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October 7, 2008

Green Grooved Tires for Eco-friendliness

For fans of the races such as the F1 or Grand Prix, chances are you may be wondering how they can burn those fuel and tires and not be concerned with trying to do their part for the green efforts. Apparently, Japan has taken the initiative by campaigning a green tire campaign, starting with green grooved tires at the Japanese Grand Prix. Pollution and alternative energy are likewise in focus and for the car racing lovers, the need to identify th , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

October 3, 2008

Eco Friendly Nissans Get Badge

As from next year, the Japanese carmaker Nissan will be showing off their eco friendly credentials by providing the vehicles, which have the lowest emissions. Pure Drive will instantly show people that the car has features, which reduce fuel consumption. In Europe, Pure Drive badges will be added to the vehicles in Nissan’s range, which produce less than 140g/km of CO2: Micra 1.2l petrol (MT) Micra 1.5l diesel (MT) Note 1.4l petrol (MT) No , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 17, 2008

Eco Friendly Greeting Cards

There are several different holidays coming up over the next few months and it is traditional to send our friends and family a greeting card. Unfortunately, these are not always eco friendly and that could be a big disappointment. However, thanks to babymomento who are based in the US and Japan, they will produce eco friendly cards, this is all done online you could even add photos too, just to make it that little bit more personal. Source [Mode , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 9, 2008

Eco Hypocrisy at the G8 Summit

There has been much talk about what has been coming out of the G8 summit in Japan many of the leaders have been talking about how we need to save energy, food and cut back on just about everything else. Well this is fine we all need to think about our actions, but until everyone thinks about this then is there any point? Take the G8 leaders themselves, it has been estimated that the carbon footprint for this years G8 summit is around eight thous , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 8, 2008

Matsushita Develops Eco-Friendly Lamp

In the world of electronics, don’t be surprised to find established companies such as Matsushita Electric Works to unveil new concepts and designs in their fold. The latest news is that they have discovered an eco-friendly lamp that does not use mercury or gas-discharging process. Brighter lights but using lesser electricity is what the people need today and for this eco-friendly lamp that has been developed by Matsushita, a lot of consumers , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 4, 2008

Times Square gets its first eco sign

A place like Times Square in New York is something that you either love or hate, the scene that has been filmed so many times simply cannot go noticed, however all of the neon lighting must have an effect on the environment. Maybe that is why the electronic printing company Ricoh from Japan has plans for a totally eco friendly billboard which will be powered by solar and wind power. The sign which measures around 47’ x 126’ will use forty fi , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

May 15, 2008

Ex Beatle’s green car, not so green

Sir Paul McCartney has a reputation as being very green and eco friendly, yet in his life time he must have flown thousands and thousands of miles all around the world, but we forgive him because he is now making up for it by promoting a green life style. Even the car that he drives is ultra green, the Lexus LS 600h is the ultimate green driving machine. Now being a star and a knight, Lexus thought that this would be a good idea to actually give , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

April 14, 2008

Wooden Cased Laptops from Fujitsu

Fujitsu Ltd knows that it has to come up with something to contribute towards the growing concern for the environment. Each company today is expected to do their part of being socially responsible and a lot of them are being sought from the products that they offer in the market. Apparently, Fujitsu is a well-known brand in the laptop business and to make sure it doesn’t go unnoticed, an eco-friendly laptop is set to be released soon. Using a , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

March 5, 2008

Toyota Shows Off iQ in the Market

Japan based automobile tycoon Toyota has recently unveiled its compact 4-seater car, the iQ at the Geneva Auto Show last Tuesday. It is tagged to be the smallest 4-seater car in the world but what people should really take note of it is its ability to run on a small fuel-efficient engine and emit lesser carbon emissions outdoors. Each unit costs $20,000.00 and is sure to be another hit vehicle from Toyota. Andrea Formica, the company’s , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

January 30, 2008

Batteries with no nasties

These are the No Po Po batteries from Japan; they contain nothing that could harm the environment, which is really cool, no chemicals or toxic metals like lead or cadmium. Apparently all that is needed is a drop of water and off you go, you just cannot get any cleaner than that, or can you? Source [Green Daily] All Natural, All Natural, Alternative Energy, Alternative Energy, Batteries, Batteries, cadmium, Chemicals, drop_of_water, Eco Friend , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

November 10, 2007

Japan has all of the ideas

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 ano , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

October 13, 2007

Whaling in Japan Challenged by Australian Activists

Whaling in Japan as a means of research is being challenged by several activist organizations, as they state that it is not necessary to kill the whales in order to research them. With the new satellite tagging technology in place, research can be done without the hunt. Watch the video below created by Australian Environment Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, aimed at Japanese girls to understand what whaling is and how it hurts the future of whales. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 6, 2007

Japan Being Choked by China’s Pollution

It is deemed as a phenomenon that is waiting to happen and something that should not come as a surprise. Pollution coming from one country is bound to hit another and this is perhaps something that Japan is now facing. Photochemical smog is now within the area of the Japanese region and it is something that has come from China’s continued pollution problem. Photochemical smog–a type of air pollution considered by many to be a thing of t , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 2, 2007

Tea Pots in Place of Plastic Bottles

Plastic has been known to be a problem in the world of storing health drinks such as green tea. While many have become wary of the effects of the said storage of green tea in bottles today, Japan has shifted towards another way of providing the said green tea drink; placing them in thermos and teapots whenever people visit their local restaurants. Freshness of the green tea leaves has always been an issue and with this development, people are su , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 25, 2007

Now Japan has smog problems

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 environ , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 4, 2007

Trying out Green Lemonades

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 1, 2007

Japan’s Hybrid Trains

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

June 30, 2007

Stop the Whale Killings!

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

May 15, 2007

Eco Fashion Goes High Class

New Consumer is reporting an exciting new initiative between People Tree, Vogue Japan, and four designers that are internationally renowned: Thakoon, Richard Nicoll, Bora Aksu and Foundation Addict. ‘What I was surprised by was the quality is quite beautiful, for both the fabrics and the creation of the dress,” Thakoon exclaimed in an interview. “I know they all wanted to do a good job on this, and it shows!” They are col , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More