When Oregonians think of "all natural" clothing and insulation materials, wool, cotton and down spring immediately to mind. We're surrounded by synthetics from companies right here in our backyard -- ...

Switching from traditional fabrics to natural-fiber clothing is good for us and our planet. Here’s why. Natural-fiber clothing no longer means itchy hemp or unflattering off-white clothing. More and ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening.

Sustainable fashion myths make it hard to know what's truly eco friendly clothing. Learn how to spot greenwashing fashion and ...

If you’re anything like us, you’re probably sick of hearing about"going green." We are inundated with products and info on lessening ourcarbon footprint and helping to save the planet. I assure you, ...

Many people who decide to “go green” like to start with their wardrobes. Changing your outfits to all-natural, organic materials can be a lot easier than you think. And, believe it or not, the clothes ...

Take advantage of the sunshine by learning how to dry clothes without a dryer. It’s easier than you might think. Drying clothes outside is perhaps one of the easiest things you can do to reduce your ...

Let’s face it: laundry is an incredibly personal part of people’s lives. The majority of us spend 95% or more of your day in contact with the fragrance and chemicals that have gone through our laundry ...

Laundry is a fact of life, and in addition to your effort, it requires resources to get all those clothes clean and dry. In electricity alone—to say nothing of water—Americans used 10 billion kilowatt ...

Greening the fashion industry has recently become a priority for many environmental activists. This issue is particularly pressing because many of our clothes are made outside of the United States ...