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 […]
- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura Review
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Standards & Compliance Briefing: Whole Foods Sued; Apple, Dell Lobby on E-Waste
Here’s the latest standards and compliance news affecting corporate environmental and energy executives. Today’s briefing includes six items. California attorney general Kamala Harris filed a lawsuit against Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target and dozens of smaller manufacturers, retailers, manufacturers and distributors, … Continue reading
Standards & Compliance Briefing: Recycled Resins in Pipes, e-Stewards, Green Globe, LEED, ISO 14000
Here’s the latest standards and compliance news affecting corporate environmental and energy executives. Today’s briefing includes eight items. A new standard in development, ASTM WK39632, Specification for 3–24 Inch Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings with Recycled Resins, will provide assurance … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th Bin, Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa, ASTM WK39632, Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center, Duke Chiller Plant, e-Stewards, e-waste, Energy Management, Executive Briefings, Food & Beverage, Green Building, Green Globe, ISO 14000, KMP Packaging, LEED, R2, Skechers USA, Sustainable Facilities, Sustainable Packaging & Paper, University of Wyoming
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Standards & Compliance Briefing: LG Refrigerators, Energy Star, e-Stewards, Glass Rule
Here’s the latest standards and compliance news affecting corporate environmental and energy executives. Today’s briefing includes eight items. LG Electronics has become the first major appliance manufacturer to have its refrigerators certified by CSA Group to meet the industry’s new … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple-Metro, Asian School of Business, Basal Action Network, Creative Recycling Systems, CSA Group, e-Stewards, Executive Briefings, Glass Association of North America, Green Building, Household Refrigeration Appliances, LAcarGUY, LEED, LG Electronics, Product Category Rul, Products & Planning
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Standards & Compliance Briefing: Basel and R2, Fuel Economy, Greenguard Select, LEED, B Corp
The Basel Action Network’s e-Stewards Certification for electronics recyclers now includes the earlier EPA-developed R2 (Responsible Recycling) practices. E-Stewards certifications already require adherence to the ISO 14001 standard. All three e-Stewards certifying bodies are accredited for R2 and can add R2 to … Continue reading
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Tagged Association of Global Automakers, B Corp., Balfour Beatty, e-Stewards, e-waste, Executive Briefings, Fountaindale Public Library, Fuel Economy, Green Building, GREENGUARD Select, GWMG, harmonized standards, Hearst, LEED, perkins+will, Products & Planning, R2, RecycleBank
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