As the one and only time of year that you can put on just about anything you want and act completely out of character, Halloween is the paramount time for sending eco-inspired messages about the perils of the planet without saying a word. Think about it: You are free to create any festive persona or character your mind desires; why not make it something eco-themed or create a costume from used, recycled, or found materials and get your party-going friends talking — and thinking?
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Fall has arrived! And with that we are inching closer to Halloween. It’s a fun time for adults and children alike with parties, candy, costumes, decorations, and all other things orange and black. But amidst the excitement of the holiday, one thing that may slip the minds of many people is how to work a bit of green into the Halloween fun. Here are a few suggestions for what you can do to make your holiday a bit more eco-friendly and healthy.
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The Ecomo, designed by Pierto Russo, is a compact home that comes equiped with all the basic necessities a person could need and accommodates three essential elements: sleeping, playing and living. Located in Franschhoek, South Africa, the architecture of the home creates a visual experience that is in-synch with its natural surroundings, allowing a sense of oneness with the environment to develop in the most unexpected way, through structured-convenient living.
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In 2008 the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company announced its plan to build an entire city called Masdar City outside the desert of Abu Dhabi, housing over 50,000 residents and 1,500 businesses, with zero-carbon, zero-waste, and fully sustainable. The projected target for completion for this $22B project was originally 2016, but has now been pushed back as far as 2025, due to some revisions in the plan.
After the success of her mini-documentary, The Story of Stuff, and her proceeding web clips, The Story of Cosmetics, The Story of Bottled Water and The Story of Cap and Trade, Annie Leonard has partnered with PBS to enlighten children the same way she has many adults over the last decade about the products in their lives. By using diverse animation and witty dialogue, she now hopes to create a much-needed curiosity in the minds of children over “stuff.”
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Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is a phenomenon that has caused serious concern across the nation in recent years. Since 2006 bees have been mysteriously disappearing from their hives, leaving bee farmers and scientists perplexed as to where and why they have gone. Though, it is believed that a series of issues like pesticides, monoculture farming and parasitic mites are to blame for the recent growth in CCD, it is unknown where the original source of the problem started.
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We often associate Sharks with violent attacks and fear, however this species is slowly being fished into extinction. With the EU closing loopholes this week on their shark finning ban that was put into action in 2003, the unethical and malicious practices of shark finning are once again put into the spotlight.
Actress, Zhou Xun, receiving her 2010 award. Photo by 2010 B4E Summit via flickr
The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) is currently holding its seventh annual Champion of the Earth contest where government, business and civil society leaders can be recognized for their determination and enduring commitment towards creating a greener, more prosperous future for the world.
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Growing up in a suburban area, I noticed how forests existed in patches and were thought of as sectors between houses where our “fix of nature” could easily be attained. Recently I have learned that trees are not just representative of a walk in the park or a tourist attraction – they are some of our most valuable resources and have become one of the most difficult of all environmental management issues.
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New Bikestation Bike Center Opens in Hillsboro, OR
Much like the recently funded Commuter Bicycle Center in St. Louis, the city of Hillsboro, Oregon is opening a similar center called Bikestation Hillsboro. As the very first full-service bike transit center in the entire state of Oregon, it will serve as an enriching installment to the already eco-conscious community that currently thrives in the northern part of the state. Over the years this northwest region of Oregon has become a hub for revolutionary trends in sustainability and a magnet for those who wish to support such causes. Though Bikestation Hillsboro will simply be an accessory to their growing proficiency in sustainable practices, it will be as a model example to urban cities around the world that are trying to ease the pressure of urban growth and find alternative transportation methods.
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