A compromise proposal to be presented by the Danish presidency Wednesday was held up as the negotiating process, according to UN climate chief Yvo de Boer, was subject to an “unexpected stop” De Boer: “Unexpected stop” in negotiations The negotiating process at the UN climate conference in
CVS customers, in the U.S., looking to help the planet stay green can now earn some green for their eco-conscious efforts. The pharmacy chain, last month, launched its new “GreenBagTag” program. The effort awards eco-friendly shoppers a cash reward for choosing to forgo plastic bags.CVS ExtraCare lo
French cosmetic label, Elysambre, is a refillable, natural and organic make-up and skincare range. The make-up line includes natural foundation, mascara, eyeshadow, lipstick, lipgloss and a nail care range. All ingredients, except for the nail care, are natural and organic. If you go to their websit
Informal talks between the COP presidency and developing countries ended a daylong boycott of negotiations Monday, which was triggered by controversy over the Kyoto Protocol Poor countries agree to resume climate talks Poor countries ended a temporary boycott of the UN climate talks Monday
On December 9th 2009, the global fashion industry, CSR experts and politicians gathered at the Copenhagen Opera House in Denmark to kick-start the ambitious initiative Nordic Initiative Clean and Ethical- NICE. NICE – and this event – focused on social responsibility and sustainability in the fashio
TUV AIMAK, Mongolia – Often, the best eco-friendly initiatives stem out of necessity!In Mongolia´s vast steppe, where thousands still practice the nomadic lifestyle of their ancestors, solar panels are pitched atop more and more tents, taking the place of fixed power lines.The panels, which cost aro
I recently read a really interesting article in TIME magazine which talked about the Fair Trade coffee industry and highlighted that Fair Trade practices were created to help small farmers but that they may have now hit their limit.Here is an excerpt from the article by Ezra Fieser entitled “What Pr
Copenhagen – UN climate talks were thrown into disarray on Monday as developing countries blocked negotiations, demanding that rich countries raise their pledges for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Representatives from developing countries said they refused to participate in any working groups at
American Apparel is the best when it comes to the basics such as leggings, vests and tees, not to mention all the funky, vibrant colours available. Their Organic Collection is a selection of the most popular styles made from 100% USDA Certified Organic and pesticide-free cotton. A low-impact dyeing
A proposal aimed at saving the world´s tropical forests suffered a setback Sunday, when negotiators at the UN climate talks ditched plans for faster action on the problem because of concerns that rich countries aren´t willing to finance it Destruction of forests — burning or cutting trees to