Shrimp season worst in recent history!
“I've been in the shrimp processing business for 34 years, and this is the worst fall shrimp season I've ever seen,” said Danny Babin, general manager of Gulf Fish Inc. in Houma, who will be representing parts of Houma, Grand Caillou and Dularge on the Terrebonne Parish Council next year. The poor shrimping this year has been acknowledged by BP claims czar Ken Feinberg, who announced last month that he would double payouts for fishermen who have not yet resolved their claims. Shrimp and crab harvesters and processors will receive four times their documented 2010 losses from now on. Dean Blanchard, a ...
MIZU – New CEO and President
Mizu announced this morning that it has finalized its executive search and named industry veteran and Ride Snowboards Co-founder Tim Pogue as its new CEO and president. Over the last 20 years, Pogue managed consumer brands from recent marketing and licensing work with the Bob Marley brand, to pro athlete management at Burton, to product development and business operations as president and co-founder of Ride Snowboards. Full Story at: http://business.transworld.net/80578/features/mizu-names-tim-pogue-ceo-and-president/ About Mizu: Mizu is the original action sports water bottle brand. The company was founded by Jussi Oksanen, pro snowboarder, a four-time Winter X Games medalist, three-time US Open medalist and Olympic athlete, in ...
MIZU – M8 – “Earth Friendly Bottle”
*NEW Product available online at: GTC - Store MIZU - M8 The go to size for those who failed math. How much is 800mL? Don't worry about it, this is the bottle you want. Performance Features: - 18/8 Food-grade stainless steel - 100% Toxin, BPA, phthalate and PVC free - Mizu's mouth is the perfect size for drinking. Not spilling! - Angled neck for smoother flow - 100% Reusable and recyclable - Will not retain flavors - Lifetime warranty
Shark Slaying!
Every year tens of millions of sharks die a slow death because of finning. Finning is the inhumane practice of hacking off the shark's fins and throwing its still living body back into the sea. The sharks either starve to death, are eaten alive by other fish, or drown (if they are not in constant movement their gills cannot extract oxygen from the water). Shark fins are being "harvested" in ever greater numbers to feed the growing demand for shark fin soup, an Asian "delicacy". Illegal Shark Finning in China! Not only is the finning of sharks barbaric, but their indiscriminate slaughter ...
Ten Thousand Massed at Foley Square… New York is alive! #occupywallstreet
At 3PM, thousands of students, workers, and other supporters gathered in Union Square chanting "Shut the city down!" and using the People's Mic to share stories of how banks and corporate greed have impacted the 99%. Simultaneously, Occupiers took to multiple subway stations in all five boroughs. Students chanted "CUNY should be free!" and "Student Power!" as they took to the streets along 16th and 5th Avenue, shutting down traffic and leaving police powerless to respond. Police attempts to erect barricades along 5th Avenue failed to block the march, as banners reading "OCCUPIED" were seen along New School buildings. Now, massive crowds ...
Ocean Green
A Sustainable Vision The ultimate goal for Ocean Green is to produce surfboards that are made entirely from natural sustainable raw materials. Most surfers feel compromised by having to use equipment that is ecologically damaging in what should be a natural environment. OG gives surfers the choice of showing respect for their environment as they interact with it. Performance, Strength and Beauty The innovative construction of our EcoFoil surfboards produces a robust yet lightweight hollow balsa core. The shapes have been designed by our world class shaper Frank McWilliams and the Nicaraguan balsa wood achieves a stunning finish. Ethical Practices We are committed to sourcing sustainable ...
LOVE – Green Trash Can
"LOVE" Militia from Miami, complements of 3rd and Ocean... 3rd and Ocean - http://www.3rdandOcean.com
Rerip: Recycling and Reusing Surfboards
The Springwise Newsletter informs us all of another awesome recycling/reuse idea: Keeping surfboards out of landfills with recycling and reuse. We've seen efforts focusing to varying extents on each of the “3Rs” of waste management — reduce, reuse and recycle — but we couldn't resist mentioning one more that recently caught our eye. It isn't brand new, but California-based Rerip is a site that aims to help surfers resell, exchange and recycle old surfboards. Polyurethane, epoxy resin and expanded polystyrene are among the harmful compounds used to make surfboards today, Rerip points out. For that reason, its mission is “to create accountability, ...
EcoRock
green | October 31st, 2009 - 12:00 PM
The only true green alternative to gypsum drywall. Same price. Better performance. Traditional gypsum drywall has remained virtually unchanged since its invention over 100 years ago. Our increasingly fragile world requires rapid innovation to meet the changing conditions of our environment. EcoRock is an evolutionary leap in drywall - an advanced solution that offers superior [...]
Last Minute Green Halloween Tips.
green | October 30th, 2009 - 1:34 PM
Trick-or-treat with reusable bags or containers. A cloth grocery tote will work just fine, or even a pillowcase (hey, the larger the container, the more room there is for candy).
Reusing Shipping Boxes.
green | October 30th, 2009 - 12:00 PM
There’s no doubt recycling is good, but in many cases, reusing is even better. Aiming to keep its share of reusable boxes out of the recycling bin, Columbia Sportswear recently launched an effort to let customers request that their orders be shipped in boxes that have been used before.
ATMS for Recycling Mobile Phones.
green | October 29th, 2009 - 10:10 AM
Of 140 million cell phones sold in the US in 2007, only 10% were recycled, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. That leaves a mounting pile of e-waste to deal with. Offering a solution is EcoATM, an automated reuse-and-recycle machine that makes it easy and financially rewarding for consumers to offload their abandoned electronics. [...]
Apple and the Environment
green | October 28th, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Recycling in the U.S. and Canada In 2001, the Apple Recycles program began a takeback service for our customers in the US and Canada. This program has recycled over 90% (by weight) of all the electronic equipment collected.
Schools Go Green
green | October 27th, 2009 - 12:00 PM
This year, New York City became the largest school district in the country to announce that it would “go green.” This is no small undertaking – the district has more than 1200 buildings and 1 million students – but efforts are already paying off. “In one building, becoming more energy-efficient helped slash electric bills [...]
Levi’s: Caring for our Planet.
green | October 26th, 2009 - 12:00 PM
According to Levi’s. ‘Caring for our planet never goes out of style.’ Levi’s has come up with a pretty cool idea that they have done to their product: They’ve suggested you donate your jeans to Goodwill when you’re done with them. Right on the tag sewn into the jeans.
What’s an Earthkeeper?
green | October 25th, 2009 - 12:00 PM
“Earth” where we all live, plus “keeper” a protector or guardian- a new way to call someone who cares about the environment. Earthkeepers are people doing small things, like recycling, biking instead of driving and using energy-efficient light bulbs.
International Day of Climate Action on October 24, 2009
green | October 24th, 2009 - 12:00 PM
October 24 is the International Day of Climate Action, and it’s time to start getting involved. The science is clear: 350 is the number humanity needs to return to as soon as possible in order to avoid the devastating effects of runaway climate change.
No Impact Week: Giving Back
green | October 23rd, 2009 - 12:00 PM
HuffPost’s No Impact Week looks into ‘Giving Back’. If you haven’t joined their No Impact Week, then try a few of their goals anyway. Saturday of No Impact Week looks at ‘Pay it forward. Feel the benefits of Service’. Welcome to day seven and the weekend, baby!By now, you’ve probably slaughtered some of your carbon [...]
