Monday, November 16, 2009

EcoMonday Mélange

I just got back from Germany, but it's time to get to work again, so happy Monday, and welcome to my new weekly EcoMonday Mélange. For those of you who are not familiar with EcoMonday, allow me to explain. EcoMonday began on Twitter as a way to help the greenies on Twitter find each other. I met a lot of the people I follow on Twitter through the #EcoMonday hashtag. In honor of this, I have started my EcoMonday post. Every week I will bring you a different collection of eco-friendly tidbits. So without any further ado, here is today's mélange.

Website I wish I had made time for while I was in Germany:
Ecouterre is a new eco-fashion website that I simply adore. From new collections to trends to fab finds like today's coloring book dress post, this website proves that eco-fashion is stylish and cutting edge.



Ever wondered what it's like to own an eco-fashion boutique?
The fabulous fashion boutiques I saw in Germany were constantly making me wish I had a place like that to sell my creations. I wondered what kind of work was involved in starting such a boutique. If you're wondering too, visit ecosalon and read about Amy DuFault's recent undertaking. She provides some interesting information on the eco-fashion industry from a buyer's perspective, and reminds us that living the eco-lifestyle is both a learning and a teaching experience.

Favorite read in the few days since I returned from Europe (on Wednesday - still tired!):
Another ecosalon post, reviewing the "Best Organic Deodorants (That Actually Work)," has inspired me to try something new. I am going to try wearing organic deodorant ALL THE TIME. This is a bit scary for me, because in my family, we sweat a lot. I mean A LOT. I used to wear aluminum-filled antiperspirant all the time, even to bed! (Scary, I know.) Over the last few years, I have been cutting back, only wearing the antiperspirant on the days I would be at my sweatiest, and I wear herbal deodorants the rest of the time. None of them has ever met the challenge provided by my sweat glands at their worst, but I have never tried any of the sprays recommended in this article. So, wish me and my sweaty armpits luck, and check out the article for yourself. Maybe you, too, will be inspired to throw out that old aluminum antiperspirant.

If you're on Twitter, don't forget to follow the #EcoMonday action.

Best wishes for an eco-friendly and eco-safe week!

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