During a day of thanks, I thought I’d say that I’m thankful for all my wonderful readers and the fantastic community I’m involved in. You all make it all worth it.
P.S I’m going to try to post some green Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals this afternoon, so keep your eyes peeled!

Finally, after tons of prodding, Brita is going to recycle the filters from their pitchers.
It seems ridiculous that people had to sign a petition, make videos and more just to get a company to recycle, but I suppose recycling is expensive.
The program is going to start in January and you can donate old filters by taking them to Whole Foods or sending them in. Read the full details Buy:in the press release (PDF).
Via Tiny Choices

Summer Rayne Oakes, the eco-beauty you see on Planet Green all the time, is launching the first-ever eco-friendly line for Payless.
Read more about it at Oakes’ site.

I’m on the hunt for some new stores to feature on Chic.
Where are you guys shopping these days? Please comment and let me know!

Amazon has recently introduced “Frustration-Free Packaging.”
That sounds lame, but what it means is that the gigantic company will send fewer boxes when you order something. It’s a step toward no more boxes in boxes. On top of that, all that irritating plastic around toys and such will be removed.
More on frustration free packaging

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Well, I know you’ve heard about Splendicity before, but this is new! Splendicity is now a portal to all of b5’s fantastic Beauty and Style blogs, including a few new ones you should totally check out.
Find out more about Splendicity.

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Remember when Radiohead said “pay whatever you can for our album.”
Well, Good Magazine, an awesome read, is saying the same thing about subscriptions. As long as it’s over $1, you can get Good. All the money goes to the charity of your choice.
Find out more about Good’s new campaign

Take my poll, please, so I can make Chic better for you!
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I’m contemplating a little change in how I write posts around here. But before I do anything, I thought I’d ask you guys. Please, comment if you have anything to say about the way things are run ’round here.
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Guess what? Nau announced their untimely demise a little too early.
They’ve been backed up and bought by Horny Toad, who is going to continue the Nau vision.
They’ll make an official release tomorrow, and the whole fall line will go up for sale. Until then, check out some of the pieces they’ve come up with for fall. It’s exactly what I hoped for and more.

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