Posts Tagged ‘recycling’
Junk mail – lets stop this wasteful exercise
We hate junk mail. They clog our mailboxes, waste our time and they’re an assault on the environment. But too often, we’re complacent and accept the problem as just another annoying feature of daily life. 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 »
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 »
Green neoprene – can we be more eco-friendly with our wetsuits?
UPDATED August 31st, 2010
As divers, surfers and outdoor water enthusiasts, we need good equipment and apparel to keep us safe and comfortable. A wetsuit is an important component but could we be more environmentally-friendly with neoprene? After all, we take up water activities because we love the natural environment and want to do our best to look after it. Read the rest of this entry »
My old pink dive watch – I don’t need a new gadget
I recently spoke to someone who was contemplating buying a dive watch – his third in three years. There was absolutely nothing wrong with his old ones. He just wanted the latest technology. He is just as inpatient and wasteful with his dive computers and wanted to replace his “old” computer just after 100 dives. I could only shake my head and wonder how many gadget whores like this guy were adding to the digital landfills everywhere. Read the rest of this entry »
Earth Day – do something for the land and for the oceans
The 22nd of April will be Earth Day and this year marks the 40th anniversary of this event.
Some sceptic may be saying to themselves “yeah another day, another commemoration” but these “days” are as good as you make them. They can be a big deal. Look back just ten years and see how far we’ve come in making environmental concerns mainstream issues. Hundreds of millions of people throughout the world will be taking part this year and governments and industry have taken notice. Read the rest of this entry »
Greener happier Christmas
We’re into the final week before Christmas. While we want to enjoy the season, let our hair down with the occasional excess and luxury, we can still make efforts to have a greener and healthier Christmas. Here are some ideas. Read the rest of this entry »
