Green Choices?

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CHOICE - CHOICE Green
I would suggest everyone supports the work of this organisation as it is the only Australian consumer driven organisation that I know of that investigates and tests the claims of products generally released and available in this country broadly.Of cours it cant cover every available product but there are quite a range of useful and interesting buying tips and 'facts'Gives at least a guide to things.Useful also is the Green side of its research and tips. as I indicate at this page link.

Green Choices?

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CHOICE - CHOICE Green
I would suggest everyone supports the work of this organisation as it is the only Australian consumer driven organisation that I know of that investigates and tests the claims of products generally released and available in this country broadly.Of cours it cant cover every available product but there are quite a range of useful and interesting buying tips and 'facts'Gives at least a guide to things.Useful also is the Green side of its research and tips. as I indicate at this page link.

Weight Loss for Health - Some Guidelines from ACSM-USA

New Weight Loss and Exercise Guidelines from ACSM

May be helpful in broadly calculating your required activity rates for weight loss and maintenance.

Ecological urbanism and sustainability in the Future-Conference Discussions planned in USA.

"ECOLOGICAL URBANISM: Alternative and Sustainable Cities of the Future"  conference at Harvard University Graduate School of Design, April 3 - 5, 2009- 2/16/2009 2:56:00 PM - Building Design & Construction

An interesting sounding conference on the place that design will play in sustainability of cities of the future.

John Cantwell and Health and safety during bushfire clean ups....Hazards?

Insiders - 15/02/2009: John Cantwell joins Insiders - Insiders - ABC

Some good insight into hazards and concerns during the bushfire recovery process in Victoria.

Sustainable Living festival in Melbourne soon!

Sustainable Living Festival | Federation Square Melbourne 20-22 Feb 2009

If you are looking for inspiration and or something to do it seems that this sutainable festival is the place to go in Australia at the moment for things sustainable.It offers volunteer opportunities along with the chance to listen to msuic re educate ourselves on what it means to eat local,cultural mapping,finaces tips,understanding economics,debates cooking with fresh ingredients and many others including art exhibitions.Sounds great to me.I wonder if I can get there as sustainably as possible...?!

Green technology investment...is this the time?

Environment Business Australia

I suppose I agree in that at a time of traditional downturn and causes fuelled by over eager...shall we say excess in some way...(greed outright at times)the natural frugal factor could link its concept to the sustainable gren economy and do much to create an in built check and balance for our economic ecology and create a new sustainable...more green economy/culture and lifestyle tsunami...lets hope so.

VOCs and our health compromised indoors?Safety and Health Concerns from furnishings to paints

VOCs: Volatile Organic Compounds, Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory Health : TreeHugger

A reminder of the volatility of some ofthe vapours and gases emitted by some of the contemporary and past indoor paints,furnishings and cleaning agents.Interesting and important reminder as to how surreptitious and innocuously we perceive such everyday products...when in fact they maybe causing great harm to our and our childrens health short and long term.

VOCs and our health compromised indoors?Safety and Health Concerns from furnishings to paints

VOCs: Volatile Organic Compounds, Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory Health : TreeHugger

A reminder of the volatility of some ofthe vapours and gases emitted by some of the contemporary and past indoor paints,furnishings and cleaning agents.Interesting and important reminder as to how surreptitious and innocuously we perceive such everyday products...when in fact they maybe causing great harm to our and our childrens health short and long term.

Green tidal Power

6 Different Ways the Waves & Tides Can Generate Electricity : TreeHugger

Slideshow detailing how this project off the coast of Northern island operates .

Bushfire appeal-Victorian Red Cross

Australian Red Cross

Much has been in the media and said in regard to the Victorian Bushfires (refer http://www.abc.net.au/?abcnow_mac_20 ) and   http://www.abc.net.au/emergency/bushfire/ (this link is a story sharing facility on the ABC website in regard to the Victorian Bushfire...for victims and others-it contains charitable links for assisstance as well.)

Victorian Bushfires - Lucky Escape


I have included a link to some of the reputable organisations above trying to raise money for victims and rehabilitation .The one included here is the Red Cross but there are many others including the CFMEU in W.A.(Unions WA) that are collecting as well.The most important thing is to donate within your means and cash is the preferred medium.

Green building link

Focus - Renovate - realestate.com.au
Though a touch commercial of course (attached to a real estate buying site)it still has a few thought inspiring images and tips which can be researched and developed further.It does help to point out australian building green standards .

Some interesting comments on experiencing the recession in West.Australia-Blog comments from local paper

blogs.thewest.com.au » Blog Archive » NEWS BLOG - Are you struggling to make ends meet?

Can make for some uplifting and at points some educational reading about how some people are coping ,feeling and expressing their situation at being on reduced incomes,welfare system tied and or retired trying to exist on some sort of budget.See what you think.

Mike Turner's Awesome 95 MPG AeroCivic : TreeHugger

Mike Turner's Awesome 95 MPG AeroCivic : TreeHugger

An interesting DIY project that points to some interesting modifications.Check it out.

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Eco and green wedding guides and planning...Its the ought and actions that count!

Utopian Creations - Sustainable Jewellery

Of recent times with the actions of engagement and planning for weddings ,rings etc in the discussion with my partner...and of course family...the challenge has been to be consistent in all aspects with my and my partners values in thought and in practice.The search and project has begun to create a green and eco-sustainable wedding and engagement approach.This is very challenging on many levels and exciting in many ways for its a chance to try to articulate more fully our beliefs and advertise the fact that actions that are sustainable do take a little thought and time to articulate and plan ...but pay off many times more buy supporting and creating a different and productive result that helps people,community,industries(that are sustainable) and environment in a conscientious and exciting way.It can be done...costs will be key of course...lets see what happens.Above is one random sustainble business providing rings in Australia.

Corrosion Expert 'Gubner'starts at Curtin University with aid of Woodside funding

Curtin news

Negative versus Positive views of the downturns in Australia

Economists: the psychology of the current crisis - Life Matters - 2 February 2009

Can a positive view of the economic 'crisis' influence and change our directions,perceptions and ability to cope and achieve in the current economic situation for Governments and individuals.?What are the implications?

'Green B&B accomodation guide for ACTU &NSW....good suggestions for all home owners

Going Green - Checklist for Improving Our Environment | BBFassociation.com.au