Archive for September, 2010
The GoodGuide iPhone ap – an easy way to choose greener healthier products
If you want a quick and easy-to-use guide on how healthy or environmentally-friendly your everyday household purchases are, the GoodGuide iPhone ap is a really useful tool. It’s FREE, convenient and very user-friendly. Read the rest of this entry »
E waste – don’t add to the mountain
UPDATED September 27th, 2010
Consumers love their digital toys and electronic gadgets. We can’t get enough of them and wait with baited breath for the next new thing to arrive on the scene. The sad consequence of our love of gadgets and the latest technology is the mountains of old and discarded items. Read the rest of this entry »
Greenwashing – don’t buy it
Updated 23rd September, 2010
Whether you’re new to the green lifestyle or you’re a committed long-term supporter of environmental causes, you know the importance of purchasing products responsibly. In today’s marketplace, there is no shortage of consumer products that promise to benefit the environment. However, determining which of these products and companies are REALLY providing a benefit to the environment and which are simply using it as a marketing gimmick can be difficult. Read the rest of this entry »
The dive bag – travel with ease and keep your equipment safe
A big dive bag or dive gear luggage is a very important piece of equipment. It transports your gear, keeping them safe against loss, theft and damage. A sturdy, secure and easy-to-use dive bag is essential to get all your equipment from place to place. Read the rest of this entry »
Shark fin just tastes bad – if anyone needs another reason to avoid it
If you are reading this, chances are, you love sharks and have great concerns for the ocean environment. You probably despise the mere thought of shark finning. But sadly, sharks continue to be killed in huge numbers to meet the demand for shark fin. So for all the neutrals who are either a.) Not aware of the issues involved in shark finning b.) Indifferent on ocean conservation/sustainability, here is another reason to not eat shark fin – it tastes like crap. Read the rest of this entry »
Being green and stylish – what do I do with my old clothes?
UPDATED September 17th, 2010
Figuring out what to do with your old clothes is a dilemma for all those who want to look good and be stylish but want to be eco-friendly in the process. Clothing can be a great burden on the environment and you want to be responsible in the choices you make. Read the rest of this entry »
Am I healthy enough to dive? A question for would-be divers
Are you considering taking up scuba diving? You’ve been thinking about getting your entry level dive certification for a long time or on impulse, you decided to learn? But have health concerns and worries kept you from taking the plunge? Read the rest of this entry »
