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Top 20+ Eco-Friendly, DIY Wedding Ideas

Reprinted with permission from Custommade Wedding planning can be really (really) stressful. For earth-loving folks, the process can get even trickier, as most classic wedding decorations, favors, and traditions are far from eco-friendly. Luckily, a DIY attitude is all you need to create a wedding celebration that is unique, true to you, and kind to the earth. Whether you’re knee deep in planning or daydreaming about future nuptials, read on for a variety of environmentally friendly wedding ideas. Paper Products Recycled or plantable paper Any time you choose a paper product for your wedding, seek out recycled or plantable options. Plantable, seed-embedded paper products are a great choice; they’re completely biodegradable, and planting them promotes reforestation, the greening of urban spaces, and sustainable food choices. E-vites Whether it’s an engagement announcement, save the date, shower invitation, wedding invitation, or thank you card, you can go greener (and …

Swim in Eco-Friendly Odina Swimwear

By Wendy Gabriel for 1800recycling.com July 15, 2013 Odina uses recycled nylon and organic cotton in its line of “sustainable, highly functional and fashionable swimwear.” If you are a fashion-minded, active beach girl with a soft spot for the planet, check out Odina Swimwear. “Odina” means divine creative inspiration, and the brand’s inspiration lies in “creating sustainable, highly-functional and fashionable swimwear that is locally made from recycled and reclaimed fabrics.” The company was founded in 2010 to make swimwear for active women that wanted a sustainable, well-made swimsuit. Odina worked with surfers to get feedback on the fit of the product as well as the fabrics. A number of sustainable fabrics and a variety of recycled fibers were tested before finding the ones that meet their demands. Setting the standard in eco-swimwear: The body of Odina’s swimwear is composed primarily of nylon made from recycled plastic bottles with some lycra added…

Nike’s New App Focused on Sustainability

By Julia Neel of Women's Wear Daily LONDON — Nike has launched a new app that aims to help guide apparel designers to make informed decisions on materials based on sustainability. The tool is free to download from iTunes now and has been created to guide designers through four environmental impact areas: water, energy, chemistry and waste, as well as whether the material uses recycled or organic content. The data have been drawn from Nike’s Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) over the last seven years and is presented in a clear format that offers direct comparisons and fast insights on how different materials stack up on a sustainable level. “Waste is the new gold,” said the brand’s vice president of sustainable business and fashion Hannah Jones at the app’s London launch. “It’s a new way of thinking. Eight years ago, sustainability was considered one of the world’s great innovation challenges. It was always seen as a bit ‘granola’, a bit less. There’d be a compromi…