BY LORA MAGHANOY, FW Editor Natalie Stephenson has a lot of heart- and a mission. She wants to prove to people that ecofriendly fashion does not mean a lack of style, and is certainly not restricted to tree-huggers and ‘granola’ girls alike. In recent years, the green lifestyle has transitioned …

BY AMANDA BLOYE, FW Writer Years ago in a land far, far away a creation was born with the promise of a bright future. It would change the way humanity lived. It would revolutionize the auto industries of the world and would help to improve our efforts toward a healthier …

BY AMANDA BLOYE, FW Writer With hot summer days and hotter summer nights upon us, many individuals are looking to their backyards, decks, balconies and patios with dreams of something more. With visions of wrought iron patio sets and decadent gardens dancing through their heads, Fashion Weekly is here to …

BY STEPHANIE TRENDOCHER, FW Writer Living ‘green’ is vital for the future of our planet. As a consumer it is becoming easier to make earth-friendly choices in terms of food, clothing and household products. Whether you are a home-owner or renting an apartment there are many ways to transform your …

BY AINSLEY GRAHAM, FW Writer Toronto is making some changes. The city’s “Green Plan” is starting to take full force throughout the city and the rest of the GTA. The cities budget for this new green plan stands at $42 million for energy conservation, $20 million for renewable energy projects …

BY AMANDA BLOYE, FW Writer The issue with living green has been increasingly pressing since the turn of the millennium. Global warming, greenhouse gases and an Inconvenient Truth are all words circulating through the media and our minds on an increasingly urgent basis. Sadly, only a fraction of the North …

BY STEPHANIE TRENDOCHER, FW Writer We look to Hollywood for the latest buzz worthy news, and currently the eco-friendly movement is on the forefront. From high profile designers to top models and A-list actors, celebrities are setting the pace as eco all-stars. Take a look at who’s at the top …

BY AMANDA BLOYE, FW Writer With the disaster of global warming weighing heavily on our consciences, many companies are beginning to deem themselves as environmentally safe. Many of these companies offer products like shampoos, automobiles, food and even cooking appliances as friend not foe to the environment. Here are a …

BY LORA MAGHANOY, FW Editor I have to admit: I didn’t know much (if anything) about freeganism until I saw an episode of Oprah. Lisa Ling reported. It peaked my interest for sure. Months later while in university, the words “sustainability” and “recycling” took on new meanings (read: I all …