Environmentalism can have a spiritual bent, as an article in May's Yoga Journal attests.

"Inspired Refashionistas" drops concepts like aparigraha (greedlessness) and ahimsa (nonharming) within the greater context of a discussion about talented young designers -- and yogis -- who "repurpose" fabrics and other materials.

All new-agey jokes aside, I think it's nice to think of caring for mother earth as a devotional and disciplined practice -- and it is! It's hard to give up disposable coffee cups. And to remember to unplug chargers. And to deny oneself plastic bags. (Can you see where my weaknesses lie?)

But back to the article. The designers featured include Deborah Lindquist, whose home base is LA. She recycles sweater parts. New York-based Kat O'Sullivan reconfigures clothing found in thrift stores, while Lisa Salzer reworks old jewelry and belt buckles. Check "om" out!