Patagonia’s Organic Cotton and Its Eco Benefits
Percentage of Sales to Benefit Non-Profit Environmental Organizations
Mahwah, NJ(January 31, 2012) – Groovy Globe (www.groovyglobe.net) today launched of its line of organic branded t-shirts and products created to help generate funds for non-profit environmental organizations.
The Groovy Globe product line consists of eco-friendly men’s and women’s t-shirts made of 100% organic cotton and canvas totes made entirely from recycled cotton. Groovy Globe will donate 10% of its sales from each product sold to non-profit environmental organizations, Global Green USAand Trees for the Future,which are dedicated to help protect our planet.
Global Green USA, the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI), was created by former President Mikhail S. Gorbachev to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future by reconnecting humanity with the environment. Trees for the Future helps communities around the world plant trees to protect the environment and empower rural groups to restore tree cover to their lands.
AVEDA ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD 2012 MAGAZINES
WASHINGTON, D.C.///January 31, 2012/// Aveda and Green America honored the top leaders in sustainable magazine publishing by announcing the Winner, Runner Up and Finalist of 2012 Aveda Environmental Award for Magazines.
Dirt Rag, a leading mountain bike magazine, was the Aveda Environmental Award Winner; Greenability, Kansas City’s green living magazine, was the Runner Up; and GRIT, America’s rural lifestyle magazine, was the Finalist. All three magazines demonstrate industry leadership on environmental publishing practices.
The awards from Aveda, a pioneer in corporate environmental sustainability and responsibility, recognize environmental leadership and achievement in the magazine industry through use of environmentally responsible paper and production practices.
Dirt Rag Publisher, Maurice Tierney, said: “Because our staff and readers are avid mountain bikers and spend a lot of time outdoors, we treasure the environment and do what we can to minimize our footprint. As a natural extension of this, the staff is proud to use 90 percent recycled, Forest Stewardship Council Certified and Process Chlorine Free paper in Dirt Rag.” Tierney added, “It’s as simple as walking the walk.”
San Francisco and Medellín Tackles Pollution and Transit
Green Moves in Cities: Medellín and San Francisco Lead by Example Cities around the world face the challenge of reducing emissions and making transportation more sustainable. Two urban areas—Medellín, Colombia, and San Francisco, California—are tackling the problem in innovative ways. Their projects show how thoughtful planning can transform mobility while cutting pollution and supporting communities. […]
GMC Sierra Hybrid 2012 is 23 MPG and Percent Overall More Efficient and 33 More in The City Than Before!
GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid is the only hybrid in the full-size pickup segment, delivering an estimated 23 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in the city (2WD and 4WD models). Compared with non-hybrid models, that’s 33 percent greater city fuel economy and a 23.5-percent improvement in overall fuel economy.
Sierra Hybrid achieves its efficiency without compromising the capability customers expect in a full-size truck – including up to a 6,100-pound (2,767 kg) trailering capacity.
Power for the Sierra Hybrid comes from General Motors’ patented two-mode hybrid system and a powerful 6.0L gas V-8, which combine to deliver all-electric driving up to 30 mph (48 km/h). The system saves fuel using electric propulsion, even when towing a trailer.
Envirosax Releases Limited-Edition Line To Benefit Surfrider Foundation
San Diego, CA (January 30, 2012) – Today, Envirosax unveils its new Surfrider Foundation limited edition collection of gorgeous water-inspired reusable bags featuring artwork from the Foundation’s friends Ned Evans, Robb Havassy and Melinda Morey.
According to a study conducted by the United Nations, an estimated 100,000 marine mammals and up to one million sea birds die every year after ingesting or being tangled in plastic marine litter. With this new collection, Envirosax and Surfrider Foundation hope to raise awareness about the issue of single-use plastics in our marine environments.
“Our oceans, lakes and waterways are beautiful elements of nature we want our children and grandchildren to enjoy,” said Envirosax CEO Belinda Coker. “We hope to inspire everyone to reuse. One tiny change is like a drop of water into a pond – it has the power of creating a big ripple effect. We hope that all of the small changes people make by using our bags will make a huge impact in order to preserve and protect our environment.”
