The ‘it’ fashion accessory of last fall and winter is back again. Even the trendiest of trends seem to stick around as a second wave of late-to-adapt fashionistas accept the look. Luckily, the scarf is one accessory that’s easy for just about everyone to wear and it’s an affordable way to update your style without buying a whole new wardrobe.

While you can find plenty of eco-friendly scarves including organic cotton scarves in every color of the rainbow and hemp wraps, the Reclaimed T-Shirt Scarf from Uncommon Goods offers something unique. This recycled scarf takes the comfort of the classic old worn-in t-shirt to the next level, letting you wrap yourself up in a bunch of them.

Have you ever thought about what happens to all the fabric scraps that are generated inside apparel factories? Click here to read more

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It wouldn’t be fall back-to-school fashion season without Gap jeans staring you down on all of your shopping trips. This year, Gap redid their entire line and introduced their 1969 Premium Jeans. While the jeans aren’t made from organic cotton or in anyway green, you can catch an eco accessory in the store windows–Timberland boots.

Timberland Earthkeepers 6″ Leather Boots are the eco-friendly footwear of choice for jean-clad Gap mannequins nationwide. For guys who rock the casual jean look, Earthkeepers finish it off well. The rugged mens boots feature organic cotton laces, solvent-free adhesives, recycled rubber outsoles and recycled EVA inside along with recycled PET lining. While the leather boots are, well, made of leather, they’re not vegan or animal-friendly, but they are organically tanned.

Plus, company-wide, Timberland is an eco-conscious company. Click here to read more

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Send your daughter back to school in eco-friendly style this year with a pair of green shoes. Earlier this week you saw the best eco-friendly shoes for boys and now from sweet Mary Janes to canvas sneakers, we’ve found the best eco-friendly girls shoes for back to school. Make sure your kid knows the difference by explaining what makes her kicks better for the earth before she laces up.

Sugar Kids Chakra Mary Janes: Basic black and white will look just as adorable with jeans at school as it will with a dress on Sunday. This pair gets an eco-friendly pat on the back for being made of natural materials, including a jute-wrapped midsole.

Simple Kids Skippies: Simple Shoes tagline is “Shoes for a happy planet,” and this pair has several features that back it up: the outsoles used to be car tires, the laces used to be plastic bottles and the upper and linings are made from 100% certified organic cotton.  Eco accolades aside, these striped Skippies are so fun that you can believe they’re “shoes for a happy kid,” too.

Camper Kids Mary Jane: These offbeat Mary Janes with are half canvas sneaker, too, but this style is created from organic cotton to give it an eco-friendly twist. Let your spunky toddler or preschooler rock red kicks and she’ll be ready to skip to school every day. Click here to read more

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The average child generates 67 pounds of lunchtime trash per year! Whether you send a brown paper bag filled with individually wrapped or baggied items or if your child buys a school lunch, when the lunch bell rings, a lot of waste heads to clog the landfills. Send your student back to school with a reusable lunch box or lunch bag to cut down on garbage. But be careful not to choose BPA-ridden plastic containers for food. Here, five favorite choices that are healthy for kids and the environment.

Laptop Lunch System: Swap brown-bagging for bento box style with this sustainable set (shown above). The insulated lunch box is filled with a variety of little containers to keep grapes separate from carrot sticks. You’ll also get a reusable water bottle and utensils–everything is dishwasher safe and recyclable. Not sure what to pack? Find ideas in the Laptop Lunch User’s Guide.

Built NY Munchler: Here’s an adorable lunch box line that will quiet any complaints about eco products being boring. Children’s book illustrator Stephen Savage created the collection of insulated polypropylene bags that unzip flat to transform into a place mat (genius!). They’ve been tested for lead and food safety to ensure a healthy lunch.

Fleurville Lunch Pack: You can always count on Fleurville to make trend-driven well-designed stuff and this reusable, insulated lunch bag is no exception. It’s PVC- and Teflon-free, but wipes clean easily. Kids will love that they can wear it like a backpack. Click here to read more

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If you live in suburbia, the sound of gas-powered lawnmowers on Saturday mornings is probably part of the usual routine. But do you ever think about the pollution they cause or the gas they use to get the job done? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) power mowers account for 5 percent of air pollution and a lot of gas gets spilled when filling lawn equipment, too. If you want to have a green lawn in more ways than one, it’s time to go low-tech. Keep your lawn manicured with an eco-friendly reel mower.

Not only will you finally be able to enjoy some quiet time as you do yard work (your neighbors will enjoy less noise pollution, too), you’ll also be able to enjoy the smell of fresh-cut grass, rather than freshly burned gas. Since you power this lightweight mower, you’ll save money by skipping gas and burn extra calories as you cut. Your lawn could end up healthier as well: This mower doesn’t rip or tear the grass, it gives grass an even cut, which helps the blades retain moisture. For a natural fertilizer, let the clippings land on your lawn. Otherwise, you can add on a grass catcher to collect them for your compost pile or garden.

If you have a big lawn, a reel mower might not be the best choice for you. Click here to read more

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