Showing posts with label environmentally friendly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label environmentally friendly. Show all posts
Monday, September 22, 2008
Huntington Beach Green Expo a Success
Huntington Beach: Surf City hosted it first Green Expo this past weekend (Sept 20) at Central Library and what a success it was. The free event has speakers, product demonstrations, samples, workshops and information booths. Issues discussed were water reduction, energy efficiency, solar energy, water conservation, recycling materials, reducing greenhouse gases and organic products. Many folks are already looking forward to the next event! To see the list of participating vendors and photos from the event, check out: www.HuntingtonBeachGoesGreen.com
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Portions taken From PR Newswire (http://sev.prnewswire.com/retail/20080716/CLW01516072008-1.html - for full story)
The spotlight continues to shine on an innovative trio of eco-friendly characters called Idbids - Scout the cloud; Lola the flower; and Waverly the water drop - who teach children "iddy biddy" steps to keep the Earth happy, healthy and green and how to have fun while doing it.
"We believe eco-friendly toys like Idbids can bring to life the idea that going green is fun, even for children as young as 3 years old," says Sarah Alvarez, co-owner of Idbids. "The combination of plush, huggable characters with beautiful, vibrant colors and supporting storytelling components help the concept of going green become an exciting, imaginative adventure."
The eco-friendly Idbids engage children in going green through colorful characters and simple activities that cleverly simplify a complex issue into something a child can understand. Scout, Lola and Waverly each have green feet and distinct personalities, and each is dedicated to a particular environmental element. Scout, a soft, fluffy white cloud, is knowledgeable about the air and becomes a bit cranky when he thinks about air pollution. Lola, the flower of the bunch, teaches children about trees and plants. And Waverly, a bright blue water drop, cares deeply about the oceans, seas, rivers and lakes.
Along with a storybook, field guide and an organic fabric cinch sack for the child to wear, the eco-friendly Idbids take children on a journey of discovery to learn the iddy biddy steps to protect the environment, from turning off the water when they brush their teeth to picking up and disposing of trash - and remembering to wash their hands! When children finish all of the Earth-saving activities listed in the field guide, they, along with a grown-up, visit www.idbids.com to be rewarded with an Idbids Certificate of Completion.
The Idbids, through toys and licensed children's products, are designed to create awareness and inspire action. Their motto is "iddy biddy steps make a biggie big difference in keeping our Earth happy, healthy and green." Idbids strives to make its products using organic, recycled or eco-friendly materials. For more information, visit http://www.trafficresults.com/click-rabbit.php?acctid=vJdXkCq9w9Y=&docid=CLW01516072008-1&redirect=1&url=http://www.idbids.com, or call 1-877-4IDBIDS (1-877-443-2437).
Friday, May 23, 2008
Tight budget? Your can still switch to green in your home
(from the telegraph.co.uk)
For consumers who want cost-effective ways to eco-friendly energy, there are many options, writes Harriet MeyerHomeowners battling rising utility bills and concerned about their carbon footprint can go green and cut energy costs. Half of all carbon emissions come from buildings rather than cars and other sources, according to the UK Green Buildings Council – yet there are various eco-friendly methods available to adopt a greener attitude to energy needs.
These vary from simply fitting low-energy lightbulbs, which burn for four times as long as standard bulbs, to installing sophisticated "microgeneration'' equipment such as solar panels and thermal heating systems.
For the full story, read it at the Huntington Beach Green Guide at this LINK.
For consumers who want cost-effective ways to eco-friendly energy, there are many options, writes Harriet MeyerHomeowners battling rising utility bills and concerned about their carbon footprint can go green and cut energy costs. Half of all carbon emissions come from buildings rather than cars and other sources, according to the UK Green Buildings Council – yet there are various eco-friendly methods available to adopt a greener attitude to energy needs.
These vary from simply fitting low-energy lightbulbs, which burn for four times as long as standard bulbs, to installing sophisticated "microgeneration'' equipment such as solar panels and thermal heating systems.
For the full story, read it at the Huntington Beach Green Guide at this LINK.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Quicksilver Launches Eco-Friendly Winter Outerwear
Sustainable Outerwear Features World's Most Advanced Earth-Friendly Textiles; Signature Series Designed By Travis Rice - (taken from Snowboard Revolution)
Huntington Beach, CA - Because it needs to stand up to the elements, winter outerwear has historically been among the least eco-friendly apparel on the market. The challenge of combining waterproof, breathable and comfortable technology has relied on a great deal of innovation that has, more often than not, been developed with performance, not the environment, in mind.
No more. On January 29th, Quiksilver will unveil an all-new line of eco-friendly winter outerwear. Recycled PET water and soda bottles combine with sustainable Hemp fabric and non-toxic natural dyes (free of heavy metals that contaminate waterways) to create outerwear that is highly functional, environmentally conscious and supremely stylish. Designed with the world's most advanced earth-friendly textiles and production processes, the collection represents an entirely new orientation for designing, fabricating, wearing and recycling winter outerwear.
The line will be previewed simultaneously at SIA '08 and at the inaugural Quiksilver Natural Selection at Jackson Hole. Quiksilver team rider Travis Rice will be on hand in Jackson to debut his portion of the line, the Travis Rice Signature Series.
"As a company of boardriders, we've always challenged the power and grace of mother nature in a way that is perfectly in tune with the environment," said Dave Rosenberger, VP Sales Quiksilver Wintersports. "This new outwear line reflects this ideal, because it meets the essential performance requirements of riders, while introducing a new, earth-friendly approach to winter apparel."
A brand that is innately tied to the mountains and the ocean, Quiksilver has always been committed to the fundamental philosophy behind the organic movement. This new line represents a progression in the company's environmentally-friendly commitment to a clean, healthy and sustainable approach to both business and recreational practices that is at the core of its identity, and reflected in its people, events and Foundation.
Huntington Beach, CA - Because it needs to stand up to the elements, winter outerwear has historically been among the least eco-friendly apparel on the market. The challenge of combining waterproof, breathable and comfortable technology has relied on a great deal of innovation that has, more often than not, been developed with performance, not the environment, in mind.
No more. On January 29th, Quiksilver will unveil an all-new line of eco-friendly winter outerwear. Recycled PET water and soda bottles combine with sustainable Hemp fabric and non-toxic natural dyes (free of heavy metals that contaminate waterways) to create outerwear that is highly functional, environmentally conscious and supremely stylish. Designed with the world's most advanced earth-friendly textiles and production processes, the collection represents an entirely new orientation for designing, fabricating, wearing and recycling winter outerwear.
The line will be previewed simultaneously at SIA '08 and at the inaugural Quiksilver Natural Selection at Jackson Hole. Quiksilver team rider Travis Rice will be on hand in Jackson to debut his portion of the line, the Travis Rice Signature Series.
"As a company of boardriders, we've always challenged the power and grace of mother nature in a way that is perfectly in tune with the environment," said Dave Rosenberger, VP Sales Quiksilver Wintersports. "This new outwear line reflects this ideal, because it meets the essential performance requirements of riders, while introducing a new, earth-friendly approach to winter apparel."
A brand that is innately tied to the mountains and the ocean, Quiksilver has always been committed to the fundamental philosophy behind the organic movement. This new line represents a progression in the company's environmentally-friendly commitment to a clean, healthy and sustainable approach to both business and recreational practices that is at the core of its identity, and reflected in its people, events and Foundation.
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