by Christina Lee on December 9th, 2008
In September 2007, Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division banned most outdoor water use in the state, as it was suffering through one of the worst droughts in its history. There and then, Debbie Smith and her family had to learn quickly the basics of water conservation.
But once her family knew what to do – take shorter showers, turn off the faucet while brushing their teeth – Smith still found herself struggling to break old habits of her husband and teenage kids.
“And then it just occurred to me,” as Smith recalled, “it would have been a lot easier to learn... Read more »
by Christina Lee on November 7th, 2008
Jeans and T-shirts: fashion staples for the consumer, but also environmental statements for apparel companies — that is, with the use of organic cotton.
Grown sans the use of harmful chemical pesticides, organic cotton — along with the eco-fashion trend — first rose to popularity 15 years ago. And while U.S. development is hindered by a struggling domestic market, the global organic cotton industry is now worth an estimated $2.6 billion, according to the Organic Trade Association . To fuel it further, more apparel companies than ever incorporate organic cotton into their clothing, as they join together in initiatives that... Read more »