Patyka's Organic Lime Scrub and Shower Gels in Orange & Mint. Credit: Patyka
Patyka's Organic Shower gel is a good fit for recessionistas in need of organic-luxury skincare love. While encouraging consumption is risky, these shower gels and scrubs can go a long way. The entire Patyka family line is available for under $19, a far cry from their $98 perfume, and includes a full set of fragrance-free face washes, shea but...Read the full story on TreeHuggerPosts Tagged ‘Shea’
Patyka’s Organic Zesty Summer Shower Gel & Scrub
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
Patyka's Organic Lime Scrub and Shower Gels in Orange & Mint. Credit: Patyka
Patyka's Organic Shower gel is a good fit for recessionistas in need of organic-luxury skincare love. While encouraging consumption is risky, these shower gels and scrubs can go a long way. The entire Patyka family line is available for under $19, a far cry from their $98 perfume, and includes a full set of fragrance-free face washes, shea but...Read the full story on TreeHuggerNew Balance 70: Green Running Shoes That Feel Great
Friday, July 24th, 2009
I recently received a free test pair of shoes from New Balance's new "eco-preferred" collection, and I love them. My blogger friend Shea Gunther received a pair as well, and dubbed them his new favorite shoes. It's true we are both white, and white people are supposed to adore New Balance.
What's great about the shoes? They are incredibly light, yet durable, strong and supportive. This makes them extremely comfortable. Know how many new shoes take a good while to break in, before they feel good? Not these. The moment I slipped them on they felt amazing, adding an extra spring to my step. I have taken them on rigorous trail hikes, run with them on track and on pavement, and trooped all over NYC and beyond, never with any discomfort.
The shoes -- technically called the New Balance 70 -- are also extremely breathable, making them great for summer and high activity. They have a super light, strong mesh over the toes, so my feet stay practically as cool as sandals, yet more protected. Beware however that they are therefore not waterproof, and splashing through puddles is not recommended (especially oil and slime-slicked Manhattan puddles).
So what's green about the new line from Boston-based New Balance? Seventy-five percent of the uppers are "environmentally preferred materials." Lacing, tongue, rand, saddle and quarter include recycled polyester. Fewer solvents are used, and rice husks are used in the outsole, and water-based adhesives are used in a number of places. The shoes don't ship with wasteful paper packaging inside. In fact the whole construction is intended to reduce waste, with pieces cut as closely as possible, fitting together like a puzzle, slashing the amount of wasteful cuttings produced. That sounds like smart business practice!
The shoes have an MSRP of $80, and come in men's and women's styles. The company says it is working on applying the lessons learned from the line to make the whole business more sustainable. In this way it is reminiscent of Nike's Considered initiatives.