A Greener Apple

I’m completely bias when it comes to Apple products/brand because I’m already too loyal for my own good, but I was still really happy to read this post by Steve about Apple becomming greener. Just one more reason why I’d give my right arm to continue working for this company. Awhile back I happened on this website by Greenpeace called Green My Apple. It called for Apple fans to put pressure on Apple, Inc. to green their practices. I wouldn’t say the website alone pushed for the change in practices, but whatever it was that spurred the change makes me happy. Now go by some more iPods and rest easy.

Banner from Greenpeace’s Greenmyapple.org

Organic Cotton hits H&M

This isn’t breaking news. In fact I read an article about the H&M Organic Cotton line on Inhabitat in the beginning of March. I’m blogging about it now, because while I was in San Francisco last week I stopped in to H&M to inquire about the new organic line and was pleasantly surprised to find it had just been placed on the sales floor that day (a virtual goldmine in the quick turn-over world of H&M styles/sizes)! Living in Seattle, which is sans H&M until 2008, I jump at every opportunity to shop at one of my most beloved stores whenever I’m in cities that are home to one. I was very pleased with the line of organic and sustainable duds, and purchased a purple dress (pictured above), cute tunic-y gray cardigan, and a nice green colored tank. They are super soft and comfortable. I was also delighted to know that the line had been displayed two full days early, giving me first dibs at all the sizes! I love when stuff like this falls into place. It was an all-around fantastic trip, so I shouldn’t be too surprised. I also purchased a flashy sequined shirt that was apparently featured on the Today show- I’m just THAT good. haha.

I should also mention, that two days later the Madonna line “M” dropped at H&M, and I was utterly unimpressed. The only piece I liked from the Material girl, was a gold/white/gray sequin & beaded dress, that pretty much hung like a potato sack. However, I’ve heard it caused riots in other cities. Go figure! I was hoping to at LEAST make some purchases to flip on ebay, but nothing caught my eye.