7 Excellent Swap and Share Sites

Freecycle

Remember the 20th century when we were in a consumption frenzy? Terms like swap and share weren’t even on our radar. The economic downturn combined with our fundamental need to connect with others has started a swap and share movement that has been defined as Collaborative Consumption. Businesses are now using the efficiency of the… [Continue Reading]

Wool Clothing for Biking Commuters

armwarmer

Does the idea of making that chilly morning commute dressed in wool leave you scratching like a sheep in need of a haircut?  Think again. Gone are the days of itchy wool clothing. Merino wool is not only durable, but soft and comfortable. It’s the best natural material for wicking moisture away from the skin… [Continue Reading]

Women’s Wool Shirts For Summer

Icebreaker Women's Bodyfit 150 Ultralite Short Sleeve Atlas T-Shirt

As the summer approaches and the weather turns warmer, wool clothing is probably not something we’re rushing to stock up on. As it turns out, maybe we should be. Although scientists have tried to create the perfect fabric that will keep our bodies dry and cool — or warm — wool, a natural fiber, has… [Continue Reading]

Women’s Organic Underwear

Hanky Panky Organic Cotton Thong

Over the past several years, the organic movement has begun to gain steam in the United States. More and more people are buying into the idea that pesticides and good health don’t mix. If you are feeling good about the organic choices you’re making with your food, consider this: what we put on our bodies… [Continue Reading]

Men’s Wool Shirts

Icebreaker Superfine 200 Tech Alice Springs T-Shirt

Sure, summer might not be the the time that you usually think about stocking up on wool shirts. But this natural fiber, that draws water away from your skin and releases it back into the air, is the perfect fabric to keep you cool and dry all summer long. In addition, many wool tops are… [Continue Reading]

An Efficient Spring 2010 Icebreaker Polo

Icebreaker Polo Shirt

How soon the warm weather is here. Icebreaker has released a new line merino clothing for spring. Available from Moosejaw.

Organic Maternity Clothing

Handmade Organic Cotton Poncho

Nothing makes you want to save the earth for future generations more than creating your own future generation. As your belly grows, and your wardrobe along with it, purchasing organic maternity clothes is a giant step in the right direction when it comes to keeping pesticides and herbicides out of the environment. What’s equally as… [Continue Reading]

Women’s Organic Cotton Jeans

JOE'S Jeans Organic Muse Jean in Olivia

From a lazy Sunday to a night out on the town, nothing is more versatile than your favorite jeans. Accordingly, they are probably the most-worn item in your wardrobe. If they’re going to spend that much time hugging your thighs in all the right spots, shouldn’t you make sure that hug doesn’t involve a chemical… [Continue Reading]

Women’s Organic Athletic Wear

Icebreaker Women's Merino Wool Top

Chances are, when you hit the gym, the yoga studio or the pavement, you’re trying to do something good for yourself. Why not do something good for the planet at the same time? By simply buying organic the next time you restock your workout drawer, you can reduce the amount of toxins absorbed by your… [Continue Reading]

From The Meta-Efficient Labs: Most Optimal Comforter Material: Organic Merino Wool

Organic Comforter

As many of you may have heard — I believe merino wool is an optimal clothing material. But it is also useful in the bedroom: as an optimal comforter fill. The advantage of wool is that it doesn’t retain moisture.