Can drinking good healthy water help us enjoy better health?

Isn’t it a strange paradox - much of the developing world is suffering from diseases due to not having access to clean healthy water. Yet the developed world population is suffering from a plague of modern diseases extensively contributed to by their failure to drink adequate amounts of clean healthy water. They have been brainwashed to believe that they can drink any fluid and it will meet the body’s hydration needs. Unfortunately that is not the case.

Dehydration is implicated in many if not all of our modern diseases. For many years it was believed that water was just a solvent to carry nutrients and was just filling the spaces between the solid matter in our body. However leading scientists and some doctors are beginning to realise that its role is much more extensive and much more important.

Breathe easy with Peugeot!

From the Amazon jungle to Peugeot’s lower-emission line-up… Peugeot’s new eMag called Breathe is now live.

Peugeot is proud of its environmental credentials and the fact that it has always taken a pioneering approach to reducing CO2 emissions.

With this in mind, Peugeot has launched a new online magazine called Breathe, which takes readers on an interactive journey from the inspiring new world of lower carbon urban mobility to the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

Given Peugeot is one of the leading producers of low emission vehicles in Europe, Breathe also showcases Peugeot’s exciting new fuel-efficient line-up.

Not only that, but along the way readers can enjoy plenty of video content including:

• A documentary about Peugeot’s exciting ‘carbon sink’ project in Brazil’s Amazon jungle
• Video diaries of Ed Stafford, the first man to walk the length of the River Amazon, from source to sea
• Footage of Peugeot’s new 508, which boasts an e-HDi Stop and Start system
• Film of the world’s first diesel hybrid car and the record-breaking electric EX1

There’s also the chance to win a break at the fabulous Scarlet, Cornwall’s luxury eco hotel. Plus, there’s the chance to win £50 worth of Mu credit – Mu being Peugeot’s revolutionary new personal mobility scheme.

View Breathe, Peugeot’s environmental eMag

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Stroud Council wins eco-friendly award

Stroud District Council has won the 2010 Green Energy Award for being the south west's Most Proactive Local Authority, at the South West Green Energy Awards.

The award – which is designed to recognise the crucial role local authorities can play in supporting sustainable energy – was presented to the council at a ceremony, held at the Bath Assembly Rooms.

Head judge of the category, Dermot Grimson of the Crown Estate, said: "Stroud is increasingly seeing things happen 'on the ground'. There has been tremendous improvement in the district over the past 12 months, and its model is an exemplar to all smaller local authorities."

The council was particularly noted for its three-year Climate Change Programme "Target 2050", which has helped over 180 householders, 66 businesses and 20 community buildings to reduce their CO2 emissions. Their 'cross tenure' project in an off-gas area has delivered 48 renewable heating solutions, and their involvement in the 'DECC PAYS' pilot finances tailored local solutions with local suppliers and installers.

LATIS launches green ideas network

LATIS, a leading innovator of sustainable built environments worldwide is utilizing the social media tool Meetup.com to launch a new green ideas and innovation networking group in the UK.

Focused on improving people's lives through design and innovation, LATIS aims to encourage and promote green ideas, design and innovations within a social context, encouraging a collective entrepreneurial spirit to tackle the environmental challenges of the 21st Century.

1.2 million acre bioenergy plantation for Tunisia

Clean Development Projects Ltd has signed an agreement with a Tunisian cement company to develop a 500,000 hectare (1.2 million acre) bioenergy plantation. The oil from that plantation will be used to power cement plants in Tunisia, reducing emissions by more than 2million tonnes of CO2 per year over the next 40 years, Further, the 574,500,000 trees will sequester more than 1 million tonnes of CO2 every year for 40 years.

Clean Development Projects Limited is a London based company with the sole purpose of promoting and facilitating sustainability in energy. Primarily the Company works in the developing world in projects which are centred on bioenergy but supplemented with other forms, for example hybrid bio-wind-solar schemes. Further the Company is working in partnership with industry partners to develop schemes such as this where biological energy stores can be harvested and used in what was previously one of the dirtiest industries we have.

Advanced Business Solutions wins prestigious environmental award

Advanced Business Solutions (ABS), formerly COA Solutions, has been presented with a gold award at this year’s National Green Apple Environment Awards in recognition of the environmental benefits of its electronic payslips module. ABS’ document management subsidiary, Version One, also won a Green Apple Award for its document management green meter which calculates carbon and paper savings as a direct result of using Version One’s software solutions.

GreenRoad Wins in GP Bullhound Cleantech Connect 2010 Awards

GreenRoad, the world's leader in driver safety and efficiency, today announced it won two of the six categories in the GP Bullhound Cleantech Connect 2010 Awards. At an award ceremony in London, GreenRoad was acknowledged for its business, operational and customer success with wins in the Best Execution and Best Management categories. GreenRoad was also named as the second fastest growing company out of the top 25 companies.

The judges were very impressed with GreenRoad as "it is truly delivering against its ambitious business plan" and "it is a company that has truly grown into its reputation". The judges were also impressed by the management and its ability to deliver strong revenue growth as GreenRoad's service is adopted by an industry that is historically slow to adopt new ideas and technologies.

National Trust museum generates its own income

The National Trust's carriage museum at Arlington Court is now generating its own income following one of the UK's largest installations of photo-voltaic (PV) cells on a historic building.

The 113 m2 installation near Barnstaple in Devon will generate up to 6.3 megawatt hours (mWh) of energy each year, saving the museum about £600 from its electricity bill and generating income of around £2,270 per year by feeding energy back into the grid.

How to use mail to show you're serious about the environment

Leading consumer broadcaster/journalist Liz Barclay has been interviewed following the results of the latest sustainability research jointly published by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) and fast.MAP, in conjunction with ONEPOST.

Light bulb manufacturer calls for mercury ban

Megaman, one of the world's largest manufacturers of energy saving light bulbs, has called for an international ban on unsafe bulbs which contain mercury in liquid form. The company, whose entire range of lighting products are free of liquid mercury, says that consumer safety is currently being compromised by lax regulations which allow inferior – and potentially hazardous - products to be sold through shops and Internet retailers. The company is actively lobbying at the EU in Brussels and in other European countries.

£860 million Funding for Renewables Including Ground Source Heat Pumps

Big news for the Ground Source Heat Pump Industry: the Government last week confirmed that the Renewable Heat Incentive will be launched in June 2011. £860 million of funding, over the spending review period, will be provided from DECC’s own budget and not through the levy on energy companies as originally planned by Labour. This is still a substantial amount of funding which has been welcomed by Kensa Heat Pumps and the Renewable Heat Industry.

DECC says this will drive a more-than-tenfold increase of renewable heat over the coming decade, "shifting renewable heat from a fringe industry firmly into the mainstream".

Gift idea: Global warming mug

Here's a great twist on those mugs that change colour when you put a hot drink in them: the Global Warming Mug. These topical mugs will really stir up the debate on global warming.

As you add a hot drink to the mug you'll see the picture alter, simply and effectively illustrating which areas of the globe produce the highest amounts of CO2.

These mugs are a great weapon any eco warrior should have at their disposal, and of course the mugs will also hold a wonderful warm beverage for you!

Charity Launches Unique Range of Christmas Gifts

International development charity Practical Action has launched a brand new range of Christmas gifts with a difference this month in an effort to raise more funds to help people in developing countries lift themselves out of poverty.

Solar power for National Trust museum

npower has reported that one of the UK’s largest installations of photo-voltaic (PV) cells on a historic building has been fitted to the roof of the National Trust's carriage museum at Arlington Court near Barnstaple in Devon.

The 113 m2 installation will generate up to 6.3 megawatt hours (mWh) of energy each year, saving the museum about £600 from its electricity bill and generating income of around £2,270 per year by feeding energy back into the grid.

IEA report "lacks poor person's perspective"

International development charity, Practical Action, has today criticised the IEA’s influential World Energy Outlook report (WEO) for lacking insight in suggesting that the problem of energy access can be solved by energy companies alone.

The annual WEO report, has this year included an entire chapter on energy poverty which is the result of long-term lobbying for the importance of energy access for developing countries to be recognised by decision-makers around the world, something Practical Action played a significant role in.

However, the charity claims the IEA report’s figures are too low, citing the percentage of people that are energy poor at just 20%, where Practical Action’s report recognises that half of the world’s population currently has no access to modern energy of any kind.

Fabulous stationery for today's eco-woman

A new range of beautiful stationery reecovid (recovered), has been created for the modern eco-woman, with an eye for quality design and a heart for the environment.

Fun and quirky, the reecovid range features notebooks, address books and diary organisers. Each original cover design is based around the female symbol evolving into a flower and is named after a famous eco-friendly female, to help channel an inner environmental goddess. They also have a genuine bra strap elastic closure band to keep important documents in place.

The creative director behind the range Ingrid Savill says she had always wanted to create a selection of contemporary stationery that brings together her passion for design and the environment. “We like to think of it as a land of happy reincarnation, turning waste material into something beautiful, new and inspiring for our customers to enjoy.”

ECA explains how to increase savings and safety this Christmas

Children’s stockings are likely to be bulging with electrical gifts this year, as research carried out by the ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) shows that children’s bedrooms have become electrically-powered entertainment centres. 55 per cent of children have their own television, and nearly half of children (48 per cent) have their own DVD/video player. Not forgetting the games console, with 47 per cent of children having one of their own in their bedroom.

Follow the ECA’s ‘top 10 tips’ for Children and Parents to help save energy:

Sky, WWF and Global Action Plan join forces to challenge UK schools

Sky, WWF and Global Action plan have launched a new online resource, the Sky Rainforest Rescue Schools Challenge that will challenge primary and secondary school students to reduce their carbon footprint in order to help protect the rainforest.

The Sky Rainforest Rescue Schools Challenge will encourage schools to be more aware of the food we eat, the energy we use and the stuff we buy. It will integrate into the curriculum, covering subjects such as geography, citizenship, science and numeracy. Using an array of teaching resources and interactive learning tools, teachers will be able to help their students come up with a practical plan of action tailored to their school.

Eco Products to Reduce Heating Bills

The recession is leading to a surge in demand for products that help householders reduce their heating bills and make homes less draughty, according to one of the UK’s leading eco-retailers.

Nigel Berman, founder of www.nigelsecostore.com , says a smart gadget which helps radiators work more efficiently is the company’s best seller.

He said: “Radiator boosters use a small fan to capture heat lost out of the back of the radiator, circulating it better into the room, and can reduce room heating time and bills by up to 10% - all for a running cost of about 30p a year. They are adjustable, have a built in thermostat and could save an average household from £70 to £140 per year. Products like letter-box eco flaps are also selling well.

“We've found that an increasing number of people are thinking about energy saving and how they can reduce household bills, by investing in innovative products. The added bonus is that these products also have a positive benefit on the environment and cut back on waste.”

As the cold weather sets in, here are four tips from Nigel that will help people stay warmer this winter and reduce their carbon footprint:

Opus Energy shortlisted at industry awards

Opus Energy has been shortlisted for the Independent Energy Supplier of the Year award at next month’s Energy Excellence Awards.

The award goes to companies showing fresh ideas or market-leading behaviour, or to newcomers with a groundbreaking approach.

The inaugural Energy Excellence Awards, run by Edge Business Media, aims to showcase the energy industry’s best buyers and suppliers.

Global GREEN AWARDS™ 2010

The global GREEN AWARDS™ 2010 is pleased to announce the shortlist of the most creative and sustainable communications campaigns across 16 categories. Winners will be announced at the gala Awards ceremony on 2nd December 2010 at the Natural History Museum, London.

After an intense judging session across different continents, the GREEN AWARDS judging panel has agreed on the shortlist for the best global sustainability communications campaigns. Judging was based on the criteria of creativity, innovation and effectiveness of the communication campaign and media vehicles employed. The shortlisted work is the judges pick for the best global campaigns communicating sustainability.

100 per cent certified biodegradable and plastic-free nappy

After a long wait, a special delivery has being made - gNappies, the world’s first hybrid, and only 100 per cent certified biodegradable nappy has arrived in the UK

Launched at Baby Show, London on the 22nd-24th of October, gNappies offers the best of cloth and disposable in one earth-friendly nappy.

David Cameron visits Ice Energy

 
Ice Energy Technologies welcomed a return visit from Prime Minister David Cameron to their Oxfordshire headquarters.

The visit was well timed, being just over 24 hours after the confirmation of the “Renewable Heat Incentive” (RHI) in the Comprehensive Spending Review.

Increase savings with energy saving technology

With the clocks due to go back this Sunday (31st October), the ECA offers householders practical steps to saving money and energy this winter with their Energy Saving Guide. These ideas, when combined, can save households £400 a year.

The ECA’s resident expert on energy saving, Head of Technical Services, Giuliano Digilio, says: “When it comes to energy saving, it’s the little things that can add up in the householder’s favour.

“When putting the clocks back this October think about taking a few simple and relatively inexpensive steps, which can be financially rewarding, particularly in the face of energy price hikes over the next few years. It’s a perfect opportunity to make relatively quick savings at this traditionally expensive time of year”, he said.

Follow the ECA’s four simple-steps to save £400:

Fall in Love with Eco this Christmas...

They're a romantic lot at Love Eco but proud of it. They go to great lengths to find the best in ethical and eco design and only stock things that, quite simply, they have fallen head over heals for.

They have a particular fondness for small producers who work hard to make things that will last, that can be treasured and that have a minimal impact on our vulnerable environment.

Now they've pulled together their 2010 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide to give you a taster of the wonderful array of gifts, interiors and clothing that they have available.

They have original, eco-friendly gift ideas for the whole family plus festive homewares and decorations and some great little stocking fillers.

And, finally, they couldn't possibly fit everything into this one publication so if you like what you see here, you'll definitely like their online store where you can find much much more. Visit them now at www.love-eco.co.uk

Environmentally friendly matchmaking

PARSHIP goes green: PARSHIP, the leading online matchmaker in Germany and across Europe has migrated completely its IT infrastructure to a CO2-neutral solution: in September it received NTT Europe’s Carbon Neutral Hosting certification. This new hosting solution came about in the context of PARSHIP’s change of its service provider to NTT Europe. Beyond the primary benefits to the environment, the Hamburg-based online company expects to gain numerous advantages in terms of perception and commercial performance.

PARSHIP’s reduction in CO2 emissions was achieved through a new virtualisation concept. With the migration to a hosting solution at NTT for the PARSHIP services in Germany and 13 other countries, the energy efficiency could be sustainably improved while simultaneously reducing running costs. “We are estimating an energy saving of more than 50 % for each PARSHIP member,” says Dr Walter Sinowski, Chief Technology Officer of PARSHIP. “Beyond that, the server consolidation increases our flexibility. From now on, we won’t need to resort to additional hardware to provide extra capacity for peak times such as weekends. That means we are saving on energy – and costs.”

GreenRoad Recognised in CleanTech 100 Awards

GreenRoad, the world’s leader in driver safety and efficiency, announced that it has been recognised for the second year in a row in the Cleantech 100 list published by The Guardian and the Cleantech Group. GreenRoad is one of six businesses to be recognised in the transportation section of this authoritative guide. GreenRoad was selected for its use of technology to improve the sustainability of fleets and reduce vehicle emissions.

The Cleantech 100 prides itself as a true representation of global innovation and private company creation. The judges evaluated over 4,000 nominations of independent, for-profit cleantech companies. Nominated firms were scored on three key criteria: their innovation, their market's size and growth, and the company's ability and resources to execute its technology.

Mecca Bingo leads the way to saving the planet

Leading the way in the Government initiative to cut carbon emissions, Meccabingo.com is now giving all customers the chance to claim a Water Widget and LIME Energy Saving Plug, absolutely FREE! The best news is that using these two products could save customers up to £100* on annual utility bills.

To receive the FREE energy saving devices, customers just need to visit Meccabingo.com and register their interest. They will then be sent directly to their homes within 28 days. The offer is one of each gadget per mainland GB household.

Nigel's Eco-Store expands

One of the UK’s leading eco-retailers has extended its range of products with the purchase of an on-line, eco-lifestyle store.

Award-winning www.nigelsecostore.com was founded in 2005, by Brighton-based eco-expert Nigel Berman, with the aim of selling eco-friendly products which are fun, functional and desirable to people in the UK and across Europe who want to reduce their carbon footprint.

The purchase of www.ecocentric.co.uk means the company can now offer more than 1,000 products including a wide range of stylish home accessories and gifts. There is also eco-lighting, green office supplies, eco gifts, storage jars, home glassware, eco toys, organic cotton bed linen, natural cosmetics and even an eco-wedding list.

npower reveals Konnie Huq as green Marilyn Monroe

npower's successful green programme Climate Cops SOS has unveiled that Konnie Huq is to be its latest ambassador in a photo shoot recreating the iconic still from The Seven Year Itch.

Climate Cops SOS, now in its third year, is designed to motivate the UK's greenest teens into turning their passion for the environment into a positive campaign for their area.

Posing in a dress crafted entirely from pages of recycled newspapers, the Xtra Factor and former Blue Peter presenter gives environmental issues a real wow factor to inspire the 10 finalist schools to get creative with their own green projects.

Largest UK ferry "one of the most evironmentally friendly"

Stena Line owned Stena Britannica, the largest UK-registered ferry, has completed a successful first sailing out of British waters after its recent voyage from Harwich. The Stena Britannica, the British-flagged ferry with the largest dimensions in terms of both volume and length, left Harwich for a six-hour crossing to the Hook of Holland at 09.00 on 10th October 2010.

At just over 64.000 gross tonnage, the North Sea Superferry is larger than any other under the British flag, including Stena Line's own Stena Adventurer.

The Stena Britannica's maximum length is 240m which dwarves other British-registered ferries and is 2.4 times the height of the Big Ben clock tower.

Despite her size the ferry is also currently one of the most environmentally friendly operating out of the UK, thanks to catalytic converters; improved combustion engines; recycling systems for glass, cardboard and food and radiant heat-blocking solar film windows.

New metal recycling facility

A licensed scrap metal recycling facility that can handle anything from individual deliveries of a few kilos to individual consignments of 50 metric tonnes will be opened by the Mayor of Darlington tomorrow (October 14th) as part of a strategic plan for North East England.

Councillor Bryan Thistlethwaite will be invited to open the new European Metal Recycling (EMR) site on Cleveland Trading Estate by severing a chain with metal cutters instead of performing the conventional ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Mayor will then be invited to step into a brand new on-site crane and handle the first consignment of scrap into the new site on Forge Way, and will see the start of the process and the end product – the recycled
material.

The Mayor said: “It is excellent that this facility has come to Darlington. It will help both residents and businesses recycle their waste and not only get financial reward for doing so but also help save the environment. I wish this company every success”

Research Shows 40% Environmental Savings for Big Business

New research from the University of Liverpool’s Engineering Department has discovered that heating power savings of over 40% can be achieved in a heated warehouse with the use of high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans.

HVLS fans are a new generation of very large, ceiling mounted multibladed de-stratification fans, of up to 7.3 metres in diameter, that move slowly, using minimal power.

Wind turbine expansion for Zephyr Corporation

Zephyr Corporation today announced new partners in Turkey and India along with the expansion of its telecom executive team. The move comes in response to increased demand and interest in its wind turbines from operators around the world as a result of rising diesel prices, steady reductions in the power requirements of base stations and increased pressure for greener technology.

Last week Zephyr Corporation’s wind turbines were shortlisted at the annual AfricaCom awards - the most prestigious of their kind - in the Telecom Innovation of the Year category.

Ireland's eco-friendly graveyard

The Irish Times is reporting the popularity of a new eco-friendly cemetery.

The Woodbrook Natural Burial Ground is located in a remote spot near the Blackstairs Mountains between the villages of Kiltealy and Killanne in Co Wexford.

At an “open day” on Saturday, visitors toured the new burial ground. It offers an alternative to traditional cemeteries for people of all religions and none, who want to be buried in a graveyard which doubles as a wildlife haven.

Headstones and plastic wreaths are banned, there are “no manicured lawns”. Graves will be marked by the planting of a tree and a simple, optional stone or wooden marker, said Colin McAteer, owner of the Green Graveyard Company.

Eco-friendly packaging at Natural Products Expo East

E-commerce businesses and fulfillment centers that ship natural health, beauty and food products will have the opportunity to see innovative green packaging materials that replace plastic materials such as bubble packaging at the Natural Products Expo East in Boston on Oct 14-16.

Geami, a green packaging innovator, will be hosting a hands-on display of their paper-based biodegradable packaging and cushioning wrap located in booth #2888 of the exhibition hall. The company’s Ready-to-use-roll will also be featured in the Product Showcase at the Expo.

Terrific new bamboo flooring site

Bamboo flooring is becoming a increasingly popular 'green'choice for environmentally-conscious homeowners and business owners. A new website is promising eco-minded individuals help in researching green BamStrand® and BamLoc® flooring options. Mr. Bamboo, Inc. announces their newly redesigned and expanded website located at www.mrbambooflooring.com

'All bamboo flooring is not the same. People can make mistakes in choosing the wrong type of bamboo flooring. For example, the age of the bamboo when harvested makes a difference. Low quality flooring uses three-year-old bamboo, which is soft and scratches easily.' said Steven Wang, President of Mr. Bamboo, Inc. 'It's a poor choice for homes with dogs or commercial applications. Our bamboo flooring is harvested at 5 or 6 years, then strand woven to increase hardness,' he continued. This is just one of many useful tips environmentally- conscious visitors will find on the new website.

Eco-friendly advertising?

This ad for a Mini Countryman was reported on wuv.de back in August, but seems to have only recently been picked up by English-language blogs. While the Mini isn't the most eco-friendly method of transport, at least this beats twenty-foot high neon letters - and generates more publicity.

h/t Inhabitat

Top 10 eco-friendly products

The sust-it website ranks over 6,500 household electrical goods, from Tumble Dryers to Computers, by their running costs and energy usage. This makes it well placed to reveal the UK's most energy efficient appliances and electricals that were available in 2010.

Top ranking household electrical products in 2010:

1/ Washing Machines – Panasonic NA-168VG2
2/ Tumble Dryers – Siemens WT46W566
3/ Wash Dryers – Hoover HDB854D
4/ Larder Fridges (Medium sized) – Siemens KI25RP60
5/ Chest Freezers (Medium sized) – Liebherr GTP2356
6/ Fridge Freezers (Medium sized) – Gorenje RF60309O
7/ Television 40 inch – Sharp LC-40LE821E
8/ Satellite Set-Top Box HD – Grundig GUFSDTR500HD
9/ Blu-ray / HD-DVD Players – Samsung BD-P4600
10/ Desktop Computer – Apple Mac mini (MC270LL)

Eco-friendly bag ditched after "noisy" complaint

This is ridiculous. Frito-Lay, who manufacture Sun Chips, have gone back to a non-biodegradable bag after consumers said that the new compostable bag was too noisy. In fairness, Frito-Lay are committed to using compostable bags, but it just seems crazy that people who eat these snacks would rather have a quiet bag that damages the environment than a noisy one that will go back to nature.

How noisy can a bag be, anyway?

Review of Bamboo Asus U33

I don't usually have a lot of time for the Daily Mail, but their review of the Asus U33 is spot on as far as it's eco-friendly credentials go.

Eco-friendly NBA uniforms

Beginning this season all 30 NBA teams will wear new uniforms that are more lighter, fast-drying and even environmental friendly.

The NBA and Adidas collaborated to come up with advancements in the new Revolution 30 uniform system expected to enhance players' performance.

Wind power to double around the world

Global wind power capacity is expected to double by 2014, and emerging economies are playing an increasing role in that expansion, the Global Wind Energy Council said Thursday.

Multi-powered Products

I really want to recommend Multi-powered Products. They are specialists in branded eco and green portable electronics, chargers and gadgets, and offer not only a 10 day No Quibble Policy if you change your mind but also a 12 month warranty on all products. Their catalogue is here and you can follow them on Twitter.

Earth-Friendly Distilling Company Announces Eco-Friendly Vodka For Events

Vodka consumers searching for eco-friendly vodka are discovering Earth-Friendly Distilling Company. Earth-Friendly Distilling Company has a strong reputation for delivering eco-friendly vodka their customers appreciate. Leading their industry in service and quality makes a huge difference to their clients. The company is the leading distiller of eco-friendly vodka and well respected for it's 360 Eco Friendly Vodka. Since it's first release 360 Vodka has led the industry in environmental innovation while industry leading in quality. Earth-Friendly Distilling Company is also known for eco-friendly distilling initiatives.

Eco-friendly collection at New Zealand Fashion Week

Fashion label Starfish will be opening New Zealand Fashion Week with the event's first ever eco-show. The collection features garments made from bamboo, hemp, organic cotton, merino and denim, and silk. Even accessories are eco-conscious, including clogs made from recycled New Zealand rimu, hats made in New Zealand and underwear made from organic cotton.

Great eco-friendly Halloween craft idea

Get the lowdown on these cute monsters made from re-used bread tags here

THINKSOUND™ Eco-Friendly Headphones Release Headphone with Integrated Microphone.

After a great reception for its first two headphones (rain and ts01), thinksound is proud to debut the ts02+mic. This headphone will be compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and most Blackberry models and smart phones. The ts02+mic features reduced speaker diameter and housing size to provide better ergonomics, upgraded acoustics for more accurate sound reproduction, and a wider sound-stage compared to the previous models.

Visit Eugene

Great article in the Seattle Times about Eugene - a terrific place to live a eco-friendly lifestyle!

Great Eco-friendly Paint

Tynemouth Decorators (TD) is committed to providing its customers with information that enables them to make an informed choice in deciding which paint materials they would like to use. The argument for the use of sustainable products in order to reduce our "carbon footprint" is a powerful one. TD believes that it has a responsibility to promote the greater use of eco friendly paints.

Indian designers are eco-friendly at Lakme Fashion Week

Designers Abhishek Dutta and Soumitra Mondal showcased organic fabrics, dyes and handspun khadi with stylish western cuts at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week. More details from sify news.

Man discovers technique to turn plastic into oil

New Sun Valley Solar installation

Sunvalley Solar Inc., a leading provider of solar power technology and solar system integration company, announced that it signed another commercial solar installation contract in Thermal City (Palm Spring area) with Felix Chac Chuo Farm, Inc.

Whole Foods Market launches color-coded sustainability ratings

On September 13th Whole Foods Market launched an in-store color-coded sustainability rating program for wild-caught seafood and commits to phasing out all red-rated species by Earth Day 2013.

Liberty Tire Recycling at ITEC

Pittsburgh-based Liberty Tire Recycling, the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America, will highlight its continental tire collection and recycling services when it engages attendees and other exhibitors at the International Tire Exhibition and Conference 2010 (ITEC), being held at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio from September 21-23.

OmniResponse launches new bedding product

OmniReliant Holdings, Inc. announces that OmniResponse, Inc., the wholly owned consumer products enterprise of OmniReliant Holdings, Inc., will launch a new bedding brand. On September 6, 2010, OmniResponse acquired the exclusive rights to brand certain sleep products. The current products include a line of rolled foam, soy based memory foam mattresses, pillows, toppers, and a full complement of bedding sheets and accessories. All of the foam products are eco-friendly.