Lori Zimmer
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New York, NY, United States
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7 biggest threats to the environment
As Earth day approaches, we should all be aware of the serious problems plaguing the planet like climate change, deforestation, pollution, loss of biodiversity, rising sea levels, oceanic dead zones and the exploding human population. → Read More
Add a skylight to any room with these amazingly realistic LED panels
Simar Design's faux skylights are made from LED panels and nature photographs to bring sun to any room. → Read More
Aerochromics: Clothing That Changes Color When Exposed to Air Pollution
Faced with a world of increasing outdoor air pollution, designer Nikolas Gregory Bentel decided to help fellow city dwellers monitor their own environments. → Read More
China Says It Will Cease Ivory Trade by End of 2017
Photo by flowcomm/Flickr China has pledged to shut down all trade in ivory by the end of 2017, a move that conservationists are hailing as a "game changer" for elephant conservation. The decision comes on the heels of years of mounting global pressure to stem the mass killings and threatened ext ... → Read More
Ohhio's Extremely Chunky Knits Are What Dreams Are Made of
KNIT'S MAGIC "We use only three things to create our amazing, dreamlike Ohhio clouds: our own hands, 100 percent merino wool, and, most importantly, inspiration," Marinenko wrote on her campaign page. "We didn't create another home accessory to collect dust in the corner. There is an attraction ... → Read More
LUSH Cosmetics Fights Animal Testing by "Torturing" Human Subject (Video)
REAL-LIFE HORROR Although cosmetics testing on animals was banned throughout Europe nearly two decade ago, the sale of animal-tested products is still permitted in the United Kingdom and other countries. In the United States, federal law requires companies to assure that their pro ... → Read More
Ravelin's Reflective Shirt Keeps Cyclists Stylish by Day, Safe by Night
The RS01 wants to be the best shirt in your closet- one that can protect you as much as it looks good. Designed with the bicycle commuter in mind, the RS01 by Ravelin is a reflective safety garment - that doubles as your favorite shirt to wear to work. Its sleek design looks great in the office ... → Read More
You Might Reconsider Your Canada Goose Jacket After Watching This Video
The footage may just be 15 seconds long, but already it's been viewed more than 17 million times. Its subject? A coyote struggling in a steel trap, a shotgun trained toward its head. For People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which posted the video on Facebook last week, a contrasting phot ... → Read More
Veerah’s Multifunctional Vegan Shoes Are “Inspired by Women, Made for Warriors”
Eco-luxury shoe designers, VEERAH, want you to “Do Good and Look Incredible” in their cruelty-free fashionable heels. Each pair of Veerah shoes are made from top-quality vegan and sustainable materials like 100% organic cotton, cork, vegan leathers and Post-Consumer PET Bottle Fabric. The go ... → Read More
Fast Retailing, Uniqlo’s Owner, Opens Denim Innovation Center in L.A.
Fast Retailing has established the massive Denim Innovation Center in Los Angeles, aiming to improve the quality and ethics of fast fashion. Lead by denim specialists from denim brand J Brand, the collective will work on developing top quality jeans using innovative technologies and quality mate ... → Read More
PETA Video About “Ugly Truth” Behind UGGs Goes Viral
"Ugh" is right. In a chilling video last week, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals revealed the "ugly truth" about UGG, a line of sheepskin-lined boots that people either hate to love or love to hate. "Sheep in the wool industry are abused, kicked, and often have violent wounds from shea ... → Read More
Great Scott! "Back to the Future" Inspires Self-Charging Textiles, Clothing
One movie buff scientist from the University of Central Florida's NanoScience Technology Center has turned to the 80s cult classic Back to the Future II to inspire a new wearable technology. Marty McFly’s Nike shoes that tie themselves in the movies spurred fan Associate Professor Jayan Thomas ... → Read More
Forget Black Friday; Clean Up the Planet With “Blue Friday”
This year, the nation’s biggest shopping day, Black Friday, will get a green transformation. Responsible retailer United by Blue is asking consumers to rethink the mega-purchasing day, and instead turn their attention to cleaning up the green space around them. Rechristened “Blue Friday,” ... → Read More
Liberti's Conflict-Free, U.S.-Cultured Diamond Jewelry Help Refugees Make a Living
Liberti’s new line of conflict-free diamonds seem to sparkle a little brighter with sustainability. The Return to Love line is not only made from sustainable cultured diamonds, but each delicate pieces is also made ethically and responsibly. The nine pieces in the collection also support Liber ... → Read More
Numerous Safety Violations Found at Donald Trump Shirt Factory in Bangladesh
Photo by Andrew Neel/Unsplash The sweatshop that produces shirts for Donald Trump’s apparel brand has been cited for a laundry list of safety violations, making it an unsafe work environment. Workers at the Elite Garment Industries factory in Bangladesh are put into danger daily with insuffici ... → Read More
Book a Stay at London’s First—and Only—Wool Bed & Breakfast
Londoners, and those visiting the British capital, can check into the coziest AirBnb this season during London for Wool Week! The Campaign of Wool is taking over a rentable house for the week, to create the first ever WoolBnB. Guests can snuggle in all of the wool-clad rooms, which will be decke ... → Read More
“Organic” Cosmetics Industry Riddled With Bogus Claims, Says Report
Photo by Alice Achterhof/UnsplashThe Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep® database is an analysis of 5,000 personal care products, grading each for its safety for consumers to use as a resource. A recent study by EWG found that cosmetics with an “organic” label may not be what consumers think- a whopping 20 percent of the products that use the word “organic” in their name contain harmful… → Read More
“Fend” Bicycle Helmet Collapses to One-Third Its Original Size
Protecting your noggin is now even more convenient, thanks to the collapsible FEND helmet. Durable and strong, the Fend isn’t bulky and awkward to tote around like other helmets. After cyclists have reached their destination, the helmet collapses to one-third of its size, fitting easily in a b ... → Read More
One in Five Brits Admit to Discarding a Garment After One Wear, Says M&S Survey
One in three Britons has thrown away six or more items of clothing over the past 12 months, according to a Yougov survey of 2,200 U.K. consumers commissioned by → Read More
"Sound Shirt" Helps Deaf People "Feel" Classical Music
The hearing impaired and even the deaf can now experience music, in a new collaboration between the Junge Symphoniker Hamburg Orchestra in Germany and wearable tech company CuteCircuit. The pair have created the Sound Shirt, an incredible garment that translates sound into vibrations. When the J ... → Read More