Category: Green
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10 Heroes in boating and ocean advocacy
Yachtworld Heroes honoring individuals who inspire with their work in ocean advocacy and friendship with the sea YachtWorld, the world’s largest Internet yacht brokerage portal, recognized ten YachtWorld Heroes for their love of oceans and good work so they may inspire others. 2012 YachtWorld Heroes Awards is an international program honoring individuals who inspire with…
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Richard Branson’s sustainable Necker Island to become greener
Richard Branson’s sustainable Necker Island to implement renewable energy systems Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island – RFP Announced For Renewable Energy Project Richard Branson intends to implement renewable energy systems on his home on Necker Island. The goals of the project are to reduce and/or eliminate the use of fossil fuels for electricity on…
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Natalia Vodianova for Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney once again chose Russian model Natalia Vodianova (born 28 February 1982) to be the face of the brand’s new Spring Summer ad campaign. The campaign shot by photography duo Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, features McCartney’s signature style of sharp tailoring and sexy femininity.Natalia Vodianova wears graphic pieces and prints as well as…
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Maple syrup production threatenend by global warming
Global Warming Threatens Maple Syrup Production: 2012 Ninth-Warmest Year Since 1880 Scientists at the University of Vermont and others think global warming may be having some effect on maple syrup production in the United States by decreasing the season and shifting it to the north. The production of maple syrup requires specific climate conditions of…
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The Perfume Foundation: Babies perfume need better regulation
The Perfume Foundation asks the EU Commission to review the Cosmetic Directive for babies perfume The Perfume Foundation, Europe’s first association dedicated to the protection of consumer health in proposing new global standards for perfumes, cautions that the perfumes for babies need better regulation. The Perfume Foundation asks the EU Commission to review the Cosmetic…
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Sustainable tourism: World’s biggest QR code unveiled at world’s largest golf resort
In an effort to promote sustainable eco-tourism and in celebration of Mission Hills’ 20th anniversary, some 2,000 employees of the luxury golf and spa resort came together to form the largest Human QR Code in an effort to promote eco-tourism to the world. The gigantic real life QR Code was created by staff carrying umbrellas…