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The Dirt on Dry Cleaning

Why it matters:
Did you know that the dry cleaning industry is known to use highly toxic chemicals which are absorbed by the fabric and released by body heat onto our skin and into our bloodstream? Not cool.
Recap:
The U.S. National Institute [...]

Eco Hipsters Saying No to Stonewashed Jeans

by Nancy Astrid Lindo 08.04.2009

Why it matters:
While stone-washed jeans are all the rage this year, little do people know what it takes to create this look. It is actually highly toxic and energy intensive to produce soft jeans with that accidentally bleached look.
Recap:
In [...]