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For years, and by years I'm talking well-over 200, Congress has been a haven for luddites. This can be seen as long ago as when the automatic piano was being developed, all the way up to our current video age. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act was more than 100 pages long and it was passed in under 12 hours. Congress blindly passed a bill that abnegated a large portion of our digital rights. Why are we allowing ourselves to the led by these technologically dumb old men? Because there has yet to be an alternative. Now there is: Dr. Lawrence Lessig.

Patagonia. A leader in comfortable, durable, outdoor wear and gear. Founded by the funny, likeable, mega-outdoorsy Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia is no normal company. Their eco-friendly practices have become revolutionary to the clothing industry. Patagonia was one of the first companies to begin using organic cotton and recycled fabrics and materials to make their product. They currently use PET, which is sort of like fleece, but made out of recycled plastic bottles. They call the fabric Capilene and use it in their base layers, shell jackets, and other garments where they want to keep moisture out. They have also implemented a recycled clothing system, where they take use clothes and use them for new garments that they manufacture. Talk about sustainable product life cycles. The only criticism to this recycling garment program is that there is no credit or acknowledgment that you have recycled your clothing. They might want to think about that for the future. I am sure more people would participate if there was a reward. It's sad thats what it has come to, but true.

So just today when I was flipping through my roommate's Victoria Secret swim catalog I found an idea for a green approach to the much anticipated Spring Break. Aaron Chang, a legendary surfer, has started an apparel line that includes swim wear. This swim wear is made from organic cotton and recycled materials. What is even cooler about these swim suits is that they are reversible, so it is like buying two different swim suits. If you're going to the beach soon, check these out. It is getting two suits for the price of one and helping the environment in the meantime. To check out Aaron Chang's site, go to www.aaronchang.com. To purchase his suits in Victoria's Secret's catalog, go to www.victoriasecret.com and search designers. Now that I've got the suit, all I need is the body to go with it.

Green has become a statement in style lately, as designers are opting for more eco-friendly materials and practices. Just as people are moving toward buying organic and locally grown food, they want to wear organic clothing. According to the Organic Cotton Exchange, "Organic cotton farming starts with seeds that have not been genetically modified or treated with pesticides or fungicides. Weed control is achieved through hand hoeing or physical removal and pest control is accomplished through the use of natural predators, trap crops and other biological and cultural practices. Farmers rely on natural processes such as seasonal freezes, rather than the application of chemical defoliants, to prompt the opening of the cotton boll and allow the cotton bud to be picked by hand or machine. From growth through harvesting, the process is monitored according to a set of organic growing standards adopted by governmental bodies including the U.S. Department of Agriculture."

Making life a little greener, one lazy college student at a time...

Look at this flattering picture of Hillary Clinton from CNN.com/POLITICS:

I think this kinds disproves the Clinton News Network theory...