ECO WORLD
Healthy Planet Promoting Healthy People
Creating a healthy planet is something we all can contribute to by supporting innovating Eco friendly company's and initiatives which help us live in balance with our environment . All it takes is a little research and time before you start a project that can incorporate Eco products and services that will do the same job but not have a devastating affect on our environment. Please share any innovating ideas through our contact section.
London's Bike hire program
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One way that London is tackling congestion and pollution problems is with the bike hire scheme.
A bike hire scheme designed to encourage thousands more cycle journeys in central London .
12,000 people have so far signed up to the idea, even though there may be only the 5,000 bicycles which will be available at special docking stations.
For more go to
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-10810869
A bike hire scheme designed to encourage thousands more cycle journeys in central London .
12,000 people have so far signed up to the idea, even though there may be only the 5,000 bicycles which will be available at special docking stations.
For more go to
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-10810869
Fri, 30thJuly 2010
Earthship - Biotecture
Earthship is a wonderful organization that has implemented forty years of research and development into self sufficient housing from recycled materials. The concept of earth and people friendly community living which requires little to no mortgage payments and no utility costs. The housing is designed to heat and cool naturally via solar and thermal dynamics.
www.earthship.com
www.earthship.com
Thu,29th July 2010
GE - Energy Smart Bulb
GE ,General Electric has a wonderful answer to long lasting and energy efficient bulbs. The new GE energy smart LED bulb not only lasts for 17 years it has been developed to distribute light like an incandescent. Designers at GE have created the design to better direct light downward on the intended surface as well as around it, not just on top of shades as most LED bulbs currently do. The bulb might cost you around $40 and up.
www.geconsumerproducts.com
www.geconsumerproducts.com
Thu, 29th April 2010
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The Venus Project is a conceptual direction of humanity by Jacque Fresco , is a vision to redesign the world we live in with a en thesis of deleting all the mundane jobs ,increasing quality of life for all on the planet by using robots and no monetary system to control it. In a world were an increase of violence, unemployment,poverty, natural disasters and over population which all have a huge impact on the Earth's ecosystem. The Venus Project is dedicated in confronting these problems with Eco friendly solutions with out the limitations of money and world powers controlling the earths resources. The Venus Project provides plans in which humans,technology and nature will coexist in a sustainable world of balance.
www.thevenusproject.com/
www.thevenusproject.com/
Sun, 25th April 2010
Tio - Energy conscious switch
Here is a fun way to get children interested and involved in saving energy around the house. Tio the ghost was created by Tim Holley, a English designer from Germany. Tio is a light switch that glows green when off being happy and turns red angry when lights are left on too long. All this is done with a computer program that helps children and their parents to be more energy conscious. For more information go to
www.timholley.de/
Here is a fun way to get children interested and involved in saving energy around the house. Tio the ghost was created by Tim Holley, a English designer from Germany. Tio is a light switch that glows green when off being happy and turns red angry when lights are left on too long. All this is done with a computer program that helps children and their parents to be more energy conscious. For more information go to
www.timholley.de/
Sun, 25th April 2010
Major Japanese Companies Make Commitments to Environment
On April 15, 2008, the Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOE) announced the establishment of a new program to allow companies to use its Eco-First logo. The program aims to encourage further environmental efforts by companies,
under which they assure the Minister of Environment of their environmental commitments and are then allowed to use its program logo.
The companies approved under the Eco-First program are required to specify their plans to achieve their environmental conservation goals and act as role models in their respective industries with innovative and unique objectives and initiatives attainable by the top leaders. The companies must also establish a system to monitor the progress of their initiatives and release or report the results to the MOE.
Failing to fulfill their commitments can result in revocation of government approval.
- "Eco-First Commitments" by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Shiga Bank, Ltd., Biwako Bank, Ltd. and NEC Personal Products, Ltd.
As seen on www.japanfs.org/en/pages/028505.html
Solar charge for your iPhone
I try to remember what we did without mobile phones in the past! These days we can not do anything with out them, we need them for work, socializing, dating it is never ending. At last we can be eco friendly and still enjoy our mobile phones and play a part in helping the environment.
Novothink, the leading provider of solar powered solutions for Apple products, introduced the availability of its Solar Surge charging case for iPhone and iPod Touch. The Solar Surge is a solar panel with a lithium ion battery, nested into a comfortable, soft touch, non-slip finish case.
For more information go to www.novothink.com
Novothink, the leading provider of solar powered solutions for Apple products, introduced the availability of its Solar Surge charging case for iPhone and iPod Touch. The Solar Surge is a solar panel with a lithium ion battery, nested into a comfortable, soft touch, non-slip finish case.
For more information go to www.novothink.com
New York's water-toting crowd has a convenient new way to be sustainable while staying hydrated, as a tap water refilling service officially launches in the city.
TapIt is a community program that enables people to refill their water bottles at participating cafés, completely free of charge.
TapIt aims to help people stay healthy and hydrated without relying on single-use plastic bottles. Any restaurant or café with a soda dispenser or tap that gives clean drinking water can sign up as a partner. Thirsty consumers can find taps online or via TapIt's iPhone app, and are provided with information on the type of water that's available, telling discerning customers whether the water's filtered or non-filtered, room temperature or chilled.
TapIt is better for the environment, better for people's wallets, and helps businesses connect with new customers at almost zero cost. The initiative is currently only up and running in New York, where it now has over 100 locations after a year of soft-launching. But it intends to extend its bottle-less initiative further afield. In the meantime, there's no reason why councils or community organisations can't get inspired and help TapIt launch in their own town.
Website: www.tapitwater.com
Contact: www.tapitwater.com/contact
Spotted by: Jonas Cords
www.springwise.com
   |  Thank you from Cool Earth Dear Paul, We would like to say a huge thank you for supporting Cool Earth through Tropicana and tell you a bit about your amazing achievement, so far. Last year you helped to protect over 93 million sq ft of rainforest. That's 450,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions you stopped from being released into the atmosphere. You've also protected thousands of species of plant, insect and animal and helped local indigenous communities live sustainably. This area of rainforest was at great risk of being deforested but you have kept it standing, thank you. Have a look at how your contribution has helped and meet the rainforest community who partner with Cool Earth. Please continue to support us and sign up to Tropicana's Juicy Rewards scheme and rescue even more rainforest in 2010. Already this year you've protected 330,000 sq ft of rainforest and we hope you'll do a lot more. We couldn't have done any of this without your efforts so thank you from me and the Cool Earth team. Support us with a tree You can also support us by sponsoring a unique hardwood treefor yourself or a loved one. You'll receive a certificate with fantastic facts about your chosen tree and be able to see its location on Google Maps. Which ever way you decide to support us, you will be taking action and protecting pristine rainforest. Cool Earth: keeping carbon where it belongs. Best wishes  |
"Best Independent Eco General Store" by The L Magazine
New York's newest Eco-friendly store on Avenue A in the cool east village is built from 300 year old reclaimed lumber from NYC buildings.
It has so much to offer those who search for Eco-friendly products and gifts.
The store has Local, Organic, Fair Trade, Recycled, Re-purposed, Biodegradable, Alternative Energy products and
gifts for women, men, kids, babies and pets!
Ciao cafe is present which serves local organic food for you to enjoy its many delights in a relaxing environment.
It has so much to offer those who search for Eco-friendly products and gifts.
The store has Local, Organic, Fair Trade, Recycled, Re-purposed, Biodegradable, Alternative Energy products and
gifts for women, men, kids, babies and pets!
Ciao cafe is present which serves local organic food for you to enjoy its many delights in a relaxing environment.
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THE WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
WWF - Image by Steve more
WWF - Image by Elizabeth Kemf
WWF - Image by Bernard De Wetter
The World Wildlife Fund are the environmental conservationist of our planet.
You can discover all the wonderful projects they have around the world and even get involved in the process. What a great way to learn about the environment and the incredible animals that inhabit our beautiful planet.
Visit www.worldwildlife.org
You can discover all the wonderful projects they have around the world and even get involved in the process. What a great way to learn about the environment and the incredible animals that inhabit our beautiful planet.
Visit www.worldwildlife.org
Here is our chance to create a new beginning for mankind.
Support changes that will make a difference in our world.
Become involved in HOPEHAGEN.
Support changes that will make a difference in our world.
Become involved in HOPEHAGEN.
NEW YORK - Plans for a world class Eco island
 New York’s Eco Governors Island
Will be soon transformed into New York's greenest eco-park . This is the vision of West 8, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and Rogers Marvel Architects are set out to do by 2012.  |  While one part of the island is going green with marine ventures, the other side will sport artificial hills that will look as natural as any. This half of the island is to encourage activities like trekking and cave exploration. The project will give the visitors a recreational center. Marine Exploration Center that is involved with off-shore “programmed structures” incorporating a coastal plant greenhouse, marine life tank, vertical reef, and two restaurants. Add to it the unreal floating structures that will emerge like giant bubbles on the waves and a restaurant on an artificial island that will look at Lady Liberty and this will be an exhilarating trip for both the young and the old.
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People of New York
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Time to take care of our Earth
|  The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the planet, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. www.nature.org |
 Cool Earth is a charity that protects endangered rainforest to combat global warming, protect ecosystems and provide sustainable jobs for local people. www.coolearth.org |  |
  Green depot believes that any green choice big or small is seen as a positive towards our future.They believe in recyclable content, local sourcing, low toxicity and energy efficiency.Green depot is a supplier of environmentally friendly products and services.
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