Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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Author Archives: Environmental Leader
International Paper, Dogwood Alliance to Protect Southern Forests
International Paper and Southern US forest conservation organization Dogwood Alliance have reached an agreement that they say will help advance science-based forestry improvements in the world’s largest paper producing region. The former foes will map forests around International Paper’s southeastern … Continue reading
UN Emission Credits Surge 38%
Emission credits issued by the United Nations increased 38 percent this month, Bloomberg reports. The surge came amid speculation that developers are buying up the contracts — which are sold by the UN in a bid to encourage investment in … Continue reading
Wells Fargo Sustainability Report: GHGs Fall Another 6%
Wells Fargo cut its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 18 percent from 2008 to 2012, according to the company’s 2012 corporate social responsibility interim report. This means that last year, the company reduced its GHG emissions by a further 6 … Continue reading
In-Situ Launches Water Monitoring Smartphone App
On-site water monitoring instruments manufacturer In-Situ has announced its Smartroll Multiparameter (MP) Handheld Instrument and iSitu smartphone application for environmental monitoring applications. The company says the new product is the industry’s first water monitoring smartphone app. Ideal for water quality … Continue reading
Link Sustainability to Corporate Branding, Verdantix Says
The bulk of companies that invest in sustainability communications are unable to drive revenue growth or reap any business benefits from their efforts because they fail integrate them into the corporate brand, according to a report from independent analyst firm … Continue reading
EU-Wide Eco-Label Proposed
A proposal to adopt a European Union-wide standard to measure the environmental performance of products and organizations is drawing mixed reactions from industry groups. The European Commission will soon begin a three-year pilot to test the common standard, which would … Continue reading
Posted in Ecolabels & Sustainability Certifications, Environmental Policy & Law, Europe, European Union
Tagged Cosmetics Europe, eco label, environmental standard, European Automobile Manufacturing Association, European Commission, European Engineering Industries Association, FoodDrink Europe, International Association for Soaps Detergents and Maintenance Products, Orgalime
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Standards & Compliance Briefing: HEPA for Vacuums, ISO 50001 & 14001, LEED
Here’s the latest standards and compliance news affecting corporate environmental and energy executives. Today’s briefing includes seven items. ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners has formed a new task group to develop standards for high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) … Continue reading
Posted in Contracts & Installations, Ecolabels & Sustainability Certifications, Environmental Management, ISO 14001, Sustainable Strategy & Leadership
Tagged ASTM, Badgemaster, Broan-NuTone, Cottonwood Cove Resort and Marina, Energy Management, Executive Briefings, Green Building, high efficiency particulate air (HEPA), ISO 50001, LEED, Merritt Properties, University of Calgary, university of iowa
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What Is an Environmental Issue?
I believe that understanding this question is central to our choice to exist. The majority of us understand an environmental issue as a weather event or natural disaster that creates uncomfortable conditions for us. On a small scale we analyze … Continue reading
Solar at Furnace Creek Resort Delivers 10 Million kWh Since 2008
National park and resort concessioner Xanterra Parks & Resorts says the solar photovoltaic system at the Furnace Creek Resort in Death Valley, Calif., has produced more than 10 million kWh and met the company’s goal of reducing purchased electricity by … Continue reading
Google Technology to Help Prevent Deforestation
Google, in partnership with the University of Maryland and the UN Environment Programme, has developed a tool to help prevent deforestation. Global Forest Watch 2.0, which will launch later this year, is an interactive, real-time, forest monitoring system. It uses … Continue reading
Posted in deforestation, Environmental Enforcement, Green Research & Technology
Tagged California Air Resources Board, Environmental Data, Feature, Forests, Global, Global Forest Watch 2.0, Google, google earth, Hi-Tech, sustainable forests, un environment programme, University of Maryland, World Resources Institute
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