25-05-2009 We're Sustainable, Right down to our Underwear

Go beneath the surface and you’ll find more than Granny style pants and uncomfortable bra support. Green lingerie is sexy without trying too hard, using completely natural fabrics that are free of toxins so your skin (and your partner) will love you for it. The latest trend is not only about re-using beautiful fabrics that already exist, but also considering the environment with soft, sustainable fabrics like natural silk, bamboo and organic cotton. Designers like Stella McCartney are now leading the trend and although their prices might set you back a bit, the results are gorgeous, earth-friendly keepsakes that can be handed down for generations. If you don’t believe us when we say how sexy they are, check out the likes of Enamore with their raunchy Jezebelle range and other brands like Urban Fox and the Oko Box.

 

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02-04-2009 Throw your Litter on the floor*

What if littering could be a means of planting? This is the question Nghiem Charlie, a 5th year industrial design student poses with a project that could completely revolutionise the way we view recycling. Her work is called SEED which stands for Sustainable Eating/ Earth Development. The action of littering becomes a responsible act; with chewing gum that acts as a plant seed and a slogan that goes a little something like ‘chew, blow, plant’. This action also becomes a step against massive deforestation. It might take a country like Singapore (which bans chewing gum) a while to get used to the concept but for those who litter like no one’s watching, it’ll be just as natural as learning how to walk.


* Trendspotting does not condone littering outside of this project.
saving the planet by chewing gum

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