Over 300 People Dead in Bangladesh Factory Collapse

Photo by Andrew Biraj for  Reuters The death toll at the horrific garment factory collapse that occurred earlier this week has now risen to 300 . According to the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights, 80% of the factory’s workers were young women aged between 18 and 20 . As upsetting as it’s been to watch, we’ve been following the news on Ecouterre , as well as investigating how consumers can express to the big name brands that make their clothes at the factory that the working conditions that led to the casualties is absolutely unacceptable. READ MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Bangladesh , Benetton , CA , Dhaka , Dress Barn , eco-fashion , Ethical Fashion , forced labor , green fashion , human rights , Joe Fresh , KiK , Mango , Primark , Rana Plaza , Sustainable Fashion , sustainable style , sweatshop labor , sweatshop workers , sweatshops , Tazreen Fashions , The Children’s Place , walmart , workers rights        

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Over 300 People Dead in Bangladesh Factory Collapse

Over 300 People Dead in Bangladesh Factory Collapse

Photo by Andrew Biraj for  Reuters The death toll at the horrific garment factory collapse that occurred earlier this week has now risen to 300 . According to the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights, 80% of the factory’s workers were young women aged between 18 and 20 . As upsetting as it’s been to watch, we’ve been following the news on Ecouterre , as well as investigating how consumers can express to the big name brands that make their clothes at the factory that the working conditions that led to the casualties is absolutely unacceptable. READ MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Bangladesh , Benetton , CA , Dhaka , Dress Barn , eco-fashion , Ethical Fashion , forced labor , green fashion , human rights , Joe Fresh , KiK , Mango , Primark , Rana Plaza , Sustainable Fashion , sustainable style , sweatshop labor , sweatshop workers , sweatshops , Tazreen Fashions , The Children’s Place , walmart , workers rights        

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New Lithium Reserve Discovered in Wyoming Could Meet All US Demand

As the clean tech and electric vehicle industries grow, there is an ever greater demand for lithium – the key ingredient in the lithium-ion batteries used to store energy in EVs, laptop computers and a host of other devices. At present the US imports around 80 percent of its lithium, but the University of Wyoming’s Carbon Management Institute just discovered a massive reserve that could transform the US from a “significant lithium importer to an independent lithium producer.” Read the rest of New Lithium Reserve Discovered in Wyoming Could Meet All US Demand Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “solar energy” , carbon management institute , li batteries , li-ion , lithium , lithium batteries , lithium ion , lithium salt , natural resources , Rock Springs Uplift , unveristy of wyoming , wind energy , wyoming lithium        

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New Lithium Reserve Discovered in Wyoming Could Meet All US Demand

New Lithium Reserve Discovered in Wyoming Could Meet All US Demand

As the clean tech and electric vehicle industries grow, there is an ever greater demand for lithium – the key ingredient in the lithium-ion batteries used to store energy in EVs, laptop computers and a host of other devices. At present the US imports around 80 percent of its lithium, but the University of Wyoming’s Carbon Management Institute just discovered a massive reserve that could transform the US from a “significant lithium importer to an independent lithium producer.” Read the rest of New Lithium Reserve Discovered in Wyoming Could Meet All US Demand Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “solar energy” , carbon management institute , li batteries , li-ion , lithium , lithium batteries , lithium ion , lithium salt , natural resources , Rock Springs Uplift , unveristy of wyoming , wind energy , wyoming lithium        

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Joshua Harris’ 3D Clothing Printer Recycles Old Garments to Create New Apparel

Excited about that stylish top from J.Crew but wish you could have it for the party tonight? Why not just 3D print it right at home? That’s the vision embodied in a Clothing Printer conceived by industrial designer Joshua Harris . Harris developed the Clothing Printer with a group of colleagues as an entry in the Electrolux Lab design competition in 2010, where it placed in the semifinals. Read the rest of Joshua Harris’ 3D Clothing Printer Recycles Old Garments to Create New Apparel Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 3d printer , 3D printing , apparel , clothing printer , eco-fashion , green design , industrial design , joshua harris , Sustainable Fashion , sustainable style , Urban design

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CA Modern Home Tour: The Hidden Details of John Lautner’s Incredible Elrod House

Read the rest of CA Modern Home Tour: The Hidden Details of John Lautner’s Incredible Elrod House Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alien architecture , alien-inspired homes los angeles , architecturally significant homes , architecturally significant homes california , architecturally significant homes los angeles , bambi and thumper , bob brisco , california modernism , diamonds are forever , elrod house , elrod residence , historic la home , historic los angeles homes , historic los angeles landmarks , historic modern la homes , James Bond , john lautner , john lautner LA , john lautner los angeles , la design , la home tour , la modern , la modern design , la modern home tours , lautner , lautner la , lautner los angeles , los angeles modern , modern homes la , modern homes los angeles , organic architecture , palm springs architecture , palm springs modern homes , palm springs modernism , southern california architecture , southern california modern , space architecture , space homes , space inspired home , ufo homes los angeles , ufo house

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14 Eco-Friendly Lingerie Gifts to Heat Things Up on Valentine’s Day

Turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day by creating a little climate change of your own with some sexy sustainable lingerie . We’ve rounded up 14 of our favorite eco-underthings , each one sure to get your windows steaming. From a silky traffic-stopping negligee to a coquettish corset, we’ve got just what you need for a Valentine’s Day (and night) to remember! READ MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco-fashion , eco-friendly bras , eco-friendly corsets , eco-friendly lingerie , eco-friendly nightgowns , eco-friendly panties , eco-friendly underwear , Ethical Fashion , green fashion , green gift guide , sustainable bras , sustainable corsets , Sustainable Fashion , sustainable lingerie , sustainable nightgowns , sustainable panties , sustainable style , sustainable underwear , Under the Root , valentine’s day

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GIVEAWAY: Win This Custom “Constrvct” Dress Featuring a Photo of Your Choice (Worth $350!)

Want a head-turning piece that really expresses you personality? We’ve teamed up with  Constrvct  to give one lucky reader a fabulous made-to-order dress printed with an image of their choice (worth $350). While you may think you’ve seen this style before, don’t mistake this dress for one of those cheap screen-printed wares that fade after a single wash. To ensure a lasting print, Constrvct only uses U.S.-sourced double-knit organic cotton jersey and industrial  digital textile inks  to create its vibrant, photo-quality prints, which are then professionally stitched together in a garment facility in New York City . ENTER TO WIN HERE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: bespoke clothing , bespoke fashion , Constrvct , Continuum Clothing , customized clothing , customized fashion , eco-fashion , eco-friendly dresses , Ethical Fashion , green fashion , Mary Huang , sustainable dresses , Sustainable Fashion , sustainable style , wearable fashion

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GIVEAWAY: Win an Eco-Fashion Starter Kit from Fashioning Change (Worth $150!)

Looking to give your wardrobe a sustainable lift? Well you’re just in luck, because we’ve teamed up with one of our favorite fashion-do-gooders, Fashioning Change , to give one lucky reader an eco-friendly KCA starter wardrobe worth $150! This fab set is made up of  “ethical knockoffs” designed to offer the same style, fit, and price points as comparable styles from leading mainstream brands. Jump ahead to learn more about the clothes and how you can enter to win! ENTER TO WIN HERE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco-fashion , Ethical Fashion , Fashioning Change , green fashion , KCA by Fashioning Change , Los Angeles , Made in the U.S.A. , organic cotton” title=”KCA by Fashioning Change , Sustainable Fashion , sustainable style

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Study Shows Photovoltaics Beat Biofuels at Converting Solar Energy Into Miles Driven

Solar Panel photo from Shutterstock When it comes to transforming the sun’s energy into commuter miles, it looks like photovoltaics beat out our best biofuels. A recent study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology investigated the relative efficiencies of the two technologies by focusing on traditional methods of turning corn and other plants into ethanol, turning energy crops into electricity, and using photovoltaics to directly convert sunlight into fuel. The team found that PV’s were far more efficient at creating “sun-to-wheels” energy for vehicles. Read the rest of Study Shows Photovoltaics Beat Biofuels at Converting Solar Energy Into Miles Driven Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: biofuel , cellulosic biofuel , CO2 , corn , david stoms , electric vehicle , environmental science & technology , ev , ghg , greenhouse gas emission , james kallao , Norwegian University of Science and Technology , photosynthesis , pv , roland geyer , solar , uc santa barbara , US

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