WWF Deeper Luxury Report

The World Wildlife Fund has released a report on luxury brands and their responsibility to improve sustainability. Regardless of status, companies that are proactive about creating environmentally and socially responsible design make a powerful statement on the importance of being earth friendly. Check out the report here.

The cost of cheap cashmere

This holiday season you may walk into a large store chain such as Target, Old Navy, or Walmart offering cashmere sweaters and accessories at low prices. Has science discovered a breed of a highly furry goat? This article sheds light on what's driving down the price of cashmere, and the effects of mass production.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003498352_cashmere282.html

The same can be said of any product produced with little regards to its consequences. While the article makes a point about environmentally conscious manufacturing, striving to reduce consumption makes an equally valuable impact.