We all know we need to make sustainability part of our lifestyles, and holidays are no exception. Trouble is, aren’t holidays meant to be more fun than that? A chance to escape from the problems of the world and enjoy life?
Yes. But you can do both.
We are always told what we can’t do, so how about what we can do? Here is our alternative guide to green travel.
You can:
#1 – Avoid compromise. Quality of experience and value for money are top of your list, and so they should be. That doesn’t have to be at the expense of sustainability – options exists which combine them all.
#2 – Explore. Take a [...]
How to have a ‘muchbetter’ adventure
Eco-friendly news, eco-innovations – and change
There’s a saying that what goes around comes around.
The site you’ve been following here – Envirothink – has moved. To keep up with the latest ec0-innovations and breaking environmental news, switch your feed over to the permanent site at Envirothink.Wordpress.com. THAT”s where you’ll find out about the latest affordable green products that make a difference, and learn what’s happening in green-related politics, regulations and policies – and have some fun along the way.
So come on over. Don’t miss out!
See you soon on the new Envirothink. And tell your friend and colleagues to check there regularly too.
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MoreEco Supports the Emissions Equality Car Emissions Campaign
MoreEco supports Volvo’s campaign to make people more aware of the dangers that car emissions pose to our health.
Did you know that as many as 50,000 people a year are dying prematurely due to toxic air emissions, linked to fossil fuel combustion? That’s more than 20 times the number that die in road accidents in the UK each year! [source: Environmental Audit Select Committee]
The most dangerous of these emissions NOx, Hydrocarbons and Particulates. But together, we’ll call them “Nasties”. Watch this animation to see the Nasties in action.
Click here to watch the Emissions Equality Video.
Click here to read Volvo’s three point plan how they intend to support this important campaign.
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Top-Ten Eco Things to Do When You’re Bored
Enjoy the fresh air. Grab the bikes, take a picnic and enjoy the great weather and fresh air. Whether you are with your family or by yourself you’d be surprised what a bit of outdoor activity and a good long walk will do for your brain and your boredom! Check out eco picnic ideas here.
Read a good book. Go down to your local second-hand or charity book store and grab yourself a good read. Settle down with a glass of [...]
Earth Creations offers eco–friendly fashion
Approximately one-third of a pound of chemicals are used to grow the cotton in one t-shirt. There are an array of harsh chemicals that are used throughout the garment manufacturing process, most of which are toxic to humans. These include chlorine, sodium hydroxide, heavy metal salts and formaldehyde. Residuals of these toxins stay in the fabric. They also find their way into wastewater systems, particularly in developing countries.
Many dyes that are excluded from the Organic Standards contain toxic components, said Martin Ledvina, co-founder of Earth Creations, Inc. Most conventional dyes don’t comply with EPA regulations so they’re sent overseas. The products that use these dyes, often made in sweatshops, make [...]
Green on the airwaves
If you haven’t heard of it, take a listen to Eco Trends.
It’s a new radio feature that discusses the newest, innovative eco-friendly consumer products on the market. You can hear this fun, informative radio spot can be live or archived online every Tuesday and Thursday around 3:20pm Pacific.
Check it, then spread the word!
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Eco-friendly baby carriers with flair
Babywearting – carrying an infant or toddler in a cloth sling or carrier – has been practiced by mothers across the globe for centuries.
Young children who are carried this way reap impressive benefits. Evidence shows it helps accelerate their ability to learn, they feel more secure and safe, they cry less and they’re calmer. Moms report they feel more in tune with their babies too, and are more easily able to anticipate their child’s needs.
Until recently,however, fashion and ergonomics weren’t part of this equation.
Enter Belle Baby Carriers in Colorado who, since 2007, has been offering moms – and dads – stylish, comfortable and ergonomic baby carriers.
The design is streamlined for comfort,” [...]
Check out the latest eco-friendly products – on the radio!
Green has hit the radio waves!
Eco Trends - with Debra Atlas - features the latest eco-innovations. From chemical-free baby products to eco-friendly home decor, Eco Trends presents the newest way to stay up with simple, easy affordable ways you can green your lifestyle.
Be sure to check out this fun radio feature every Tuesday and Thursdayaround 3:20pm (Pacific) or via the online archives. And spread the word about the newest eco-friendly spot on the radio!
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Two eco-friendly ways to keep baby comfortable
Chafing and diaper rash are par for the course with babies. Moms deal with these using whatever ointments and powders were available.
With growing concerns about harmful chemicals and toxins in baby products, it’s nice to know there are eco-friendly choices that help keep babies dry and comfortable.
In 2009, Elements Naturals introduced their 100% Natural & Compostable Baby Wipes. They’re made from a man-made plant-based fiber called Ingeo, a patented product developed by Nature Works.
Linda Naerheim, CEO and co-founder of Elements Naturals LLC, says she was shocked to discover that what was considered “natural” out there in baby wipes really wasn’t. Those “natural” products used latex and petroleum by-products, the same materials [...]
Wal-Mart teams up with TerraCycle for Earth Month
Wal-Mart has been moving to make their stores – and their suppliers – more green.
Now, for the month of April to honor the 40th anniversary of Earth Month, they’ve partnered with TerraCycle to create an “Earth Zone” in stores across the country.
TerraCycle, a New Jersey-based company, collects waste packaging from over 60,000 schools and community groups nationwide and “upcycles” them into new, useful products.
A “zone” at the front of each participating store will have displays filled with eco-friendly products. They’ll feature around 40 of TerraCycle’s repurposed products alongside the original products they were made from.
These products include:
tote bags made from Frito-Lay wrappers displayed alongside bags of Frito-Lay chips
backpacks made from Capri [...]