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The Fairtrade Experience
Christine's Tip No 16 - A couple of weeks ago I was busy telling you all about the virtues of ethical shopping and in particular Fairtrade Fortnight running from 22 February - 8 March 2010. Why not help celebrate by having a day out with the family and visiting The Fairtrade Experience 2010 which is being held at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 27-28 February 2010?
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Easier, cheaper, greener pot hole repairs
Thanks to Nu-phalt of Rosyth, the road repair industry looks set to be made greener. Not only does their system reduce the amount of materials, energy and labour for road repairs, it means less inconvenience for road users as these repairs are more resilient.
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Who or what is the most ethical in our shops
The 8th annual edition of The Good Shopping Guide reveals a huge disparity in
corporate social responsibility standards in UK consumer goods companies. The
research covers everything from banks to butter and uses several ethical
criteria including armaments involvement, animal welfare, boycott calls, carbon
emissions, child labour, corporate corruption, environmental impact, ethical
accreditation, fair and un-fair trade, human rights abuse, nuclear power,
political donations, pollution, rainforest timber and third world debt.
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Be a bright spark
Christine's Weekly Tip 9 - As we all know inefficient light bulbs are being phased out over the
next couple of years and you won’t find 100w bulbs or greater in any of
the shops. The government are presently working together with energy
companies and retailers to manufacture energy saving light bulbs which
will meet the demand.
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M&S and Sainsburys named greenest supermarkets
M&S and Sainsbury's have been named the greenest supermarkets in Britain. Both were awarded an A grade for the first time in biennial reports conducted by Customer Focus on supermarket sustainability.
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Business get the green VIBE
The Vision in Business and the Environment Scotland Awards 2009 are reaching their climax with final judging currently underway. Only the very best companies emerge from the scrutiny of the judges, following shortlisting, site visits, reviews and final assessment by indenpendent experts.
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Bye Bye Standby
Christine's Green Tips - No1, this weeks green tip is about the use of standby on all those electronic appliances around the home
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Lazy Environmentalist
In The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget, Josh Dorfman takes you inside the latest developments in green living to demonstrate how you can easily and affordably have your designer jeans and your planet too.
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Quash Swine Flu
Are you worried about falling ill? We all know regularly washing your
hands keeps germs at bay, but this isn’t always an option - try Quash
Hand Sanitiser. Made from 100% natural ingredients and doesn't contain
alcohol or harsh chemicals yet kills 99.9 percent of germs that spread
illness via our hands including MRSA, e-coli and salmonella, no need to
use soap and water.
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Battery powered cars
Interesting article in The Economist on 5 September 2009 talking about disruptive technologies, and asking if that is where we are with cars and battery power. A good summary of the current situation, and a look ahead to what personal transport could be like in the nearer medium term.
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Exploding fridges linked to green-friendly technology
An ozone friendly gas used in household fridges could be behind a series of mystery explosions, it has been reported.
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Why Shea Body Butter from the Body Shop offers Brazilian women independence
Shea Body Butter gives The Body Shop a large chunk of their profits - this all-over moisutriser not only gives you smooth soft skin, it also offers an altogether different purpose: Independence and a vital income for the women in Brazil.
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Business Guide to Avoiding Greenwash
There's been a fair bit in the media recently about companies applying greenwash to their products, making eco product claims that an increasingly aware, discriminatory and sceptical public are starting to doubt. Now there is a new business guide to avoiding greenwash, which may do as much reputational damage as publicity about poor environmental practice.
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Energy efficiency paint
It sounds too good to be true these 'invented by NASA technologies'. Especially one that could help climate change but......
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Research and development in business
Research and development by Scottish business lags behind the UK as a whole according the the Scottish Government .
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Measuring the social impact of products
The social value of products is a hot issue these days and evolving Lifecycle Assessment practices guidelines have been produced by UNEP.
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Don't overcharge your mobile
A recent survey by price comparison site Moneysupermarket.com has found that people in the UK are overcharging their mobile phones, leaving them plugged in when they're already fully charged.
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Shell Springboard 2009 - Launched
If you or your company has invented or innovated a product or service that make a positive difference for climate change then the Shell Springboard awards might be for you.
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Eco-Innovations Project funding for business
The European Commission has announced the availability of around €30m in funding for eco-innovation projects. This is open to SME's
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Drylube - saving water, saving money
Drylube Ltd based in North Lanarkshire has been making great strides over the last couple of years in reducing water consumption for its clients.
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Vote for a low carbon winner
Forum for the Future has been running a global competition in the Financial Times to find the best low-carbon innovations from across the world. They launched the competition to highlight the importance of innovation in tackling climate change, and feel that their current shortlist tells a strong story that there are solutions to climate change and money can be made from them.
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Global concerns making patents available
Big business around the world has begun to respond to the climate change challenge by releasing patents for eco-friendly activities, some of which have been seized apon by academics to offer practical solutions to a range of issues.
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Get insulated
The government might want you to do it..but that's not a good reason to do it. Save money you idiot...that's a better reason. Your children and your childrens children will thank you.
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Green Lifestyle Books
Want tips on how to lead a greener lifestyle? Heres a review on two books which will help you take those first steps.
1. Collins Save Cash and Save the Planet.
2. The Good Shopping Guide: Your Guide to Shopping with a Clear Conscience.
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Floating windfarms given the go-ahead
Offshore windfarms might be the answer to the prayer of many concerned about the current batch of landbased turbines being a blot on the landscape. A 5MW pilot project is now underway.
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It's easier than you think- being green
They have made it easier to be green, living every day. Follow the continuing adventures of the Strawbridges.
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Go green for your DIY
If you are planning spring home improvements think about doing it greener and better. There are a host of suppliers of green paints and other products for those considering doing up there home.
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Switch off your PC
The Intellipanel has 8 sockets or plug extension designed for desktop computers. It automatically switches on and off when computers are turned on and off.
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Stop leaving things on standby
The Standby Buster 3 Socket Kit (a triple pack) is an electrical socket which switches appliances on and off using a remote control.
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Half the disc..same quality
If you want to make little changes in a green way. Stop sending printed materials and use an ecodisc instead. Half the materials, 40% of the energy and same old price.
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Harmonies in Wood
Wood and glass combined
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A one stop shop to save the planet
Situated in Glasgow's city centre (West Regent Street) Entrading offers the opportunity to browse more evironmentally friendly, ethically sound and affordable products. It sells the lot.
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Change is in the bag
It's much more than just bags..its about changing attitude and behaviour.
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