The Australians are currently in the second half of their Buy Nothing month. The aim is to buy nothing new in order to identify life’s essentials, to consider the amount of resources it takes to produce something new, to think about how the discarded packaging affects the environment, and to determine the alternatives to buying things brand new.
One frequently cited piece of advice is to make and stick to a shopping list to ensure that you buy only what you need, hence creating less rubbish to throw out. Organized shopping is one thing, but how else can you
Picking One Thing to Start With
by Angela Yorke April 27th, 2011 | Environment, Gardening, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Shopping, Sustainability
The theme for Earth Day this year was “A Billion Acts of Green." There are more than 6 billion people in the world. If every one of those people bypassed pledging and flat-out adopted one environmentally friendly habit while discarding one that was environmentally unfriendly, the cumulative effects might actually prevent the Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo from erupting.
That was flippant, but I was at a loss for what to do to comply with this idea. Not to mention it was suddenly Thursday, and I still didn’t know what I could do to be part of
That was flippant, but I was at a loss for what to do to comply with this idea. Not to mention it was suddenly Thursday, and I still didn’t know what I could do to be part of
Practical Purchasing Pointers for Plebeians
by Angela Yorke March 16th, 2011 | Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Shopping
Environmental friendliness has taken off in a big way in Malaysia. Nothing earns a business more goodwill than being perceived as being one that is “green.” For most enterprises, though, this usually means paying lip service to the “cause.” For our part, my family members and I have made efforts to be “greener” consumers.
Reduce
We stopped buying brand names a few years ago and never felt the difference in terms of quality. What has changed is the amount of trash we leave out each week. Incredible as it seems, the simple act of buying generic or store brands has reduced
Reduce
We stopped buying brand names a few years ago and never felt the difference in terms of quality. What has changed is the amount of trash we leave out each week. Incredible as it seems, the simple act of buying generic or store brands has reduced
Going Green By Reusing: Household Tips
by Jaclyn Abergas December 29th, 2010 | Easy Ideas, Household Hints, Reduce, Reuse, Shopping
It's after Christmas and almost everything is on sale. But one of the tips of going green is to reduce buying new things. But sometimes, it's fun to shop around in stores looking for cute toys. No problem. Indulge your window shopping instincts and pick up tips for your own "crafts". Check out how they make these cute toys and make it in your own home using stuff you already have.
Photo Decor
We have so many photos but few photo frames to use. No problem. Grab an old clothesline or any rope (the thinner, the better). Get a bunch of
Photo Decor
We have so many photos but few photo frames to use. No problem. Grab an old clothesline or any rope (the thinner, the better). Get a bunch of
Green Fashion Designers
by Jaclyn Abergas August 12th, 2010 | Easy Ideas, Shopping
It's easy to live a green life now, with all the green restaurants, furniture, home and personal items. And now, even fashion designers have decided to embrace green life and share it with their clients.
Meet some of the world's green fashion designers.
Anja Hynynen (Sweden)
Based in Sweden, with regular trips to Scotland, Anja Hynynen, 27, creates clothing from organic materials. As an independent designer, her collection is mainly womenswear, with some for men and children. Her designs include tailored pieces with exquisite detailing in woven fabric, knitted pieces and pieces with application work.
Raquel Allegra (USA)
Born in Berkeley, CA, Raquel Allegra
Meet some of the world's green fashion designers.
Anja Hynynen (Sweden)
Based in Sweden, with regular trips to Scotland, Anja Hynynen, 27, creates clothing from organic materials. As an independent designer, her collection is mainly womenswear, with some for men and children. Her designs include tailored pieces with exquisite detailing in woven fabric, knitted pieces and pieces with application work.
Raquel Allegra (USA)
Born in Berkeley, CA, Raquel Allegra
