March 10th, 2010 by Editor
This slideshow from Cisco Systems outlines some of the steps the company has taken to save $24 million per year as part of its sustainable packaging pilot.
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March 4th, 2010 by Editor
More than three million U.S. citizens are expected to descend on local parks and schools with brooms, shovels and garbage bags over the next three months as part of the Great American Cleanup, an initaitve of Keep America Beautiful (KAB). Allowing workers to participate in volunteer activities helps to cultivate skills prized by many companies, such as ability to work as part of a team and self-direction, according to KAB’s president.
By Tilde Herrera
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February 11th, 2010 by Editor
Vegetarian, humanitarian, and Olympic athleteHannah Teteris in the new “2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition” looking gorgeous.
The snowboarder won gold for the halfpipe in 2006 and hopes to repeat this year in 2010.According to MNN, she eats an organic vegetarian diet to stay fit — as well as selling Vermont-made maple syrup and organic cotton and hemp sweatbands through her charity,Hannah’s Gold. All proceeds help provide clean drinking water and plots of land for homeless AIDS victims in Kenya.
You may have also spotted Hannah recently as part ofPETA’s “Save the Seals” campaign. “[W]hen I saw that PETA was involved in saving the seals, I just was like, “YEAH!” That’s something I want to be a part of because it’s such a huge massacre,” she said during the photo shoot for the org.
Check out all 45 photos of Hannahhereas well as other Olympians.
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January 28th, 2010 by Editor
Scientists are studying the part that iron from Australia’s iron-rich soil plays in the algal blooms that plague parts of the eastern coast line during summer.
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January 14th, 2010 by Editor
Tackling Capitalism and the Climate Crisis 091208 COP15 KlimaForum Part 8 Tadzio Mueller Talks Visit www.climatecamp.org.uk www.climatelaw.org and climatejustice.blogspot.com Video Recorded/Edited by Francoiscamera.webs.com Don´t hate the media, be the media www.indymedia.dk
January 11th, 2010 by Editor
Heather Millshas brought her vegan ways to the reality seriesDancing On Ice.
The UK show — which is likeDancing with the Stars, but more slippery — has had to make sure everything from the food to the ice skates is animal-free for Ms. Mills. According tothe UK Daily Mail, the skates alone cost over $400 and were specially ordered. “Heather is adamant that she will not wear leather, which is barely a step down from fur as far as she is concerned,” a source said. “It was part of her conditions for going on the show, which also include an insistence that all her refreshments are vegan.”
“Vegan boots are not unheard of in ice-dancing because leather needs so much looking after, but they are not the standard by any means,” they added.
Mills debuted with 13 other celebrities on last night’s show, saying it’s been one of the most difficult things she’s ever done. “Training over the past few months has been so hard,” she said. “I’ve broken ribs, shifted my pelvis and injured my shoulder. Ice-skating is the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. It is almost impossible when my ankle won’t bend. But I’m really determined and I don’t care if I’m the worst skater there. It isn’t just my charities that benefit from my taking part. I am always looking to inspire other amputees.”
To learn more about the show,hit the official site here.
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December 17th, 2009 by Editor
“Please Help the World” part 2, film from the opening ceremony of the high level segment of the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 (COP15) in Copenhagen from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Shown on December 15, 2009 at COP15. Director: Mikkel Blaabjerg Poulsen, producers: Stefan Fjeldmark and Marie Peuliche, cinematographer: Dan Laustsen, production designer: Peter de Neergaard, editor: Morten Giese, composer: Davide Rossi, sound design: Carl Plesner, production company …
December 12th, 2009 by Editor
Whether it’s through education, perspective-shifting installations, scientific research, or direct action,artis very much a part of theglobal-warmingdialogue and this has never been more apparent than duringCOP15. Beyond the flock of individual installations and exhibitions currently showing in Copenhagen, numerous COP15 focused exhibitions and spin-offs are appearing beyond the borders of Denmark. Over the next week Inhabitat will be jumping into all that is COP15 eco-art, but before we do that we’d love to give you a sampling of our favorite standouts thus far!
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October 6th, 2009 by Editor
How would you change the world? That’s what George Clooney wants to know as part of a new campaign to get people involved in the next United Nations meeting. The 48-year-old actor, who is also a UN Messenger of Peace, is turning to Youtubers to deliver their thoughts on how to make the world a better and safer place. Videos are due by October 10th — and the 5 best will be chosen and their producers invited to attend the meeting, receive a special guided tour of UN Headquarters, have their photo taken with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and receive VIP seating at the UN Day Concert, to be held on Friday 23 October.
Want to give it a shot? Jump here for details.
