Nau.com - Eco-Friendly Activewear and Outdoor Clothing
Portland, Oregon
I
like to think that the choices we make today are seeds
we plant for a future garden. I'm convinced that Nau is
"sewing" seeds that will create a more sustainable,
abundant, and beautiful future garden. Nau's mission statement
is "built on the balance of three criteria: beauty,
performance, and sustainability". While that
may sound simple enough, to choose to focus on sustainability
in the highly disposable world of fashion is really a
complex and revolutionary goal.
Recently, I visited the Nau headquarters and found that behind the eco-friendly clothing label is a sincere, honest, and passionate group of individuals. My gallery of images taken during the visit shows them working on a new cycling jacket and includes insights into how they are changing the world of fashion. The Nau website
clearly reveals the company's design philosphy, sustainability goals, and its methods for choosing fabrics. Of course, you can check
out their beautiful clothes, too!
I recently bought a couple of Nau's merino wool summer shirts and have fallen in love with them. My blog contains more info about this wonderful, sustainable fiber and how I justify spending more for sustainable clothing in tough economic times.
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Wingnut Confections - Gourmet Vegan Truffles
Portland, Oregon
These
truffles taste as delicious as they look! Feeding the body
and the soul, in the here and now, they will satisfy your
chocolate cravings as well as your conscience because they
are handmade with organic chocolate and delivered by bike.
Dave Beer, owner of Wingnut Confections, recognized a void in the dark chocolate truffle world and pedaled in to fill it with delectable, dairy-free goodness. Check out this gallery of images I took of Dave dipping up batches of truffles with flavor names like Earl Grey, Oregon Hazelnut Rum, and Habanero Mole. Portlanders can find Dave's truffles at most area food co-ops, Whole Foods, and various farmer's markets. Everyone else can order them online at the Wingnut Confections website.
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Edward Burtynsky - Manufactured Landscapes
Directed by Jennifer Baichwal
photo by Edward Burtynsky
If you want to see the fruits of the seeds we planted about 60 years ago, I recommend watching Manufactured Landscapes. The film follows photographer Edward Burtynsky to China, where he negotiates the photographing of monstrous factories and miles of piles of coal. Although Burtynsky's intent as a photographer is to capture objective, factual images of the new landscapes that humanity has created on earth, it is difficult not to be moved by the visually stunning images of intense environmental change - such as the world's largest dam (in China) which, when filled, caused the earth to have a slight wobble in its orbit. Scary! I also recommend the DVD's extra features in which Burtynsky discusses the background behind individual photos.
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The Vice Blazer is part of the Spring 2010 collection
 Nau's three design principles are beauty, performance, and sustainability
Nau is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Dave delivers most of his truffles by bike - hence the name "Wingnut".
Dave dips truffles in chocolate
Director Jennifer Baichwal
 Photo by Edward Burtynsky
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