Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Sat, 18 May 2013 21:16:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc How Do We End Our “Fast Fashion” Addiction? An Interview With “Overdressed” Author Elizabeth L. Cline http://inhabitat.com/how-do-we-end-our-fast-fashion-addiction-an-interview-with-overdressed-author-elizabeth-l-cline/ http://inhabitat.com/how-do-we-end-our-fast-fashion-addiction-an-interview-with-overdressed-author-elizabeth-l-cline/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:20:19 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=405765
Elizabeth L. Cline has spent over three years researching the American fast-fashion industry. The result? Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, the insightful story of how we became dependent on fast fashion and built our disposable wardrobes.]]> Overdressed, Elizabeth L. Cline, overconsumption, materialism, fast fashion, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style

Elizabeth L. Cline has spent over three years researching the American fast-fashion industry. The result? Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, the insightful story of how we became dependent on fast fashion and built our disposable wardrobes.  Click ahead to check out our interview with Cline, featuring helpful tips on how to break our overconsumption habit.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/how-do-we-end-our-fast-fashion-addiction-an-interview-with-overdressed-author-elizabeth-l-cline/feed/ 0 DIY: Make a Homemade Organic Apple Pie with Butter Crust for the Holidays! http://inhabitat.com/homemade-organic-apple-pie-with-butter-crust-recipe-for-the-holidays/ http://inhabitat.com/homemade-organic-apple-pie-with-butter-crust-recipe-for-the-holidays/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:30:20 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=325928
Thanksgiving is just days away and, for those of you with unfinished menus, we have a delicious organic apple pie recipe that is guaranteed to make your guests swoon.  It's especially important to buy organic apples because conventionally grown apples have]]> organic apple pie recipe, apple pie recipe, healthy apple pie recipe, healthy apple pie, organic apple pie, apple pie with butter crust, organic apple pie with butter crust recipe, apple pie with butter crust recipe

Thanksgiving is just days away and, for those of you with unfinished menus, we have a delicious organic apple pie recipe that is guaranteed to make your guests swoon.  It’s especially important to buy organic apples because conventionally grown apples have more pesticides than any other fruit in the country, according to the Dirty Dozen list.  Click ahead, serve this delicious, pesticide-free pie, and give your guests something to the thankful for!

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/homemade-organic-apple-pie-with-butter-crust-recipe-for-the-holidays/feed/ 1 Katie Mello Creates Hilarious Star Wars AT-AT Costume for Dogs http://inhabitat.com/katie-mello-creates-hilarious-star-wars-at-at-costume-for-dogs/ http://inhabitat.com/katie-mello-creates-hilarious-star-wars-at-at-costume-for-dogs/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:45:30 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=312711
Do you love making Halloween costumes but lack humans to model your creations?  Or maybe your pooch just happens to love getting dolled up?  Either way, Katie Mello, an artist and Star Wars enthusiast from LAIKA/house, a Portland animation studio, created]]> at at dog costume, star wars costumes, katie mello, The Empire Strikes Back, LAIKA/house, All Terrain Armored Transport, Halloween, Halloween Costumes, Dog Halloween Costumes

Do you love making Halloween costumes but lack humans to model your creations?  Or maybe your pooch just happens to love getting dolled up?  Either way, Katie Mello, an artist and Star Wars enthusiast from LAIKA/house, a Portland animation studio, created an AT-AT costume for her pup that serves as some serious inspiration to DIY for your favorite four-legged friend.  Click ahead to get inspired and then, get creative!

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/katie-mello-creates-hilarious-star-wars-at-at-costume-for-dogs/feed/ 1 Harvard Scientists to Build Endurance-Prolonging Smart Suit for U.S. Military http://inhabitat.com/harvard-scientists-to-build-endurance-prolonging-smart-suit-for-u-s-military/ http://inhabitat.com/harvard-scientists-to-build-endurance-prolonging-smart-suit-for-u-s-military/#comments Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:24:37 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=417193
Scientists at Harvard are working toward a “novel wearable system” that could prolong the physical endurance of soldiers in the field. While this may seem a bit too much like they'll be saving Gotham City, ahem - real life Batsuits, the  Defense Advanced]]> wearable technology, wyss institute, harvard, smart suit, darpa, darpa grant, military designs, performance enhancement, performance enhancement suit,

Scientists at Harvard are working toward a “novel wearable system” that could prolong the physical endurance of soldiers in the field. While this may seem a bit too much like they’ll be saving Gotham City, ahem – real life Batsuits, the  Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has already granted $2.6 million to the university’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering for the project.  Click ahead to read more about the high-tech suit and how it will delay the onset of fatigue.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/harvard-scientists-to-build-endurance-prolonging-smart-suit-for-u-s-military/feed/ 0 Annie Leonard’s “Story of Change”: Shopping Alone Can’t Save the World http://inhabitat.com/annie-leonards-story-of-change-shopping-alone-cant-save-the-world/ http://inhabitat.com/annie-leonards-story-of-change-shopping-alone-cant-save-the-world/#comments Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:53:47 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=413371
In The Story of Change, Annie Leonard explains that while being a smart shopper can certainly ease some of the burden on our overworked planet, it is not the solution to a better world. She believes that our problems begin with bad policies and bad business]]> Annie Leonard, Story of Stuff, Story of Change, conscious consumerism, materialism, consumerism, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style

In The Story of Change, Annie Leonard explains that while being a smart shopper can certainly ease some of the burden on our overworked planet, it is not the solution to a better world. She believes that our problems begin with bad policies and bad business practices, so while we do need to be smart consumers, there is much more beyond that to be done. Click ahead to check out The Story of Change and start working toward a better world.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/annie-leonards-story-of-change-shopping-alone-cant-save-the-world/feed/ 0 UCLA Researchers Report American Families Have Too Much Stuff and Too Little Time http://inhabitat.com/ucla-researchers-report-american-families-have-too-much-stuff-and-too-little-time/ http://inhabitat.com/ucla-researchers-report-american-families-have-too-much-stuff-and-too-little-time/#comments Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:35:27 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=413226
Do you think that American families have too much stuff?  Researchers at UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives of Families (CELF) have a new book, Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century: 32 Families Open Their Doors, focusing on just that. The study of]]> Life at Home in the Twenty-Frist Century, UCLA, Center on Everyday Lives of Families, CELF, Story of Stuff, Stuff Owns You,

Do you think that American families have too much stuff?  Researchers at UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives of Families (CELF) have a new book, Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century: 32 Families Open Their Doors, focusing on just that. The study of 32 middle-class families concluded that they’re living within a sea of material goods while spending very little time with each other. So click ahead to read about our overconsumption and let us know what you think – do we have too much stuff?

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/ucla-researchers-report-american-families-have-too-much-stuff-and-too-little-time/feed/ 0 Medieval “Lingerie” From 15th Century Austrian Castle Shocks Fashion Historians http://inhabitat.com/medieval-lingerie-from-15th-century-austrian-castle-shocks-fashion-historians/ http://inhabitat.com/medieval-lingerie-from-15th-century-austrian-castle-shocks-fashion-historians/#comments Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:34:18 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=413209
Found hidden under the floorboards of Lengberg Castle in Austria’s East Tyrol, these centuries-old bras are redefining the history of fashion.  While this model is a bit less ornate than the modern version, before discovering these 600-year-old brassieres]]> fashion artifacts, eco-friendly lingerie, sustainable lingerie, eco-friendly underwear, sustainable underwear, Beatrix Nutz, Innsbruck University, Austria, Hilary Davidson, Museum of London, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style

Found hidden under the floorboards of Lengberg Castle in Austria’s East Tyrol, these centuries-old bras are redefining the history of fashion.  While this model is a bit less ornate than the modern version, before discovering these 600-year-old brassieres we didn’t think that bras with clearly visible cups existed before the 19th century. Click ahead to learn more about underwear from the Middle Ages and how similar it is to what’s beneath our clothes today.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/medieval-lingerie-from-15th-century-austrian-castle-shocks-fashion-historians/feed/ 0 Win A Space-Age Skirt by Shadowplay NYC, Inspired by Hubble Photography (Worth $138!) http://inhabitat.com/win-a-space-age-skirt-by-shadowplay-nyc-inspired-by-hubble-photography-worth-138/ http://inhabitat.com/win-a-space-age-skirt-by-shadowplay-nyc-inspired-by-hubble-photography-worth-138/#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:20:03 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=410411
If you've been looking for a way to display your love for astronomy, we've got a giveaway that will rock your world.  Shadowplay NYC is an independent label run by astronomy-obsessed Ximena Chouza and Ali Bennaim. Their gorgeous skirts made from locally]]> Shadowplay NYC, made in the U.S.A., New York, New York City, eco-friendly skirts, sustainable skirts, space, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style

If you’ve been looking for a way to display your love for astronomy, we’ve got a giveaway that will rock your world.  Shadowplay NYC is an independent label run by astronomy-obsessed Ximena Chouza and Ali Bennaim. Their gorgeous skirts made from locally sourced silks and cottons are digitally printed with images from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Click ahead to enter to win your choice of four skirts that are out of this world!

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/win-a-space-age-skirt-by-shadowplay-nyc-inspired-by-hubble-photography-worth-138/feed/ 0 Fake-Out Fashion: Women Paint Scarlet Soles to Get the Louboutin Look http://inhabitat.com/fake-out-fashion-women-paint-scarlet-soles-to-get-the-louboutin-look/ http://inhabitat.com/fake-out-fashion-women-paint-scarlet-soles-to-get-the-louboutin-look/#comments Sat, 14 Jul 2012 14:19:49 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=410361
While it's difficult to afford Christian Louboutins at prices hovering around a grand, it's easy to buy a small container of red paint to fake the famous scarlet soles of the French shoemaker. This has become a fad in Britain, with paint sales of colors]]> Christian Louboutin, eco-friendly shoes, sustainable shoes, DIY shoes, DIY fashion, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style

While it’s difficult to afford Christian Louboutins at prices hovering around a grand, it’s easy to buy a small container of red paint to fake the famous scarlet soles of the French shoemaker. This has become a fad in Britain, with paint sales of colors like “Flame” and “Show Stopper” rising 40 percent! Click ahead to let us know what you think – would you paint your shoes to pretend?

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/fake-out-fashion-women-paint-scarlet-soles-to-get-the-louboutin-look/feed/ 0 Keep Cool: 7 Delicious Ways to Make Sure Kids Stay Hydrated this Summer http://inhabitat.com/keep-cool-7-delicious-ways-to-make-sure-kids-stay-hydrated-this-summer/ http://inhabitat.com/keep-cool-7-delicious-ways-to-make-sure-kids-stay-hydrated-this-summer/#comments Sat, 14 Jul 2012 06:02:42 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=407872
We know how much of a challenge it can be to stop the summer fun and make your kids (or yourself!) drink water. Hydration is so important, though, that we've came up with a few suggestions that are simple, delicious, and totally refreshing.  So click ahead]]> hydration, keep kids cool, hydration in summer, how to keep kids hydrated, iced tea recipe, sangria recipe, smoothie recipe, homemade popsicle, popsicle recipe, agua fresca, infused water,

We know how much of a challenge it can be to stop the summer fun and make your kids (or yourself!) drink water. Hydration is so important, though, that we’ve came up with a few suggestions that are simple, delicious, and totally refreshing.  So click ahead and make sure you indulge in one of these concoctions during your day at the beach!

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/keep-cool-7-delicious-ways-to-make-sure-kids-stay-hydrated-this-summer/feed/ 0 Twelv Magazine Creates Alexander McQueen Gown Using 50,000 Gummy Bears http://inhabitat.com/twelv-magazine-creates-alexander-mcqueen-gown-using-50000-gummy-bears/ http://inhabitat.com/twelv-magazine-creates-alexander-mcqueen-gown-using-50000-gummy-bears/#comments Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:33:02 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=407754
This gown may look like one of Alexander McQueen's flamboyant technicolor gowns, but it's actually just paying homage to the brilliant designer. For Twelv Magazine’s inaugural issue,  fashion stylists Hissa Igarashi and Sayuri Marakumi used 50,000]]> gummy bears, eco-art, eco-friendly art, Twelv, Alexander McQueen, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style, edible fashion, Hissa Igarashi, Sayuri Marakumi

This gown may look like one of Alexander McQueen‘s flamboyant technicolor gowns, but it’s actually just paying homage to the brilliant designer. For Twelv Magazine’s inaugural issue,  fashion stylists Hissa Igarashi and Sayuri Marakumi used 50,000 gummy bears to create this sugar-sweet, 220 pound gown. Click ahead to check out the details about the most delicious dress we’ve ever seen.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/twelv-magazine-creates-alexander-mcqueen-gown-using-50000-gummy-bears/feed/ 0 World’s Oldest Purse Uncovered—And It’s Studded With Dog Teeth! http://inhabitat.com/worlds-oldest-purse-uncovered%e2%80%94and-its-studded-with-dog-teeth/ http://inhabitat.com/worlds-oldest-purse-uncovered%e2%80%94and-its-studded-with-dog-teeth/#comments Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:03:43 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=405680
German archaeologists have uncovered the world's oldest purse, and to our surprise, canine teeth were the rhinestones of the past!  The teeth were discovered in a surface coal mine not far from Leipzig, next to the body of a woman buried between 2,500 and]]> archaeology, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style, Germany, dog teeth, teeth, eco-friendly bags, sustainable bags, eco-friendly purses, sustainable purses, eco-friendly handbags, sustainable handbags, Germany, fashion artifacts

German archaeologists have uncovered the world’s oldest purse, and to our surprise, canine teeth were the rhinestones of the past!  The teeth were discovered in a surface coal mine not far from Leipzig, next to the body of a woman buried between 2,500 and 2,200 B.C. Apparently, dog teeth were a common embellishment in the Stone Age and were also used to make necklaces and hair ornaments. Click ahead to check out the style of the past.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/worlds-oldest-purse-uncovered%e2%80%94and-its-studded-with-dog-teeth/feed/ 0 M&S Survey Reports One in Five Brits Admit to Discarding a Garment After One Wear http://inhabitat.com/ms-survey-reports-one-in-five-brits-admit-to-discarding-a-garment-after-one-wear/ http://inhabitat.com/ms-survey-reports-one-in-five-brits-admit-to-discarding-a-garment-after-one-wear/#comments Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:13:33 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=403258
How many garments have you thrown away lately? If you think it's been 6 or more over the past 12 months, then you're right on par with one in three Brits, according to a survey by Marks & Spencer. One in five admits to trashing a piece of clothing after]]> shwopping, Joanna Lumley, clothing swaps, clothes recycling, textile waste, fast fashion, materialism, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style, Marks & Spencer, U.K., United Kingdom

How many garments have you thrown away lately? If you think it’s been 6 or more over the past 12 months, then you’re right on par with one in three Brits, according to a survey by Marks & Spencer. One in five admits to trashing a piece of clothing after only one wear.  This equates to more than £81 million ($127 million) of serviceable clothing winding up in landfills each year after it’s worn just once. Click ahead to read the details of the survey and hang on to your wearable duds!

 

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/ms-survey-reports-one-in-five-brits-admit-to-discarding-a-garment-after-one-wear/feed/ 0 McDonald’s Launches New “Mad-Men”-Inspired Eco-Uniforms for Olympics http://inhabitat.com/mcdonalds-launches-new-mad-men-inspired-eco-uniforms-for-olympics/ http://inhabitat.com/mcdonalds-launches-new-mad-men-inspired-eco-uniforms-for-olympics/#comments Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:43:33 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=403148
Mad Men style is running rampant this season and fast food uniforms are apparently no exception. McDonald's U.K. unveiled a new line of eco-friendly uniforms that will make you feel like you're dining with Don Draper. Designed by husband-and-wife duo Wayne]]> Wayne Hemingway, McDonald's, 2012 London Olympics, Olympics, Summer Olympics, London Olympics, Worn Again, United Kingdom, U.K., recycled clothing, upcycled clothing, recycled fashion, upcycled fashion, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style, eco-friendly uniforms, sustainable uniforms, recycled uniforms, upcycled uniforms

Mad Men style is running rampant this season and fast food uniforms are apparently no exception. McDonald’s U.K. unveiled a new line of eco-friendly uniforms that will make you feel like you’re dining with Don Draper. Designed by husband-and-wife duo Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway, the new duds will hit the chains just in time for the Olympics. Click ahead to check out McDonald’s new style.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/mcdonalds-launches-new-mad-men-inspired-eco-uniforms-for-olympics/feed/ 0 10 Eco-Fashion Garments Inspired by Biomimicry and Nature http://inhabitat.com/10-eco-fashion-garments-inspired-by-biomimicry-and-nature/ http://inhabitat.com/10-eco-fashion-garments-inspired-by-biomimicry-and-nature/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:49:45 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=400708
Some of the greatest human innovations have been inspired by natural occurrences, so it only makes sense that what we wear would follow suit. From leaf-like tops to outerwear that transpires like trees, there are all sorts of fashion-forward eco-garments just]]> biomimicry, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style, eco-textiles, eco-friendly textiles, sustainable textiles, living fashion, living clothing, Tara Baoth Mooney,Stefanie Nieuwenhuyse, Stefanie Nieuwenhuyse, Zoe Alexander Fisher, Diana Eng, Morphotex, Speedo

Some of the greatest human innovations have been inspired by natural occurrences, so it only makes sense that what we wear would follow suit. From leaf-like tops to outerwear that transpires like trees, there are all sorts of fashion-forward eco-garments just dying to live up to Mother Nature’s precedent. Click ahead to check out the pieces and discover yet another way nature is one step ahead of us!

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/10-eco-fashion-garments-inspired-by-biomimicry-and-nature/feed/ 0 14 Awesome Eco-Friendly Father’s Day Gifts to Spoil Dad http://inhabitat.com/14-awesome-eco-friendly-fathers-day-gifts-to-spoil-dad/ http://inhabitat.com/14-awesome-eco-friendly-fathers-day-gifts-to-spoil-dad/#comments Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:49:23 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=397274
Want to show your dad the glory of eco-fashion this Father's Day? Or maybe he's already a lover of planet Earth.  Either way, we've rounded up 14 of the coolest gifts around to spoil your padre.  Whether it's a plaid bow tie made from repurposed clothing,]]> XOElle, Father's Day, green gifts, Green Gift Guide, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style, men's eco-fashion, men's eco-clothing, eco-friendly accessories, sustainable accessories, eco-friendly bow ties, sustainable bow ties, eco-friendly neckties, sustainable neckties, eco-friendly bags, sustainable bags, eco-friendly sunglasses, sustainable sunglasses, eco-friendly eyewear, sustainable eyewear, eco-friendly eyeglasses, sustainable eyeglasses, eco-friendly skincare, sustainable skincare, eco-friendly beauty, sustainable beauty, eco-beauty, natural beauty, organic beauty, eco-friendly shoes, sustainable shoes, vegan shoes, vegan fashion, vegan clothing, recycled fashion, upcycled fashion, recycled clothing, upcycled clothing, eco-friendly iPad cases, sustainable iPad cases, eco-friendly jackets, sustainable jackets, eco-friendly cologne, sustainable cologne, vegan beauty, recycled polyester, made in the U.S.A., Freeman's Sporting Club, Herban Cowboy, Nau, Waiting for the Sun, David Guarino, eco-friendly hats, sustainable hats, recycled kimonos, upcycled kimonos, DODOcase, Charity Water, Brave GentleMan, Novacas, Apolis, fashion philanthropy, Wood Thumb, recycled wood, upcycled wood, reclaimed wood, PGS

Want to show your dad the glory of eco-fashion this Father’s Day? Or maybe he’s already a lover of planet Earth.  Either way, we’ve rounded up 14 of the coolest gifts around to spoil your padre.  Whether it’s a plaid bow tie made from repurposed clothing, or a sweet wallet made from recycled materials, you’ll be sure to find something your father will adore.  Click ahead to check out our list and pick something great out for dear old Dad.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/14-awesome-eco-friendly-fathers-day-gifts-to-spoil-dad/feed/ 0 Perfect Pina Colada Popsicle Recipe For A Yummy Tropical Treat http://inhabitat.com/perfect-pina-colada-popsicle-recipe-for-a-yummy-tropical-treat/ http://inhabitat.com/perfect-pina-colada-popsicle-recipe-for-a-yummy-tropical-treat/#comments Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:17:16 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=400620
Looking for the perfect tropical treat to match the scorching summer sun? Try out this yummy recipe for kid-friendly pina colada popsicles! You might not be able to make it to the beach, but these treats will make you feel like you're walking along the sand.]]> how to make popsicles, how to make pina colada popsicles, DIY popsicles, DIY pina colada popsicles, frozen treat, pina colada popsicles, summer treat, pina colada popsicle recipe

Looking for the perfect tropical treat to match the scorching summer sun? Try out this yummy recipe for kid-friendly pina colada popsicles! You might not be able to make it to the beach, but these treats will make you feel like you’re walking along the sand. Click ahead for the easy-to-follow recipe and start imagining that you’re on a tropical island getaway!

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/perfect-pina-colada-popsicle-recipe-for-a-yummy-tropical-treat/feed/ 0 New Report Warns That Spray-Tanning Could Cause Cancer http://inhabitat.com/new-report-warns-that-spray-tanning-could-cause-cancer/ http://inhabitat.com/new-report-warns-that-spray-tanning-could-cause-cancer/#comments Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:56:50 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=400602
We know this is bad news for those of you who thought of spray-tanning as a safe alternative to UV exposure, but the active chemical used in spray tans, dihydroxyacetone (or DHA), can cause genetic mutation and DNA damage.  A panel of experts from the fields]]> dihydroxyacetone, spray-tanning, eco-beauty, eco-friendly beauty, sustainable beauty, toxic chemicals, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style, cancer, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

We know this is bad news for those of you who thought of spray-tanning as a safe alternative to UV exposure, but the active chemical used in spray tans, dihydroxyacetone (or DHA), can cause genetic mutation and DNA damage.  A panel of experts from the fields of dermatology, toxicology, and pulmonary medicine told ABC News of the dangers found when tested on cells and non-human organisms.  Click ahead to read more about the disappointing discovery and try to avoid the tanning salon.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/new-report-warns-that-spray-tanning-could-cause-cancer/feed/ 1 Organic by John Patrick’s 2013 Resort Collection is an Eclectic Boho Boy-Girl Party http://inhabitat.com/organic-by-john-patricks-2013-resort-collection-is-an-eclectic-boho-boy-girl-party/ http://inhabitat.com/organic-by-john-patricks-2013-resort-collection-is-an-eclectic-boho-boy-girl-party/#comments Sun, 10 Jun 2012 15:11:24 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=397387
Androgyny is the word for Organic by John Patrick's Resort 2013 collection. Borrowing from the boys and inspired by Edit DeAk, co-founder of the ’70s zine Art-Rite, John Patrick has created something uniquely beautiful. Click ahead to check out the eclectic]]> John Patrick, Organic, John Patrick Organic, Resort 2013, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style, organic cotton, vegetable-tanned leather, recycled nylon, recycled cotton, recycled polyester, alpaca

Androgyny is the word for Organic by John Patrick’s Resort 2013 collection. Borrowing from the boys and inspired by Edit DeAk, co-founder of the ’70s zine Art-Rite, John Patrick has created something uniquely beautiful. Click ahead to check out the eclectic cropped recycled-cotton trousers and beautiful, hand-loomed alpaca pullovers.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/organic-by-john-patricks-2013-resort-collection-is-an-eclectic-boho-boy-girl-party/feed/ 0 Gucci Announces Line of Biodegradable Footwear, “Sustainable Soles” http://inhabitat.com/gucci-announces-line-of-biodegradable-footwear-sustainable-soles/ http://inhabitat.com/gucci-announces-line-of-biodegradable-footwear-sustainable-soles/#comments Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:30:06 +0000 Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/?p=394285
“Sustainable Soles” are not your typical high end designer’s footwear. Gucci’s new line of ballet flats and sneakers are made from biodegradable plastic, designed by Gucci’s creative director, Frida Giannini. While the flats are clad with Gucci’s trademark interlocking Gs, the logo is printed in green on recycled polyester labels for the sneakers. Click ahead to check out the [...]]]> Gucci, Sustainable Soles, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, green fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable style, Frida Giannini, biodegradable plastic, eco-friendly shoes, sustainable shoes, eco-friendly sandals, sustainable sandals

“Sustainable Soles” are not your typical high end designer’s footwear. Gucci’s new line of ballet flats and sneakers are made from biodegradable plastic, designed by Gucci’s creative director, Frida Giannini. While the flats are clad with Gucci’s trademark interlocking Gs, the logo is printed in green on recycled polyester labels for the sneakers. Click ahead to check out the awesome green footwear and what else Gucci has in store for the green consumer.

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