It is very interesting that so many items are now being made from wood, this clearly is a step back in time to when there was no metalwork’s or foundries. However, these have the feel of something like you would get in a Chinese restaurant, made from a nice soft sustainable wood. The set is eco friendly to produce and is biodegradable to dispose of when finished with.

Features and Specs:

Made of 100% organically grown bamboo.

Set of two forks and two spoons. Dishwasher safe.

FDA approved food-safe

No bleaches or dyes

After disposal, biodegrades in 4-6 months.

Made in China.

Fair Trade.

Priced at $14.99

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In Russia and China it seems a new fur market has opened up, and because of this, seal hunting has again resurfaced. Jeez!

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How abominable a practice is seal hunting? Essentially it is a call for blood, a war on seals, a bounty on every seals head. We dont need to support this pratice, we need to be the voice of these poor creatures who are slaughtered by those who only see green (and not eco green) but money. Don’t buy fur or fur-trimmed products.

Pam Anderson is protesting, as she has done for many years on behalf of animals who dont have a voice. She is speaking to the Canadian government to halt the horrid practice of seal hunting.

However you may feel about the private life (marriage and career trials and tribulations) of Pam Anderson, there is no denying her stance and her convictions when it comes to animal rights. She also is a long time vegetarian. She is vocal and strong in her determination, and as a well known celeb she can bring about change. We love that.

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Valentines day is officially over but this does not mean that you will stop giving gifts to that special someone. For one, there are still a lot of unique and good items available out there and they include this eco-friendly mice couple toys made of environmentally friendly materials like shell, gesso and gingko wood.

With their masterful design, they are hits to kids especially in the area of China. The next time you are thinking of something different to give, why not consider these cute couple mice for a change. They are sure to be adored by that person you are aiming to give them to.

The shop owner told the China News Service that the mice couples are made with environmentally friendly materials, such as shells, gesso and ginkgo wood.

The cute mice couples are popular among the young people.

(Source) China.org.cn

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Sorry to ruin the conclusions if you are in China but apparently the snow storms that you have been encountering are not caused by the climate change phenomena. Well at least this is what Reuters reported in their article is concerned.

While the snow storms have caused problems for China, it all boils down to something else. It is just a freak event of nature that is bound to hit any country at any time like Milenyo which hit the Philippines 2 years ago.

Snow storms in China that have killed more than 60 people are not directly linked to climate change, say scientists, but simply an extreme event caused by very cold winter temperatures and a La Nina weather pattern.

La Nina has brought moist air over southern China at a time of very cold winter temperatures, resulting in heavy snow falls, said Chinese weather experts.

(Source) Reuters

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China is once again in the limelight. Much of this comes from the fact that most of the Chinese community particularly the children, have received electronic gifts. To power them, the need for batteries is of course a necessity. However, they have again overlooked the threat of poisoning with the use of Cadmium batteries to use.

This is not all. Consider the fact that if kids are threatened by this whole ordeal, what the more when it comes towards the people in the manufacturing of these Cadmium batteries? Many of the people have incurred the dreaded diseases such as lung cancer and other body malfunctions and have paid dearly. How much more does it take for them to get their act together and acknowledge these threats?

Researchers have called on the government to crack down on the widespread release in China of a chemical listed by the US as one of the most poisonous substances in the world.

The researchers called for large-scale filtration and preventative measures after it found cadmium pollution - released through industrial sewage and waste battery storage - had severe detrimental effects on people.

The award-winning study by Fudan University’s School of Public Health found once the heavy metal was absorbed into the body, its harmful effects could last for up to 30 years. Cadmium has been listed as the seventh most poisonous chemical by the toxic substances and disease registry administration of the US.

(Source) China.org.cn

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Have you checked out your Christmas tree to be put up soon? Well for some people, gone are the days of using fresh trees to decorate and a lot of them have turned to the reusable trees made of plastic to save on cost. While this may sound like good news for people who are wary of the deforestation problems we hear of today, it is also something that may be of concern to every household who uses them.

It is no secret that a lot of these trees have come from China. And if you missed it earlier this year, China has been in the headlines due to malpractice in ensuring the overall safety of people as far as materials are concerned.

While you are saving cost and trees, you may be endangering your lives as well. Remember that turning to fresh trees is a good practice as long as you know how to change and source for them to avoid being a contributor towards deforestation. Plastic or artificial Christmas trees are good and traditional. But it would be best to check them out beforehand so that you can be sure that they are indeed healthy and will stop ruining a great holiday season ahead.

Read more: Christmas tree growers do a hatchet job on those artificials

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It may look like these clocks have been made from china or old plates or something, which would be ok and of course would be a green industry as well, but that is not the case here.

These clocks have been made from moulded paper fibre which ideal for these clocks as they do not get touched too often and so will not get the day to day contact with humans as other items would.

The clocks could do with some other colours and maybe even some detailing on the clock face, but they are supposed to eco friendly so I suppose that’s the reason why.

No prices yet!

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If you are worried about the dog toys that come from china and other countries, then you need to worry no more, because these toys used to be old toys that have been chewed up by other dogs and instead of being thrown away these are collected and made into nice new dog toys.

This is a really great idea, and certainly one that should be catching on. But one thing is a concern, when these ones are a bit chewed up are they re-recycled dog toys?

Priced at $12

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China has been long known to come up with various ideas which people find amazing. But this aspect of making vegetation global warming full-proof has got to solicit some doubtful minds. Making grains ultra-violet system resistant does answer ½ of the global warming issue on crops but what about the edibility that they have when applying such “protectors” in the process?

This is not to take away the credit for effort made by Chinese scientists, but they have to show some supporting claims with regards to safety as well. Sure this is something that can help combat one problem, but it may lead to more serious ones if not proven to be effective.

Source: China uses high tech to prepare for global warming

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Apparently, one of the leading reasons why most of the China-made toys are being recalled is the hazards that the lead paint used in presenting those striking colors in toys that make them attractable to children today. Ingestion of the said health dangerous paint can go as far as bringing behavioral problems and long-term disabilities.

A lot of these lead paint-based toys and materials used pose a serious threat as it may find its way to the blood stream and lead to lead poisoning in people. It is a highly toxic and was actually banned in 1978. In reality a lot of houses today still have this said toxic substance.

Related articles:

1. Lead paint continues to be a danger
2. Lead-based Paint Problem Isn’t Isolated To China, Study Shows
3. Checking Toys For Lead Paint

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Well call it an issue that has long been settled but I guess the Chinese have finally realized that while most of the world is busy trying to live a cleaner environment, they are being left behind and tagged as the worst managed countries today. Pollution has been escalating and at present, product manufacturing have been overly criticized.

But now there is talk that an eco-friendly city may soon be built within the beleaguered country. Can it be a reality? Well, not to take away anything from China, they have to start somewhere. It is the preventive maintenance from hereon which will surely be keenly monitored.

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While Africa has not been known to have a serious problem with pollution, they are taking advanced steps and preventive maintenance measures to avoid falling into the same trap that has plagued countries such as China.

The indicators are there for Africa and while it is still early, groups and organizations concerned with the said pollution problem are underlying the necessary steps to avoid this problem from getting out of hand.

“The economic consequences of air pollution (e.g. increased expenses of health services, damaged ecosystems that sustain the economy and reduced productivity from workers with pollution-related illnesses) makes it clear that it is cost-effective to timely redress the air pollution problems,” said a University of Zimbabwe environmental researcher.

Source: Africa: Continent Must Urgently Address Air Pollution

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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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We are all aware that lemonades are a common site which is sold by children during the hottest days of the year. Some would offer them for sale for a dollar or so just to earn an extra buck.

We are also in the age where health drinks such as green tea have been coming out one by one, originating from China and Japan for the health-conscious consumer. But today, there is a new kind of health drink that health buffs are trying out and it is called green lemonade. While it may not look so presentable and appealing to the taste buds when it is made, its health benefits are something that deserves looking into.

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This looks like a few tea cups piled up; maybe they are waiting to be washed? No this is a unique recycling project where tea cups and saucer are arranged to resemble a simple pile of china, but yet there is another use for this piece.

The saucer and cups have been carefully selected so that they look odd, but fit in such a way that they look natural, but in reality they have a hole through the cups, which will enable flowers to fit.

This very stylish and unique design is priced at $42.

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