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, ...
Battery recycling rules in force for Stores
green | January 31st, 2010 - 10:06 AM
New EU rules have come into force that require some stores selling batteries to provide in-store recycling bins.
How to stop shopping.
green | January 30th, 2010 - 10:40 AM
Need to stop shopping but don’t have much willpower? There are plenty of ways to still get everything you want without opening your wallet.
Teaching Green from All Angles
green | January 29th, 2010 - 10:23 AM
Reading, writing, arithmetic and science are some of the basic topics your children learn about while they’re in school all day. But what about green issues?
Check for Water Leaks in your Home
green | January 28th, 2010 - 11:00 AM
With our water meter running and no appliances or faucets turned on, the search was on to find a water leak at home , After searching for a week, we called in the Yarra Valley Water and Schultz Plumbers (great guys) who found a hidden water leak in the lowest point under our house.
Wait, Does This Go in the Recycling Bin?
green | January 27th, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Nina Shen Rastogi from Slate asks the question “What to do when you forget the rules?” I wonder about this one when I’m sorting kitchen waste: If you don’t know whether something is recyclable, what’s the best approach? Is it better to put the inscrutable item in the blue recycling bin, or should you just [...]
Take pride in your environment on Australia Day! – 26 January, 2010
green | January 26th, 2010 - 10:19 AM
Australia Day is a celebration of national identity but in this festive spirit, many Australians forget to follow simple steps to help Keep Australia Beautiful. Keep Australia Beautiful NSW has three simple steps to ensure that YOUR Australia Day doesn’t have a negative impact on our beautiful environment.
Save Energy with This Old-Fashioned Device
green | January 25th, 2010 - 10:50 AM
Another great tip from The Daily Green. Save some money in the kitchen, and take advantage of new ergonomic models. It may not seem like a big energy user, but consider whether you really need to be using electricity to open the occasional can. Unless you have arthritis or are disabled, you can probably get [...]
Bic – a closer, greener, environment friendly shave
green | January 24th, 2010 - 12:40 AM
I have found this article at The Little Green Blog Bic – a closer, greener, environment friendly shave. Those disposable shavers have always been a worry so it is great to see Bic creating an eco version. An eco shave is something I’ve not yet found a solution to. Not ready to embrace my inner [...]
Unplug Unused Chargers
green | January 23rd, 2010 - 10:59 AM
Save money and promote healthier living: Unplug Unused Chargers Even when they aren’t charging anything, plugged-in cell phone, laptop and other chargers continue to draw electricity. Americans throw away about 8% of our annual electric bills this way, wasting billions of dollars.
Invite fresh air into your home
green | January 22nd, 2010 - 9:32 AM
These days we spend more and more time inside, surrounded by stale air, computers and televisions that are all sources of hazardous positive ions that can rob us of our good senses and disposition, leading to bad moods, weakness and sleeplessness.
