THE OFFICIAL WEEKLY E-NEWS OF THE GREENPAGESISSUE NUMBER 112 | DECEMBER 2009
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COPENHAGEN – Bear In The Square
World leaders passing Copenhagen’s Nytorv for the Climate Change talks could get a chill in their spines as they come face to face with a polar bear. In Copenhagen, the life-sized ‘bear in the square’ is an ice sculpture that will melt over the length of the Climate Conference, leaving a bronze skeleton, a pool of water, and a powerful message about the impacts of climate change on the world’s people and biodiversity. Read more
EVENT – WildEndurance 2010
WildEndurance 2010 is the major fundraising and community event for the Wilderness Society of NSW, with proceeds going to support campaigns to protect the wilderness and help curb climate change. Teams compete for glory in the spectacular Blue Mountains and go head-to-head for great prizes, including a World Expeditions travel voucher. Read more
PRODUCT – Burt’s Bees Lip Balm
Burt’s Bees Sun Protecting Lip Balm SPF 8 is a 100% natural balm that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and help keep lips hydrated without using chemical sunscreen actives like octinoxate and oxybenzone. Instead, titanium dioxide, a naturally-occurring mineral, creates a micro-fine barrier to reflect the sun’s harmful rays. Read more
FOOD – Hottest Gourmet Trends For 2010
The annual “What’s Hot” survey revealed that 73 percent of ACF chefs voted organic produce as a ‘hot’ restaurant menu trend for 2010, while nutrition and sustainable menu items took out the tops spots. Organic coffee was voted the second hottest non-alcoholic beverage and organic beer, wine and spirits were also tipped to be the top alcohol trends of the coming year. Read more
HOME – Faking It?
Do you cherish braving the chill winter air — perhaps the whole family heading all the way to the tree farm — to choose a tree to bring home and decorate? Or is the natural aroma of pine, spruce or fir outweighed by the predictability of a perfectly triangular tree that’s always the right height for your living room? Read more
NEWS – Funding Secured For Electronic Vehicle Scheme
Better Place Australia today announced it has secured an initial round of funding of $25 million for its planned charging and services network for electric vehicles (EVs). The funding round was led by Lend Lease Ventures, the venture capital arm of Lend Lease and included investments by ActewAGL and several private investors . Read more
PRODUCT – Avery Dennison “Enviro” Office Products
In light of the increasing trend towards environmentally friendly products in the stationery industry Avery Dennison has launched an “Enviro” range. These products now mark a new initiative that is heavily consumer driven. Avery is seeking to address the concerns end-users have with regards to the environment and their ecological footprint. Read more
NEWS – Organic Brands Combine For An Organic Christmas
This Christmas, two leading organic brands in food and fashion, Green & Black’s Chocolate and Gorman Clothing, are collaborating in-store for women with a passion for style and chocolate. The partnership proves it is possible to combine premium taste, and maintain an ethical conscience this Christmas. Read more
NEWS – Council Approves Green Initiatives For Sydney
The City of Sydney Council’s Environment and Heritage Committee last week heard the cases for – and subsequently approved – two proposals aimed at ‘greening up’ the city centre: a fresh food oasis in the heart of the city, and new community gardens. Local residents will be invited to comment on the Draft Community Gardens Policy Read more
NEWS – Technology Helps Reduce Buildings’ Energy Use
Technology developed by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) has the potential to help building owners worldwide dramatically reduce their energy consumption and costs, improve tenant comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The technology is the result of over 15 man-years of work by scientists at CSIRO’s Energy Transformed Flagship in Newcastle. Read more
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