I really do not have an answer to whether these companies are spinning concepts or not, and in all fairness to each of them, I did not contact them to get their position. I list these posts just as a sample survey to illustrate lack of transparency and potential for consumer confusion and I would

I emailed Meredith about who designates her precious metals as ‘fair trade’ and ‘eco friendly’. I also wanted to know what she meant by ‘fair trade gems’ that were sourced in the US, since the fair trade designation only applies to the developing world. Her response cuts to the heart of many complex issues that

Up-and-coming green designer, Moonrise Jewelry, will preview their Spring ’08 line of stylish eco-jewelry at the Ecoganik fashion show at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California on October 15, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. Mercedes-Benz’s decision to showcase designers like Moonrise Jewelry and Ecoganik, follows the growing interest in all things “green”. Moonrise Co-Founder and Designer,