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We love this product and can recommend it to anyone who like to take care of their hair AND the environment. The shampoo is also available in cucumber and pear.
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You don't need bleach, phosphates or HCL to clean your toilet. ecoSTORE offers an efficient environmentally-friendly Toilet Cleaner that protects the environment, keeps your toilet free from bacteria and unwanted smells and will not flush any nasty chemicals down the drain. The ecoSTORE Toilet Cleaner has a fresh fragrance and keeps your bathroom smelling great for hours.
After the first time using the Toilet Cleaner, I was convinced of the product's quality and efficiency. And all of this for only 3 dollars. Now, I can feel good about cleaning my toilet because my bathroom is clean AND my conscious is free.
You should check out the ecoSTORE's products. You will find plenty of things for your eco-friendly home.
Are you worried about your B12 level? Always wanted to become a vegan but never had the courage for fear of experiencing vitamin deficiencies? Newest findings prove that vegans are healthier than people eating meat. Read about it in this new article on Hubpages:
Buying local products is a powerful choice consumers can make in their everyday lives to contribute to the revival process of our green planet that we have disrespectfully exploited for hundreds of years. Buying local products will benefit our economy, reduce pollution and create jobs amongst many other benefits.
How to buy local products
Check the packaging of the product you intend to buy. Where does it come from and how was it transported to your country?
Check the producers' websites and find out where their plants are located.
Go to farmer's markets and buy local food and fruits that have not had to travel thousands of miles contributing to air pollution to get to your plate.
Buy seasonal fruits and vegetables that were grown and harvested in your own country.
If you do choose a foreign product, inform yourself about the production methods and treatment of employees. Does the product stem from organic farming? Does it have the Fair Trade logo? Does the company mention anything about sustainability on their website? Inform yourself well about the technology they use and the included chemicals.
Keeping your eyes wide open and informing yourself about every step companies take makes you a good consumer.
View of the capital from the Reserve. Typical Pampas Gras.
Eco-tourists will feel their heart beating faster in a
fabulous place in Buenos Aires: the Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve.
The Great Egret
The Buenos Aires
Ecological Reserve also known as the Reserva
Ecológica Costanera Sur is a 865-acre low land territory on the RÃo de la
Plata riverbank located in Puerto Madero only 10 minutes from downtown Buenos
Aires, Argentina. The Ecological Reserve is worth a visit if you want to escape
from the noise and pollution of the metropolis and discover nature trails where
you can watch birds, stroll, cycle, and marvel at the beautiful landscape
consisting of a great variety of typical coastal plants and characteristic
fauna such as the Pampas Grass. You will be able to observe 60-90 species including bird species such as
the Coscoroba, the Great Egret, the Black-necked Swan and White-tufted Grebe. Other wildlife you
might be able to admire are the Coypu, Pampas Cavy, Hillary’s Side-necked
Turtle and Black Tegu Lizard.
Part II: Which Type of Agriculture Is Better for the Environment - Conventional
or Organic Agriculture?
Organic cultivation of mixed vegetables on an organic farm in Capay, California.
Since 1978, the soil scientist
Paul Mäder has been comparing conventional wheat cultivation with organic wheat
cultivation in a unique long-term experiment. The land where wheat is
conventionally grown is cultivated with artificial fertilizer and pesticides
while the organic land is cultivated with stable manure.
Organic
products are conquering the supermarkets and discounters of the developed
countries. They are the symbol of a modern society that cares about health,
sustainability and fair employment conditions. Organic agriculture is a valuable contribution in the fight
against the destruction of the environment while supplying high-quality
products that have not been in touch with pesticides and other dangerous
chemicals that are harmful to health.
Is it
possible, however, to produce food sustainably in masses in consideration of
the welfare of animals, humans and the environment?
Have you
ever thought about buying eco-friendly products for your pet? The Organic Pet
Boutique has become a great success in the e-commerce world and their website
is a real treat! If you really love your dog, you should go take a look.
http://www.organicpetboutique.com
Organic Dog and Cat
Food
The Organic
Pet Boutique specializes in organic and natural dog and cat food that has been
minimally processed and provides a maximum nutrition. Let’s take a look at one
of their products to see what it is really about and if we can make sure it is
organic. The Honest Kitchen Thrive Grain Free Chicken Dog Food is gluten-free
and offers your dog a low-carb nutrition. Low-carb nutrition is essential when
the dog is recovering from cancer for instance. This dog food is made from
free-range chicken, organic fair-trade quinoa, sweet potatoes, spinach,
parsley, organic kelp, rosemary, tricalcium
phosphate, choline chloride, zinc amino acid chelate, vitamin D3 supplement,
vitamin E supplement, potassium iodide, potassium chloride, iron amino acid
chelate and copper amino acid chelate.
http://www.organicpetboutique.com
Before
you serve the food it has to be mixed with warm water, stirred well and
hydrated for 5 minutes. Your dog will love it!
Organic Dog Toys
The
Organic Pet Boutique offers handcrafted rings made out of natural wool fibers
from New Zealand. The colors are created using natural dyes and no chemicals
were used. This definitely makes it a great eco-friendly product! In addition,
these rings are crafted by Nepali women artisans. Your purchase will support a
family or child in need.
Organic Flea and Tick Products
http://www.organicpetboutique.com
The
Organic Pet Boutique also offers organic dog and cat flea and tick products. One
of them is the Natural Vet Herbal Flea Powder which naturally repels fleas and
ticks. It contains Rosemary, Peppermint, Cedar Oil and Rosemary Oil as well as
calcium carbonate and cornstarch.
We
don’t really think about saving the environment or caring for our
health when we brush our teeth. It’s a daily routine that we take up
without giving too much thought to it. We should take into consideration
that we are brushing our teeth with parabens, petroleum, synthetic
flavorings, mineral oil, propylene glycol and synthetic fragrances. That
doesn’t sound too healthy anymore. Commercial toothpaste might also be
tested on animals, which is another reason to avoid purchasing them. The
chemicals used in toothpaste are actually responsible for drying out
tissues in the mouth and possibly lead to canker sores. An excess of
fluoride can even cause causer or renal or kidney failure, amongst other
things. Did you know that some chemicals found in mouthwashes can also
be found in bathroom disinfectants?
Why
don’t you try making your own organic toothpaste at home? It is easier
than you think and you can avoid buying the tube made of plastic which
is another relief for the environment and one less product made of
plastic.
Take a look at the following video and you will see how easy it is to make your own toothpaste at home and safe money doing it!
Currently, humanity is facing three major global challenges: the Global Financial Crisis, the Food Crisis and the Climate Crisis. The challenges are inter-related and need to be jointly addressed. However, international cooperation is lacking and global leaders and decision-makers have yet to adopt clear and focused practical measures
for implementing sustainable development on a global scale.
The global
economic prospects are marked by uncertainties and vulnerabilities. The fiscal
crisis in Europe has intensified and its growth is slow. The effects have
spread to developing as well as high-income countries with a decline of capital
flows to developing countries by almost half in comparison to the previous
year. Growth in major developing countries has slowed down. These developments
might reinforce each other and lead to more instability. High deficits and
debts in Japan, Europe and the United States represent major challenges that could lead
to adverse shocks. According to the World Bank, in the event
of another global crisis similar to the one in 2008/09, countries would not be
able to recover as quickly as they possess fewer fiscal resources today than in 2008.
1. Pristine Planet - A website which allows you to compare merchants offering ecofriendly products.
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Products:solar tools and devices, eco gifts, clothing, office & school supplies, travel equipment, toxin free eco paint etc.
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Products:household supplies, hygienic products, gardening supplies, refurbishing supplies, clothing, etc.
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Products:fitness & gymwear, t-shirts, socks, tank tops, underwear, gift packs, leggings, etc.
5.Eco Baby Gear - Bamboo
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Products:cribs, rattlers and teethers, diapers, hygienic products, books & music, clothing, decor, toys, strollers, etc.
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7.Wear Chemistry - Eco-friendly T-Shirts! This company has established a framework in which its products are not manufactured by child or forced labor, working conditions are safe and healthy, employees do not have to work excessive hours, the clothes dyeing process is realized by a closed-loop purification system by which wastewater is turned into clean water, the garments meet the requirements of the Oeko-Tex Standard and the packaging is 100% recycable.
Studies have shown that grass-fed cows generate less greenhouse gas emissions
Jennifer Tehraud
People might think that if you
are a vegan, your nutritional philosophy is based on religious, ethical or
health-related motives. But actually, people are also turning to veganism
because they are aware of the fact that livestock production generates
approximately one fifth of the world’s greenhouse gases, with which it outruns
transportation. This was discovered by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture
Organization. In other words, the production of 1kg of beef results in more CO²
emissions than driving the car for three hours while leaving all the lights on
at home, according to scientists. What kind of influence does livestock production
have on the environment?
Methane is released through the belching of cattle: Methane is the
second most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide and its capacity
to trap heat in the atmosphere is 21 times great than that of CO².
Fertilizing compounds such as sulphur dioxide and phosphate destroy
ecosystems in rivers and lakes. According to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, agriculture in the U.S. contributes to approximately ¾
of all water-quality problems in rivers and streams. Farm facilities often
resemble prisons and are located hundreds of miles away from major cities.
Their manure pollutes rivers and our valuable groundwater. In the state of
Iowa, hog factories and farms produce more than 50 million tons of
excrement annually.
The livestock and the food needs to be transported which causes
further emissions.
The livestock is fed with soy which requires cutting down the
rainforest to make room for cultivating it in order to be able to export
the demanded quantities to feed the thousands of cows and pigs slaughtered
daily.
Sometimes
people want to do something to save the planet but don`t really know how to
start. We are providing you with seven infallible tips of how to find easy ways
to lead an eco-friendly and eco-conscious life. We suggest you try one each day
of the week and by the end of the week you will have done 7 good things without
even making much of an effort. Go for it!
MONDAY: Practice
Eco-Mobility: This would be the best way of
moving from place to place and especially those among you who drive frequently
should start thinking about some alternatives whenever this is possible.
However, sometimes we are dependent on our car and we cannot afford a hybrid or an electriccar or use
any other type of eco-mobile. In those cases, we can still be “green”. You
should make sure your car is always in a good condition as this can directly
affect the amount of CO² emitted. Don't leave the car running when picking
someone up or are waiting for something or someone. The 30 seconds rule applies
here. If your car runs more than half a minute without being used, it is already
worth stopping the engine. Another option would be making your car fuel-efficient by
getting an engine tune-up which can improve your mileage by up to 4%. You might also consider replacing the air filter, aligning your tires,
pumping up your tires, checking the condition of your gas cap and if necessary
replacing it to avoid the release of smog-causing compounds, driving smoothly
and taking any unnecessary load from the car. By doing this, you can
additionally reduce fuel costs. Fuel-efficient cars will release less harmful substances and you can
travel a greater distance on a tank of gas. When looking to buy
a new car, opt for a more fuel-efficient car than your old one. Joining a carpool to go to work, school or
somewhere else is also a wise and eco-friendly choice. This will lead to one
less polluting car on the roads.
A
Guarantee for Getting Low Auto Insurance Price Quotes
Tiago Zegur
The basic rules for getting cheap car insurance are
the same for every type of car from every company:
Keep yourself free of driving fines;
Don`t drive to much;
Don`t borrow your car to your teenage son or
daughter;
Park it in your garage every night (if possible);
Have safe accessories such as airbags and an automatic
seat belt.
However, opting for a hybrid car may lower your
insurance costs even more. Hybrid cars are vehicles that function by means of a
gas-powered motor. This mechanism starts the car. Once in motion, the vehicle is
run by electric power. This operation makes hybrid cars lower emitters of the environment’s
damaging substances and classifies them as “eco-mobile” vehicles.
When we talk about being green, sustainable and ecofriendly, we are
talking about working together hand in hand. Otherwise it would never work. We
can all do our own little part from home by saving electricity and water,
separating garbage, wearing eco-friendly clothing and practicing
Eco-Mobility. If we make
the slightest contribution every day, we can already make a big change. We need to work as a huge team. Saving the
world means helping others save the world.
How is the
climate change affecting us?
Capitalism has created a world in which people have to step on one
another in order to keep growing. So we have stepped on people and nature. That
is why now nations are suffering from hunger and incurable diseases and
ecosystems are falling apart. Massive animal slaughtering, the destruction of
the rainforest and the use of unsustainable energies all lead to excessive
emissions of CO². This changes the world climate and leads to climatic
catastrophes in many parts of the world. The ocean level is rising and islands
in the Pacific are slowly disappearing. Coral reefs
and other plant and animal species are dying in the ocean due to waste and
sewage water being dumped into the ocean by cruise ships. We are interfering in
food cycles as we might be killing the animals that others are feeding on. This
leads to plagues as well as extinctions.
Ever worn something made out of
bamboo? The material is relatively new on the market and only recently, the
clothing industry has discovered its magical benefits.
Bamboo is an extremely fast-growing resource. Clothing made out of bamboo features
major benefits compared to synthetic fiber or cotton. The material is very soft
as bamboo naturally contains honey pectin. It makes the clothing very
comfortable to wear and the material is outstandingly suitable for baby
clothing and children’s wear. Another advantage is that bamboo is able to
absorb three times as much moisture as other materials such as cotton. This is
due to the structure of bamboo as the cross section of the root shows that the
bamboo fiber is hollow. This makes the material ideal for people who tend to
sweat easily. Thanks to its moisture properties, it is also pleasant to wear
bamboo clothing during warm temperatures. The special structure of bamboo even
has an insulating effect as it helps you keep cool in the summer and feel warm
in the winter. Bamboo is crease-resistant and you don’t have to waste your time
ironing. Another great characteristic of bamboo is its antibacterial effect.
This reduces and even prevents unpleasant
Dear Eco-Friends. We have launched our very first eco-magazine. It is
the Spring Edition 2012 and you will find many interesting articles such as A Truly Organic Makeup, Let’s Talk about Eco-Mobility, Peak Organic Pale Ale or Looking for a New Place to Live? How About
an Eco-Village?Don’t miss this chance, as
the first edition is free! Our graphic designer Tiago has enhanced the magazine
with some excellent graphics. You will really enjoy reading it from beginning
to end! We would appreciate your feedback as you are going to be our first
readers, so don’t forget to comment all you want! Enjoy reading and live green!
Brazil has the biggest tropical forest in the
world. Amazonia is bigger than Monaco,
France and Germany together and features over 30% of the whole biodiversity of
the planet. The Amazonia has ten different ecosystems and over twenty
eco-regions. Deforestation has been taking place in this precious region of the
world for many years. Soy fields are planted to provide feed for livestock
production which the meat industry is involved in. This forest needs to be
saved.
In Amazonia, the biodiversity is amazing and many species such
as fish, amphibians and arthropods have not even been discovered
yet. This means the Amazonian flora and fauna is even richer than we think
and exceeds the numbers that have been documented today. Experts estimate
that there are more fish species there than in any other basin of the
world.
Brazil does fight against deforestation but it should be in the interest
of all of us to preserve natural paradises; we can fight this fight together!
That`s why the environmental non-profit organization Greenpeace is getting
involved in this cause too. Together with Brazil, they are trying to adopt a
law called “END OF DEFORESTATION IN BRAZIL” in order to stop this abuse of
nature. A petition initiative was commenced in the country with the aim of collecting
over one million signatures. This initiative will also be a valuable
contribution in the fight against global warming, since deforestation is part
of what is causing it. It is important to help; everybody can and should
participate.
If you want to find out how to get involved, you should visit the Greenpeace website.
How about volunteering at the Greenpeace
International Headquarters in Amsterdam?
On March 31, 2012 at 8:30pm, we are going to be offline. Why? Because it isEarth Hour 2012. We are going to turn off our lights to fight against climate change! Are you going to participate? We are counting on you!!
This is not a new
thing at all; this is actually much older than you and me. The term Eco-Mobility may be new, but the principle stems from the
beginning of human history.
Eco-Mobility is basically any environmentalfriendly way of transport. Most of the people on the globe could be eco-transported but for several reasons they are not doing it. This type
of mobility is not only healthier for people who adapt to it, but it is also environmentallyfriendly, as it reduces the emission of volatile organic compounds, oxides
of nitrogen, benzene, formaldehyde, polycyclic hydrocarbons, lead, sulphur
dioxide, particulate matter and carbon monoxide into the environment.
Why is air pollution a problem?
Air pollution may have effects on the development of the
human fetus
Ever since the
industrial revolution, we have been polluting the air relentlessly and without
any shame and everything has been fine one might argue. However, car exhausts
can lead to serious health risks. Once exhaust emissions are released into the
air, they are breathed in and reach our bloodstream which flows through all of
our major organs. According to BBC News, there are 24,000 premature deaths in
the UK due every year to vehicle emissions of which many people suffer from respiratory
problems. Air pollution also has serious effects on the hearth. It is estimated
that one in every 50 heart attacks in London is caused by air pollution.
Furthermore, lead can cause changes
in behavior, harm mental function, lead to memory problems, inhibit important
enzymes, interfere with our cell metabolism and thus slow down the circulation
of oxygen and essential nutrients in our body. Benzene leads to a reduced number of blood cells and might even
cause bone marrow loss. Carbon monoxide also has serious
effects on our body’s ability to transport oxygen and provide the tissues of
our body with it. Due to the exposure to toxic chemicals, the immune system
might start to attack the body’s own tissues which can cause the blockage of
blood vessels and increase the risk of high blood pressure and coronary
diseases. And last but not least, it has been proven that being exposed to
Benzene for long periods of time can cause leukaemia.
Through experiments on animals, it could be shown that polycyclic hydrocarbons can
cause cancer. It has also been
found that air pollution can have serious effects on the human fetus. Evidence
has been presented that environmental toxins can cause premature births. Babies may also be born underweight or with birth
defects. In these cases, the risk of death is much higher during infancy
and those who survive are more likely to develop brain, respiratory and
digestive problems in the future.
Cruise ships are powered with heavy crude oil. According to the
environment association NABU, a cruise ship emits the same quantity of
pollutants during one cruise as 5 million cars on the same route. That
definitely does not make them “eco-friendly”. The US Federal Environmental Protection Agency estimates that in a single day, passengers on a typical cruise ship will cause
·“21,000
gallons of sewage
·one ton of garbage
·170,000
gallons of wastewater from sinks,
showers and laundry
·More than 25
pounds of batteries, fluorescent lights,
medical wastes and expired chemicals
·Up to 6,400
gallons of oily bilge water from
engines
·Four plastic bottles per passenger – about
8,500 bottles per day”
The EPA further states that ships incinerate the majority of their
garbage, thus contributing to the pollution of the air, especially in coastal
regions and on the ocean.
The bad news is that the cruising industry is huge, generating billions
of dollars every year. In 1970, ships were only accommodating 600-700 people
while nowadays, 5000 people find room on the luxury cruise liners which are
growing rapidly due to the strong demand.
Once
upon a time, humans were living in harmony with the flora and fauna on Earth.
Whether in Africa,Asia, America, Alaska or Oceania, every civilization knew how to extract resources
withoutdestroying
the Earth. They knew the secrets of nature, the importance of ecosystems and
they knew how to live in harmony with other species; they respected the Earth. However,
the more we developed the more destructive we become and that is how we got to where
we are today. With time, societies began to stepon each other and
we lost the focus and the control of the situation. Now we are trying to
reverse the damage we have done and go back to the point where we were less
destructive, less aggressive and less overriding.
Wehave become awareof the damagewe arecausing on
Earth and we want to stop it but it is not every society, communityor country that
wants to jointhis cause. Fortunately, this movement is becoming more popular, even
though not as fast as some eco-friends might hope.
Some might inculpate the developing and emerging
countries for massively destroying the environment and neglecting
environmental protection with the aim to compete with the industrialized
countries. However, who is really responsible for the ecological dilemma we are
in?
The Greendex, an Annual Survey made by the National Geographic Society showed the most environmentally friendly countries in the world
in 2010.
And the Greendex goes to...India!!
The objective of the survey Greendex is
the establishment of regular quantitative measures of consumer behavior and the
promotion of sustainable consumption. Within the framework of this study,
17,000 consumers were interrogated in 17 countries. They were asked about their
behavior in relation to energy use, conservation, transportation preferences,
food sources, the use of green vs. traditional products, attitudes regarding
the sustainability and awareness of environmental issues.
Companies are increasingly receiving
pressure to integrate environmental principles into their general strategy. The
reduction of our carbon footprint, the use of renewable resources and recycling
are no longer foreign words to us but who is really implementing it? Is there a
company that has integrated environmental management into their business
strategy? Is it possible to be financially successful, a world leader and still
invest in sustainability? Lufthansa shows that it is! Lufthansa has adopted 15
guiding principles on the basis of sustainability into its Strategic
Environmental Programme.
Lufthansa has
increased its efficiency by reducing carbon emissions since 1991. Goals for 2020 is
reducing CO² emissions by another 25% in comparison to 2006 levels.
Lufthansa
has furthermore contributed to the improvement of the air quality by reducing nitrous
oxide emissions by 50% since 1991. By 2020, a reduction of 80% is to take place
by means of new technologies.
Lufthansa
is intensively investing in new fleets. The largest fleet-renewal programme is
currently under way and until 2018 Lufthansa intends to put 202 new aircrafts into
service.
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