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FOR HER

 

SAIL AWAY

 

The proceeds from this limited-edition bag—made from sails used in championship races—go toward sending the U.S. sailing team Horton-Nichol to the 2008 Olympics. $395, seabags.com

 

STAND AND DELIVER

 

The soles of the Earth “Nantucket” sneaks, which are made from recycled plastic, were designed to promote good posture. $99, earth.us for stores.

 

A BIT OF LACE

 

Loyale’s swingy organic cotton “Murrieta” top is so lightweight and cool, it’s like having built-in air conditioning. $72, Hempsown; 707.826.0577

 

PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS

 

Crisp, white jeans, like EDUN’s “Sylph” jeans in white deconstruct, always look sharp. $175, bloomingdales.com for stores

 

FOR HIM

 

RACING STRIPES

 

Brooklyn-based label Left Field reinvents a preppy classic in organic cotton with a hand-pressed varsity letter–style anchor patch. $75, leftfieldnyc.com

 

PICK POCKET

 

Lightweight organic-cotton cargo shorts from Of the Earth fold up small so they fit easily in your beach bag. $58, backcountry.com

 

NO SWEAT EDUN’S

 

Lightweight zip-up sweatshirt, made of organic cotton, is just right for cool nights on the dock. $155, nordstrom.com for stores

 

FEET FIRST

 

Converse goes green with a hemp version of their iconic All-Stars, and conserves material by skipping the laces. $61.99, converse.com

 

THE SUN TIMES

 

The Citizen Eco-Drive “Sailhawk” watch has a yacht-racing timer, and runs on solar or artificial light, so you never have to replace the battery. $500, citizenwatch.com for stores

 

This article originally appeared in Plenty in June 2006. This story was added to MNN.com in June 2009.

 

Copyright Environ Press 2006.