Recycle Your OKA b. Sandals
Spring is here, and that means that sandal-weather is just around the corner. I actually brought my flip flops out of the closet this past Saturday for the first time since last September. It felt great.
If you’re in the market for a new pair of sandals for the summer months, or a cute pair of flip flops for an upcoming vacation, check out OKA b—they’ve got a huge selection of colorful thongs, slides, flats, and even heels (all with a reflexology-influenced massaging footbeds). The material is super cushioned, antimicrobial, waterproof, and washable. And, best of all, OKA b.’s footwear is recyclable.
However, you obviously can’t just toss them out on the curb with your tin cans and glass bottles … So how do you recycle them? For the answer to that question we went straight to OKA b.’s Director of Communications, Adina Neufeld.
This is what she had to say:
“Any ‘well-loved’ OKA b. Sandal that is sent back to our Buford, GA factory is sent through a ‘regrinder’ where it is broken down into bits. The bits are separated by colors in bins throughout the plant. When a new shoe is created, up to 20% of the regrind is put into every shoe (depending on the color) and mixed with virgin material. What’s great though, is that the remainder of the regrind that can’t be used to make a new shoe is then sold to a company that makes kitchen mats! So 100% of the shoe is recyclable in the end.”
—Stephanie Kinnear, web editor
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We have had a huge response to the outfit on our March/April issue cover with readers writing in and wanting to know where to purchase it. While the actual clothing and accessories featured in the picture are no longer available, I’ve scoured the web to find some very similar alternatives!
From left to right: Odille “Look-Sharp Tunic” $88; Ralph Lauren Blue Label “Thatcher Linen Safari Shirt” $198; Ralph Lauren Black Label “Boyfriend Big Pony Shirt” $255
From left to right: (similar print) Milly “Wild Paisley Silk Miniskirt” $220; (similar silhouette) Victoria’s Secret “Beach Linen Miniskirt in Floral Print” $24.50; (longer alternative) Halogen “Pleated Print Skirt” $78
From left to right: Blue Nile “Heart to Heart Medallion Pendant” $55; Tiffany & Co. “Paloma’s Zellige Pendant” $350; Bloomingdale’s Fine Jewelry “Diamond Medallion Pendant Necklace in 14 Kt. White Gold, 1.0 ct. t.w.” $4,400
Complete the look!
From left to right: Urban Outfitters “Multistone Cluster Ring” $24; Banana Republic “Harness Buckle Belt” $38; Alexis Bittar “Skinny Tapered Bangle” $55
—Veronica Sooley, photo editor
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Nothing completes an outfit of jeans and flats like a cute and clever t-shirt. And if your clothes represent something you believe in or care about? Even better!
That’s why I’m loving these adorable shirts by FoodTee. With their clever graphics and wholesome messages (love that green onion in warrior pose!), you can showcase your love of healthy food, yoga, and quirky style. FoodTee also donates some of their proceeds to The Food Studies Institute, Two angry Moms, and Better School Food, all of which help make healthy food accessible to everyone.
And check out Nina and Tom for cute baby and toddler options (many printed on organic cotton). Who knows, you may even inspire someone else to give a healthy lifestyle a try.
—Natalie Rios, editorial assistant/research editor
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Whenever I’m planning a trip to a spa or resort, what to pack is first and foremost on my mind. Visit our online fashion exclusive for the perfect warm-weather vacation outfits, shot on location at SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills.
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25% Off at Clary Sage Organics
Our photo editor and art director discovered Clary Sage Organics in San Francisco several months ago when shopping for a few items for a photo shoot and we’ve since tapped into the store’s merchandise and knowledgeable staff on more than one occasion.
Today the store is taking its mission to help people live healthfully to the rest of the world with the launch of its retail site. As is the case with the store, the website includes everything from beauty products and clothing to supplements, and it isn’t just about selling products, but about arming people with information to live better lives.
Get a discount code for 25% off after the jump …
The site’s Wellness Advisor section features all sorts of useful resources plus the option of contacting an advisor if you have a particular question you want answered. Because we want you to be able to take advantage of all they have to offer, we’re sharing with you a 25% discount code. Just type in HEALTHFUL in the coupon box during checkout to take advantage of the discount. Happy shopping!
—Amy Westervelt, senior editor
