MUAN EARRINGS BY DLC BROOKLYN These stunning brass beads earrings by DLC Brooklyn (previously Dirty Librarian Chains) are upcycled from deadstock pieces that were rescued from shuttered jewelry factories in the North Eastern United States. Like all of DLC’s jewelry, it is made by hand in their Brooklyn studio. $85, dlcbrooklyn.com
EDUN BELTED TRENCH COAT WITH QUILTED SLEEVES Trench coats just never go out of style. This one by Edun is classic enough to be good for many years to come, yet features edgy details that make it unique. Edun is the fashion line started by Ali Hewson, wife of U2 frontman Bono, with a mission to develop sustainable trade with factories in developing countries such as Africa and China. on sale for $299, edun.com
RAVEN + LILY UZMA NOTECARD SET These beautiful notecards are hand made by marginalized Muslim women in Northern India from 100% recycled cotton paper. Perfect for all those thank-you cards you have to write after the holidays, proceeds from the collection go to fund literacy programs for the women artisans and children in the community. $14, ravenandlily.com
FURTHER TIN CANDLE From the first time I smelled this signature fragrance made from the oils of bergamot, olive and exotic grasses, I was kind of obsessed. If you care about where the things you buy comes from and what they are made of, you will be amused by the fact that Further candles are made from purified waste grease from Mario Batali’s MOZZA restaurant. Thankfully they smell nothing like cooking oil. $28 ($24, not tin), furtherproducts.com
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UNITED BY BLUE SIGNATURE ORGANIC BAG Made from 100% organic cotton canvas with an adjustable strap and brass hardware, this versatile bag will go anywhere with you. By organizing seaside cleanups, United by Blue removes one pound of trash from the oceans for every product you buy. Every little bit helps. $53.00, unitedbyblue.com
| COCO ECO MAGAZINE | January / February 2012
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