Ecouterre Weekly July 14th

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Hey Ecouterrans, Bamboo may be a sustainable plant, but the merits of bamboo fabric have been hotly contested over the past couple of years. We asked the textiles researchers at Patagonia, one of our favorite ethical activewear labels, to settle, once and for all, the debate over bamboo rayon. Their answers may surprise you. READ MORE > THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES   MIT Scientists Create Fibers That Can Hear, Sing, Generate Electricity Helen Furber’s Modular, Stalactite-Like Heels Redefine Sustainable Luxury Upcycle Old Electrical Wire into Grain’s Hand-Knotted Ring (DIY Tutorial) BioCouture: U.K. Designer “Grows” an Entire Wardrobe From Bacteria Diane von Furstenberg, Vena Cava Design Solar-Powered Bags for Charity Article 22’s Peace Bomb Bracelets Are Made From Vietnam War Scrap Metal Inflatable Bandeau Belt Offers Stylish, Discreet Alternative to Life Jacket QUOTABLE QUOTE "I love secondhand shopping. You find the best stuff! I can’t wait until my jeans and my boots are all worn in—when you shop secondhand, it’s already done for you." —Watchmen actress Malin Akerman THIS WEEK'S DEAL  Get 30 percent off select summer styles at Vogel10 (no code necessary).  FROM ECOSTILETTO Think eco-style's expensive? Not if it's free! EcoStiletto.com gives away $250+ in freebies each week and $250+ in sustainable shoes each month to free newsletter subscribers! Sign up now and tell a friend: Your odds may be worse, but your karma's better.  See you next week! Jill, Jasmin, and Yuka, your Ecouterre editors You've signed up to receive emails from the Ecouterre Website Unsubscribe fijatv.creations@blogger.com from this list. Our mailing address is: Inhabitat 7 Essex St New York, New York 10002 Add us to your address book Copyright (C) 2009 Inhabitat All rights reserved. Forward this email to a friend Update your profile