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Eco-Conscious knickers

Quoted best by Abigail Doan ‘Eco-lingerie’ may seem like an oxymoron to some – a silly self-indulgence that really does not get to the core of what might be essential for streamlining an eco-friendly closet or sustainable wardrobe. But consider the fact that what lies right next to your skin is indeed your second skin and a measure of who you are and how your feel about being naked or exposed. If anything is going to send the right message about your crusade to save the planet or reducing your carbon footprint, it’s the skivvies you flaunt!

Let’s face it, being truly eco-friendly involves very personal choices – why shouldn’t your sexy eco undies be included in this mix? Check out the brands below and get some sexy sustainable style.

T-Luxe eco lingerie features luxurious sustainable fabrics such as lightweight bamboo and organic silks that are sumptuously colored through a low-impact, natural dye process. www.t-luxe.com

Enamore produce ecofriendly lingerie made with 60% hemp and 40% silk. www.enamore.co.uk

Luva Huva creates low impact limited edition lines of elegant lingerie and loungewear. www.luvahuva.co.uk

Green knickers Fair Trade Organic Undies for Nice People! www.greenknickers.org

Nike PreCool Vest

Nike Sports Research lab discovered that the body wastes threequarters of its energy regulating heat, while only a quarter is devoted to moving muscles. With this in mind, Nike’s Advanced Innovation Team (AIT), created an icefilled vest to reduce an athlete’s core body temperature just before an event, for that extra competitive edge.

The second generation design, introduced at the Beijing Olympics, is greatly enhanced by triangulated welded watertight pouches developed by medical supply company Dialectrics that better contour to the wearer and can be filled and frozen on-site, making it lighter to transport. Reusing waste materials from the manufacture of Nike Air soles and old suits to create the felt carrying case, energy is saved in more ways than one. Nike.com

Y-Water

At best, most children’s beverages contribute little or nothing to a child’s nutrition. At worst, they are positively harmful. To create a healthy, organic water alternative that appealed to kids, Y-water enlisted designer Yves Behar to tackle the problem.

The answer: make it fun! After drinking, the playful Y-shaped bottle becomes a toy. The 100% recyclable bottles come with 100% biodegradable Yknot connectors that can be built into structures and shapes, making it100% reusable. A perfect example of product as packaging, the creative developmental aid also teaches kids about sustainability.

Drink. Play. Recycle. www.ywater.us

French Lingerie Label G=9.8. Takes Loving Trees To A Whole New Level

Got wood? You will. Just as soon as you lay your eyes on the Mya lingerie collection by French label g=9.8. Designer Sophie Young’s line of exquisite bras and knickers are made naturally. No, really. They’re made from white pine tree prunings.

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Yoox.com Extends An Eco-Friendly Branch

It's safe to say that going green has been one of the major trends in fashion over the past few seasons, but leave it to the Italians to elevate the process to an act of style and superior aesthetic. Yoox.com, the Italian giant among online luxury retailers, is launching yooxygen.com, a subsection of its main site, which sets in motion the overall ecological make-over of the company.