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, ...
Environment Friendly Travel – New Zealand
green | November 3rd, 2009 - 12:00 PM
One of our green Trash Can Spotters traveling in New Zealand was very pleased to see eco-friendly cabs.
For the concerned environmentalist or the person serious about environmental sustainability, travel is itself a problem. The use of fossil fuels, the high carbon emissions and the pollution associated with personal travel are significant. All of the environmental issues that organic travellers are aware of – such as food miles – are equally appropriate when applied to personal travel. The essential unsustainability of international air travel has to be noted, and for a small and geographically isolated country like New Zealand, which prides itself on its clean, green image, this is indeed a problem.
Tourism forms a large part of the New Zealand economy, employs a very significant proportion of the population and brings much needed revenue. We are therefore caught in the cleft of a dilemma. Do we, as concerned environmentalists, discourage and condemn all international tourism travel to New Zealand or take a more pragmatic view.
We recognise that until the cost of international travel becomes prohibitive, people will still want to come here. We have therefore taken the position of accepting that, but of trying to mediate the environmental impact of travel by recommending more sustainable modes of travel to more environmentally sustainable outlets and businesses. What does this mean in practical terms?
Vehicular Travel
RENTAL CARS
The New Zealand Green Rental Car Company
We specialise in providing the very latest technology available for sustainable self drive experiences in Fiordland.
For hybrid car rentals made easy contact:
Tel: +(0)3 249 8844
7 The Lane, Te Anau, New Zealand
www.thenewzealandgreenrentalcarcompany.co.nz
TAXIS
Matakabs: Hybrid-Only Taxi Company
Operating in the Matakana region (1 hr north of Auckland)
A hybrid-only taxi company has arrived, emitting only a feel good vibe into the environment. People don”t have to pay any more to ride in a Matakab because the owners firmly believe that being green shouldn’t be about deprivation and inconvenience.
“We’re not trying to preach a message. Our service is easy and fun, which is why we call ourselves the “feel good fare,” says Niki.
To order a Matakab phone 0800 KAB RIDE. For more on Matakabs, see www.matakabs.co.nz
Greencabs
Available in Auckland and Wellington, fleet of Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles
You can contact the Greencabs Team by using one of the options below:
Phone: 0508 4-GREEN (0508 447-336)
www.greencabs.co.nz
First Direct €œEco-Cabs
Christchurch’s original fleet of hybrid petrol-electric cars and vans. The rapidly growing Eco-Cab Fleet has the most environmentally friendly taxis in the city to help reduce your carbon footprint. Ask the operator for a hybrid Eco-Cab (booking recommended).
Phone: 03 377 5555
www.firstdirect.net.nz
For more Eco-travel information in New Zealand check out Organic Explorer : Green Travel Guide to New Zealand: Getting around
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