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Brooklyn Industries
They might not look like it, but Stella McCartney's new eco-friendly sunglasses are made of materials derived from castor oil seeds, cellulose, and citric acid.
Bond No.9 is offering free shipping on its I Love NY scent ($105 for 50 ml.)
Spend over $250 or more at the Reformation between today and Sunday, and they'll give you a succulent plant to take home. They'll also donate a tree in your name through Trees For The Future.
The labels on Kiehl's new Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masques were designed by celebrities, including Florence Welch. 100% of proceeds will go to Recycle Across America. Bonus: Bring your empty Kiehl's
Loomstate just launched its 321 collection, which is made of biodegradable, low-impact Tencel. The Akan dress above is $228.
More castor-oil sunglasses! These are from Marc by Marc Jacobs, and in honor of their launch, the company gave a contribution to The Nature Conservancy, which is trying to restore the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
Buy organic baby clothes from Tane this weekend, and the company will donate 30% of your purchase to the Madison Square Park Conservancy.
There are plenty of ways to get involved in this weekend's Earth Day celebration, depending on how green you're feeling and how much green you want to spend. CBS has helpfully rounded up six great eco-friendly stores in New York, Buffalo Exchangeis offering its annual $1 sale, and there's an entire two-day Green Festival at the Javits Center featuring eco-friendly fashion.
Above, we've listed eight of the best local Earth Day promotions, including a Brooklyn Industries dress that doubles as a starter garden and Stella McCartney sunglasses made out of castor oil seeds. And if you'd like to keep the good vibes going long after Earth Day is over, check out Ecovian, a website that rates local stores based on their environmental impact. · Tomorrow at Buffalo Exchange: Designer Clothes for Only a Dollar [RNY] · NYC’s 6 Best Eco-Friendly Clothing Shops [CBS Local] · Ecovian [Official Site]