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Lanterns made from old cans

David Allen — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:00:29 +0000

Sounds like these are not going to be that brilliant but in actual fact these lanterns are really great to look at and will look very special not matter where they are placed. From a distance it is hard to make out that they are made from old aerosol and soda cans, because the colours just look like a normal pattern.

The light is produced by a standard tea light so no power what so ever is required.

Dimensions:

Small lantern: 5.5 x 4.8 x 8 inches

Medium lantern: 4.5 x 4.5 x 12.5 inches

Large lantern: 7.5 x 6.5 x 13.25 inches

Prices start at $34 and rise to $70

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Handmade sugar box

David Allen — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:00:18 +0000

Making this sugar boxes is a labour intensive process, in fact there thirteen steps to making one of these which actually makes you think when you see exactly how much these things cost to buy.

Features:

4 x 4 x 4.25 (in.)

Lacquer ware

Hand Wash Only. No Hot or Wet Fo

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Vietnam

These are the sort of things that tourists would bring back from the markets!

Priced at $17.95

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Japan has all of the ideas

David Allen — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:00:29 +0000

There are so many designers from Japan who are coming up with some terrific new and exciting ideas which although are eco friendly have not much in potential, I am not sure about this one.

It seems Japan has all of the intention but not much of the putting it into practice sort of idea. The office that is made out of totally recycled materials is just another example, while the concept is fine, but actually putting it into practice is just another thing.

I know that some great things come from concepts, but it would be great to see all of this talent go into producing some really great practical ideas.

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GAP in trouble over child labour

David Allen — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:00:52 +0000

Investigations into the awful child labour conditions in India have thrown up GAP as one the companies that are using these companies who exploit young workers who can be as young as ten.

They were caught red handed by an investigating team from the Observer newspaper from the UK.

However GAP has denied all knowledge of this practice, and so they feel cannot be directly held responsible for what sub contractors do, but they are not pleased to be involved if only indirectly to this sort of operation. Naturally the head office of GAP is probably completely unaware of this, but is that a good enough excuse?

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Baby Genius with Geography

Missy — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:30:25 +0000

You have to see this video, it shows parents asking their 2 year old daughter, Lily, to point out states and countries in a big world map, and she knows where all of them are. It is amazing. I dont know where half of these are. lol.

Check it out below for a free geography lesson.

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The most polluted places in the world?

David Allen — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:00:57 +0000

It is interesting to know exactly where the most polluted places on earth are, maybe we already know some of then, Chernobyl must spring to most people’s minds as being one of them, and actually it is on the list.

In research conducted by the Blacksmith Institute has come up with the top ten of the most polluted places in the world, and these are:

Sumgayit, Azerbaijan
Linfen, China
Tianying, China
Sukinda, India
Vapi, India
La Oroya, Peru
Dzerzhinsk, Russia
Norilsk, Russia
Chernobyl, Ukraine
Kabwe, Zambia

Most of the other places get onto the list because of the heavy industry such a petro chemical; this leaves the surrounding areas bleak and bad for the environment.

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Russia test eco friendly bomb

David Allen — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:00:40 +0000

Now clearly this would appear to be a total contradiction in terms, I mean how could you possibly have an eco friendly bomb? Yet the Russians have been the first to test the world most powerful vacuum bomb, which of course has the same destructive power as a nuclear bomb but without all nasty radiation stuff.

The Russian military believe that they the worlds most powerful non-nuclear bomb, that will not contaminate the environment, it just evaporates anything that is alive, nice!

This could begin a new non-nuclear arms race, as the world changes, everyone knows that the use of nuclear bombs if pointless, but a bomb like this could change the whole thing again.

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Plants not thirsty means flood risks

David Allen — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:00:09 +0000

Global warming may be coming back with a vengeance, as it appears that because plants do not drink so much water, means that the rain water and other sources such as under ground water stores will not be depleted as fast.

In the long term the effect of this could be very serious indeed, because if this continues the water levels will build until there is nowhere else for the water to go, this could mean more and more floods.

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A new slant on being green

David Allen — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:00:38 +0000

Clearly China is a different culture and yes they are trying hard, maybe even too hard to gain international recognition for business and for the country itself, yet sometimes there is the occasional slip up where they roll back to the old days.

The mountain range in Laoshou is no different because officials believed that the mountainside looked so ugly after quarrying that in order to make the area green they would just paint it.

The entire side of the mountain was sprayed green by a team of seven men, it took them forty five days to complete and it cost $56,000. However the smell was so intense that the villagers had to leave their homes.

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Now Japan has smog problems

David Allen — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:00:36 +0000

Japan is suffering from severe smog caused mainly by the gases fro vehicle exhaust pipes, and there have been smog warnings being given out all over the country. Although there has been no direct accusation of the cause of this awful smog, there are experts who are not so worried about where they are pointing the finger, and it is squarely at China.

It would appear that China is not only being blamed for the smog, but also for many other environmental problems such as Acid Rain and Toxic Sand Storms.

Smog is formed when sunlight reacts to the exhaust fumes not just from cars, but also from heavy industry.

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Researchers in Korea develop eco friendly paint

David Allen — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:00:37 +0000

For a long time paint has been produced by mixing formaldehyde and phenol, of which there could be a possible link to cancer.

But if the results from the Korean research is right, their paint is totally eco friendly, and had some other interesting qualities too, like being chemical, heat and smoke resistant.

The paint is made from cashew nuts, and uses around fifty per cent les energy to produce. It will primarily be use for painting wood, but it is expected to be use for covering cell phones and even structures.

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Wine holder made from Bamboo

David Allen — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:00:51 +0000

Bamboo products are becoming very popular today, especially since we know that it grows like grass and when cut will just grow back in no time at all.

Which makes these items so nice and desirable, because they are green and look really cool.

These wine holders would go in any setting and measure around 12 inches x 4 inches x 10 inches and are hand made in Changmai, Thailand.

The price is $22.95

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Do your own composting

David Allen — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:00:45 +0000

This composting set up can help consumers dispose of the household waste, that would just end in the land fill or somewhere else, what you get a great set of biodegradable terracotta pots. These come is all shapes and sizes. Some you can even paint your colors and styles to fit into your own décor.

The Kambha is designed to take up as little space as possible, but produce the maximum amount of compost easily and in your home. This is pretty cool idea, but they are a start up, so it may take a little time for the composters to get around the world, if they ever do!

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Japan’s Hybrid Trains

erin — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:00:22 +0000

Japan is making plans to introduce hybrid trains into their transportation systems.

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Today they are introducing a two-car diesel-electric hybrid train. It has a diesel engine, two electric motors underneath each car and lithium ion batteries on the roof. The train runs on its batteries until it encounters a hill or the batteries begin to run out and then the diesel engine kicks in.

The biggest problem with this plan is the cost. While this train increases fuel efficiency by 20% and decreases carbon emissions by 60%. it will cost 100% more to run than a normal train.

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The North Korea Nuclear Testing Issue

Brian Yalung — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 01:32:24 +0000

Everyone knows what a nuclear holocaust looks like. Regardless, nuclear weapons will surely give any country a decisive edge. It has been running in the news that North Korea has been doing some nuclear testing and being a communist country, every nation will surely be alarmed by this development.

One button that detonates the nuclear bomb will surely spell doom. This nuclear possibility is no longer constrained toward world preservation but if it will not be contained, it shall surely be something that may spell doom for all of mankind.

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Green Tea, How it is Harvested, and Japanese Culture Images

Missy — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:12:21 +0000

Video found on You Tube from a green tea maker, it shows beautiful and genuine images of Japan and Japanese culture, as i was watching it, i felt transported to Japan. Truly beautiful images and towards the end (the last two minutes or so) they show how green tea is harvested and processed at a plant.

Watch the video below to see how green tea is harvested.

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Top 10 Eco-Friendly Asian Resorts

erin — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:00:40 +0000

Agoda recently did a review of all the eco-resorts in Asia. They have compiled a list of the 10 best!

Agoda CEO and co-founder Michael Kenny says, “It’s only natural that tourists want to conserve the sites they are visiting and give something back to the community. As a travel company, Agoda applauds hotels that are progressive in their attitude towards the environment and sustainable tourism.”

The list toppers are:# 1: Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand
# 2: La Residence d’Angkor, Siem Reap,Cambodia
# 3: Evason Hua Hin Resort & Six Senses Spa, Thailand
# 4: Nihiwatu, Sumba Island, Indonesia
# 5: Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle, Thailand
# 6: Amar Vilas Agra, India
# 7: Popa Mountain Resort, Bagan, Myanmar
#8: Suneva Fushi Resort & Six Senses Spa, Maldives
#9: Tanjung Sanctuary Hotel, Langkawi, Malaysia
#10: Alila Ubud and Manggis Resorts, Bali, Indonesia

To find out why these resorts were chosen, check out the entire article here!

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China: Economic Growth or Environmental Welfare?

Brian Yalung — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:14:10 +0000

Any country would normally be left at a stalemate if it is left towards a choice between pursuing economic growth and that of preserving the environment. Such is the dilemma that China is currently facing and it is something that many perceive to be dividing the nation at the moment.

It is a fact that China is a key figure in both aspects. China has been known to have the most polluted country today, bringing danger to the lives of its inhabitants and natural resources. China is also considered to be on the rise as the growing tiger economy today in the world. So with these factors for consideration, what would an estranged nation have to do?

Technically, one just has to look at it from a standpoint. China can be a leader in economic growth with the use of properly considering its green awareness as well. Most of the materials and resources that they need to improve and sustain their economic growth lies in its environmental reliance.

Thus, giving due attention to both aspects can be achievable. But just like any endeavor, China just has to trace its roots first and then worry about the things they need to do to obtain the much wanted economic growth.

Here is a good article to read on: China’s environment close to ‘breakdown’

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Quarry Turned into Hotel

David Allen — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:00:32 +0000

It is an interesting concept, that a disused quarry can be turned into a hotel, how is this possible? And where is it? Well if I told you that it was in China, then everything should begin to fall into place, because I think that it is safe to say that a project like this could in fact only be built in China.

The hotel complex is going to be part of the massive new city that is being built just outside of Shanghai called Songjiang Garden City, and it is believed that initially there will be 500,000 people living there.

The hotel will be of course a five star resort set in the water filled quarry, will have 400 beds, with underwater views including some rooms that actually look out under the water. Throughout the hotel water theme will be carried through, with the center area using the existing rock face, vegetation and waterfalls.

This is truly an innovative design, using natural rock formations to form parts of the building itself.

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Your chance to win a gift basket

David Allen — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:00:36 +0000

Equal exchange the retail store that was set up in 1986, and has grown into the largest fair trade company in the US.

The Equal Exchange run a monthly draw which is open to anyone who signs up for their email list, to sign up and have the opportunity to win this fantastic basket all you need to do is visit here: Enter The Draw Here and leave you name and email address and that is it.

What’s in the Basket?

Organic Breakfast Blend Drip Grind Coffee
Organic French Roast Drip Grind Coffee
Organic Hot Cocoa
Organic Baking Cocoa
Organic Rooibos Tea
Organic English Breakfast Tea
Organic Green Tea

Good luck and let us know if you win!

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Stop the Whale Killings!

Brian Yalung — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:31:35 +0000

Whales may be large animals that some people rarely get to see outside the movies. But in reality, the people who see them do not even care about their existence. In fact, people just hunt them down and kill them one by one. A leading nation known for killing whales is Japan. There are various campaigns being put up to stop this practice and even if whales are already having problems dealing with global warming, being hunted and killed by humans alone may lead to their nearing extinction.

We can read more on the issue of whales here:

Make a stand. Help the preservations and movements today.

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Bags made from litter

David Allen — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:00:27 +0000

Women from poor communities in New Delhi, collect the trash and, make these bags in order to earn a basic living wage, and in the mean time are teaching their children a trade and skills on running businesses.

These bags are great anyhow, and you would not even know what they were made from, if I had not told you so.

The origination behind this is named Conserve and they have made a huge difference to the social and economical problems that existed in New Delhi.

Features:

9 x 3.5 x 10 (in.)
Strap length: 26″
Recycled Plastic Bags
Fair trade and Unique
Handcrafted in India

The price $39.95.

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The Beyond Green Film Project.

David Allen — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:00:55 +0000

Young film makers worldwide are being asked by Listen Up to enter into the Beyond Green International Film Project.

Filmmakers should be aged between 13 and 19 year of age, and are asked to produce a short personal story on their physical, cultural and social environments. There will be two questions asked of the young producers.

How do you and people in your community interact with the environment?

Is there a better way?

Those who are selected will be eligible for a $10,000 grant to go towards production.

The deadline has been extended to the 13th July 2007.

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Malaysian Ecological Tourist Destination Spots

Brian Yalung — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:38:43 +0000

Each country has its own share of wondrous and enhanced environmental beauty. In fact, these are sometimes the basis for some people when they go on tours. A lot of us today look forward towards seeing the hidden beauties that countries have to offer. While this does not necessarily point towards nature tripping expeditions, this is attributed to the fact that the dilapidation of majority of the world’s natural resources has deprived people of actually appreciating these once beautiful sights today.

Malaysia for example puts emphasis on the natural surroundings and green preservations as part of its tourist package towards the world. This is definitely one of the forefronts of not only pushing the tourism related ventures, but letting the world know as well that there are still green resources up and about in some parts of the world.

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