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The Alternative Consumer provides product reviews, green news and info to the next wave of smart consumers - fresh thinkers who consciously style their lives with their health and the health of the Earth in the forefront of their mind; chic, savvy shopper
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handcrafted baby hats – Three Fish Shop
Handcrafted, designer hats made with loving care from organic cotton, merino wool and the finest natural yarns. What a lovely way to protect your wee one from harsh fall winds and blowing leaves. hats for newborns, tots and children range from arou...
uranus – soy eco undies
Ah…what’s in a name? In addition to making a pretty eco-friendly panty, the folks at Uranus Apparel obviously have a sense of humor. These cute soyshort (soy meets boy) eco-panties are made with 100% natural vegetable dye and packaged...
upcycled suit coat handbag
Put away those summer whites – it’s time to start prepping your wardrobe for fall and winter. This nifty little handbag is handmade from an upcycled wool tweed suit coat, and reasonably priced. $34 @ onourway’s etsy shop ...
bamboo + recycled polyester = sportswear
Canada’s Nu.lethics has taken activewear to a pretty green place. They’ve perfected a process by which bamboo shoots are pulverized and heated into nano-sized bits and then integrated into polyester yarn. Each garment contains a minim...
NY Eco Fashion Week wrap-up
Last week’s TheGreenShows 2-day event in NYC was the place to be during fashion week. Amidst the usual fashion runway buzz, a cool vibe permeated the King of Greene Street space. Brooklyn-based designer Bahar Shahpar was edgy and sharp, we l...
fall for eco chic thigh highs
Based in a tiny village in France, eco lingerie maker, g=9.8 manufactures these sexy thigh highs for slipping under our fall skirts. Created from recycled white pine tree pruning (ahh, the white pine, my favorite), you’ll be amazed by how sil...
baby slippers from upcycled wool sweater
These handmade, low-top, Wooly Baby slippers, (note lamb on bottom), feature leather heels, toes, and non-skid soles. The slippers are created from a recycled, felted, 100% merino wool sweater and recycled leather. These munchkin booties have a lay...
3 pairs of vegan boots with kickin’ eco style
For the well-heeled, whether dressing up or down, we’ve got you covered in animal-friendly style: (above L) - Step out in sustainable style with Simple’s Green Toematillo ankle bootie with hemp uppers, coconut buttons, bamboo wedge heel ...
Dahon’s Biologic FreeCharge - pedal-power your iPhone
The folding bike specialists at Dahon have come up with an energy efficient way to charge your iPod, iPhone, MP3 player or handheld device - bike power. The FreeCharge transfers power from a bike’s generator hub to a high-capacity battery, whic...
EcoSmart Fire’s - Mini T ethanol fireplace
It almost feels like fall here in NYC - time to start thinking about extending our alfresco dining and outdoor socializing as the temps take a dip and the autumn leaves begin to fall. One solution - an eco friendly designer outdoor fireplace. The...
Perfectly Imperfect - eco hip simplicity
Why am I so drawn to this crew neck top? Aside from the beauty of its quiet French Blue color, it’s the inherent details that deliver a dose of understated elegance in this casual wear. The snug fit and organic cotton waffle weave afford ext...
Nau - fall coats for eco men
This one’s for all you fashion conscious eco hombres out there. Lately, we seem to have featured a bunch of women’s fashion on altCon, so I thought I’d post something from Nau’s fall line for dudes - cause guys have to look g...
RESTORE Clothing - fashion & function
Celeste and Anthony Lilore, founders of NYC-based, RESTORE Clothing are on our eco radar. Having recently met them at a green gathering, they do walk the talk. Their active wear, RESTORE, spells out all that a conscious fashionista could want: Re...
a new electric scooter hits the pavement
Well, it’s not a Segway. In fact, it doesn’t even look as cool as a Segway (my vote is not to opt for the detachable front basket, despite its practicality). But it’s new—and it’s about five times cheaper—than the original “ultimate” ...
DIY baby beanie
Knitters, happily take note: Natural Star, a New Zealand-based professional knitter can provide the beanie pattern (above) to fit Newborns through to 5 year olds, ($5 US). No time for needles? Find a head-topper ready-made in fine Merino wool, ...
bibico - Fair Trade threads
I’m far from being considered a clothes junkie, but casual frocks with cute buttons and pockets always warrant a closer look. Even during these thrifty times, one can splurge occasionally, especially on end-of-season specials. Above is my idea...
golf refugees - fun, carbon neutral golf shirts
Here’s a U.K. company with a sense of humor. We all know most golf courses aren’t really green in any way except for the color of the grass - but some folks still can’t (moi) give up the game. Throw on an organic cotton, carbon ...
a lot to say on a little tee
Wear a tee with “virgin” scrawled across the top and you might garner some attention—or cynical stares. Either way, that’s the point, because below those bright, bold letters is smaller type that reads: [virgin] plastic is what most shampoo a...
Enamore’s 2010 eco undies
Enamore has unveiled its 2010 collection of pin-up inspired and vintage styled eco lingerie and accessories. The collection is created using soft blends of soya, organic cotton jersey, bamboo and organic or herbal-dyed and printed silks. English la...
put a lid on it - reuse a tin can
So much of the time, simplicity is the heart of invention. That’s certainly the case with these clever biodegradable plastic lids, designed by Northumbria University grad Jack Bresnahan and featured at last month’s New Designers show in London. ...
Chicks in the City organic cotton tee shirt
We’re always pecking around for the latest offbeat, organic cotton t-shirts with a green message. This hand-dyed one from GreenGirlsGlobal packs a few different meanings. The Chicks in the City “T” may announce your support for ur...
devidoll - chic style meets eco ethics
U.K.-based, online fashion boutique Devidoll.com offers a fine, tasty selection of quality goods for man, woman or child — whether at home, or out and about. They feature upscale designers with a social conscience, for conscious consumers wit...
Burn Fat, Not Oil organic cotton t-shirt
The Swiss t-shirt maker, Bakoa, creates these organic tees with fun messages. We could all use a little more exercise. € 24.50 - in white, blue, green and gray @ bakoa.com Hey, they ship worldwide. ...
Indigenous Designs - ethical eco fashion
An Alternative Consumer, Tried and True Green Products Review… As previously mentioned here on altCon, eco-minded clothing line Indigenous Designs has been around since 1994, offering Fair Trade, handmade clothing created by artisans from arou...
Mandinka Designs: well-suited handbags
As a lover of handbags, shoes, and the environment, I can appreciate designers who make an effort to reduce waste by recycling clothes. Both pre-consumer textile waste (by-product materials from the textile, fiber and cotton industries) and post-co...
soda pop meets the king of pop
For those who haven’t gotten quite enough Michael Jackson…These upcycled bottle cap earrings, by ampandolph, feature the inimitable visage of “The King of Pop.” The bottle caps are filled with smooth, durable, high-gloss, re...
Bee Green organic cotton t-shirt
Designer Jen Smith created this t-shirt with a message for Holy Cow, a sustainable fashion boutique located in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. This playfully cute tee is made with organic cotton, screen printed by hand with water-based PVC-free ink and ...
PIE studio eco furniture summer sale
Sexy eco-furniture maker, PIE studio, is running “Summer Garage Sale 09″ — a limited time offer with limited amounts of furniture; sold in US and Canada only. The sale runs through midnight August 31, 2009. This once a year summe...
sustainable t-shirt
Are you sustainable? Ladies and men’s tees - 92% organic cotton fine Jersey, 8% Lycra. Available in short or long sleeve, fitted and straight cut; make an eco statement $19.99 / $24.99 @ planetforward.ca ...
dust in the wind - to what end?
Are off road vehicles and the use of deserts as playpens really worth the environmental impact? Aside from disturbing the natural habitats of wildlife and contributing to erosion and noise pollution… Siting research from the University of Ut...
