Teresa Smed is the sole proprietor of Dotted Loop Designs. She started the business two years ago as a single mom of two. Through her struggles to start a new business, she has now come full circle gaining notoriety and respect in Vancouver's Fashion Industry. She remains true to her environmental values in recycling and sustainability. Dotted Loop Designs produces eco-friendly fashion jewelry. With her smart business sense, she has successfully capitalized on the forward-thinking trend of what is good for the environment is good for business. Here's the goods from her company biography.

All dotted loop jewelry designs are created by Teresa Smed. She has worked in different mediums for the past ten years including fashion, accessories, painting, and now jewelry. Her designs mingle past with present in a thought-provoking way using local, reclaimed vintage and antique materials.

"I started dotted loop committed to the principle that people can buy jewelry without damaging the environment. Buying eco-friendly is like voting for a change."

With this as the foundation, dotted loop has played a leading role as a fashion-forward and forward-thinking design house.

"Being an informed shopper means recognizing that every time we spend a dollar we are voting, either for negative impact or positive change."

Dotted loop is committed to providing and promoting locally sustainable, eco-friendly fashion. All designs are created using local, reclaimed vintage and antique materials.

"The fashion industry is full of consumption and waste but it doesn't have to be. Revamped vintage pieces incorporate a historical twist; they serve the fashion conscious with one of a kind artwork ranging in style and complexity. My goal is to show people that we don't need to add more waste and damage to the environment to create something beautiful."

Dotted loop is a member of Fashion High (www.fashionhigh.ca) in support of sustainable business, promoting economic equity and protecting the environment.

Bio Source: Dotted Loop