Celebrate Earth Day With Green Scene Companies

Positive behaviors and habits for clean living are best learned at a young age. Children are clean slates, open to simple truths that they’ll model throughout their lives. From a strong foundation, they will form their own ideas and intelligent opinions that will help them stand up for their beliefs.

For decades, eco-conscious parents have endeavored to set a good example for their children by reusing, recycling, and making healthier choices. When it comes to earth-friendly children’s goods, today’s parents have more options than ever before.

The boom in green products continues to influence the youth apparel industry. Clothing manufacturing has a large impact on the environment, and finding less damaging alternatives can be a challenge. Parents with an eye toward eco-friendly living are thrilled with the exceptional offerings from companies like Dhana, 2 Red Hens, Twirls & Twigs, and AGUA by Trash-à-Porter, who are bringing fashionable, earth-wise clothing to the closets of kids.

Wearin’ the World Collection by Dhana Promotes Global Good

The philosophy of interconnectedness is a big part of the green lifestyle. When consumers look beyond just the final product, and show concern about the materials, factories and working conditions that go into the product, they get a new understanding about the impact of their buying decisions.

Kids are naturally curious, and they can easily learn to think globally if given the opportunity. Dhana is a children’s clothing line dedicated to bringing the messages of natural living and human compassion to kids’ fashion. Dhana’s Wearin’ the World collection uses 100% natural organic cotton and eco-friendly dyes to create comfortable, whimsical designs. Their facility also meets the standards for fair trade and social accountability.

The collection is simple, classy, and very wearable. Styles range from khakis and polo shirts for boys to bright T-shirts and pretty, airy dresses for girls. All the pieces have a nature theme featuring earth-based colors and a durable but easygoing design that suits children’s active adventures.

The best part about Wearin’ The World by Dhana is that it encourages conversations about the environment, fair trade, and other issues that are important to many families today. Children can feel good wearing Dhana clothing because it’s made with both their health –– and the wellbeing of kids worldwide –– in mind.

To find out more about Dhana’s style, mission, and vision, visit www.dhana.com

2 Red Hens Hatch Castoff Couture

Most families go through closets full of clothing in a lifetime. To avoid waste, the average person might donate used clothing to a second-hand store, but if you’re 2 Red Hens’ founder Lori Holliday, you can turn unwanted clothing into gorgeous wearable art! The delightfully creative results of Holliday’s creative, sustainable energy has led to the unique look she refers to as “Castoff Couture.”

If you have a hard time imagining what this looks like, think pillowcase dresses adorned with ribbon trim, patchwork cardigans made of the softest recycled cashmere sweaters, and eye-catching peasant blouses fashioned out of vintage bed sheets. The look is resourceful pioneer woman meets thrift store fashionista.

Castoff Couture isn’t the only line of items from 2 Red Hens; they also offer toys that are made of recycled materials. One-of-a-kind stuffed bunnies and other plush creatures have the adorable “much-loved” look of a favorite toy, and their simplicity and softness make them the perfect bedtime buddies.

If you’re looking for a line of items that parents won’t be able to ignore, 2 Red Hens is an excellent choice. The styles are innovative, attention getting, and best of all, provide a wonderful way to help the planet.

To see what all the cluck’s about, visit www.2redhensstudio.com

Twirls & Twigs is Spun from a Different Cloth

To design eco-friendly clothing, you have to be willing to go out on a limb. Designer Shawna Dalton did just that when she created her Twirls & Twigs line of recycled and sustainable clothing for children.

Dalton had been having troubling finding earth-friendly clothing for her little girl, so she took matters into her own hands and decided to design some herself. She went in search of the sustainable materials and inspiring styles that would make a dramatic statement.

Dalton’s vision came to fruition in a trippy mixture of colors and fabrics that are distinctively different, while mirroring the trend toward mismatched, yet complementary, fabrics and finishing touches . The swirling, bright, non-traditional designs capture both the carefree self-expression of childhood and the unpredictable energy of the earth’s seasons and weather.

To fashion their green creations, Twirls & Twigs uses cast-off scraps of fabric from other clothing companies, in addition to natural materials like organic cotton, soybean and bamboo fabric. That means the clothing is comfortable, breathable, and free of chemical dyes. The same fabrics are also used for their baby blankets which make treasured welcome gifts destined to provide the child’s favorite “security.” Twirls & Twigs clothing encourages kids to color outside the lines, be themselves, and have fun. That’s why it’s one of the bright stars of the eco-apparel galaxy.

For more information and a catalog, discover the brilliant fashion and eco-favored function at www.twirlsandtwigs.com

AGUA by Trash-à-Porter is a Treasure

For some people, it’s not only important to care for the planet, but it’s also essential to look chic. For those who want their children outfitted in the latest one-and-only fashions, there’s AGUA by Trash-à-Porter.

Trash-à-Porter is a company founded by designer Gabriel Grippo. It’s located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York and was born from the urban trends of eco-salvaging and trash art. AGUA creates children’s knits made from recycled (sometimes known as “up-cycled”) cashmere. Up-cycled simply means that the material was put to use in a positive and/or creative way that involves less energy use than typical recycling. The cashmere fabric used in AGUA’s designs is luxuriously soft and perfect for the delicate skin of babies and young children.

Each garment is individually crafted by a skilled clothing maker so that no two pieces are exactly alike. The interesting patchwork-style design features muted colors and simple cuts that are timeless and classic. The collection includes pullovers, hoodies, vests, and blankets. Many moms will probably be wishing these hip togs were available in grown-up sizes!

AGUA definitely turns so-called “trash” into treasure. See the collection at www.nydesignroom.com