In November 2008, Jaylyn Brendlen finally decided to live her dream and start her own clothing company. There was just one problem: how to do it without exploiting children, women or the people of a third world country. So she decided to begin her own venture and do things differently. Doja—which stands for Defining Our Jobs as Americans—is a clothing company based on a sustainable model, using materials grown and produced in the United States as well as American labor, with the goal of supporting the economy and improving manufacturing standards in the clothing industry.
Articles by Rula al-Nasrawi
Night of The Living Thrill
Zombies converge on Cooper St. Saturday to celebrate Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”.
Transition Santa Cruz Hosts Reskilling Expo
Coined four years ago at the onset of Britain’s Transition movement, the term “reskilling” refers to learning long-forgotten basic sustainability skills to help reduce energy use and preserve our natural resources. In the words of Michael Levy of Transition Santa Cruz—which, like the British movement, endeavors to prepare for a post-oil economy—“It’s based on the idea that we have lost a lot of our basic skills. All of these skills will be relevant with energy becoming scarcer and more expensive.”
Scottish Games Just Say ‘Aye’ to Santa Cruz
After 13 years in Ben Lomond, the Scottish Games and Celtic Festival hike up their kilts and take up residence in Santa Cruz. But let’s face it—Santa Cruz is a far cry from Scotland, and we cannot help but wonder if our lazy beach town is truly ready for the downpour of bagpipes, kilts and haggis. Chieftain Jeff Simpson is ready to prove us wrong.
National Parks in Climate Trouble
Picture a world where the Everglades are completely flooded and the Rockies are surrounded by a barren wasteland. All of the glaciers are gone and the grizzly bear is as distant a memory as the stegosaurus. Climate change could make this world a reality, and the nation’s parks could suffer some of the harshest consequences.
Keeping The Santa Cruz Rail Trail On Track
People Power gives the Rail Trail some love this Sunday with a cleanup effort.
