We have entered 2010 and the glooming threat of the global warming and the resulting climate change is ever so threatening. The latest summit in Copenhagen has so miserably failed in achieving the minimum agreements and treaties necessary to change the laws to stop the global warming.
That means only one thing: our governments do not deem climate change a threat big enough to deal with it swiftly. Our governments still think we have time to deal with it later. But we are running out of time faster than the scientists predicted not more than few years ago!
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NEW YEAR- NEW BEGINNING?
GREEN GIFT WRAPPING
An interesting video of Shiho working some Christmas magic on a plain brown bag, using a recycled Christmas card and raffia.
MAKING YOUR OWN ECO-FRIENDLY DECORATIONS
Environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo shares some interesting ideas for eco-friendly Christmas decorations and ornaments.
GREEN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
If you haven’t put up the tree yet, here are some fantastic ideas for Christmas decorations that will make being green during holidays a breeze:
Use recycled tree ornaments-you can get them from 3RLiving. Not only are they unique and one of a kind, they also look beautiful. You can also go to Branch to find recycled Felt Bird Ornaments made from 100 % eco-certified felted wool. These ornaments will brighten your house as well as serve as gifts for family and friends.
Natural animal ornaments-these are adorable ornaments in the shape of animals that can easily be used on anything, [...] Continue Reading…
COLOR YOUR THANKSGIVING GREEN
It is this time of the year again when we celebrate and meet with friends and family and Thanksgiving is a first step in the long period of festivities. So don’t forget to keep it green and to help you with it, below are a few tips on how to color this year’s holidays green:
Buy sustainable food—e.g. free-range or humanely raised turkey, which are becoming increasingly available and affordable. Take it one step further and buy heritage breed turkey, which strays away from the standardized factory turkeys promoting biodiversity.
Buy your food locally—this way will allow you to reduce youcarbon [...] Continue Reading…
