Burning Torch is a Los Angeles-based clothing line that uses luxurious recycled fabrics to create unique men’s, women’s and children’s fashions with fun, distinctive silhouettes. Using repurposed vintage materials helps reduce waste, and the cashmere and silk materials make for…
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Eco in The Echo: Vintage is Sustainable Warwick Designs (an affordable, stylish vintage boutique in the Echo Park area) is kicking off a month of Eco Awareness tonight with the launch of “Eco in The Echo”. Local artists and designers…
The fashion mavens at the online eco-boutique The Green Loop shared their love of YDT on their blog. It turns out their big fans of our newest revamp, new YDT TV and our neighborhood green guides. Thanks for the Love…
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, “More than 10 percent of the U.S. population depends on nonprofit food distribution organizations for a significant part of their nutritional needs.” With the impact of our economic downturn, more families are…
Canning is a great way to have seasonal fruit all year long–and it’s making a huge comeback thanks to “Yes, We Can“. So as the season is officially changing–round up the last of the fresh figs and make your own…
This past week thousands of people across the planet found ways to show their support International Climate Action Day. While it was inspiring to see citizens from all walks of life get up and get involved, Sunday’s news of the…
We’ve been busy bees here at YDT. We’re proud to announce the launch of YDT TV which will feature monthly DIY videos on how to green up your lifestyle in ways that are fun, fashionable and (often) free. We’re also…
The crisp air, the colors and onset of the holidays season, Halloween is nothing but a big ol’ treat for me!! From October 1st on, I relish each day by burning pumpkin candles and planning which haunted houses to hit…
Our healthy food expert Carolyn of “The Healthy Voyager” has shared some of her favorite healthy and in this case vegan Halloween recipes that will allow you to enjoy the season without the guilt of eating junk. 3 1/2 cups…
YDT has put together a comprehensive Neighborhood Green Guide to navigate what is green, local, sustainable, organic and/or handmade in the areas of Atwater Village, Echo Park, Los Feliz and Silver Lake. Keep an eye for more guides covering neighborhoods…
Climatini Kick off International Climate Action Day a few days early with some green drinkers over in Downtown LA. The Climate Registry is hosting a kick off event at Café Pinot. There will be discounted food and drinks, raffles for…
We appreciate your support of YDT and want to learn how we can make it better. If you’ve got some time, take a few minutes (honestly about 2 to 3) and take our reader survey. Your thoughts will definitely help…
Though it doesn’t get nearly as much coverage as it’s sister show in NYC, LA’s Fashion Week certainly has a clout all its own–especially when it comes to Eco-Fashion. YDT got to attend the show of one of our favorite…
Sometimes it feels like in order to go green you have to spend green (even if, in the long run, you’ll end up saving it). Not so with one magic word: action. Regardless of whether you can shell out major…
USC’s Fight Against Coal With Help From The Sierra Club It seems that colleges are the new center stage for the fight against Coal Fired Power Plants. YDT was informed by a USC student and activist that USC is one…
We were honored to work with Live Earth during their “Love, the Climate” Campaign that engaged citizens across American to contact their senators and represenatives and tell them that Climate Friendly Policy is important to them. We worked with amazing…
There is an assumption that in order to be green, you need to spend money. This week on YDT we’ve decided to disprove that statement by focusing on different ways to go green without spending green. For active lifestyle, we’re…
This Monday, we’re raising awareness on slavery. 27 million people around the world are still trying to overcome this issue. Fortunately organizations like Free The Slaves www.freetheslaves.net are getting support and actively trying to combat this issue.
Think you have to sacrifice flavor in order to eat healthily and sustainably? Think again – conscientious cooking is the theme at Jonathan Rollo’s gourmet eatery Greenleaf Chop Shop, which features local, seasonal and organic ingredients in a fast-casual setting. …
Apliiq Downtown Dance Party Our friends at Apliiq are at it again. You can join them this Thursday night from 7 to 11pm for a downtown Fashion Walk Dance Party. Bring in an old tee and they’ll add a bit…
California just pulled ahead in the Solar Decathlon, an event hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy in which 20 teams composed of university students “compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house.” California’s…
So you think your crazy Uncle Eddie was the most outlandish thing to come through customs this year? Actually, it was likely a tiny exotic spider stuffed in a drinking straw, or so I learned at my first trip to…
In my last post on YDT, I talked about Solar Economics 101 and how solar power has finally become affordable. But as much as I love solar and want every home to have it, I gotta be honest: It’s not…
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