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Eco Solution Q

filed in online sourcebook: interior design July 10, 2006
Manufactured by Shaw Carpets, eco solution Q carpet is busy putting the misconception that good aesthetics and environmental friendliness are mutually exclusive to rest. By following the Cradle-to-Cradle design philosophy, the carpet is produced so it can be recycled over and over again; each time it retains it's original color and texture, so you'll never have to throw carpet away again. [eco solution Q]
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Eco-Friendly Flooring

filed in online sourcebook: interior design July 10, 2006
From recycled metal tiles, bamboo, cork and recycled glass tiles to linoleum, stones and reclaimed & sustainable woods and more, Eco-Friendly Flooring has just about anything you'd need for a sustainable floor, backsplash or shower wall; many of their materials are designed to dovetail with other eco-friendly home options (like radiant floor heat). With so many sustainable options at your fingertips, the only limit is your imagination. [Eco-Friendly Flooring]
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Essential Baking Company

filed in online sourcebook: food & restaurant | seattle | [sea] food & restaurant July 10, 2006
Bakers of some of Seattle's finest artisan breads, pastries and desserts, the Essential Baking Company has set out to preserve, cultivate, and honor traditional methods of food preparation with a commitment to using organic ingredients. They also really walk the walk, recently shifting its entire delivery fleet to B99 (99% biodiesel). [Essential Baking Company]
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Hybrid Transit Buses

filed in online sourcebook: mobility July 10, 2006
Yet another step forward for eco-friendly forms of transportation, only this time it is on a much larger scale, commuter busses. The 40-foot hybrid transit bus features the Allison Electric Drives EP SYSTEM™, one of the first "roadworthy" commercial parallel hybrid systems. The system provides much lower emissions and improved fuel economy to commercial-duty trucks and buses. Allison hybrid systems now power buses in Seattle, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Portland Or. and Orange County, Ca. [Hybrid Bus]
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Jay McCarroll Goes Fur-Free

Submitted by SSF on Mon, 07/10/2006 - 4:23pm.
Filed in: events | fashion | New York City | new york city

Fur-free fashion designer Jay McCarroll, winner of season one of Bravo's fashion-based reality show Project Runway, has partnered with the Humane Society of the United States' (HSUS) Fur-Free Campaign to debut the designer's spring collection at New York Fashion Week in September. "I'm thrilled to work with The HSUS because I care about animals and love making great clothes that don't cause animals to suffer," McCarroll said. "With so many fun and fashionable alternatives, there's no reason to use fur. As a designer, I know that compassion is in fashion, and the animals need their fur more than I do."

McCarroll, pictured with Annie Judah, fashion industry liaison for The HSUS, will also act as a judge for this fall's Cool vs. Cruel fashion design contest, which encourages fashion design students to avoid fur and the animal cruelty that usually comes with it.

The HSUS-sponsored show will be McCarroll's first collection at New York Fashion Week as an independent designer. The Fur-Free Campaign works with the fashion industry to end the use of animal fur in fashion. The HSUS is a strong supporter of fur-free designers and has previously sponsored Stella McCartney and Benjamin Cho.

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It's Easy Being Green: Ford Escape

filed in online sourcebook: mobility July 10, 2006
Ford may not have been first to market with a fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle, but it was first with a full-hybrid SUV know to consumers as the Escape. This hybrid SUV was named the 2005 truck of the year by the North American International auto show. New for 2006, Ford's Hybrid Escape drivers can upgrade the standard features of the Escape to a Premium Package that combines several luxury and appearance options into one. [Ford Escape]
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Introducing The ENV

filed in online sourcebook: mobility July 10, 2006
Intelligent Energy’s ENV, the world’s first purpose-built hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle, designed by leading British designers, is both fuel and power smart. Focusing on clean power, the Intelligent Energy team created a basically emission free, silent bike which lasts up to 4 hours before needing to refuel. The ENV is lightweight and easy to handle, making it great for all types of drivers. [The ENV]
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World Music Coalition

filed in online sourcebook: music July 7, 2006
The North American World Music Coalition's mission is to provide a forum for the advocacy, public awareness and economic viability of world music in all its forms. The Coalition unites and formalizes several ad hoc groups working to strengthen the viability of world music in North America. [World Music Coalition]
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Urban Outfitters and Filter Magazine

filed in online sourcebook: music July 7, 2006
Urban Outfitters and Filter Magazine have put together a superb compiliation to help in a desperate situation. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the album will go to UNICEF to help victims of the recent Tsunami disaster. The CD features rare, unreleased and live tracks donated by some of our favorite artists. Artists include Death Cab, Interpol and Rilo Kiley. [Tsunami Relief CD]
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SoundWood

filed in online sourcebook: music July 7, 2006
Fauna & Flora International’s SoundWood programme works to safeguard the future of threatened tree species used to make musical instruments. SoundWood wants to see these timber trees used in sustainable ways. It wants to see people who depend on the forests benefit from the valuable timber they contain, and it wants musicians and music lovers to be able to continue to enjoy beautiful instruments. The underlying premise of SoundWood is that when forests are managed wisely, trade can support rather than damage conservation efforts. [SoundWood]
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Jill Sobule

filed in online sourcebook: music July 7, 2006
Jill Sobule belongs to a rare breed of artists. Her work is at once deeply personal and socially conscious, seriously funny and derisively tragic. Over five albums and a decade of recording, the Denver-born songwriter/guitarist/singer has tackled such topics as the death penalty, anorexia, shoplifting, reproduction, the French resistance movement, adolescence, and the Christian right. No sloganeering flag-and-fist waving here, but rather story songs about human beings, real and imagined, which allow us to step back from the issue, be it personal or social, and relate to it as we would a close friend. [Jill Sobule]
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July 2006

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Summer has come to Seattle, and with it, the return of the Seattle Stylesheet to the pages of SSF. You can once again expect a monthly update on all things sustainable style hitting the town here in Seattle. Read on for some of our favorite ways to get out and enjoy the sunshine (while it lasts) in sustainable style!
  • Seattle Farmer's Markets | All six, from Columbia City on Wednesday to West Seattle on Sunday, are in full swing, offering the best that our local farmers have to offer: dozens of varieties of tomatoes, over 50 varieties of peppers, over 15 types of lettuces, a fabulous array of different berries, over 50 kinds of potatoes in red, yellow, purple, white, pink, and much more. All the info at seattlefarmersmarkets.org
  • Hipposchemes | In the business of revitalizing what's old into something new, Hipposchemes offers an alternative approach to designing and making clothes, accessories and housewares by using second-hand materials to create unique, hand-made items. Shop online or at the store | 1510 12th Ave #2 | 206.234.2342
  • Greener Lifestyles | Specializing in sustainable furniture and gifts, Greener Lifestyles has everything from couches with FSC-certified wood, natural latex pads and organic cotton covers to organic cotton linens and bamboo kitchenware by SSF pals bambu | 5317 Ballard Ave NW | 888.220.6020
  • Vespanomics | Encouraging you to not be a gas-hole, Vespanomics makes the case for Vespa scooters as viable, sustainable alternatives to gas-guzzling cars. Summer is perfect time to try out a scooter for zipping around town; get your test-drive on at Vespa Seattle (you can buy 'em there, too).
  • Environmental Home Center | The sustainable super-store has good news: they're growing! EHC is merging with their good friends in Portland and Bend, Environmental Building Supplies, combining forces to improve in-stock inventory, expanded offerings and more exclusive products. Perfect for the summer fix-it project | 4121 1st Ave S | 206.682.7332 or 800.281.9785
  • Seattle Tilth | Seattle's best resource for organic gardening, composting, and generally digging in the dirt, Seattle Tilth has a bevy of classes, workshops and special events this summer to turn your thumb green and keep it that way | 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Room 120 | 206.633.0451
  • SSF's own Cocktails for a Cause | Our monthly event to raise awareness about the good work of area nonprofits through an evening of cocktails, music and fun; details for August are forthcoming, but save the date on August 2nd to raise a glass for another worthy organization. The first one was a blast!
  • Kelley Stoltz | The artist who recorded the first album ever to incorporate the Green-e label on its product packaging, signifying that the album was recorded using 100-percent renewable energy, will be playing two shows in Seattle this month. On July 27, Kelley opens for The Raconteurs at The Moore; on July 31, he plays a solo show at The Sunset Tavern. Be there!
  • KEXP partners with The Vera Project | As part of the Audioasis local music program, the hippest radio station in town has created a community initiative designed to create connections between KEXP listeners and deserving local charities; this month, it's the very cool, very deserving Vera Project, who hosts all-ages music and shows for Seattle's burgeoning music fans. Check 'em out.
If you have a question, comment or suggestion for the next stylesheet, or you'd like to become a stylesheet sponsor, we'd love to hear from you. We're always looking for examples great new (and old favorite) sustainable style in Seattle for the next and future Stylesheets; please leave your thoughts and ideas in the comments section below. See you next month!
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Reverb

filed in online sourcebook: music July 7, 2006
Reverb's aim is to raise awareness and support for the environment by connecting touring bands and their fan-base to environmental issues and organizations via an interactive eco-village. A completely self-sufficient complement to a musician’s tour, they consist of alternative energy technologies, enviro-friendly products and voter registration. The eco-village's goal is to enhance the overall concert experience while educating and inspiring fans. Current participants include Avril Lavigne, The Dave Matthews Band and Alanis Morissette. [REVERB]
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Linda Loudermilk Adds Organic Denim Line Next Spring

Submitted by SSF on Fri, 07/07/2006 - 12:28pm.
Filed in: fashion

SSF has been a big fan of Linda Loudermilk for a long time; from her innovative use of sustainable fabrics, to her beautiful clothing that's caught the eye of Hollywood's A-list, it doesn't get much better than her beautiful work when it comes to sustainable couture (she was even nominated for an OSSA Award this year). So we're excited to hear that she'll be adding denim to her repertoire for her Spring 2007 Collection. Via fiftyRX3:

Loudermilk uses a corn-based fiber called Ingeo from Italy and sasawashi, a Japanese leaf that has antibacterial properties, in addition to bamboo and organic cotton blended with 1 percent spandex. Treatments, too, were developed to be environmentally sustainable. The washhouse recycles its water; sandblasting is done by hand, and washing machines use ozone to oxidize jeans for a sun-baked look.

Sounds pretty good; we'll look forward to seeing them go from the runway to the streets next year. [Linda Loudermilk] via [fiftyRX3]

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Bonnie Raitt

filed in online sourcebook: music July 6, 2006
There are healthy alternatives and viable technologies that can help us to tread more lightly on the Earth. On Bonnie Raitt's 2005 tour, all buses and trucks are running on biodiesel and 30 of the 39 shows will be offset 100% by wind energy to make this tour as climate neutral as possible. At each of the theaters you'll discover the "Green Highway" display along with environmental organizations and green partners that are making an impact to improve our collective future. [Green Highway]
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