(above) If you can’t make it to your local Occupy Wall Street protest, you can still express your inner rebellion by wearing this hoodie made from an upcycled second-hand Kurt Cobain, NIRVANA t-shirt that has been combined with smart-looking black & white striped organic hemp and cotton jersey fabric.

$63 @ designer Bianca Strom’s alerecoclothing Etsy shop

(above) A sweet mix … turquoise and reclaimed silver form these one-of-a-kind pieces: earth-friendly ring ($53) and teardrop pendant ($119) from Portland, Oregon-based indie designer, Emily Weinstein of PearlEverlasting on Etsy.

(above) Dress down chic … made in Vancouver, BC Canada, by Lav and Kush, find this Black Tunic with a gold foil design on the side panel in eco-friendly Modal, on sale ($86.25 CAD) @ Mudsharkstreetwear.com.

Awesome … I love this bride’s wedding bouquet handmade with recycled brooches … wouldn’t want to toss this one. Created by friend of the bride, Hannah Murrin (via greenweddingshoes.com)

May your 11.11.11 be sartorially auspicious.

related: more eco-fashion previously on altCon

• Was discretion the better part of valor? Obama Punts Tricky Pipeline Decision Past 2012 Election – reuters
• A scary number…25% of Mammals at Risk of Extinction, IUCN Reports – livescience
• Ogopogo sighting, or just bad camera work and some ripples? Canada’s Loch Ness Monster Caught on Tape? – yahoo! news
• X-ray Facility to Study Conditions at Earth’s Core – bbc
• Hmmm….NYT: Did Coke Get Grand Canyon Bottle Ban Axed? – msnbc/nyt
• This solar design would produce residential heat and electricity simultaneously…Solar Design From MIT Does Double Duty – enn
• Headstrong…Maui Bull Freed After Giant Tire Stuck on His Head – myway

Mark the date: 12.1.11

Rock star and artist Ringo Starr drums up support for WaterAid with limited edition Earthkeepers boots to be auctioned off via eBay… according to Starr, “For thirty years, WaterAid has brought clean water to millions of people in the world’s poorest communities. This partnership with Timberland will allow others to make a real difference in these people’s lives, and the boots are a reminder I’m with them every step in this journey.” WaterAid is dedicated to improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in the world’s poorest communities. According to the press release:

“Starr’s original design will appear on 75 pairs of the Timberland® Earthkeepers® City 6” Leather and Fabric Side Zip boot, each of which he signed personally. This marks the first time (more…)