I’m so proud of Moore College of Art & Design’s continued sustainability initiatives! One of their most recent endeavors was to plant a herb garden to produce fresh ingredients that will be built into their SAGE Dining Services menu.
SAGE Food Service Director Anthony Condo and Executive Chef John Starett recycled an old salad bar cart to use as an incubator to plant cilantro, dill, basil, lavender, parsley, oregano and chives during spring break in March. Once the weather became warm, the cart was moved outside – and they’re hoping to
A friend/former colleague tipped me off on the very impressive students at the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush of Philadelphia.
The students created art from only recyclable materials – anything from barbies, tennis balls, or everyday materials like cloth or string.
My personal favorite is the dinosaur – See the video here (after the jump):
Are you sick of going to parties or bars seeing a girl or guy in the same outfit as you? Fear not eco-
conscientious fashionistas, there’s a clothing line in town to prevent that problem.
Nicole Rae Styer designs a line of clothes for people who like to be unique or stand out. Her inspiration comes from vintage styles. She creates one-of-a-kind dresses, tank tops, shirts, purses, intimate apparel and home decor for women, as well as kids clothing and men’s shirts. She takes pride in ensuring each piece of her line is unique and pays careful attention to detail, just two of the reasons she had her work shown at the prestigous Fashion Week run-way show last year.
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