my best and have to say that 8 out of 10 times I would use a cloth napkin and even get my fiancé who rarely uses napkins as it is, to join me.  Switch to cloth napkins. Invest in a clothes line. MORE >>

While my intent was to get us thinking as we stand before a new, “non-green&# clothing item on the rack, these voices delve a little deeper to consider the issues of flame retardants and other chemicals clothes may be treated with, vintage shopping, making your own, comparing synthetic fabrics and the pros and cons of bamboo versus cotton. MORE >>