Great idea but the execution needs a little help. Freecycle is a website that is devoted to connecting people in communities around the globe so they can share and exchange stuff that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Give this idea time and I'm sure someone will improve upon it.
I guess I'm slow on the uptake but I just recently had the opportunity to see this amazing documentary about the killing of the electric car.
For those of you who have not had a chance to see this yet it really is a must see.
Keep your eyes tuned to The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) site which plans to launch in 2008 and promises to catalog 1.8 million species within 10 years time. Wow what an important project!
Whenever I come across an idea or site that is truly making a difference in our world it makes my heart sing with joy. A case in point is 'To-Go Ware'.
"...The story of To-Go Ware began back in 1997 over a dish of ice cream in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
To-Go Ware's founder, Stephanie Bernstein, was then a college student at the University of Michigan, watching as "to-go" culture began to emerge and find its way into the practices of local businesses.
After enjoying some ice-cream "for-here" with her sister, she found it disturbing that even though she had not left the establishment, she had still been served in "to-go" plastic, and was expected to throw away her dish and spoon.
Inspired by the college students who diligently carried their reusable coffee mugs around with them, she believed you could encourage people to expand this practice and use more durable, reusable methods for food as well as beverage, allowing for on-the-go convenience while remaining responsible citizens of planet Earth."
And the rest, as they say, is history.
Have you ever wondered about these little numbers with the arrows around them, on the bottom of plastic containers? They're called the 'Mobius Symbol' or resin identification codes, and they indicate the type of plastic that an item is made from. These numbers are intended to help us know whether and how to recycle various plastic products and packages.
I've been aware of these symbols for years but I never really understood the difference between a symbol with a 'number 1' and one with the 'number 2' or 'number 7' for that matter.
This handy Mobius identification coding system guide explains what each number means in relation to its use, properties, product application and the products that are made when the item is recycled.
Check out Earth 911 to find a recycling location near you and call your local municipality to see which 'numbers' they recycle. Not all cities and towns recycle every 'number'.
This evening, the annual Brower Youth Awards ceremony recognizes six young people who have made significant environmental contributions in their communities and elsewhere.
We invite you to join Earth Island at the Brower Youth Awards for a festive evening celebrating the achievements of six exceptional young leaders. This year’s Awards Ceremony features a dynamic program including youth performers, tasty food and drinks, and an opportunity to mingle with the Bay Area eco-community! Purchase VIP Tickets Reserve seat(s) for the free Ceremony only Sponsor the Awards Show Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Herbst Theatre and Green Room, San Francisco
For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to combine my professional skills as a licensed customs broker specializing in fashion with my deep passion for animals and the environment into a meaningful new direction.
So for my first blog entry I thought I would briefly explain how PAZ came to be.
A couple of years ago my husband and I took a trip to Brazil, in 2005 actually.
One day while we were touring around on a small boat a friend of mine offered me the use of his wide-brimmed hat. I immediately fell in love with it!
It was the greatest looking hat I had ever seen and my husband agreed. It turns out the hat was made from canvas material that truckers in Brazil use to protect their cargo.
When the canvas becomes too old and worn it is sold to local artisans who then turn the canvas into unique one of a kind accessories.
So, with the help of our friend and a number of gracious Brazilians, my husband and I discovered a small, family-run factory where some of the hats were being made.
We met with the factory owner and learned more about the recycled canvas as well as a unique “faux leather” that they use on many of the pieces which is made from plant material from the Amazon. The more we heard, the more we realized that the story spoke directly to my skills and passions.
Quite simply, the hat fit. So this is how PAZ Apparel was born.
Pronounced ‘pä – zh’, meaning “peace” in Brazilian Portugese. Hats and bags, hand-fashioned from recycled canvas.
