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Monthly Archives: April 2009
E-Mission Impossible
Here is the test to find out whether your mission on mother earth is finished…if you’re alive it isn’t! Ralph Waldo Emerson
An Eco Injection
Barack Obama and Ban Ki Moon, Labour and the Conservatives, green groups and trade unionists, Nicholas Stern and even Peter Mandelson – everybody is talking about a ‘Green New Deal’. Faced with an economic downturn, climate breakdown and an energy … Continue reading
The Green Marine now on twitter
The Green Marine can now be found on twitter, get connected and start to receive the latest environmental and social positive messages that money just can’t and won’t buy http://twitter.com/thegreenmarine
Waste or resource – Cork it!
Not sure what to do with all those natural Corks that are going to be left over from the Bank Holiday barbecue or two? If you keep plants in pots in the house, you could put the corks in the … Continue reading
Get active locally over the Bank Holiday
Friends of the Earth hosts Regional Gatherings for local groups and activists across the UK throughout May. You can get along and find out how to get active with Friends of the Earth locally – newcomers are always welcome. Find … Continue reading
Posted in Friends of the Earth
Tagged Friends of the Earth, Volunteering, www.csrplus.co.uk
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The economic, environmental and social value of Honeybees
“If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8015136.stm
A poem by Naomi Shihab Nye, “Kindness”
Before you know what kindness really is you must lose things, feel the future dissolve in a moment like salt in a weakened broth What you held in your hand, What you counted and carefully saved, all this must go … Continue reading
Posted in future, happiness, lifestyle
Tagged kindness, Naomi Shihab Nye, www.csrplus.co.uk
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HAPPY EARTH DAY PEOPLE
Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22, although larger events such as festivals and rallies are often organised for the weekends before or after April 22. Many communities also celebrate Earth Week or Earth Month by organising … Continue reading
Posted in Earth Day
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Don’t follow your dreams; chase them…
Posted in motivational quotes
Tagged chase your dream, motivational quote, www.csrplus.co.uk
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Cancer expert believe links with mobile phones will be ‘definitively proven’ in next 10 years
A cancer expert believes that links between cancer and mobile phones will become apparent in the next decade. A study by Dr Vini Khurana, a respected cancer expert, suggests that mobile phones could end up killing more people than smoking … Continue reading
Posted in health, mental health
Tagged cancer, Dr Vini Khurana, mobile phone usage, www.csrplus.co.uk
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Sustaining Communities – New Sustainable Communities Act
With the global credit crunch grabbing all the headlines, issues concerning economies on a lesser scale are easily sidelined. But last week Hazel Blears, Secretary of State for communities and local government, invited local councils to ‘opt in’ to the … Continue reading
Posted in quality of life
Tagged quality of life, sustainable communities, www.csrplus.co.uk, www.thegreenmarine.com
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The Magic Carpet – uses for your old rug
Carpets have a huge environmental impact so make sure yours last as long as possible. Even when they are no longer suitable for the floor there are a number of ways to re-use small pieces. Line bottoms of cupboards, boot … Continue reading
Mahatma Gandhi 1869-1948
An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind…
Posted in motivational quotes
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We all go bananas for bananas
Bananas: Containing three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fibre, a banana gives a sustained and substantial boost of energy. It is reported that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder … Continue reading
Wonders of Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is a powerful essential oil and known anti-bacterial. It’s great for cleaning mould and mildew – try a dilute mix of 3-4 drops in 2 litres of water (cold or hot). Soak mildewed items or spray on … Continue reading
Ice bridge ruptures in Antarctic
An ice bridge linking a shelf of ice the size of Jamaica to two islands in Antarctica has snapped http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7984054.stm
Posted in climate change
Tagged Antarctica, climate change, ice bridge ruptures, www.csrplus.co.uk, www.thegreenmarine.com
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Show your support for Solar Power
The UK has committed to getting 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. Solar photovoltaics (PV) can help us achieve this – by using silicon cells to produce electricity from daylight. You can encourage your MP to sign … Continue reading
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Don’t be afraid to follow your Dreams!
Posted in motivational quotes
Tagged follow your dreams, motivation, www.csrplus.co.uk, www.thegreenmarine.com
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The Third Green Revolution – Vertical Farming
The thing is I like urban farming. Rooftop gardens and window boxes excite me. Balconies filled with beans and tomatoes give me hope. Nonetheless, the ‘next big thing’ in urban horticulture is Vertical Farming’. It is a proposal to urbanise … Continue reading
Posted in future
Tagged rooftop gardens, the ecologist, the future, vertical farming, www.csrplus.co.uk, www.thegreenmarine.com
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Why not save cash on toys – join a toy library today
If you have children, why not consider consider joining a toy library. In these credit crunching times it saves money and is a great opportunity to meet other parents. There are over 1,000 toy libraries in the UK serving approximately … Continue reading
Posted in recycling, reuse
Tagged toy library, wants v needs, www.csrplus.co.uk, www.natll.org.uk
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Inspiration amongst the chaos and protests
Posted in consumerism, future
Tagged G20, inspiration and hope, protests, the future, www.csrplus.co.uk, www.thegreenmarine.com
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It’s a Gas – Minister announces groundbreaking environmental scheme
Cows in the Isle of Man are to be fed kippers as part of the fight against climate change. No not to keep them mobile or for joint conditions in old age but the move follows research carried out at … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, innovation
Tagged animal flatulance, climate change, innovation, Isle of man, University of Dublin
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In the Alphabet, ‘O’ stands for Opportunity; it is absent in yesterday but available in today and tomorrow. You will always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take! Go for it and take a risk today…
Posted in The Green Marine, motivational quotes
Tagged live it, one life, opportunity and risk taking, www.csrplus.co.uk, www.thegreenmarine.com
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