| REPORT – Women Leave Greener Footprints |
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According to the United Nations’ State of the World Population report, women drive and fly much less than men and purchase fewer carbonintensive goods. The research found that women in industrialised countries were more likely to buy ecologically friendly and organic foods, were more likely to recycle rubbish and are more interested in efficient energy use. Read more |
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| PRODUCT – Alto Hotel on Bourke |
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Alto Hotel on Bourke exemplifies the best in stylish, boutiquehospitality in Melbourne’s CBD. The hotel was designed with the express intention to be an ‘environmentally responsible’ business; it is accredited with Green Globe and has a NOCO2 classification from the Carbon Reduction Institute. Read more |
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| EVENT – ‘Local Climate, Local Change’ Conference 2010 |
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Sunday 18 April to Wednesday 21 April 2010. The Conference in the Blue Mountains is a learning opportunity for all interestedclimate change practitioners, irrespective of their private or public sector, academic or technical affiliations. It is an opportunity to come together to learn about and exchange views on the efforts of local government in facilitating their community’s readiness for climate change. Read more |
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| KIDS – Sesame Street Goes Green at 40 |
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With a little help from U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, Sesame Street looks to be joining what you might call the ‘green party’. As part of recent celebrations marking the TV show’s 40th-anniversary, the new season premiere kicked off in the States with a two-year, environmental “curriculum” called “My World is Green and Growing.” Read more |
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| PRODUCT – Eco Child ‘Green to Grow’ Glass Baby Bottles |
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Green to Grow glass baby bottles are a safe, stylish, and sophisticated choice for parents concerned about toxins in plastics. Made in the USA and tested in both the US and in Eurpoe, they are designed for comfort, with a modern, ergonomic shape. Graduated measurements are embossed into glass in ounces and millilitres. 2 bottles per pack (120ml or 240ml), and includes a beginner (slow flow, 0-3 months) nitrosamine-free silicone teat.Read more |
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| FOOD – Green and Golden Arches |
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McDonald’s is trying to change its image — by changing its colours. While the iconic golden arches will keep their colour, in Germany they will now be on a green background instead of the bright red one. The reason? McDonald’s Germany wants to reposition therestaurant as a bastion of environmental friendliness. Ronald McDonald is becoming a tree hugger! Read more |
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| FASHION – EcoChic, Geneva 2010 |
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Geneva is not typically known for its celebrity designer runwayevents, but with the arrival of EcoChic on January 20-21, 2010 a series of activities that will highlight the importance of natural fibres and biodiversity in sustainable development strategies. EcoChic will see the launch of a Sustainable Design Exhibition and Competition, and a dramatic EcoChic Fashion Show featuring sustainable and ethical ready-to-wear and eco-couture. Read more |
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| TECHNOLOGY – Google Enables Armchair Espionage |
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Environmentalists across the world are to be enlisted as armchair detectives to monitor satellite images of rainforests and report anyillegal logging. The images will be frequently updated and anyone with internet access will be able to make instant comparisons with historical images and spot destruction of rainforest almost as soon as it happens. Read more |
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| NEWS – Diminishing Hope For Copenhagen? |
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This cartoon from The Economist last week illustrates the increased pessimism surrounding the prospects of a binding agreement on greenhouse gas emissions being reached at the forthcoming climate change summit in Copenhagen. See cartoon |
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| GIVEAWAY – All Eco Mini Hamper Pack |
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We’re giving you a chance of winning one of five mini pamper packs from “All Eco Natural & Organic Living“, valued at $22.70 each (including postage). The mini pamper packs contain: one hand woven hemp wash cloth, one olive oil soaps fragranced with custom-blended pure essential oils and one natural bristle brush. For details of how to enter, click here |
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