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LUSH Cosmetics Fights Animal Testing by “Torturing” Human Subject

LUSH Cosmetics Fights Animal Testing by “Torturing” Human Subject

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Alicia Silverstone, Juice Beauty Launch Vegan, Organic Cosmetics Line

Alicia Silverstone, Juice Beauty Launch Vegan, Organic Cosmetics Line

Actress-turned-vegan-guru Alicia Silverstone has linked arms with Juice Beauty to launch a capsule collection of certified-organic makeup and skincare products. The “Alicia Silverstone Collection

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In Honor of Hairball Awareness Day, Cat-Hair Accessories for Men

In Honor of Hairball Awareness Day, Cat-Hair Accessories for Men

Photos by Kate Benjamin for Moderncat For centuries, the crazy cat gentlemen of the world have received the short end of the scratching post (so to speak). No longer. To celebrate Hairball Awareness Day,

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Joanna Lumley, Marks & Spencer Launch “Shwopping” Recycling Campaign

Joanna Lumley, Marks & Spencer Launch “Shwopping” Recycling Campaign

Patsy Stone—or rather, Joanna Lumley, the actress who played her on Absolutely Fabulous—wants you to “shwop” till you drop. The British comedian teamed up with Marks & Spencer on

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FDA Proposes New Guidelines for Nanoparticles in Food, Cosmetics

FDA Proposes New Guidelines for Nanoparticles in Food, Cosmetics

Photo by Shutterstock Nanomaterials wield the promise of amazing technological advancements, yet we know precious little about its effects on the human body. In response to mounting concerns over the

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“Concealed Carry” Clothing for Fashion-Forward Gun Owners Now a Thing

“Concealed Carry” Clothing for Fashion-Forward Gun Owners Now a Thing

Photo by Shutterstock Weapon-concealing garments for the fashion-conscious gun owner are having a “moment,” according to the New York Times, which reports an uptick in apparel companies

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U.S. Army Wants Uniforms That Repel Liquids, Dirt, Chemical Threats

U.S. Army Wants Uniforms That Repel Liquids, Dirt, Chemical Threats

Photo by Shutterstock The U.S. military wants to explore the potential of “omniphobic”-treated uniforms that repel liquids and dirt, but not because it wants to do fewer loads of laundry

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CFDA, Vogue Team Up With NRDC to Clean Up Toxic Fashion Industry

CFDA, Vogue Team Up With NRDC to Clean Up Toxic Fashion Industry

Photo by Shutterstock The National Resources Defense Council has gained two formidable allies in its quest to clean up the fashion industry: the Council of Fashion Designers of America and fashion bible

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Marks & Spencer Launches U.K.’s First Sustainable Fashion Lab

Marks & Spencer Launches U.K.’s First Sustainable Fashion Lab

Marks & Spencer and the London College of Fashion are going halfsies on Britain’s first Sustainable Fashion Lab, to be located at the Old Truman Brewery in the heart of East London. From April

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Chinese Textile Polluters Disregard Environmental Regulations, Says Report

Chinese Textile Polluters Disregard Environmental Regulations, Says Report

Photo by China Daily/Reuters China’s polluting textile industry is being called out by its own. Nearly 50 major apparel brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas, H&M, Nike, Uniqlo,

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Patagonia Debuts First Warm-Water Wetsuit Made of Recycled Polyester

Patagonia Debuts First Warm-Water Wetsuit Made of Recycled Polyester

Never let it be said that Patagonia doesn’t listen to customer feedback. After fielding complaints that its wetsuits were too hot for semi-tropical waters, the outdoor-apparel manufacturer

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Costello Tagliapietra Launches Lower-Price C&T Collection for Barneys

Costello Tagliapietra Launches Lower-Price C&T Collection for Barneys

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Recycle Your Gently Used Eileen Fisher Clothes, Support Women’s and Girls’ Causes for Earth Day

Recycle Your Gently Used Eileen Fisher Clothes, Support Women’s and Girls’ Causes for Earth Day

Is your gently worn Eileen Fisher sweater or dress ready for a comeback? Simply drop it off at any Eileen Fisher retail store from April 20 to 22 to give it a second lease on life. Your garment will be

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Apparel Brands Are Still Making “Killer” Sandblasted Jeans Despite Bans

Apparel Brands Are Still Making “Killer” Sandblasted Jeans Despite Bans

Photo by Shutterstock Despite voluntary bans by major apparel brands, sandblasting is still widely practiced in the largely unregulated overseas denim industry, according to a new report by the Clean

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How Conflict-Free is Angelina Jolie’s Diamond Engagement Ring?

How Conflict-Free is Angelina Jolie’s Diamond Engagement Ring?

We’ve heard the rumors before, but it appears that a wedding might actually be in the works for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Jolie, accompanied by Pitt and their son Pax, was spotted touring the

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Yeast-Based Ingredient to Replace “Whale Barf” in High-End Fragrances

Yeast-Based Ingredient to Replace “Whale Barf” in High-End Fragrances

Photo by Shutterstock Don’t look now but your pricy perfume could contain ambergris, a wax-like ingredient known less euphemistically as whale vomit. Found in the upchuck or fecal matter of the

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11 Things We Learned from H&M’s 2011 Sustainability Report

11 Things We Learned from H&M’s 2011 Sustainability Report

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Calif. Regulators Find Dangerous Chemicals in “Nontoxic” Nail Polishes

Calif. Regulators Find Dangerous Chemicals in “Nontoxic” Nail Polishes

Photo by Shutterstock Your so-called three-free nail polish may not be all that cracked up to be, according to California state regulators, who discovered that many polishes claiming to be free of the

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