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Green Razor 117 – The PrePeat Printer, Sustainable Living Festival, Dryers vs Towels, Bondi SLSC Goes Solar

Debbie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:23:52 +0000

THE OFFICIAL WEEKLY E-NEWS OF THE GREENPAGES

ISSUE NUMBER 117 | FEBRUARY 2010

NEWS – The PrePeat Printer

Inkless / tonerless printers aren’t exactly new, but here’s a more novel approach: inkless, tonerless, and completely reusable. The PrePeat rewritable printer is exactly that, using special paper made of PET plastic, you can make all the flowcharts and meeting notes you need, and when you want to start fresh, feed the paper back in to start afresh. Read more

EVENT – Sustainable Living Festival 2010

Main Event: Federation Square, 19-21 February 2010.
Local Events: 6-21 February 2010.

Come and learn more about sustainable living to make a difference in your everyday life! The Sustainable Living Festival showcases the aspects and benefits of sustainable living and brings together individuals, communities, organisations and businesses who share a vision for a sustainable world. Read more

NEWS – Dr. Seuss Protectors Stand Up To Coal Company

The company that protects the copyrights on the works of Theodor Geisel, better known as the children’s book author Dr. Seuss, has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a Massachusetts company looking to get into the coal business under the name Lorax — the title character of a story published in 1971. Read more

DEBATE – Hand Dryer vs. Paper Towel

Life cycle assessment (LCA) is the most widely accepted method for assessing the environmental performance of a product of service over its whole life. We take a look at the LCA comparison between the conventional hand dryer vs. the disposable paper towel. Read more

NEWS – Bondi SLSC Goes Solar

On Saturday the 6th of February, the world’s oldest surf lifesaving club, Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club, officially went solar courtesy of Bondi Solar – an initiative of Waverley Council and the Green Solar Group. The panels will generate over 160,000 kWh of electricity and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 160 tonnes carbon dioxide. Read more

EVENT – EcoForum Conference & Exhibition

Australian Technology Park, Sydney: 23 & 24 February

This multi-disciplinary event is for people involved in environmental management who like to expand their knowledge into other disciplines. Featuring conference streams on climate change, water and wastewater technologies, waste and resource recovery and contaminated site remediation – plus an exhibition of environmental product and services suppliers. Admission as a trade visitor is free. For information or to register, visit www.ecoforum.net.au/2010

NEWS – Graphene Lighting Paves Way for Glowing Wallpaper

With the use of the new super material graphene, Swedish and American researchers have succeeded in producing a new type of lighting component. It is inexpensive to produce, can be fully recycled and paves the way for – among other things – glowing wallpaper made entirely of plastic! Read more

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Green Razor 112 – The Bear in the Square, 2010′s Hottest Gourmet Trends, WildEndurance 2010, To Fake or Not to Fake?

Administrator — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:08:18 +0000

THE OFFICIAL WEEKLY E-NEWS OF THE GREENPAGES ISSUE NUMBER 112 | DECEMBER 2009

NEWS EVENTS PRODUCTS TIPS

COPENHAGEN – Bear In The Square

World leaders passing Copenhagen’s Nytorv for the Climate Change talks could get a chill in their spines as they come face to face with a polar bear. In Copenhagen, the life-sized ‘bear in the square’ is an ice sculpture that will melt over the length of the Climate Conference, leaving a bronze skeleton, a pool of water, and a powerful message about the impacts of climate change on the world’s people and biodiversity. Read more

EVENT – WildEndurance 2010

WildEndurance 2010 is the major fundraising and community event for the Wilderness Society of NSW, with proceeds going to support campaigns to protect the wilderness and help curb climate change. Teams compete for glory in the spectacular Blue Mountains and go head-to-head for great prizes, including a World Expeditions travel voucher. Read more

PRODUCT – Burt’s Bees Lip Balm

Burt’s Bees Sun Protecting Lip Balm SPF 8 is a 100% natural balm that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and help keep lips hydrated without using chemical sunscreen actives like octinoxate and oxybenzone. Instead, titanium dioxide, a naturally-occurring mineral, creates a micro-fine barrier to reflect the sun’s harmful rays. Read more

FOOD – Hottest Gourmet Trends For 2010

The annual “What’s Hot” survey revealed that 73 percent of ACF chefs voted organic produce as a ‘hot’ restaurant menu trend for 2010, while nutrition and sustainable menu items took out the tops spots. Organic coffee was voted the second hottest non-alcoholic beverage and organic beer, wine and spirits were also tipped to be the top alcohol trends of the coming year. Read more

HOME – Faking It?

Do you cherish braving the chill winter air — perhaps the whole family heading all the way to the tree farm — to choose a tree to bring home and decorate? Or is the natural aroma of pine, spruce or fir outweighed by the predictability of a perfectly triangular tree that’s always the right height for your living room? Read more

NEWS – Funding Secured For Electronic Vehicle Scheme

Better Place Australia today announced it has secured an initial round of funding of $25 million for its planned charging and services network for electric vehicles (EVs). The funding round was led by Lend Lease Ventures, the venture capital arm of Lend Lease and included investments by ActewAGL and several private investors . Read more

PRODUCT – Avery Dennison “Enviro” Office Products

In light of the increasing trend towards environmentally friendly products in the stationery industry Avery Dennison has launched an “Enviro” range. These products now mark a new initiative that is heavily consumer driven. Avery is seeking to address the concerns end-users have with regards to the environment and their ecological footprint. Read more

NEWS – Organic Brands Combine For An Organic Christmas

This Christmas, two leading organic brands in food and fashion, Green & Black’s Chocolate and Gorman Clothing, are collaborating in-store for women with a passion for style and chocolate. The partnership proves it is possible to combine premium taste, and maintain an ethical conscience this Christmas. Read more

NEWS – Council Approves Green Initiatives For Sydney

The City of Sydney Council’s Environment and Heritage Committee last week heard the cases for – and subsequently approved – two proposals aimed at ‘greening up’ the city centre: a fresh food oasis in the heart of the city, and new community gardens. Local residents will be invited to comment on the Draft Community Gardens Policy Read more

NEWS – Technology Helps Reduce Buildings’ Energy Use

Technology developed by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) has the potential to help building owners worldwide dramatically reduce their energy consumption and costs, improve tenant comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The technology is the result of over 15 man-years of work by scientists at CSIRO’s Energy Transformed Flagship in Newcastle. Read more

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Green Razor 111 – Women Leave Greener Footprints, Alto Hotel on Bourke, Local Climate Change Conference, Sesame Street Goes Green

Administrator — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:08:18 +0000

THE OFFICIAL WEEKLY E-NEWS OF THE GREENPAGES

ISSUE NUMBER 111 | NOVEMBER 2009

REPORT – Women Leave Greener Footprints

According to the United Nations’ State of the World Population report, women drive and fly much less than men and purchase fewer carbonintensive goods. The research found that women in industrialised countries were more likely to buy ecologically friendly and organic foods, were more likely to recycle rubbish and are more interested in efficient energy use. Read more

PRODUCT – Alto Hotel on Bourke

Alto Hotel on Bourke exemplifies the best in stylish, boutiquehospitality in Melbourne’s CBD. The hotel was designed with the express intention to be an ‘environmentally responsible’ business; it is accredited with Green Globe and has a NOCO2 classification from the Carbon Reduction Institute. Read more

EVENT – ‘Local Climate, Local Change’ Conference 2010

Sunday 18 April to Wednesday 21 April 2010. The Conference in the Blue Mountains is a learning opportunity for all interestedclimate change practitioners, irrespective of their private or public sector, academic or technical affiliations. It is an opportunity to come together to learn about and exchange views on the efforts of local government in facilitating their community’s readiness for climate change. Read more

KIDS – Sesame Street Goes Green at 40

With a little help from U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, Sesame Street looks to be joining what you might call the ‘green party’. As part of recent celebrations marking the TV show’s 40th-anniversary, the new season premiere kicked off in the States with a two-year, environmental “curriculum” called “My World is Green and Growing.” Read more

PRODUCT – Eco Child ‘Green to Grow’ Glass Baby Bottles

Green to Grow glass baby bottles are a safe, stylish, and sophisticated choice for parents concerned about toxins in plastics. Made in the USA and tested in both the US and in Eurpoe, they are designed for comfort, with a modern, ergonomic shape. Graduated measurements are embossed into glass in ounces and millilitres. 2 bottles per pack (120ml or 240ml), and includes a beginner (slow flow, 0-3 months) nitrosamine-free silicone teat.Read more

FOOD – Green and Golden Arches

McDonald’s is trying to change its image — by changing its colours. While the iconic golden arches will keep their colour, in Germany they will now be on a green background instead of the bright red one. The reason? McDonald’s Germany wants to reposition therestaurant as a bastion of environmental friendliness. Ronald McDonald is becoming a tree hugger! Read more

FASHION – EcoChic, Geneva 2010

Geneva is not typically known for its celebrity designer runwayevents, but with the arrival of EcoChic on January 20-21, 2010 a series of activities that will highlight the importance of natural fibres and biodiversity in sustainable development strategies. EcoChic will see the launch of a Sustainable Design Exhibition and Competition, and a dramatic EcoChic Fashion Show featuring sustainable and ethical ready-to-wear and eco-couture. Read more

TECHNOLOGY – Google Enables Armchair Espionage

Environmentalists across the world are to be enlisted as armchair detectives to monitor satellite images of rainforests and report anyillegal logging. The images will be frequently updated and anyone with internet access will be able to make instant comparisons with historical images and spot destruction of rainforest almost as soon as it happens. Read more

NEWS – Diminishing Hope For Copenhagen?

This cartoon from The Economist last week illustrates the increased pessimism surrounding the prospects of a binding agreement on greenhouse gas emissions being reached at the forthcoming climate change summit in Copenhagen. See cartoon