The LOHAS marketplace is fundamentally changing the structure of the American economy – and not the other way round
Who’s Changing Whom? The LOHAS marketplace is fundamentally changing the structure of the American economy—and not the other way around – By Eric Peterson Today’s LOHAS marketplace is the economic equivalent of a big, adolescent puppy, steadily growing and irrepressibly moving … somewhere. The head doesn’t always know what the tail is doing, and its .. read more
Green is the New Red – How the Eco-Clothing Movement is Changing the Fashion World Today
From celebrities to manufacturers, there many people leading the revolution towards a more eco friendly clothing market. It used to be a serious challenge trying to find clothing and accessories that are both stylish and sustainable. Now, thanks to a number of forward thinking individuals and companies, fashionistas can find clothes that are both trendy .. read more
Jamie Oliver Leads a Food Revolution in U.S. Schools
He’s brash, blond – and he just might save us from ourselves. He’s chef Jamie Oliver, and he’s working to change the way Americans and Britons eat – one school lunch at a time. Jamie Oliver has spent virtually his entire life in the kitchen – the British chef and healthy foods advocate grew up .. read more
Interview with Summer Rayne Oakes on Sustainable Beauty and Fashion
“‘…I had the pleasure of working with Summer Rayne Oakes to help bring easy to understand information on becoming a more earth-friendly shopper. Summer is a model-activist, Discovery correspondent, sustainability strategist and author of “Style, Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion & Beauty”. “What’s totally cool is that all of my work is .. read more
Fairtrade vs. Rainforest Alliance. Sara Lee vs. Organics. It’s One Big Green Fight
In the middle of Fairtrade Fortnight (Feb 22nd – March 7th) a debate has started over the uses of the two ethical badges, Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance. My recent experience is that consumers now see them as much the same, even though one focuses more on the environment and the other on people (though few .. read more
