Issue 4: January 30 2012 It may be a fad or it may stay, but the hottest thing people are turning to is organic and eco- friendly products. Sweetcream Organic Skin Care is a fresh take on making the right choices that will last a life time rather than just …

January 16th 2012- Issue 2 With the motto “Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative”, Pangea Organics was founded in an attempt to create a more sustainable future one bar, bottle and jar at a time. Formulated from the realization that most organic products on the market actually contain synthetic materials, …

Christmas is a time of family, feasting, and mass consumption. The amount of garbage that we create during the holiday season is ridiculous. We are throwing away food, paper and all sorts of things even though we know during this time of year there are people who have nothing. Not …

With Christmas 2011 fast approaching people are very aware of the impact the holiday season can have on the environment. The piles of wrapping paper, the boxes and plastic covering, and not to mention the state of the gifts themselves! Many people are opting to give beautiful gifts that are …

The street of Queen was raving last night when Toronto’s own Sonja Vejin revealed her Style by Sonja Wear2Work Showcase piece for the first time ever. Although the show started over 45 minutes late, the 70 or so attendees will collectively agree with no hesitation that it was well worth …

Cherry Blossom Canada’s Favourite New Eco-Friendly Line By: Souzan Michael, FW Writer If you haven’t already discovered the chic fashions of Cherry Blossom, you’re in luck. Fashion Weekly talks to Ryerson grads Sasha Hamilton and Courtney Munden about combining their love for fashion and the environment. FW: How and when …

By: Shehrezad Bawany, FW Writer On Thursday Oct 30, 2008, Flourish hosted their Second Annual Reena Foundation wine tasting, gourmet food, and art event. The Reena Foundation is a non-profit agency that is dedicated to the betterment of individuals with disabilities. Held in the Manyata Courtyard at Hazelton Lanes, this …

By: Shehrezad Bawany, FW Writer Elixir Organic Spa is Toronto’s first one hundred percent synthetic-free spa. Previously a part of the business world, owner Lynn Shulman was horrified after an allergic reaction to a supposedly organic treatment. After much research, she decided in 2003 to create Elixir, which is entirely …

By: Shehrezad Bawany, FW Writer You can act the part but can you look it too? Top Canadian designers have decided to follow the eco-trend and conjure up some friendly designs! Toronto led the way and hosted the Fashion Takes Action show last year in September, displaying 10 designers that …