Etsy: Machine Stops

Ok, I'm turning to Etsy for a quick dose of sustainable magic. A lot of people love Etsy, of course, it's the web at it's best. It's also a great place to stock up on one-of-a-kinds while also supporting small one-person operations. I love helping people quit their 9-5 to pursue their art!

So here's a couple cute handmade pieces by Machine Stops. She says "I am akin to the idea of making/wearing one of a kind things as a method for liberating oneself from the machineries which often dominate independent thought." And her cloths are liberating.



The button belt is a sweet idea with some unique logage on the back, check her store for more. Machine Stops is from Hawaii, which means the shipping will add some points to your carbon footprint (especially if you're on the east coast) but she ships via USPS which means there's fewer points on your print than if she used UPS (because the postman comes to your house every day but UPS only comes for special delivery). Machine Stops also uses recycled fabrics and vintage wares, so that'll offset the footprint a bit too ;-p

Grades:
.A. Small Carbon Foot Print (made in the USA)
.A. Fair Trade (no sweatshops)
.B+. Sustainable (uses some recycled fabrics)