Wine label indicites C02 emission

5-11-2010

The labels of the sauvignon blanc wine of winery Mobius Marlborough from New Zealand, indicate the CO2 emissions per glass. Consumers can therefore first assess a wine based on the carbon footprint.The lable indicates how many grams of CO2 per bottle is produced during the production and transport of the bottle.

Upbox

4-11-2010

 For your convenience the recyclable picnic baskets by UpBox already filled with the ingredients for a meal for just £ 6.50. The UpBox has a different cuisine every day. The UpBox is currently only available in the UK.

Ecological responsible fries

2-11-2010

In restaurant Haute Friture in Antwerp guests can enjoy eco-friendly fries and other dishes. The restaurant tries to minimize waste and is therefore uses a minimum of plastic and other packaging. Customers eat with wooden cutlery out of cardboard boxes. In addition, some meals are also served in compostable containers and palm thatch.

Urban Gardens Amsterdam

1-11-2010

Urban Green is an initiative of the Dutch interior designer Mark van der Geest and focuses on urban residents. Urban Green offers a wide range of flowers, plants and accessories for balconies. Urban Green is also developing projects as green roofs and vertical gardens to appertment buildings. Currently there are only stores in Amsterdam but Urban Green hopes to open in 15 stores in Dutch cities.

Champagnebag by Agoston and KRieger

23-10-2010

Agoston Krieger & Organic Champagne introduces the Organic Champagnebag. The bag is made from 100% recycled cardboard can be recycled and reflects the sustainable image of Agoston Champagne & Krieger. The Organic Champagnebag costs €5.95.

Waterpebble for a quick shower

23-10-2010

With the Waterpebble you use less water when taking a shower. By placing the pebble near the drain, it measures the waterconsumption. A green, yellow and red light show when you should stop showering. Each time the pebble is used , the time span between green and red light will be shorter resulting in shorter showers thus less water is consumed.

7 coffee flavours, 7 charities

21-10-2010

Project7 coffee is produced at small organic farms that are Fair Trade certified. The coffee is called Project7 because there are seven different types of coffee each supporting a charity. The charities that are supported include ‘Heal the Sick’ and ‘Feed the Hungry’.

Fresh vegetables by bike

20-10-2010

VeloVeggies wants to ensure that people eat more fresh products straight from the farm. They deliver fresh vegetables by bike to people’s homes and then also take green waste with them. A VegBox with various local fresh products costs $18,= including delivery expenses.  

Free drinks and snacks at Japanese cafe

18-10-2010

The Free Cafe at Harimaya Station in Japan offers customers free drinks and snacks at any time of day. Inventor of this concept Honten Maya Hari, a known producer of rice crackers in Japan. Guests can enjoy freshly brewed tea or coffee with a rice cracker. There are now seven of these Hari Maya cafes in Japan and next to advertising its rice crackers, Honten hopes that people will become more environmentally aware and treat ech other woth more respect after a visit to one of his pubs.

The Saladshop in Singapore

16-10-2010

The Salad Shop in Singapore welcomes everyone who loves vegetarian, healthy and tasty salads. In a charming and organic environment, created by Asylum studios, the customer will be tempted to eat more salads.

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