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It is possible to rent sparse stone cottages on unpopulated islands off the coast of Croatia. They have wells for water and gas lighting and are usually found on islands without shops, cars or ferry links. Minimum rental is usually one week. To find out more contact: Kornat Turist (Hrvatskih vladara 2, Murter, T+385 22 [...]
Continue reading...Polyethylene or polyethene or poly(methylene)
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Petrochemical used in production of plastic bags. HDPE (detergent bottles, rubbish containers, margarine containers), PEX (plumbing), MDPE (plastic bags, packaging film), LLDPE (toys, pipes), LDPE (plastic bags, film wrap) and VLDPE (frozen food packaging) are all polyethylenes. Not biodegradable.
Continue reading...Ethylene or Ethene
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Petrochemical used to ripen fruit and for welding. Is also used to create ethylene oxide used in detergents and polyethylene use to make bags for rubbish and plastic bags.
Continue reading...Petrochemicals
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Most petrochemicals are made from petroleum although some are made from natural gas or coal. Some are considered to be harmful both to humans and the environment. They are commonly found in soaps, detergents and cosmetics.
Continue reading...Ecoffins
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Bamboo coffins made in China get good eco-ratings as the material is sustainable and the shipping has a low carbon footprint. Ecoffins are the manufacturer of the bamboo coffins and were the first British company to get Fairtrade accreditation in China. UK. www.ecoffins.co.uk
Continue reading...Natural Death Centre
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The Natural Death Centre offers free, independent advice about death and funerals (regular as well as green). The Centre publishes The Natural Death Handbook containing tips, legal advice and case studies on how to arrange a “dignified death in harmony with nature” and hosts annual Green Funeral Exhibitions in London. www.naturaldeath.org.uk
Continue reading...A-bike
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Always have a bike handy. The world’s smallest folding bike reduces to just 66 cm high and 15 cm wide. Weighing only 5.5kg, it will be ready to use in 10 seconds. UK. www.a-bike.co.uk
Continue reading...Pedibus
Thursday, January 8, 2009
In the good old days kids used to walk to school. They can start doing it again by joining the local Pedibus. Children walk to school together with two adults (the driver and conductor). There are set routes, stops and times. Find out how to start one of your own at www.iwalktoschool.org or www.pedibus.it. Italy.
Continue reading...Mobility Switzerland
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Mobility Switzerland is the biggest car-sharing company in Europe. Cars can either be booked ahead or you can go to one of the 1,000 parking stations and see if any are free (membership cards held to the windscreen will cause the doors to open if the car is free). www.mobility.ch
Continue reading...Vélib’
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Paris’s Vélib’, or “freedom bike” scheme, was launched in July 2007 and has turned the city cycling mad. You simply pick up a bike from one of the ubiquitous stands, ride it and drop it back at any random stand at your destination. The self-service “bike hire” system is available 24 hours a day, 7 [...]
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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