The United States recognizes Earth Day on the 22nd, which is this Thursday! Footwear News of Women's Wear Daily did a roundup of eco-conscious efforts by shoe designers and retailers, including yours truly:

Not long after indie Website Moxsie.com debuted in 2009, CEO Jon Farhner discovered that the company could serve its eco-minded shoppers even better. He saw that many of his customers wanted organic fabrics and socially conscious manufacturing.

“We realized, this is not just a category within indie fashion, this is parallel to indie fashion, even predominant,” he said. “There’s got to be customers who only want to look at this stuff.”

That's why we created the Moxsie Eco Shop, and that's also the philosophy we use in selecting every designer we bring to the site. Take a look at your daily routine this week, and think about how it impacts the earth. Small changes can make a big difference, and we hope you'll join us in supporting our brands, not only for their awesome designs, but also for their sustainability efforts.