Whether you’re worried about the chemicals lurking in your summer beauty products or want to organise a kids’
garden party that will produce minimum waste, this eco-friendly summer shopping guide will help you frolic in the sun
with a clear conscience. As green goes mainstream, more and more eco-friendly shopping opps are popping up in our
city, and requests that would have once seemed obscure or simply bizarre (chemical-free tampons? dairy-free ranch
dressing? Beeswax birthday candles?) are increasingly acceptable. Here are the best eco buys for the upcoming
summer.
Accessories
Chako Tokyo is a mother-daughter team that crafts glamorous clutch bags from vintage kimonos and obis sourced
from Japanese flea markets. Available in eight different styles, these glamorous creations are the perfect accessory to a
summer cocktail dress. Available at Indigo and Sabina Swims and online. www.chakotokyo.com
