Everywhere you turn this summer, conversations, both private and public, seem dominated by the topics of the environment, global warming, carbon footprints, living greener. Besides changing lightbulbs, reducing driving, and saving water, though, what can a crafty person really do? Turns out we can do a lot.We can use our craftivism to spread the word about the importance of the number 350.

Recap: as part of the Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Wallet series, each of my Saturday posts will examine a different way to look at recycled artists and crafters.  This week: discussion and inspiration of green or recycled craft from communities, forums or blogs.

Wardrobe Refashion has begun a new round with new pledgers. Talk about New Year's Resolutions!  Refashionistas take the pledge for 2 to 6 months, with the option of renewing their pledge when the time expires. What does this really mean, though?  This means that these pledgers will be taking the clothes they already own.. perhaps a dress that isn't in style anymore. . .and re-working it to make something that is wearable today.  That dress?  They may: