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It's for the BIrds: Feed, Houses and Bittern Spotting
Image from RSPB birdguides
It's been a tough winter for the birds. But one species has flourished in Britain. This winter's bitter cold has seen record numbers of bitterns fly to Britain from northern Europe to escape the bitter cold.
They are rarely seen here, in 1997 there were only 11 males left. But this winter there have been record sightings across the country, with 82 counted already. The snow has made the notoriously shy birds easier to spot. Because many of their na...Read the full story on TreeHugger
Award Winning Pyua Freeride Ski Jacket Is Recycled and Recyclable
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Pyua is a German outdoor clothing company, who were Finalists in the ISPO Brandnew Awards in 2009. This year they've managed to score a ISPO Eco Responsibility Award in the Textile category for their Climate 2L Padded Jacket and Pants.
The judges liked that these freeride ski garments was made waterproof, by virtue of a Sympatex membrane, which unlike the ePTFE (teflon) substrates used by eVent and Gore-Tex can b...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Eco-Beat, 2/9
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When did Bruce Willis become a wolf killing expert? Want some eco-friendly tips on how to impress your Valentine? Want to make your workout part of the renewable energy revolution? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips. How to Kill a Wolf, by Bruce WillisFor the record, Bruce doesn't advocating aerial wolf eradication or anything, but he does think everyone should know how to kill a wolf with their bare hands just in case they're ever in a life or death situation with a big bad wolf. Check out Bruce's instructions. |
 Your Valentine's Day Guide to Organic ChocolatesLooking to satisfy a Valentine's Day sweet tooth? FitSugar has put together a handy list of chocolates that say "I heart you/I heart the planet" at the same time. Some of these chocolates have weird stuff like wasabi in them. Just saying, read the box before you buy. |
 A Real Life "Avatar" Situation in IndiaHuman rights organization Survival International has taken out an ad in "Variety" asking James Cameron to help out a real life indigenous group that are in many ways similar to the Na'vi people in "Avatar," minus the smurf blue skin and warring androids, of course. |
 Eco-Friendly Engagement Ring Tips It's engagement season and many couples will likely be wondering: What's the most ethical way to put a ring on it? While the second-hand (literally) ring and tattoo ring are both options. There's also a ton of info out there about green and/or conflict-free jewelry. |
 Finally, Workout Machines That Harvest EnergyA company called RevRev has begun retrofitting exercise equipment with kinetic energy harvesting equipment that dumps people power back onto the grid. According to RevRev, a typical 30-min workout produces enough energy to run a laptop for an hour. |
- As predicted, the 2010 Prius has been officially recalled.
- Vancouver's Olympic architecture may not be flashy, but it's green.
- Is the nuclear renaissance doomed by massive financial obstacles? There may be better cheaper alternatives.
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Ecofab TV: Coco Eco Magazine Interviews Zem
Anna Griffin, founder of Coco Eco, a magazine completely devoted to all things good, green and glam, interviews ecofabulous founder, Zem Joaquin at the onset of the 2009 Global Green Millenium awards. Hear about how Zem started ecofabulous, who she views as her biggest mentor (hint: Cradle to Cradle changed her world), what fuels her continued passion, and why she chose to wear a stunning milk fiber dress from Mr. Larkin. Plus hear from the very ecofabulous Adrian Grenier on why he (along with Arianna Huffington) was so honored to be the one to present Zem the award.
Stop Burlap Sacks in Their Tracks
We’re always in pursuit of cool eco tote bags, and heaven knows there are plenty of them on the market. But we haven’t seen anything quite like the fashionable numbers coming from Green Girl World. Founder Lori Rose’s passion for style and commitment to ecologically sound living is made abundantly clear in her artfully designed, Earth-forward, bag collection.
Made of 100% jute, a totally biodegradable, soil-enriching fiber, the Eco-Jute line has catchy eco-inspired messages printed on the outside helping women say “no thank you” to the paper-or-plastic question (check out the “trim your waste” style if you’re the type that likes to strut your stats). For a bag that needs to transition from shopping, to the gym, to the beach and back, the organic cotton eco totes will have you rockin’ that resuable 24/7 – we love the fabulous Mod Green Pod prints!
And if all these stylish options weren’t enough, stay tuned for a new line of super soft handbags and accessories made from 100% recycled leather (the greenest product is the one that already exits!) coming this fall.
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