Saturday, April 23, 2011

Green Carpet, Red Dress

The last couple years have seen an awakening of Green Style on Red Carpets. Not just actresses but also wives of actors are using their moments under the Star Lights to bring attention to ethical fashion and their favorite charity causes.

British actor Colin Firth's wife, Livia, even maintains a blog hosted on Vogue that discusses her favorite [ethical fashion] finds and also some resale and London Pop Up shops where you can purchase dresses that have been worn by her on Red Carpets. Including a dress worn on her recent walk down the Academy Awards Red Carpet with husband Colin.

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We've come a long way, baby, even from 2009 when Greening Hollywood stationed ourselves on the Kodak Theatre, Academy Awards Red Carpet with our Terracycle Bag and our Repurposed Threads. 

Greening Hollywood TV VIDEO HERE

Livia Firth's Blog Here

Excerpt...Both the Prophetik Golden Globes dress and the Gary Harvey Oscar dress will be auctioned to raise funds. The highlight of my night however was still meeting Jamie Oliver. Hope I didn't make a fool of myself when I offered to cook pasta for him! - Livia Firth

Interested? Read More on Greening Beauty and on Vogue's Green Blog

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Vinothérapie by Caudalie

By Paige Donner

Paige Donner is a Luxury Writer.

Caudalie is a wine term, in French, that refers to the length of time the taste of a wine lingers in the mouth. The longer the better. It is a measurement of a wine's quality.

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A spa and beauty care line based on patents derived from bio-research on the beauty benefits of the grape, Caudalie is a fitting name for this French line that originated in the heart of Bordeaux, in fact in the prestigious Graves appellation.

Mathilde Thomas is the Founder and Creator of Caudalie, a top-selling beauty line in French Pharmacies, where so many of the best beauty brands in France are sold. Since a year or two, Ms. Thomas, now NYC-based, has launched her brand in the U.S.

But though this young beauty visionary may spend her day-to-day in NYC, it is in Bordeaux where her heart, and the base of Caudalie Vinothérapie products, remain firmly rooted.

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Working with Dr. Vercauteren of Bordeaux's University of Pharmaceuticals, Ms. Thomas was intrigued by a claim he made to her during the 1993 grape harvest on her parents esteemed Bordeaux vineyard, "Do you know that you are throwing away treasures?" he asked her when he saw the grape skins and grape seeds being discarded.

She quickly learned, by listening to Dr. Vercauteren's explanations, that grapeseeds and grape skins hold extraordinary deposits of anti-oxidants, in the form of polyphenols. And this is where Ms. Thomas showed true entrepreneurial genius, because from that bio-detritus, she created the luxury "Cosm-ethics" beauty care line and brand, Caudalie.

Caudalie owns three patents that help slow the signs of skin-aging:

1) Polyphenols from Grape-Seeds

"The most powerful anti-oxidants occurring in the vegetable world. They stop free radicals, which are the main cause of cutaneous ageing. They are the best anti-ageing shield for the skin.

2) Resveratrol from Grapevine Stalks

It gives the skin back its youthfulness and firmness. Harvard's Department of Medicine identified Resveratrol as the most effective active ingredient for prolonging cellular life.

3) Viniferine from Grapevine Sap

The sap from grapevine stalks was used in the past to diminish dark spots and clarify the complexion of young women. Viniferine protects against dark spots and leaves your complexion incredibly radiant.

The Caudalie researchers have come up with a few more grape treasures which are formulated into the beauty line such as "organic grape water," grape-seed oil, and Vinolevure®.

"There's no miracle cure for skin ageing, there is a patent!" - Mathilde Thomas, Founder-Creator, Caudalie, Skincare Line

You can rest assured you are making an ethically beautiful choice with these products, too. None of the formulas are tested on animals and they ask that their suppliers do the same. They use the maximum amount of natural ingredients, that are both biodegradable and respect the environment, in their product lines. Her coined term of "Cosm-ethics," refers to the fact that no animal ingredients, parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic colorings or sodium laureth sulfate are used in any of the formulations or products.

There are also Caudalie Spas: In Bordeaux, France; NYC, New York; Versailles, France; and in Spain. Read the related article on Spa Caudalie in Greening Beauty.

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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Greening Beauty, Paris Mentioned in NY Times

This weekend's Travel Edition of the NY Times has an article about Eco Paris. In it is mentioned Greening Beauty favorites...

Honoré des Prés is a boutique parfumeur that offers organic, phthalate- and chemical-free scents (available in Printemps’ Scent Room, 64, boulevard Haussmann;honoredespres.com). 

Read Full Interview with Founder Christian David on Greening Beauty by Paige Donner

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Jewelry Ethical Luxury uses mercury- and cyanide-free precious metals sourced from open-air mines in Colombia (sold at Colette, 213, rue St.-Honoré; colette.fr). The home décor shop Merci sells eco-friendly items like Jérôme Dreyfuss’s “agricouture” bags and disposable plates made from biodegradable sugarcane pulp (111, boulevard Beaumarchais; merci-merci.com).

From Greening Paris...

If you pick up a Weekend Edition of the NY Times Travel section today, you will find inside a wonderful article highlighting some of Paris's green-friendly programs. Of special interest is the fact that Paris ranks number 10 as a Green City according to a report referenced at the 2009 UN Conference.

Most of the Green Points highlighted in the article have been written about already here on Greening Parisand also on our affiliate blog, Local Food And Wine. Both are published by Paige Donner c. Paige Donner, Ed-in-Chief.


It's wonderful to see, this Eearth Month 2011, that the NY Times, of which the International Herald Tribune is its global edition, sat up and took notice of what Paris is doing in a green-friendly way!

NY Times Article, HERE 
http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/04/10/travel/10journeys-ecoparis.html?ref=travel

You can also read it in Print in the April 10th 2011 edition of Travel Section.

Read all about the World's Green Trends on The Green Blog Network.

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Collective Wellbeing: The ONLY 100% Carbon-Neutral Beauty Brand

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Collective Wellbeing has joined Climate Action Reserve (CAR) and, in doing so, made an unprecedented and legally binding commitment to operate with a net-zero carbon footprint.  Very few consumer goods companies and NO other beauty brands have made such a commitment.  

Launched in 2004, Collective Wellbeing is known for its super innovative and effective natural formulations for face, body and hair and an exceptional level of social responsibility (using green chemistry principals to guide formulation and production and donating a portion of all proceeds to deserving environmental non-profits).  Now, this visionary beauty brand leads once again.

CWB's NEW Travel Kit, containing mini-sized versions of bestselling CWB products and enough clean energy credits to offset 2000 miles of air travel could be the perfect product for summer travel. Collective Wellbeing Founder is Jack Davies.

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Friday, April 1, 2011

There's Lead in Your Lipstick

There’s Lead in Your Lipstick

Toxins in Our Everyday Body Care and How to Avoid Them

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By Gillian Deacon

 

By the time she heads out the front door ready to begin her day, the modern woman has spritzed, sudsed and slathered herself in more than 127 different chemicals, many of them toxic.  Over 23,000 chemicals are registered for use in the Canadian market, and about 300 new ones are added to that list every year!  Many of the creams and potions we depend on are made with a staggering number of mystery chemicals, many of which are more toxic than beautifying.  The average woman eats a third of a pound of lipstick a year; that’s a lot of less-than-tasty chemicals to ingest!

 

So, how can you get smart at the cosmetics counter and go green from head to toe?  Eco-expert Gillian Deacon will help you identify and understand the toxins and preservatives that are bad for your body and damaging to the earth, including formaldehyde in deodorant, nail polish, soap, shampoo, and shaving cream; coal tar in hair dyes; lead in lipsticks; and many more.  Her tips will guide you through the minefield of the cosmetics aisle, helping you choose the best options to keep yourself looking fabulous while safeguarding your health.

 

Packed with over 200 healthy and eco-friendly personal care and beauty ideas, There’s Lead in Your Lipstick includes:

 

·         Toxins and preservatives to avoid

·         How to read ingredient labels

·         Fabulous products available to keep you fresh and glowing – the natural way

·         Luxurious and easy-to-make natural beauty recipes

·         Resource list

 

There’s Lead in Your Lipstick is an indispensable handbook of personal care choices that are sustainable, both for your health and the earth. 

 

Advance Praise for There’s Lead in Your Lipstick:

 

“Our toxic chemical exposure is nothing short of a calamity.  This book is essential to understanding what is at stake and how to make healthier choices every day – for the planet and for our families.”

-          David Suzuki

“This book connects the reader to the issues and the solutions in an engaging way.  A can-do roadmap to a better and healthier life!”

-          Dr. Rick Smith, Executive Director of Environmental Defence and bestselling author of Slow Death by Rubber Duck

“I love this book!  Thank you to Gillian Deacon for your bravery in writing such an honest and comprehensive book about what we need to know about the products we put on our bodies.”

-          Stacy Malkan, co-founder of Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and author of Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry

“This book just made me realize I’ve unknowingly been putting cancer-causing ingredients onto my head every day in my hair conditioner!  It’s also reaffirmed my love of cocoa butter.  A wake-up call to ease the chemical burdens on our bodies and our planet.”

-          Sarah Harmer

“Gillian Deacon has given us all a generous gift: a comprehensive, exhaustive and timely guidebook to the Great Unwash.”

-          Gord Downie

“Gill Deacon’s There’s Lead in Your Lipstick is a wake-up call for women of all ages to look beneath the gloss of the beauty industry.  Essential reading.”

-  Emily Haines

About the Author

Award-winning broadcaster and bestselling author Gill Deacon is one of Canada’s best known environmental advocates.  Gill hosted CBC television’s flagship daytime talk show, The Gill Deacon Show, and before that was host of @discovery.ca for five years on Discovery Channel Canada, and Discoveries This Week for Discovery Science Channel in the U.S.  Gill is the author and editor of Green For Life, a guide to making more environmental lifestyle choices; and co-founder of The Global Cooling Society, an event-driven organization that promotes sustainable lifestyle choices to young urban consumers.  Gill sits on the board of the Evergreen Foundation, and has served as a director of World Wildlife Fund Canada since 2002.  She lives in Toronto with her husband and their three sons.

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Publication Date: January 2011

Printed on Ancient Forest Friendly 100% recycled paper

Penguin Canada

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Global Bee Emergency - What you can do - Act now

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GLOBAL BEE EMERGENCY
Quietly, globally, billions of bees are dying, threatening our crops and
food. But a global ban of one group of pesticides could save bees from
extinction.
Four European countries have begun banning these poisons, and some bee
populations are recovering. But chemical companies are lobbying hard to
keep all killer pesticides on the market. A global outcry now for a ban in
the US and EU, where debate is raging, could provoke a total ban and a
ripple effect around the world.
Let's build a giant global buzz calling for these dangerous chemicals to be
outlawed in the US and EU until and unless they are proved to be safe. Sign
the petition to save bees and our crops and send this to everyone:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/save_the_bees/
WHAT YOU CAN DO
* Plant a pollinator-friendly garden
http://pollinationcanada.ca/?n=pc_lib_pfg
* Don't use pesticides or chemical fertilizers
http://google.ca/search?q=organic+gardening
* Naturalize / plant native flowers in your yard
http://google.ca/search?q=wildflowers
* Become a backyard beekeeper http://google.ca/search?q=backyard+beekeeping
* Support conservation, wetland conservation, biodiversity
http://planetfriendly.net/dontpave.html#links
* Avoid industrial food and GMOs -- buy local organic
http://planetfriendly.net/organic.html#food
* Be a pollinator observer http://pollinationcanada.ca/?n=pc_be_an_observer
* Learn more and get involved
http://planetfriendly.net/wiki/?title=Save_the_Bees
* Live sustainably. It's all connected.
Pollination Canada -- pollinating insects are "essential for over a billion
dollars of apples, pears, cucumbers, melons, berries, and many other kinds
of Canadian farm produce".
http://www.pollinationcanada.ca/
North American Pollinator Protection Campaign
http://pollinator.org/nappc/
Pollinator Partnership
http://pollinator.org/
More Groups, Organizations, Resources
Canada: http://pollinationcanada.ca/?n=pc_partners
North America: http://pollinator.org/nappc/partners.htm
(warning: might include government partners with vested
interests in corporate, pesticide-intensive agriculture)
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Post your bee-friendly jobs, internships and volunteer
opportunities with GoodWork:  http://GoodWorkCanada.ca/
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Friday, March 25, 2011

Beauty In Nature - Spring Flowers

Few things are more beautiful than Spring Flowers. All natural, fragrant, fresh, colorful! God Bless Mother Nature...and Spring!

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Good Earth Body Care For Earth Month

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Treat your entire body to a delicious and sumptuously organic and good for you treat this Earth Month. Good Earth Body Care is a homemade beauty product line that treats your inner wellbeing while also caring for your outer beauty. 

Have you ever used an organic essential oil mister and wondered why you all of a sudden feel lifted and your emotions boosted after a small little spritz? It works like this: 

The tiny molecules of essential oils easily penetrate the skin, and are picked up by the blood stream and spread through out the body. They also enter the body through sensitive cells that line the nose, and directly affect the limbic system of the brain --controller of emotions and the major functions of the body. - Cathy Moore, Founder of Good Earth Body Care

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Cathy is from Ashland, Oregon where she sells her Organic Clear Release Mist, Lavendar Face Cream, Rose Face Cream, Healing Skin Salve and a range of other intoxicatingly natural products at the local markets.

She has spent her time researching the natural properties of the plants, flowers and essential oils that she uses in her line of treatments. For example, the Organic Clear Release Mist "Calms nervous system, releases negative emotions and clears subconscious stress." All with a little spritz. And they come in handy purse-sized or desk-sized bottles so you can be ready with a dose of essential oils for those moments when your day gets a little cloudy. 

Here are some of the ingredients Cathy uses in her products: 

RAVENSARE ESSENTIAL OIL 
Origin: Leaves and sometimes fruit and bark of the ravensare tree. 
Benefits:  Warming and revitalizing. Helps with flu, bronchitis, viruses and shingles. 
Used in this Good Earth product: Cold &Flu Body & air Mist

ROSE OTTO ESSENTIAL OIL 
Origin: Fresh petals of the rose. 
Benefits:  Soothing, comforting, anti-depressant, and a heart tonic. Helps with dry, mature skin, sensitive skin, wrinkles and stress. 
Used in this Good Earth product: Rose Face Cream

SANDALWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL
Origin: Powdered, dried roots and heartwood of the sandalwood tree. 
Benefits:  Soothing, relaxing, grounding, purifying, and a sedative to the nervous system. Helps depression, nervous tension, and stress. 
Used in this Good Earth product: Clear Release Body & Air Mist

TREE TEA ESSENTIAL OII
Origin: Leaves and twigs of the tea tree. 
Benefits:  Penetrating, stimulating, and refreshing. Helps with athlete’s foot, burns, cold sores, insect bites, oily skin, and rashes. 
Used in this Good Earth product: Healing Skin Salve

THYME ESSENTIAL OIL 
Origin: Leaves and flowers of the thyme herb. 
Benefits:  Stimulating, refreshing, and purifying. Helps with colds and flu. 
Used in this Good Earth product: Cold & Flu Body & Air Mist

VETIVERT ESSENTIAL OIL
Origin: Roots of vetivert grass. 
Benefits:  Soothing, grounding, and sedating to nervous system. Helps with depression, nervous tension, and releasing deep fears. 
Used in this Good Earth product: Clear Release Body & Air Mist

YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL 
Origin: Fresh flowers of the ylang ylang tree. 
Benefits:  Soothing, calming, and sedating. Helps with acne, irritated, and oily skin. 
Used in this Good Earth product: Lavender Face Cream

This Earth Month go ahead, pick some Good Earth products for yourself and for your Boss and maybe that co-worker too!

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Midnight In Paris Opens Cannes Film Festival

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Woody Allen's latest movie, Midnight in Paris, stars Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Kathy Bates, Lea Seydoux, Adrien Brody, Gad Elmaleh and France's First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.


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The film is a "love letter to Paris" and will screen opening night, May 11th, on the Croisette the same night that it opens on screens across France.  Robert De Niro is presiding as judge over the Film Festival this year, its 64th, as part of a Franco-American celebration and the celebrating of De Niro's  Tribeca Film Festival's 10th year.


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Greening Hollywood was recently privileged to a conversation with co-producer of Midnight in Paris, Raphael Benoliel, who, theoretically, supports the notion of green film sets and eco-friendly film production. France is ramping up in a big way towards Eco Productions and green seems to be the talk of the town. Let's see if we can add some green to the Cote d'Azur!



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