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Eco ski feminism

giovanna — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:39:02 +0000

Who would have thought that Rossignol would not only be making the first eco-friendly ski (Attraxion echo for life) for women from natural flax fibers rather than fiberglass but that they’d also apply Feminine Intuitive Technologies (FIT). Making a totally girlie eco-friendly set of skis that is designed especially for a women’s center of gravity (which is further back and lower than men’s). Flax cultivation is more earth-friendly than bamboo, poplar cores come from controlled forests, 50% of the inks have been reduced, soles are 25% recycled and the composites are designed to leach less. You go girl! www.rossignol.com

Used billboards

giovanna — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:31:49 +0000

Over 100,000 tons of vinyl billboards are produced worldwide every year. And they are huge contributors to industrial waste: while an advertising campaign only lasts three months, the discarded billboard will be at least 100 years in a landfill. That is where US based Vy&Elle come in. They’ve managed to reclaim and recycle over 200 tons of vinyl billboards converting them into unique tote bags, wallets, laptop cases, baby changing mats and portable foldable dog bowls. All of their scraps are 100% recycled and turned into floor tiles and garden hoses. www.vyandelle.com

Reusable bags

jules — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:41:38 +0000

Australian company Onya manufactures a range of reusable bags including Weigh, a nylon mesh produce bag that we have reviewed on our site. Purchasing their produce bags means that you will never have to deal the annoying problem of useless plastic supermarket produce bags. They also make folding backpacks as well as biodegradable doggy doo and rubbish bags.
www.onyabags.co.uk www.onyabags.com.au

Mooncup

jules — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:15:15 +0000

The Mooncup is a silicone cup that is used instead of tampons or other menstrual products. It can be used for years. Just empty, rinse and reinsert. Available from www.mooncup.com as well as international distributors. Or you can purchase its cousin - The Keeper - which is made from natural latex and has been in production since 1987. More info from www.keeper.com.

greenzer

jules — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:23:35 +0000

If you’re trying to be more eco in your shopping greenzer.com can help you find greener clothing, electronics, detergents, personal care products. The list goes on. The US website also includes some articles related to green lifestyle.

Wedge Card Loyalty Scheme

giovanna — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:24:27 +0000

The Wedge Card Loyalty Scheme gives people the chance to support local shops and services that might otherwise disappear. It’s simple: you buy a Wedge card for £10 (£5 of which goes to local charities); in return you get special offers and discounts at over 800 shops, restaurants and museums across London.
www.wedgecard.co.uk

Simple holidays

jules — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:03:05 +0000

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 435854/5, www.kornatturist.hr or in English, Croatia for Travellers (63 Therberton St, London N1 0QY, T+44 20 7226 4460, www.croatiafortravellers.co.uk)

Guerrilla Gardening

giovanna — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:10:55 +0000

“Let’s fight the filth with forks and flowers” is the London-based Guerrilla Gardening rallying cry to action. GGers (guerrilla gardeners) locate neglected and dilapidated green spaces – from traffic islands to parks - and fill them with flower bulbs, seeds and plants. UK.
www.guerrillagardening.org

UK Pesticides Campaign

giovanna — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:09:34 +0000

Georgina Downs runs the UK Pesticides Campaign to highlight the adverse health and environmental effects of pesticides. Downs has lived next to regularly sprayed fields for most of her life. For the last 7 years she has been making her case to the UK Government for a change in the regulations and legislation governing crop spraying.
www.pesticidescampaign.co.uk

Ecoffins

jules — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:08:15 +0000

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