Feb 9, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
I had always tried to live my life fairly simply and by 1991, knowing what I knew about the state of the environment, I had begun to eat lower on the food chain and reduce my consumption of material goods. Doing risk sports had taught me another important lesson:...
Feb 8, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Chic design can be sustainable mothernaturenetwork: A coffee filter-esque waste paper binWaste paper recycling made simple and stylish with Fabriano, a nifty bin made out of layered bags of recycled paper.
Feb 3, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Ever wonder how some of today’s most inspiring one-for-one’s are also in the business of fashion? Take TOMS, Warby Parker or even Roma Boots – they’re producing extraordinary products and their mission-driven models are resonating with conscious consumers all over the...
Feb 2, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
“Natural Society has awarded Monsanto the Worst Company of 2011 award for its ongoing work to threaten human health and the environment. In a recent study of genetically-modified corn, scientists found that the genetically-modified food may...
Feb 1, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
It’s fascinating to see how social entrepreneurs are taking an already innovative model (one-for-one) and innovating on it further to drive social impact. One-for-one is inspiring, and while the model still has room for improvement (empowering self-sufficiency),...