Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Jun 6, 2011, 4:00 am
Have you been to a wedding recently, where the bride didn’t wear white? These days, anything seems to go when it comes to weddings, and our traditionalist take on wedding attire and customs has been replaced with a much more easygoing outlook. There are a number of different reasons for this – m...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - May 30, 2011, 4:00 am
Anyone who has had children knows that when it comes to looking after a new baby, everything goes out of the window with the exception of the quest for sleep and the endless cycle of feeding, changing and rocking, for the first month. Good intentions about eating well, being responsible and ethical ...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - May 23, 2011, 4:00 am
Now that a new season is upon us, our thoughts inevitably turn to the great outdoors, and the things we can do to get our gardens shipshape after the long winter months. In between weeding, planting and clearing away dead foliage, it’s a great time to consider some of the ways we can make our gard...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - May 16, 2011, 4:00 am
Unless you’ve been lying under a rock for the past couple of years, you’ll probably have heard about the new trend for eco-friendly cars. Hydrogen fuel is the latest fashion when it comes to green transport, and it’s currently at the top of the list for manufacturers looking to tap in to the p...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - May 9, 2011, 4:00 am
If you thought that technology and the environment did not sit comfortably together, think again. Savvy PC marketers are catching on to the fact that we don’t just want products that look good and fit our budget, we also want to make sure that we make the minimal negative impact on the environment...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - May 2, 2011, 4:00 am
With spring firmly established, and summer on its way, our thoughts turn to positive aspects of the new seasons. We look forward to the increased light which boosts our mood, think of picnics, leisurely walks outside and more time spent in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, the onset of better wea...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Apr 25, 2011, 5:00 am
For many of us, solar power is most commonly associated with the installation of large solar panels on your roof or in your garden. But solar power has come a long way in the last few years, and we’re now seeing a significant increase in the number of solar appliances available to consumers. A gro...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Apr 18, 2011, 5:00 am
I like posts and articles about reusing items, as not buying is first, reusing second and then recycling. Coupon Sherpa has a great article called 20 Uses for Cardboard Tubes Beyond the Bathroom. For example: 11. Candle Storage Place tall candles in paper-towel tubes and votive candles in toilet-...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Apr 11, 2011, 5:00 am
Okay it’s the 11 March but I’ve only just discovered this. Italy banned non-biodegradable, single-use plastic bags on 1 January 2011. “Sustainability is made of little changes to our lifestyle that don’t cost us anything and can save the planet,” said Stefania Prestigiacomo, Italian Envir...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Apr 4, 2011, 5:00 am
It’s estimated that there are close to a billion tourists traveling across the globe each year. That’s a heck of a lot of sightseeing! Unless we plan carefully, and think before we travel, we run the risk of allowing our travel plans to take a harsh toll on the planet’s natural resources. Of c...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Mar 31, 2011, 5:00 am
I’m pretty sure that most people own a pair (or indeed several pairs) of blue jeans. They’re a staple of the modern day wardrobe, and can be dressed up or dressed down for pretty much any occasion. The thing about jeans is you can get quite sentimental about them. Apart from the fact that they s...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Mar 28, 2011, 5:00 am
Now, when you look at the title of this blog post, you could be forgiven for thinking one of two things: a) That I’m about to launch into a spiel about the wonderful anti-oxidants contained in a certain variety of tea…or; b) There’s a typo in the title of this post. I forgive you loyal r...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Mar 24, 2011, 5:00 am
Sometimes, a cool, crisp glass of great Californian wine is the only thing that will hit the spot. But if you enjoy drinking wine in the great outdoors, when you’re camping, hiking, fishing or sailing, your options up to now have been pretty limited. No-one wants to cart around heavy bottles of wi...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Mar 21, 2011, 5:00 am
Cat litter is one of the worst landfill offenders in the US. It is estimated that every year, some 6-8 billion pounds of cat litter are deposited in US landfills, making it the third major cause of waste, after diapers and newspapers. In recent years, a range of alternative cat litter products have ...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Mar 17, 2011, 5:00 am
Creating a more eco-friendly office environment is a great way to reduce waste and save energy – and potentially, it could also help to influence the environmental behaviors and choices of your co-workers. But how do you get your boss to support a complete overhaul of your company’s environmenta...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Mar 14, 2011, 5:00 am
As a person who always seems to have cardboard boxes around and no use for them except the recycling bin, it’s good to see people with better ideas than me. Boxsmart is a company which offers a central place for companies to buy and sell used and surplus boxes. Based in Arizona, Boxsmart has mor...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Mar 10, 2011, 4:00 am
Maybe I’ve been out of the loop but I didn’t know such amazing things as these existed – build your own speakers. Well you don’t actually really need to build much as the electronics are done for you but these Eco Speakers are great. I received them as a present so no idea where they came f...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Mar 7, 2011, 4:00 am
We all know by now how bad for the environment Styrofoam is, yet it’s still used by millions every day, often because there is little alternative. But there is now and an environmentally-friendly version too. Called AreoClay and developed at Cleveland’s Case Western Reserve University, it’s r...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Mar 3, 2011, 4:00 am
While I’ve reviewed Bulldog’s moisturiser before (the Fairtrade version, the sensitive version and the original Hydrate version), it’s time to revisit it. Why? Well not only is it growing in popularity and available in more and more outlets, but it’s got a fresh new look and may have changed...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Feb 28, 2011, 4:00 am
Car maker Toyota has produced a free app for the iPhone called A Glass of Water to help you drive in a more environmentally friendly manner. The idea comes from the suggestion that if everyone drove with a glass of water on their dashboard and drove like they didn’t want to spill a drop then fuel...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Feb 24, 2011, 4:00 am
Well maybe not green as such, but eBay has promoted its new Instant Sale service as being green. Selling your old gadgets has always been a good way of being green and the Instant Sale service is really just the same old eBay but easier. eBay acts as the middle man, taking an active role. Finding ...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Feb 21, 2011, 4:00 am
As “e-waste” becomes a bigger and bigger problem with every new iPhone model or higher definition TV off the line, the folks over at FreeShipping.org have put together a list. Given the breakneck pace at which technology is reinvented, multiple organizations across the country have taken it up...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Feb 18, 2011, 4:00 am
UK natural skincare brand Bulldog has undergone a makeover for 2011. The new design for the range includes a contemporary and simplified Bulldog logo and a ‘natural ingredients’ icon to highlight Bulldog’s natural credentials. The Bulldog Original range also now has a signature fragrance acr...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Feb 14, 2011, 4:00 am
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to express your love and affection for others – but what about our love for the planet? Valentine’s Day ranks just behind Christmas, as the second biggest card-sending occasion of the year, allowing us to send our love, in secret or otherwise, to the ...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Feb 11, 2011, 4:00 am
How are your new year’s fitness resolutions going? If one of your goals involves becoming a more regular gym user, then here’s a gym with a difference! The Green Microgym, launched in Portland, Oregon, has been designed to help improve your personal health and fitness, as well as making a positi...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Feb 7, 2011, 4:00 am
If you’re committed to reducing your carbon footprint, then the best place to start is in your home. By reviewing and becoming more aware of your energy consumption, you can begin to change your behavior and make smarter choices which will reduce your energy bills and improve energy efficiency in ...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Feb 4, 2011, 4:00 am
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, approximately 50 million disposable diapers are sent to US landfills every day. That amounts to almost 20 billion diapers every year, clogging up landfill sites across the country. So what’s the alternative? Well, there’s now a burgeoning market...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Jan 31, 2011, 4:00 am
I don’t think I can imagine my life without coffee. A hot, strong cup of freshly ground coffee is exactly what I need to get started in the morning – and it’s my constant companion throughout the day. I’m a firm believer in those magic beans, and what’s great about filtered coffee is that ...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Jan 28, 2011, 4:00 am
Home improvement has been getting greener and greener over the years but this is the first time I’ve heard of a totally green DIY store. Kbane, a store based in France, is a one stop shop for green home improvement. Every product in its store has a label explaining where it’s from and in-store ...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Jan 24, 2011, 4:00 am
With the best intentions in the world as a green consumer, it’s easy to get put off when you compare the price of organic food with regular mass-produced products. People who are on a limited budget may have the inclination to buy their groceries ethically, but when we stand in the store and check...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Jan 21, 2011, 4:00 am
Recycling is all well and good but it does take a lot of effort and energy and I’ve often wondered about something that was on Springwise recently – why aren’t companies more linked in together? One company’s waste is another’s raw product. An American firm based in Houston is now doing j...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Jan 17, 2011, 4:00 am
We’re all interested in financially sound investments which help our money to go further. But how many of us are concerned about the ethical nature of our investments? And how can we be sure that the institutions and financial agents responsible for managing our money are using the financial resou...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Jan 14, 2011, 4:00 am
In America today, more than 50 percent of families no longer share mealtimes together. Many of us are now eating ‘on the move’ – and with microwave dinners, fast-food, drive-thrus and take-aways at our fingertips, it’s no surprise that the act of preparing and sharing a meal at home is falli...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Jan 10, 2011, 4:00 am
Digital technology is revolutionizing our interactions with people and planet. And if you’re committed to improving your green credentials, there’s probably an App for that. It may have taken the developers a little time to catch on, but green Apps are on the rise, putting eco-friendly informati...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Jan 7, 2011, 4:00 am
We’re all a bit concerned by the taxi culture that sees people taking short journeys around the city, with serious consequences for the environment. But here’s a cab with a difference. The ‘Compost Cab,’ brainchild of social entrepreneur Jeremy Brosowsky, recently launched in Washington DC, ...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Jan 5, 2011, 4:00 am
The first I’d heard of Montezuma’s was when I wandered past a new shop and was intrigued by the display in the window. And when I went in I wasn’t disappointed, there’s a lot of nice, unusual and interesting chocolate creations in there. And I’m not really a big fan of chocolate. On that ...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Jan 3, 2011, 4:00 am
For many of us, vacations are all about sun, sand and sea. We spend most of the year planning and saving for our dream holiday, counting down the days till we can escape the rat race for sunnier climes, swapping coffee for cocktails and computers for cameras. Of course, we’re now more aware of the...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Dec 31, 2010, 4:00 am
These days, stepping out with a plastic bag carries as much of a stigma as admitting that you kick kittens for pleasure or actively engage in the torture of insects for fun. Plastic is rapidly becoming the swear word of our green generation, and more and more manufacturers are becoming aware that th...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Dec 27, 2010, 4:00 am
It can be confusing knowing which symbol means what when you are out shopping for green goods. As legislation is constantly changing, you need to make sure your product knowledge is up to date when it comes to knowing which symbol does what. With a number of things to think about when you shop, inc...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Dec 20, 2010, 4:00 am
Cleaning may not be the most popular activity which we can do at home, but it’s a fact of life and can’t be avoided. Take a wander through any local superstore and it’s obvious that housework is big business. Every aisle in the store is crammed full of cleaning products promising to make your ...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Dec 17, 2010, 4:00 am
If you’re on the countdown to Christmas and you’re already breaking a sweat about all the gifts you need to buy for friends, family and loved ones then fear not. We’ve got some top tips, ideas and inspiration to help you create our very own green gifts that will inspire and delight your neares...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Dec 15, 2010, 4:00 am
Another Wednesday and I thought I’d round up some of our reviews. Today it’s laundry time and below are the reviews of the liquids, powders, softeners, sheets and even nuts we’ve reviewed on Life Goggles. Laundry liquids Ecover Concentrated Non Biological Laundry Liquid. Ecover Concentrated B...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Dec 13, 2010, 4:00 am
These days, there seems to be a celebration of some sort popping up every week. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, birthdays, anniversaries, engagements… the list is endless. Each one of these special occasions needs to be marked and celebrated in style, and it’s unthinkable to imagine not acknowl...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Dec 10, 2010, 4:00 am
Each year, Americans generate a staggering 25 million extra tons of household waste between Thanksgiving and New Year. That’s a pretty good reason to think about how to increase your green during the holiday season. And since it’s also a time for gifts and giving, we’ve got the perfect list of...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Dec 8, 2010, 4:00 am
It’s a Wednesday so why not a little round-up of all the soap reviews we’ve had on Life Goggles? Just click on the links to read the full reviews, we’ve covered quite a few different types. Soap bars Hemp Soap With Almond. Simply Soaps’ Organic Guy Bar. Simply Soaps’ Tea Tree and Calendul...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Dec 6, 2010, 4:00 am
As the winter nights draw in, there’s nothing more appealing that curling up with a glass of wine by a roaring log fire. Except of course for the fact that log or coal fires use up valuable natural resources and fossil fuels and damage our environment. But if the idea of cuddling up next to your l...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Dec 3, 2010, 4:00 am
As we drift into December there can be no doubt that winter is coming – well in this country anyway. So you’re going to put the heating on and use a lot of electricity and/or gas. But there are things you can do to minimise your energy use and I’m not just talking about insulation. Here are a ...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Dec 1, 2010, 4:00 am
I recently reviewed Santa Cruz’s Mountain Brewing’s Organic Amber Ale and liked it – after I got used to it. So another trip to Bev Mo! and I bought the brewery’s India Pale Ale, or IPA, which is also organic. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing inscribes the phrase ‘Think Organic, Drink Organic�...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Nov 29, 2010, 4:00 am
Knitting is an age-old craft loved by grandmothers the world over. They spent the long winter nights tenderly knitting those wonderful jumper and cardigan creations that kept us snug and warm, not to mention the cute little booties for the new arrivals in our families. But as clothes became cheaper...
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Joel W. posted an article on Life Goggles - Nov 26, 2010, 4:00 am
With population levels expected to increase exponentially over the next 50 years, water is one of our most precious natural resources. But when it’s quite literally on tap, it’s easy to slip into bad water usage habits which can result in significant and unnecessary wastage – not to mention as...
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