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Just in time for the fast approaching wedding season, brides-to-be may finally be able to add a touch of green to their white gowns--with a new dress that dissolves in water.

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Handbags made out of old recycled fire hoses are nothing new at TreeHugger.

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According to data from the Ocean Conservancy, in 2009 more than 3 million cigarettes or butts were picked up internationally from beaches and inland waterways as part of the annual International Coastal Cleanup - 1 million from U. S. beaches alone, making them by far the most littered item.

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For most people, there's something particularly sad and gory about seeing wildlife killed on the side of the road--but for one British clothing designer, such critter-carnage is fodder for fashion.

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In doing their part to help make the upcoming World Cup a bit greener, Nike has unveiled their official team jerseys--made from plastic bottles found in landfills.

Polar-bear-shaped sugar cubes by Jovana Bogdanović.

Images: Looptworks

Winning designer Irina Shabayeva's newspaper coat from Project Runway.

Planet Earth's Tread jacket, new for Fall/Winter 2010.

Photos courtesy of Knowledge Cotton Apparel

Oh nerdy can be so sexy. Especially when we're talking certified organic cotton nerd -- or maybe I'm just getting carried away by this model's glasses.