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Chicago Fashion Designer Ami Melecio, has been able to combine her Latin Roots with her love of style and the environmental concerns we all face today.She continues to make a conscious choice to provide simple alternatives toconventional techniques, while supporting socially responsible practices.The Only Natural Designer in Chicago, and uses the highest quality of Eco-Friendly textiles such as Hemp , Linen, Organic Cotton, Silk , Soy and Bamboo.Chemical free Paints/Dyes are used to design many of her oneOf a kind Dresses and Hemp/Cotton Handbags. Organic Cotton represents areturn to safe and sustainable practices by building strong soil through cropRotation with natural fertilizers and free from toxic chemicals. Hemp isEasily grown in good soil and temperature climates, without the use of pesticidesOr herbicides. It is also resistant to both mold and ultraviolet light. There areConcerns about the safety of our ground water, clean air, clean soil andCutting down old growth forests. Aquiring a product made of the fabrics,Addresses all of these issues.Ami was able to showcase her creations with a Fashion Show on American Latino TV ( SPRING 2008) andwww.ABC7Chicago.com news segment “ Style Watch” on June 7,2007 with190 North host Janet Davies. She was chosen for the premire issue ofChicago Latina Underground magazine launching fall 2007. Interviewed byChicagos very own Online Dj ,NicciC were she discussed her Latin/Italian influences inFashion. Profiled in My Hispanic Network’s (www.gomhn.com) “ Style from theWindy City” Segment. Also on the show “The N Beat” with Theresa Guiterrez onABC7Chicago , which focused on the growing success of Chicago Latinas in Business Art and Fashion. Her collections range from Original hand paintedHandbags to Casual Hemp and Evening Wear. Each painted piece has it’s ownUnique Signature, no two are alike.Ami Melecio EMAIL: [email protected] ONLINE STORE: www.Designsbyamimelecio.com WEB PROFILE : www.MySpace.com/Designsbyami WEB PROFILE: www.YouTube.com/Designbyami

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10 WAYS TO GO GREEN

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Posted by on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:05:00 GMT

Which Celebrities are going Green

Actor Alec Baldwin drives a hybrid, and is also an outspoken advocate for wind energy Actress Alicia Silverstone saves water and energy by using the laundry line she got as a birthday present to dry h...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:20:00 GMT

What is Eco-Friendly?

Simply put, the term "eco-fashion" refers to stylized clothing that uses environmentally sensitive fabrics and responsible production techniques. The nonprofit Sustainable Technology Education Projec...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:21:00 GMT

Lets do our part in Conserving our Natural Resources

1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Do your part to reduce waste by choosing reusable products instead of disposables. Buying products with minimal packaging (including the economy size when that makes sense f...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:22:00 GMT

DiCaprio, Discovery building " Eco-Town

Discovery Communications has partnered with actor Leonardo DiCaprio on an environment-focused series that will help launch the company's Planet Green channel. The 13-part series, "Eco-Town," will chr...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:13:00 GMT

How to clean up our water

Twelve simple ways you can help stem the tide of polluted runoff. Everyday household activities are a major contributor to polluted runoff, which is among the most serious sources of water contaminat...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:21:00 GMT

What you can do to help the Enviroment

Now it's your turn. Here's our Top 10 list of actions for individuals, organizations and businesses to take as a first step in reducing your contribution to global warming. Send us an email with a ple...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:17:00 GMT

Simple Alternatives to Conventionl Techniques

The reasons for supporting organics are as varied as people themselves but most reasons fall under four basic interrelated categories: environmental reasons, humane treatment of animals, social reason...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:02:00 GMT

Sustainable Fashion

Chicago Fashion Designer Ami Melecio, has been able to combine her Latin Roots with her love of style and the environmental concerns we all face today. She continues to make a conscious choice to pr...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 09:57:00 GMT