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Fiber Installation by Atefeh Khas on Hormoz Island, Iran (from abigaildoan.blogspot.com)

What do you think of when you think ‘Fiber’?  Bran muffins?  Metamucil?  The nutrition labels on your box of Cheerios?  How about high art?  The new ‘(Re)Fashioning Fiber’ exhibit is making people think differently about roughage!

Fiber (or ‘fibre’, if you’re one of our British PeaceKeepers)  is one of the most ancient materials used by mankind and one of the most easily sourced natural resources—cotton, wool, spider silk, catgut and even human hair are all varieties of fiber!  Natural fiber is biodegradable, too, so everything you make out of it is eco-friendly.

Because fiber is such a common natural resource, its use has increased in fashion houses and art studios.  This exhibit provides a fascinating look at the aesthetic uses of fiber, from handcrafted ‘vegetation jewelry’ from artists in Bulgaria, to sustainable fashion by NYC-based brand Eko-Friendly (eco-friendly, obviously), and even gorgeous handmade books!  Many of the artists are based overseas, such as Iranian fiber artists Atefeh Khas and Tara Goodarzy, but several are based right here in the USA, like Michelle Loughlin, whose ‘woolpunk’ art is as boldly colorful as a butterfly and as delicately crafted as a spiderweb.

This remarkable exhibit runs from May 20-August 13, 2010, 6:30-8:30 pm daily, at Green Spaces NY, located at 394 Broadway (b/w Houston and Bleecker), 5^th Floor.

Don’t miss out!  For details, and to see some of the gorgeous fiber artwork, check out exhibit curator Abigail Doan’s blog at http://abigaildoan.blogspot.com.

And don’t forget to let PeaceKeeper know what you loved most about the exhibit!

'Woolpunk' art by Michelle Loughlin (from abigaildoan.blogspot.com)

With Love,

The PeaceKeeper Team

(Writer: Renee Estey.  Editors:  Jessica Smith and Eva Kuhn.  To learn more about PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics, visit www.iamapeacekeeper.com.)

We’ve all heard about the danger of radiation that cell phones emit. Many states have banned cell phone use while driving because it leads to distraction-related accidents—the commuter train crash in LA this year is a perfect illustration. Thieves can hack into cell phones remotely to steal your information. These are all acceptable risks given the numerous benefits, right? On my first date with friend of the family, my roommate kindly provided me with an exit strategy imbedded in a text message just incase it went sour (it was unnecessary; we’ve been dating for almost a year now). When my car broke down on my way home from work on a lonely road, I had AAA on speed dial to come to my rescue. This summer I had a brief stint where I was disconnected after my beloved phone took a tumble into the Potomac on the 4th of July (it’s a long story that involves gin and coke… Not something I’d recommend to anyone), and I was surprised how anxious I was. I felt lost. I felt a wave of relief when I had a new phone in my hands.

Despite being a household object for most of the world, I feel like not many people know much about how cell phones work. Sure, there are similar elements of land phones in cell phones, but they need something special work without wires. Would you believe me if I told you that cell phones run on blood and suffering? Coltan is a remarkable mineral; it is an integral part in all cell phones, laptops, GPS systems, and digital cameras. It is also fueling the deadliest conflict this world has seen since World War II in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The DRC contains 65% of the world’s coltan supplies, which is being exploited by rebel groups and national governments alike. The majority of coltan mines are located in the eastern region of the DRC, out of the government’s reach. Mining coltan and selling it to authorities (whether they be Congolese rebel groups or Rwandan troops) is often the only way villagers can earn money. Watch the documentary “Blood Coltan” below to see how far this problem extends, and what we need to do about it.

Peace,

Alice

Thanks to BeansTalk Biz for this great review! Check out their site at http://beanstalkbiz.blogspot.com/2008/04/eco-friendly-cosmetics-as-earth-day.html

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Eco-Friendly Cosmetics

As Earth Day approaches and more companies strive to ‘go green’, PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics creates cosmetics that use natural, non-toxic ingredients for the well-being of the consumer and the environment.

Proven to reduce waste, pollution, and deforestation caused by mass animal consumption, vegan-ism is not only influencing dietary decisions but making an impression on the beauty industry as well. To be environmentally responsible, PeaceKeeper develops vegan-friendly products.

Eco-Sensual Lip Balm, which launched in 2007, is 73% organic and 100% vegan, containing natural ingredients to moisturize and heal. This year, PeaceKeeper will debut their newest vegan product, Eco-Sensual Nail Polish Remover, made from fermented corn and soy sugar.

Many manufactured ingredients deplete environmental resources. PeaceKeeper products are made with mineral-based and food-grade formulas that do not contain synthetic ingredients such as parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, acetone, toluene, mineral oil, FD&C colors, artificial fragrances and artificial preservatives. PeaceKeeper’s collection of Lip Paints, Nail Paints, Lip Glosses and vegan-friendly products promote a sustainable planet and healthy way of life. Now that’s Beautiful™.

About PeaceKeeper
PeaceKeeper is the first make-up company to donate ALL of its profits, after taxes, to women’s health and human rights advocacy issues. Through its unique brand of “dual-purpose” cosmetics, PeaceKeeper encourages consumers to more fully recognize the level of abuse and inequality suffered around the globe – and to become an active part of the solution simply by how they choose a product. To learn more about the programs PeaceKeeper supports, please visit www.iamapeacekeeper.com.

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