Movements come and go. A strong one at the moment is the environmental movement. Using materials that do not harm the environment are all the rage. This is generally a good move, but can it go too far?

How far has the green movement come? It is now considered a golden marketing word and is being applied to just about anything no matter how strained the connection. Ladies bras are even going green these days.

It is important to realize that going green does not necessarily mean that you need to get seriously hippie. The key is often simply to look at the materials used for the bra. For many products, the switch between a latex and natural cotton is barely noticeable.

With the popularity of the green movement, it can be easy to forget what exactly green is. It simply refers to the use of materials that limit the harm to the environment. Switching from latex and plastic to organic cotton bras can be an easy switch.

Cotton is not the only material you can use. How about bamboo? Yep, it can be refined down to a soft material. The bamboo bras from La Senza are particularly popular with women looking for a green twist.

Perhaps one of the odder pairings of lingerie and Mother Nature comes to us from Triumph International. The Japanese company has found a unique way to recycle the 20 plus billion chopsticks thrown away every year.

When you think green, a bra made out of recycled chopsticks probably does not come to mind. Well, this bra is exactly that. It converts chopsticks into materials that can be used for the cups and so on. With 25 billion pairs of chopsticks thrown away each year, it is a good idea.

On a more personal note, Triumph has also come up with the anti-smoking bra. Huh? The company claims the bright silver bra has a fragrance in it that is emitted from time to time and keeps you from inhaling. Interesting, no?

Finally, Triumph leaves us with a good idea for an eco-friendly bra that does not actually translate well. Yes, I am talking about the solar bra. What could be more eco friendly then charging you phone with your bra?

You do not have to know much about solar energy to understand the problem. Simply put, the sun must hit the cells to charge them. This means you need to go shirtless to get a charge. Ah, the ideas of mice and men.

Ultimately, a bra has to be practical and comfortable. While the odd bras of Triumph are interesting, you can go green by simply looking for environmentally friendly materials that are both comfortable and practical.