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Gemalto Bio-Sourced Smart Cards

Brian Yalung — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:57:24 +0000

Everyone is familiar with the card type uses we have today. They come in IDs, SIM cards and so on. But unknown to most are the dangers that lurk once they are thrown away. They emit harmful emissions and toxic fumes. But now Gemalto is set to change all that with their line of new bio-sourced smart cards. They are made from renewable materials which are easily recyclable. They are even come in eco-friendly packaging through recycled paper and vegetable inks which should reduce their environmental impact. These cards will be ready for mass production by the start of 2010.

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Gemalto Bio-Sourced Smart Cards

SproutBaby for Your Baby’s Eco-friendly Needs

Brian Yalung — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:32:16 +0000

For the parents out there in search of an eco-friendly spot to pick up some good and healthy stuff for their child, SproutBaby may be worth the check. Founded by Jody Sherman and Balaji Gopinath, SproutBaby is committed towards providing green and eco-friendly alternatives for parents seeking great products for their toddler’s overall well being. Among the products you can find here include baby food, books, media, gentle mom and baby care items, are all researched, tested, reviewed and approved.

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SproutBaby for Your Baby’s Eco-friendly Needs

Truly Life Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Sets Announced

Brian Yalung — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:28:27 +0000

Having difficulty going green and finding that right gift to give this Christmas? Well check out these gift sets from Truly Life. They are made of natural elements and wrapped in eco friendly packages that can be composted. They should be the perfect Christmas present that likewise show your concern for the environment. Truly-Life offers future ship dates, elegant customized message cards and a variety of price points. They are available at the Truly Life online store.

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Truly Life Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Sets Announced

Heineken Unveils Eco-Friendly Tote Bags

Brian Yalung — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:42:51 +0000

It looks like Heineken has jumped into the eco-friendly bandwagon. However, if you think that it is about beer, you can forget it. Though it wasn’t mentioned, these new Heineken eco-friendly tote bags may be a form of giveaways unless Heineken has shifted its attention towards the women’s fashion industry. If you want to know the connection, these tote bags were made from non-recyclable scraps of old Heineken billboards which are now useful as far as women shopping is concerned. This is a complete turnaround from the way that Heineken has been using ads with women on the raw end eh?

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Heineken Unveils Eco-Friendly Tote Bags

Eco-friendly Trade-in Deals at Home Depot

Brian Yalung — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:13:02 +0000

Home Depot has announced a special deal for some home stuff such as power drills and old Christmas light where customers can trade-in their old ones for more eco-friendly items as part of their Eco Options Program. For example, busted power drills can be traded in for lithium-ion powered drills and old Christmas lights can be exchanged for $3 coupons on new LED holiday lights.

Home Depot is marketing the trade-ins as part of its Eco Options program, which markets tools and appliances, for example, that are more energy efficient. The company now sells more than $3 billion in Eco Options products annually.

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Eco-friendly Trade-in Deals at Home Depot

Budweiser’s Solar Operated Cooling Facility

Brian Yalung — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:52:36 +0000

Solar power has been the new life stream of most business wanting to buck the trend of rising energy costs and of course to adopt the eco-friendly tag. And for Budweiser, the company best known for distributing their beer, has so far been performing up to par since its shift to solar energy to run their operations. To date, solar energy still powers their cold beer storage facility and has been performing magnificently.

The installed solar panels are producing approximately 59 – 62% of the 111,005 sq. ft. building’s energy. The average yearly savings for the plant are estimated to be over $100,000. That is a big lift to the savings on expenses which many companies are happy to do without today. With that, you may want to consider installing solar panels. They may carry an initial steep price but you just have to look at the future savings you get from them, the same thing that Budweiser is experiencing now.

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Budweiser’s Solar Operated Cooling Facility

Go Green Visa Credit Card

Brian Yalung — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:40:35 +0000

Doha Bank has announced the launch of their eco-friendly credit card, the Go Green Visa Credit Card. The card itself is made from biodegradable material and ensures that 1% of all customer spending will be converted into Green points and then donated to an approved green cause. This includes causes like tree planting in Qatar.

The tie-up is good for the eco-friendly efforts most businesses are required. But as far as acquiring a credit card at this point of the financial crisis, it may not necessarily translate into something ideal. Regardless, you have to commend Doha Bank for their effort. Let us see who will bite with their new green deal.

(Source) Arabian Business http://www.arabianbusiness.com/570131-doha-bank-launches-eco-friendly-credit-card-

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Go Green Visa Credit Card

Hydro Engineering Car Wash

Brian Yalung — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:48:54 +0000

Hydro Engineering Inc. has bundled its various technologies to come up with a new kind of car washing device that only needs electrical power and water to operate. No water is wasted since used water is recycled through Hydro Engineering’s Hydrokleen filtration system for re-use. Here is how it works:

The vehicle or equipment is driven up onto the Hydropad wash rack. The Hydropad wash racks equipment wash process. The recycled water is sent to a wash brush used in cleaning the vehicle. A Hydroblaster pressure washer connected to fresh water is used to rinse the recycled water from the car. This adds water to the systems that is lost in the wash process due to evaporation.

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Hydro Engineering Car Wash

Dell Reports 18% Decrease on Carbon Emissions

Brian Yalung — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:43:55 +0000

With most companies doing their share of employing an eco-friendly responsibility for operation, the latest company to report such an accomplishment is Dell Computers. According to Dell, they have cut their carbon emissions by 18% in its fiscal year. This includes a 12.4% drop in scope 1 emissions such as heating and the use of company vehicles and an 18.8% reduction in scope 2 emissions that covers mostly the on-site activities. The company also reduced scope 3 emissions, associated with employee air travel, by about 30.3 percent.

The company offsets its remaining carbon impact by purchasing credible, third-party-verified renewable energy credits. This investment helped the company become the only company in the computer industry to achieve operational carbon neutrality in August 2008, five months ahead of schedule.

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Dell Reports 18% Decrease on Carbon Emissions

EcoTex Advanced Oxidation Laundry System

Brian Yalung — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:56:14 +0000

Doing the laundry produce a lot of overlooked carbon footprints. This includes wasted energy and water which should be addressed properly with this new commercial laundry system. The new technology is called the EcoTex Advanced Oxidation Laundry System which reduces which promises to bring down the environmental impact and produce the quality and healthy laundry that people deserve.

By using mostly cold water, this system saves up to 50% of operational costs. Among the beneficiaries of this new technology include hotels, motels, spas, salons and so on. With this new laundry solution, business can be green for the environmental aspects and of course the money generated from leasing out the usual laundry machines.

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EcoTex Advanced Oxidation Laundry System

Paris Served by New Kind of Scooter Rental

Brian Yalung — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:23:42 +0000

Only in Paris! That is perhaps what best describes this new trend of serving tourists and people who want to enjoy the beauty of Paris the eco-friendly way. The concept is from Left Bank Scooters. Called the Rent-a-Vespa, they offer Vespa Scooters (LXV models) for use and are delivered right at the hotel you are staying in. The deal comes complete with helmets and wet weather gear delivered right at your hotel.

The Vespas being offered for rent are brand new LXV Vespa models, something that should further entice tourists who want to get around Paris. At least this may save people cost in fuel (if they use cars) and provide them the freedom to go. Hopefully they have a GPS or map of the city, especially if they are not familiar with the geography of Paris.

(Source) Smarter Travel

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Paris Served by New Kind of Scooter Rental

McDonald’s Put Up ChargePoint Network Stations

Brian Yalung — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:07:56 +0000

The news of car charging stations being put up in various parts of the world in preparation for the influx of electric cars is nothing new but when you hear one of the world’s largest fast food chains putting one up, then perhaps something is brewing.

Working with NovaCharge, McDonald’s restaurants in the southeastern U.S. will have ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations installed, allowing customers to drive in, hook up their car and go grab some food.

McDonald’s is expected to be among the frequent stops of most families for food so while they are eating, why not leave your car to be charged? It makes sense and similar to gassing up, you are making sure that your electric car is charged up and able to give you more miles after you are done eating your favorite Mcdonald’s meal.

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McDonald’s Put Up ChargePoint Network Stations

Green Perks App Leads to Green Deals

Brian Yalung — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:28:11 +0000

Get the latest deals under the eco-friendly category by using your mobile phone to access them. All you need is to get this eco-friendly app called the Green Perk app, a new mobile application that offers exclusive discounts on environmentally conscious products and services.

The Green Perks app brings consumers green-oriented offers and promotions from T-Mobile Green Perks partners including Method, Jamba Juice, Volcom, Roxy and Quiksilver. The new promotional program is designed to reward consumers who make environmentally responsible purchasing decisions.

“Green Perks is our latest offering for customers who are concerned about managing and reducing their environmental impact. It builds on the work we are doing with the recent launch of the Moto W233 Renew phone, and our Green Account, which makes it easy for customers to reduce paper associated with their T-Mobile service.” – said Ryan Butz, director, Customer Marketing, T-Mobile.

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Green Perks App Leads to Green Deals

Toyota To Donate One Tree for Each Car Sold in April

Brian Yalung — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:08:14 +0000

The need for more trees has been called on for some time now and it seems Toyota of South Florida has not forgotten that. In fact, they have announced that each car they sold for April will be equivalent to one tree to be donated to the America Forests to help address the lack of trees today.

For the record, Toyota of South Florida sold 310 cars meaning that they will be donating 310 trees to American Forests, the world leader in planting trees for environmental restoration. Now this eco-friendly initiative should be something that environmentalists will surely praise. We are all aware that trees have been dwindling in numbers due to illegal logging and chopping and hopefully this effort translates into something better for the environmental needs today.

Cars sold in April in honor of Earth Day included the Corolla, the Camry, the Yaris, the Matrix, the Solara, and the Scion XD which are all vehicles available at Toyota of South Florida that provide more than 30 highway miles per gallon.

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Toyota To Donate One Tree for Each Car Sold in April

Wal-Mart Reveals Worldwide Earth Month

Brian Yalung — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:47:20 +0000

We all know that Earth Day will be around next week and apparently, Wal-Mart is doing its part as far as celebrating Earth month and it can be seen from their stores worldwide.

As far as Wal-Mart India is concerned flip flops made of 100 per cent recyclable materials are available at all Easy Day stores in India . In China, the company is offering a mainstays compressed pillow resulting in savings in transportation costs and shelf space, Wal-Mart Puerto Rico launched fashionable and reusable shopping bags with artwork from the Ponce Art Museum and is donating proceeds from the sales of the bag to the museum.

In partnership with Unilever, Wal-Mart Argentina also launched a special Earth Month edition reusable shopping bag and Wal-Mart Canada announced its move to compaction in powdered laundry detergent. Besides, the company has partnered with local governments and NGOs and will engage its 2.2 million associates worldwide in promoting a cleaner, safer and healthier environment.

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Wal-Mart Reveals Worldwide Earth Month

Restaurant Manager’s Energy Tool Kit

Brian Yalung — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:51:12 +0000

Here is a great kit for restaurant owners/managers that can somehow help them bring down the rising cost of electricity. Kilojolts Consulting Group announces the launch of the Restaurant Manager’s Energy Tool Kit, designed to help operators cut their energy usage by up to 10 percent by addressing inefficient operations. This “energy manager in a box” includes everything an operator needs to implement, promote, and measure an energy waste reduction program.

Each Tool Kit includes a how-to manual, five restaurant-focused Energy Tips, branded promotional materials, and benchmarking software, and is priced affordably at $850. Since restaurants need to earn $20 in revenue to recover every $1 dollar of energy waste, Kilojolts’ President Gary Markowitz observed, “That makes our high-ROI Energy Tool Kit the best business investment they’ll make this year.”

The Tool Kit’s five Energy Tips include “Turn it Off,” targeting lights and equipment; “Don’t be a Drip,” tackling water waste; and “Just-in-Time,” promoting efficient scheduling of kitchen equipment.

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Restaurant Manager’s Energy Tool Kit

Suits Made From Plastic Bottles

David Allen — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:00:58 +0000

It should come as no surprise to find that these days plastic drink bottles can be recycled into a fabric that is, in turn, made into clothing. Normally we would associate this material with fleeces, but the US division of Teijin Fibers Ltd of China are producing a line of men’s fashion suits.

The company has currently secured a working partnership with the retail group Sears to produce a range of private label suits using a material that is a blend of the recycled plastic bottle material and wool.

This range of suits will have a price range of $175 for the jacket and $75 for a pair of trousers. These suits are fully machine washable which is a huge saving in both time and money.

Source [Green Biz]

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Suits Made From Plastic Bottles

Fifty Per Cent Of US Workers Leave PCs On

David Allen — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:00:31 +0000

Around a couple of years ago, it was found that the cost of workers leaving their computers on when they left work was costing US businesses around $1.7 billion per year in energy that is simply wasted. But instead of getting better, the amount of wasted energy has now risen to $2.8 billion according to a report by 1e.com.

This is a problem that could easily be sorted, by companies ensuring that their staff simply shut down their computers when they leave yet half of employees are guilty of doing this according to the survey. But at the same time sixty per cent of US employees think that their employers should be doing more to reduce the amount of energy that they using.

Source [Tree Hugger]

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Fifty Per Cent Of US Workers Leave PCs On

IKEA About to Launch a Car!

David Allen — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:00:06 +0000

If the rumors are true, then it won’t be long before you can go down to the IKEA store and pick-up an eco friendly car. Obviously, this is going to be a concept car for the time being, but it is very interesting that a company such as IKEA would enter this marketplace.

Yet a new website http://www.roulez-leko.com/ shows the designer and car covered in a sheet. Superimposed on the sheet is a count down that is taking us to the 1^st April (April Fool’s Day) where the scheme will be revealed. Is it a car or a marketing ploy? Do you think the latter is the most likely?

Source [Motor Authority]

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IKEA About to Launch a Car!

Jack Nicklaus To Build Eco-Golf Course

David Allen — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:00:23 +0000

In the past, the construction of a new golf course required completely ripping up landscapes in order to fit and conform the area to the design and style of the golf course plan. Fortunately, that type of golf course development has been replaced by a more environmentally considerate design.

For instance, take the uninhabited island of Isla Viveros just off the coast of Panama; the entire island is to be turned into the next the big golfing tourist destination. The course has been designed by Jack Nicklaus and is expected to cash something in the region of $300 million, although only four holes are expected to be complete by the middle of 2009.

Source [Hey Kobe]

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Jack Nicklaus To Build Eco-Golf Course

The Eco Billboards

David Allen — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:00:29 +0000

Billboards have been around for a very long time. It is only now that the companies behind them are attempting to make their boards eco friendly by not using plastics or even paper, but rather eco friendly products made from recyclable polyethylene (PE).

These posters are easier to install. Best of all, they no longer need the assistance of toxic glues. Furthermore, they do not crease up and are estimated to last up to three times as long. There are around 170,000 billboards around the US that use PVC and a further 200,000 using paper. That is a lot paper and plastic that is going to waste.

Source [Inhabitat]

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The Eco Billboards

Lotto Tower From Shipping Containers

David Allen — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:00:55 +0000

In Stuttgart, Germany, a disused roundabout lies empty. It is an eyesore and yet nothing has been done to change it. However, local designer Lars Behrendt has come up with a fantastic looking tower made from around over fifty empty shipping containers.

The tower would be called the Lotto Tower as the regional lottery number will be displayed at the top, but the rest of the tower could be used for other purposes such as recreation and leisure pursuits. Nevertheless, going by the design there should be more attention made to safety features, rather than the way the building looks.

Source [Inhabitat]

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Lotto Tower From Shipping Containers

Max Sprecher Straight Razor Services

Brian Yalung — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:02:04 +0000

For most of us, the sight of straight razors is normally tied up with the barbers who shave our beard or as an accessory needed when putting the finishing touches when getting a haircut. But one thing we fail to realize is the evolution to which we use replaceable blades to make sure that we get sharp and finely shaving razors to get the job done.

Die-hards from the States, Europe, Japan and Australia entrust theirs to be regularly serviced (for the flat fee of $20) or completely overhauled by the artisans at Sprecher’s workshop. Despite living in the age of electricity and plastic, increasing numbers find themselves attracted to the traditional and masculine art of shaving and swear a superior shave from the larger blade and angle.

Unlike disposables, these old-school versions are passed to younger generations, not to mention the very active collectibles market. Considering this eco-friendly fact, maybe it’s time to consider sparing the landfill of toss-away razors and using just one forever with intermittent tune-ups. Find antique straight razors from the 1800s and vintage from the 1900s available for purchase on Sprecher’s website starting at about $90.

(Source) Cool Hunting

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Max Sprecher Straight Razor Services

Is Shopping Online Greener?

David Allen — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:00:41 +0000

The question of which is greener, going to the stores or shopping online used to be a very debatable questions with arguments for and against being very strong. But recently there has been a study and the results are stunning.

According to study carried out by researchers at the Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, it turns out that online shopping is greener than visiting the stores in person, in fact it is significantly environmentally friendly in some cases up to twenty four times greener than conventional shopping. This only works with single items, when it comes to food shopping we have to suppose that the debate is still open.

Source [Sindh Today]

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Is Shopping Online Greener?

The Umbrella Gets Green Makeover

David Allen — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:27 +0000

For a long time the humble umbrella has been the bad guy of the accessories market because of the materials used in its manufacturing, but all that is about to change with the introduction of the Debco line. These are eco friendly, with a bamboo handle and recycled fabric.

Features:

24” rib length, 48” arc

Non woven 75 gram polypropylene

Keep yourself in the shade when walking or watching events

A great advertising medium

This umbrella will not protect you from the rain

10 mm shaft with eight ribs

Eight panels with white trim

Straight wooden ribbed handle

For environmentally friendly rain umbrella options, please see our non woven bamboo umbrella NW7098 or our Unifi Repreve® umbrellas UG472 and UF469

Source [Ecopreneurist]

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The Umbrella Gets Green Makeover

AireConference Providing Business Solutions the Green Way

Brian Yalung — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:06:03 +0000

Here is something that companies are bound to love, an eco-friendly business solution that aids companies who often require meetings to improve their strategic direction. A Van Nuys, California-based telecommunications provider has launched a toll-free, reservation-free conferencing solution that it says will reduce travel and other expenses for busy companies seeking savings.

Officials at Airespring say their so-called “AireConference” offering was developed because more and more business customers were seeking to reduce their travel budgets and carbon footprints. The company’s chief operating officer, Daniel Lonstein, said Airsespring customers have grown more and more sensitive to environmental issues, “especially where potential solutions can help their bottom line.”

Generally speaking, SIP trunking is a service offered by Internet telephony service providers so that businesses can adopt VoIP using their Internet connection. That way, they can communicate with others who rely on the PSTN, since the enterprise IP-PBX (News – Alert) is connected to the service provider’s PSTN gateways over the Internet. Airespring’s SIP trunking includes no monthly recurring charge per channel or simultaneous call path for long distance or toll-free service. Most orders for the service are provisioned within two days.

(Source) TMC net

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AireConference Providing Business Solutions the Green Way

Green KFC-Taco Bell Branch Opened

Brian Yalung — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:39:02 +0000

One thing about going green, businesses are bent on bucking the odds to be more environmentally conscious of the things going on around them. And for Yummy Brands, it all starts with the unveiling of their KFC-Taco Bell Branch in Northampton Massachussets. It marks the 11-year-old company’s first attempt to seek green building certification for one of its eateries.

The restaurant is designed according to environmental goals that include cutting energy and water consumption by 30 percent and reducing CO2 emissions. Operations at the new site are also expected to reduce waste and the amount of rubbish sent to landfills; the restaurant composts and recycles other waste, grease and used cooking oil. The company is seeking certification for the restaurant based on the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environment Design standards.

(Source) Greener Buildings

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Green KFC-Taco Bell Branch Opened

The Return Of Bottled Water

David Allen — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:00:12 +0000

It was not that long ago when the market for bottled water looked as like it was faltering a little. However, both the monetary and environmental cost has not managed to diffuse this mega business. In fact the business has started a fight back; looks like bottled water is here to stay.

Water in bottles is just water; it may come from a spring in the mountains of a remote island in the Pacific, but its still water. Now bottled water offers something more, these products are now coming with added vitamins, minerals and other supplements. There are choices of flavoured water and some even come in bottles that are biodegradable or compostable. Bottled water is back on the menu.

Source [Tree Hugger]

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The Return Of Bottled Water

UK Chocolate Maker Goes Fairtrade

David Allen — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:24 +0000

One of the largest producers of the chocolate products in the UK, Cadbury, is looking to change their image from a producer that just makes a product to a business that is taking large strides to become an industry leader in ethical trading.

Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Chocolate is the leading brand in the UK and from now on will be sporting the Fairtrade logo on their products. This logo shows that the holder purchases their raw materials under Fairtrade terms, meaning that thousands of farmers and communities in Ghana will benefit from this deal.

Source [Hippy Shopper]

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UK Chocolate Maker Goes Fairtrade

Eco-friendly Jobs Planned in Seoul

Brian Yalung — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:10:00 +0000

People are losing jobs one after the other and this effort unveiled by South Korea should shed some ray of hope for the jobless. Additionally, you can score one for eco-friendliness as they aim to unveil eco-friendly jobs down there.

The projects include forestry, cleaning rivers, cycle paths, railways, environmentally friendly homes and more efficient energy consumption, aiming to create 950,000 jobs over the next four years. “We know that the old strategy of semiconductors, mobile phones, cars and ship-building cannot continue,” said Kwon Tae-shin, of the prime minister’s office.

(Source) FT.com

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Eco-friendly Jobs Planned in Seoul

Hip And Zen Closing Down

David Allen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:01:25 +0000

These are truly bad times for everyone and it is showing even so in the eco friendly market where businesses are already being run on a knife edge. This means that outside influences can have a drastic effect of these businesses and in some cases, send them over the top.

Hip and Zen was a decent store that sold products ranging from clothing made from organic materials to eco friendly products for the home. However, events have taken their toll on the business and unfortunately, the store is closing down. Yet as result of this bad news, there is some good news for consumers looking for a bargain, as all stock must go!

Source [Ecorazzi]

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Hip And Zen Closing Down

Recycling Styrofoam Packaging

David Allen — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:00:12 +0000

Has anyone ever thought about those peanut shaped Styrofoam blocks that fill up huge boxes only the protect something is just a quarter of the box size. Well many do, because this packaging material is not cheap to make, but only gets used once, what a waste!

However, it would seem that recycling these little Styrofoam peanuts is easier than it would first sound, because of its purpose, it is classed as an industrial packaging and therefore cannot be transported around by an average person in huge quantities and recycling plants will not take small quantities either. Even the actual recycling process is not easy, as it has to be cleaned and gathered in large quantities, surely, there must be an easier way of doing this.

Source [Eco Friendly Mind]

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Recycling Styrofoam Packaging

Solar Cells Run Off Like Printing

David Allen — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:00:07 +0000

Flexible solar cells are a remarkable feat of engineering; they are flexible, small and reasonably cheap method of producing renewable energy. This means that one day in the not too distant future solar cells could be printed on machines in a similar way as bank notes.

Work is already being carried out by CSIRO’s Future Manufacturing Flagship in Australia, they are investing in a three year project to find economic ways to produce solar cells on a reel to reel basis, and this is being done with the help of Securency International a banknote printing company. Once printed these solar cells can be cut or shaped to fit onto almost any surface.

Source [Eco Geek]

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Emergency Lighting in Capsule Form

David Allen — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:00:21 +0000

These may look like some sort of medication, but it is in fact an emergency LED light. Simply using solar power to charge up and just a twist of the top to turn it on, this simple application could have many uses.

The only problem is the size, they are small that they will easily fit into the palm of the user hand; they do come with a docking station that keeps them safe when not in use. It has to be said that the idea is good, but as for applications, we shall have to wait and see.

Source [Trend Hunter]

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Windvertising: The New Advertising Strategy

Brian Yalung — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:11:56 +0000

With new ideas come new trends. As far as advertising and promotions are concerned, they will get their share of additional options as they can now use Windvertising, a form of advertising that allows placement of advertising on WePOWER’s PacWind turbines which, in turn, generate clean wind energy to power corresponding advertising billboards through the firm’s patented application.

“Windvertising(TM) will transform the outdoor advertising industry and help corporations achieve their carbon-neutral goals,” said Marvin Winkler, CEO of WePOWER. “For the first time, outdoor advertising will help to save the planet by reducing carbon emissions and will save money for businesses through tax incentives, energy rebates and carbon credits. It is truly a win-win situation for consumers and corporations.”

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Plush Chocolates Uses Eco-Friendly Packaging

Brian Yalung — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:26:42 +0000

Here is a great Valentines Day gift to consider. Chocolate lovers may not notice it, but the packaging has been changing these days. This is not only in terms of design but on the materials used to mold them. And for Plush Chocolates, a new 100% Fairtrade company, have launched their product ranges with “eco friendly” packaging for their Luxury Fairtrade English and Belgian Chocolate collections.

Plush Chocolates makes use of Plantic Trays made from non- GM high amylose corn starch. They have a renewable resource content of approximately 85%, are biodegradable, home compostable and compostable to European (EN 13432) and American (ASTM 6400) standards. Additionally, Plantic® trays offer anti-static and odour barrier solutions, essential for chocolate packaging.

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IKEA Are They Green Or Not?

David Allen — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:00:27 +0000

The Swedish based furniture and lifestyle store, IKEA has been on occasions called a landfill waste generator. This due to the amount of paper and card that they use in packaging of their furniture, and the fact that some people believe that Ikea product are not built to last.

Yet the company have been working towards sustainability since 1999, this is when they first released their environmental priorities, clearly these would have changed over the last ten years, but that is the point, IKEA have been aware of the issues that concern people for a long time. So is IKEA green or not?

Source [Inhabitat]

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KFC UK Goes For Eco Packaging

David Allen — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:00:19 +0000

Fast food restaurants are having a hard time in the UK over waste paper and packaging, in order for KFC to reduce their annual rubbish out by fourteen hundred tonnes, they are planning on changing their packing to a more eco friendly type.

Instead of the traditional cardboard boxes and clamshells, they will putting their food into paper bags and wrappers, reducing the amount of waste by 588 tonnes during the first year and make things even better all of this new packaging is produced from sustainable sources and is a hundred per cent recyclable and biodegradable.

[Brand Republic]

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Trash Into Energy

David Allen — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:00:06 +0000

Producing your own energy normally means the use of wind turbines or solar panels, but now there is another way of producing power and it also deals with most the waste too. IST Energy has means to dispose of an organisations waste products and turn it into energy all in a container sized unit that sits in the car park.

The Green Energy Machine (GEM) could revolutionise the way businesses, hospitals and other large organisations dispose of the trash and deal with their energy requirements. The unit takes up about three parking spaces, it will take food, cardboard, plastics and anything similar, but glass and metal will need to be recycled.

Source [Cnet]

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Solar Powered Water Purifier

David Allen — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:53:43 +0000

This is great idea for those place where fresh and clean water is in limited supply, simply because it looks like a standard water container, but once filled with ten litres of water the sun does the rest of the work for you.

There is an indicator which shows a red or green face, green is good and when the indicator is on green there the water inside is ready to drink, this process will take anything between three and four hours depending on how contaminated the water is.

Source [Clean Technica]

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Environmental Safe Fuel Storage Solutions

Brian Yalung — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:44:20 +0000

Unknown to many, the storing of fuel will have its share of issues in both the environmental and safety aspects. Normally concrete-encased models are utilized to store fuel. However, Envirosafe has come up with an eco-friendly fuel storage solution known as ABOVE-GROUND FUEL SYSTEM.

The envirosafe™ ABOVE-GROUND FUEL SYSTEM is the future of fuel storage and dispensing. The envirosafe™ ABOVE-GROUND FUEL SYSTEMS are constructed specifically to be affordable while meeting customers specifications and EPA guidelines. The envirosafe™ ABOVE-GROUND FUEL SYSTEMS typically range from 500 gallons through 30,000 gallons with capacity to build up to 50,000 gallon systems. The envirosafe™ can be constructed horizontally or vertically in two different configurations.

(Source) World Wire

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Vases Made From Old Books

David Allen — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:00:54 +0000

It is a surprising fact that books are not exactly easy to dispose of, this is because of the binding that the printers use in the production process. However, by taking this a step further, then maybe a book does not have to be disposed of, as it can be recycled into something else.

With the careful use of a band saw, these old and unwanted books can easily and stylishly be transformed into some completely different like these vases.

Source [Trend Hunter]

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Homes Made From Plastic And Agricultural Fibres

David Allen — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:00:20 +0000

In countries where natural resources are scarce, it becomes a serious problem when there is a need for new buildings or even repairs to older buildings. However, after seeing the amount of waste, which ended up in the landfill sites Elsa Zaldivar decided that something could be done about it and got together with an industrial engineer to see what, could be done.

After much work, the team found that they could produce a material, which is both strong and light, but has other qualities too. This green material is made by recycling plastic from landfill sites and mixing it with natural fibres such as those found in corn husks and palm trees. This material can help people build homes and buildings fast and economically.

Source [Inhabitat]

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Put More Bang Into Popping A Cork

David Allen — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:00:38 +0000

Even though the festive season is over, there are still going to be plenty of reasons to pop the cork on a nice bottle of champagne. This is great because of these little devices, which have been created in order to make the pop just a little bit better that an ordinary champagne cork.

These little Rock et Roll bottle tops, have been designed to be one hundred per cent recycled and recyclable from foam rubber. Around the rim, a streamer can be attached, so that after lift off the rocket has a tail too, it is cool!

Source [Inhabitat]

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Envirosax Reusable Bags from Pomegranate

Brian Yalung — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:35:40 +0000

We have seen a lot of reusable bags distributed in 2008 and you can add one more to that list as Pomegranate has announced its own version known as the Envirosax Reusable Bags designed to reduce the continued reliance of most people on plastic bags today.

Envirosax bags are lightweight, portable, waterproof and each one holds the equivalent of two supermarket plastic bags thanks to reinforced seams.

‘It’s a simple concept. We need to change our behavior and reduce the harm we cause the environment. Reusable bags are more likely to actually be reused if they are fashionable, strong and attractive. We believe that the residents of Oman have a strong eco-friendly instinct, going by our customers’ reaction to our other recycled and solar-powered items.

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Shipping Containers Used As Store

David Allen — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:01 +0000

We have seen shipping containers used to make housing, but this has to be the first time that they have been used to make a retail store. This one has been commissioned by the sports footwear company Puma and produces around eleven thousand feet of space.

This project has come to been known as Puma City, it uses twenty four shipping containers and can be fully taken apart and moved on to the next location. This unit is actually being displayed around the world. This is a very exciting project, which not only offers a great way of displaying the company’s goods, but it shows what can be done with containers.

Source [Inhabitat]

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Paperkraft Premium Business Paper

Brian Yalung — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:21:06 +0000

Paper has been a keen element in business and education. We use paper to send out reports and create publications, most of which we are familiar with today to pass on information. Though we have been gearing for a paper-less life, it remains that paper use cannot be totally taken away.

Hence the best way is to find alternative ways of manufacturing paper, recycled or from other elements that can be better for environmental reasons. Such is the intent of Paperkraft in providing premium business paper with its much heralded “Ozone Treated Elemental Chlorine-Free Technology”.

Paperkraft is a superior and environmentally friendly, multipurpose paper for office and home use, which lets you exercise your power to “Go Green”. This unique product is an integral part of ITC’s significant initiatives to augment natural and scare resources and has been launched in line with ITC’s triple bottom line commitment to building economic, environmental and social capital for the nation.

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Dell Offers Green Packaging

David Allen — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:34 +0000

Reducing the carbon footprint of any company is an essential thing these days, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because their customers demand it, and it that demand that has driven toe computer company Dell to introduce the green initiative.

To this end Dell have replaced the usual paper and cardboard packaging with a cushion system made from one hundred per cent High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) this is normally found in the plastic bottle which contain washing liquid and milk, not necessarily at the same time. Dell say that their packaging will use around thirty three million milk jugs by 2009, saving around 150,000 trees and about $8 million for Dell!

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Green Grass Showroom

David Allen — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:00:46 +0000

This building recently appeared in Beijing, China it’s a totally green building made from glass and steel, but what is more interesting is that the building has a grass roof and walls. Which puts and a new slant on the term green house.

It is basically an open public exhibition area, it has been designed to assemble and disassemble very quickly, the grass panels can be moved to another location where they will remain as part of the garden, while the rest of the building is move on to its next location.

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Wines Shifting to Cardboard Tubes

Brian Yalung — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:52:26 +0000

Corks were known to seal in the freshness of wine over the years but wine makers shifted towards plastic corks to somehow jazz up wine a bit, particularly to open them easier outside the cork popping hardships that would require people have a trusty cork screw in hand to open them.

While the intent was commendable, plastic is a hot item in the world of eco-friendly practices today. In fact, people are protesting them and now it seems like the wine makers have to do something about it. The solution? Cardboard Tubes.

But the issue of retaining the spirit in the bottles is up and the air. So if they don’t want to shift to these cardboard tubes, does it mean they are going to ignore these pleas?

Don’t be surprised if they figure out something. They always do!

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