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Paul McCartney lends support to anti-cosmetic testing
Posted Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:38:02 GMT by Louise SaundersSir Paul McCartney has leant his support to an anti-cosmetic testing campaign. The former Beatles rocker - who is a keen advocate of animal rights and vegetarianism - has joined a number of fellow celebrities in joining the new BUAV (British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection) campaign to end animal testing for cosmetic products sold in Europe. Filed under environmental issues: Animal Rights - Celebrity - Going Green
Paul McCartney lends support to anti-cosmetic testing
Emma Watson's eco fashion dream
Posted Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:59:01 GMT by Louise SaundersEmma Watson loves being able to wear clothes that she knows aren't harming the environment. The 20-year-old 'Harry Potter' actress - who has joined forces with luxury Italian designer Alberta Ferretti to create eco-friendly clothing line Pure Threads - explained she enjoys having creative control over the fashion collection. Filed under environmental issues: Eco-Fashion - Celebrity - Going Green
Emma Watson's eco fashion dream
Pamela Anderson campaigns for animal rights in Israel
Posted Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:56:00 GMT by Louise SaundersPamela Anderson has travelled to Israel to discuss animal rights in the nation. The former 'Baywatch' actress - who is a worldwide ambassador for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) organisation - praised the Israeli people for their "progressive" views on animal rights activism.
Pamela Anderson campaigns for animal rights in Israel
Miranda Kerr named as 2011 Earth Hour global ambassador
Posted Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:09:00 GMT by Louise SaundersMiranda Kerr has been named as Earth Hour's global ambassador for 2011. The 27-year-old model - who gave birth to her first child, baby son Flynn, with husband Orlando Bloom in January - is lending her support to the Earth Hour, hour-long lights-out event in the hope of encouraging people all over the world to spend a sixty-minute period on March 26 using no electricity.
Miranda Kerr named as 2011 Earth Hour global ambassador
Livia Firth's 'big hit' eco-friendly Oscars gown
Posted Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:40:00 GMT by Louise SaundersLivia Firth has revealed her eco-friendly Oscars gown - which was created out of 11 vintage dresses from as far back as the 1920s - was a 'big hit' among her fellow celebrity attendees.
Livia Firth's 'big hit' eco-friendly Oscars gown
Emma Watson creates eco-friendly capsule clothing collection
Posted Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:29:00 GMT by Louise SaundersEmma Watson has collaborated with luxury Italian designer Alberta Ferretti to create an eco-friendly capsule clothing collection. The 'Harry Potter' actress - who recently released her third and final set of designs for ethical brand People Tree - worked alongside Italian designer Alberta Ferretti to create the green fashion line in the hope of drawing the world's attention to environmental issues.
Emma Watson creates eco-friendly capsule clothing collection
Roofing for rain - best materials for rainwater harvesting
Posted Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:19:03 GMT by Martin LeggettMaking the most of the rain requires roofs made of the proper materials - especially if you want to use it in the home, not just the garden. A study from the University of Texas has tested a wide variety of roofing materials for water quality - and come to some interesting conclusions.
Roofing for rain - best materials for rainwater harvesting
Fairtrade Certification - What It Means & Why It's Important
Posted Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:07:02 GMT by Kirsten E. SilvenFairtrade certification is an important step in creating a better, more sustainable world for everyone. The Fairtrade mark is a highly recognized label seen on many products found on the shelves of today's markets and retail stores. Many people already realize that the Fairtrade mark is a good indication that the product is sold by a company that pays a good wage to the workers who helped produce it.
Fairtrade Certification - What It Means & Why It's Important
Raw Food Restaurants
Posted Sun, 06 Mar 2011 09:46:00 GMT by Kirsten E. SilvenThe raw food phenomenon brings with it a variety of health benefits and unique new dining establishments. For those people keeping up with the latest trends in fine dining, it has been hard to ignore the increase in popular raw food restaurants opening up. For years many healthy individuals have been sticking to a diet that consists of raw food, and now many more health conscious people are finding the benefits of this type of diet for themselves.
Raw Food Restaurants
Stay True to your Beliefs with a Green Job
Posted Sun, 06 Mar 2011 09:24:00 GMT by Kirsten E. SilvenThe number of eco-friendly, green jobs that are available is growing and can be a great way to incorporate your ideals into your career. You may be considering a change of career, or trying to decide what you would like to do for a living after graduation. For eco-conscious individuals there are plenty of green jobs which allow you to uphold your principles and help the world learn how to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Stay True to your Beliefs with a Green Job
Raising an Eco-Friendly Baby without Breaking the Bank
Posted Sun, 06 Mar 2011 09:11:00 GMT by Kirsten E. SilvenLearn to save money and help the environment by raising an eco-friendly baby. As an eco-conscious parent you may be looking for some ideas about how to reduce the amount of waste that often comes hand in hand with raising a baby.
Raising an Eco-Friendly Baby without Breaking the Bank
Are energy-efficient laptops really the answer?
Posted Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:41:00 GMT by Benjamin KerryLiving in The Digital Age has resulted in billions of people owning a laptop. However, how many of these laptop owners actually care about the energy consumption of the new 'super-charged' laptops? And do the manufacturers put any real effort into producing advanced laptops that are also kind to the environment? Although laptops, in common with other appliances such as TVs and PCs, are still associated with elevated carbon footprints, they have nonetheless become more energy-efficient in recent years.
Are energy-efficient laptops really the answer?
A Billion Acts of Green: Earth Day 2011
Posted Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:44:00 GMT by Lucy BrakeThe focus of this year's Earth Day is on the difference individual action can make to the world's environment. A Billion Acts of Green, the largest environmental service campaign in the world, is building its commitments and with over 45 million acts registered to date it is likely to reach the one billion mark by Earth Day on 22 April 2011.
A Billion Acts of Green: Earth Day 2011
The Electric Car & What It Really Means for Energy Conservation
Posted Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:58:00 GMT by Kirsten E. SilvenPros and cons of the new electric vehicles. There has been plenty of work done to improve the way that electric cars function. For example, the time batteries take to charge has always been a major concern. And so has the worry of not finding a garage that offers a charging service when you are traveling. Besides this, there are a number of pros and cons that come with switching an old gas powered vehicle for a greener, electric option.
The Electric Car & What It Really Means for Energy Conservation
Creating a Greener Workplace
Posted Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:09:00 GMT by Kirsten E. SilvenCut down on the carbon footprint of your business. Running an energy efficient office needs both the support of the business owners and the employees. There are many ways in which you can cut down on the carbon footprint of both the office and all of the individuals who work there.
Creating a Greener Workplace
Throw an Eco-Friendly Party
Posted Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:05:01 GMT by Kirsten E. SilvenAvoid frivolous waste and consumption but still throw a party to remember. Every child loves to have a special party on his or her birthday, but the environmental impact of plastic cutlery, paper plates and throwaway cups (not to mention the wrapping paper and other gift packaging materials) can be staggering and can cast a shadow over the celebrations for eco-conscious families.
Throw an Eco-Friendly Party
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