Bob Marley Eco Friendly Products ready for holidays

Posted on November 23, 2010 by quest

The Billabong X Bob Marley Collection; a collaboration with Marley & Co. will be available November 25th, in time for the holidays in better surf and specialty stores. Billabong develops earth-friendly, innovative products that adhere to the Marley family’s core values: Equality, authenticity, and sustainability. Or as Bob might put it: “Make way for the positive day.”Working with the Marley family to interpret their vision of their father on to our garments has been inspiring,” notes Billabong Design Director Rob McCarty. “Cedella and Ziggy have provided great insight to make this collaboration a success.”

The Billabong X Bob Marley collection is made using premium recycled and organic materials, supporting environmentally safe products. This means less pollution, with superior quality, function and performance. The collection will be marketed in store, online and print. Consisting of boardshorts, tee shirts, tank tops, and selected accessories, the line reflects the energy, passion and fun that infused Marley’s life.

Billabong produces active lifestyle clothing, accessories and related products designed and distributed to a worldwide customer base of board riders. Marley & Co. is a lifestyle branding company offering unique partnerships with leading manufacturers and retailers worldwide to create branded products in categories such as footwear, apparel, consumer electronics, personal care, home and outdoor, food and beverage and action sports.

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Solar powered Resort opens at the Roof of the World

Posted on November 21, 2010 by quest

Lhasa known as the“Place of the Gods” by ancient Tibetans is now home to a 150 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and 12 spacious villas and suites. The St. Regis Lhasa Resort is blending Tibet’s rich culture and exotic natural surroundings with sustainable features including solar panels, locally-sourced produce and herbs for the resort’s restaurants and an underground water recycling system. Guest accommodations feature beautiful residential interiors, custom-designed furniture and spacious marble bathrooms in addition to luxurious linens and amenities such as high-speed internet and plasma televisions in room. “Lhasa is one of the most intriguing and beautiful cities in the world,” said Magdy Anis, General Manager of The St. Regis Lhasa Resort. “We are honored to be opening Tibet’s first luxury resort, offering global St. Regis guests the opportunity to experience Tibet’s mysterious traditions and stunning beauty while enjoying St. Regis signature amenities and services.”

The resort boasts awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas and the Lhasa Valley. St. Regis will also premiere its new spa brand, the Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Lhasa Resort and an array of epicurean taste and experiences in a variety of culturally designed settings.The St. Regis Lhasa Resort will present the first wine bar in the region serving over 140 labels of wine, liquors and aged cigars. Also the first of its kind, the Tea Room will offer guests a relaxing afternoon with different blends of local and imported teas, and serving vintage teas aged from 10-25 years.

The first St. Regis was opened in New York City over a century ago is owned by Starwood Hotels a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences around the world.

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Ecotourism making a difference

Posted on November 21, 2010 by quest

From Toronto Bruce Poon Tip founder of Gap Adventures and Planeterra announced today the appointment of Megan Epler Wood as Director of Planeterra, a global non-profit dedicated to sustainable community development through travel and voluntourism. Epler Wood will share duties with newly named Associate Director Paula Vlamings. A pioneer in the field of sustainable travel and founder and past-president of the The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), Epler Wood has devoted her life to helping governments, travelers, and businesses throughout the world understand how tourism can be a tool to conserve threatened natural areas and help alleviate poverty. Epler Wood has increasingly focused on the economics of tourism as a tactic to combat poverty, demonstrating how tourist dollars can help countries to ethically and sustainably develop even in the most challenging circumstances.

In making the appointment Bruce Tip Poon said, “I have known Megan for many years and have such deep respect for her and for her commitment and leadership in defining and building on her vision for sustainable travel. She is the best person on Earth to lead Planeterra and expand its programs’ influence,”

Founded by Poon Tip in 2003, Planeterra evolved from adventure travel leader Gap Adventures’ commitment to give back to the people and places its travelers visit. The organization supports projects throughout the world in health, education, and community development and arranges sustainable voluntour travel programs.

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Royal Caribbeans’ Ocean Fund Wins World Travel Award

Posted on November 12, 2010 by quest

Royal Caribbean Cruises along with the museum for African Art and The Travel Foundation have won recognition from the World Travel Market. Staged annually in London, World Travel Market is is a vibrant four-day event presenting a diverse range of destinations and industry sectors to International travel professionals. The award was given to Royal Caribbean Cruises for establishing the Ocean Fund. The Ocean Fund has awarded over $11 million in annual grants supporting nonprofit marine conservation organizations in protecting the world’s oceans through research, education and development of innovative technologies. From London

NatureWorks and Climate Action show how to cut Carbon Footprints

NatureWorks will partner with Climate Action to develop a series of activities based on the theme of “Innovative, Sustainable Product Development for Everyday Use.” Their goal is to share how every individual and company can do something tangible for the environment. An innovation gallery of commercially available, low carbon footprint Ingeo products produced by key international consumer brands will be on display at the Climate Action launch reception Dec. 3, 2010. Nature Works biopolymers (fibers) are made from plants, not oil. From MINNETONKA

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Half of GE fleet to be electric vehicles by 2015

Posted on November 12, 2010 by quest

In a move that will put some confidence into the future and sustainability of the reborn electric vehicle industry; General Electric has placed an order tens of thousands of electric vehicles. GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt said the large order will, “accelerate the adoption curve, drive scale, and move electric vehicles from anticipation to action.”
GE is a global powerhouse and diversified technology, media and financial services company. They are already in power generation including solar and wind energy. From Fairfield, CT GE announced

The Austonian Gets Four-Star Rating From Austin Energy Green Building

The Austonian, Austin’s newest and tallest luxury residential high-rise in the heart of downtown, has been awarded a coveted Four-Star rating from Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB).

The Austonian is the newest and most modern example of a sustainable and environmentally-smart high-rise community in the United States.
The Austonian’s Four Star rating from Austin Energy is the equivalent to the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Gold rating.
“This accomplishment is the result of support from

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Recycling organically

Posted on November 11, 2010 by quest

Organic

is one of those words that gets used so much you might just forget what it really means…. simple and healthful and close to nature, “an organic lifestyle.” And recycling? To use again in the original form or with minimal alteration: So that’s it! Core values on going green. Reusing what it close to nature with minimal alteration. Seems that’s what Recycling.com and OrganicAuthority.com are doing with a new partnership they’ve created. An online resource that provides a wide range of information while educating the public about the benefits of buying and choosing organic produce, meats, and products, while promoting sustainable living and an organic lifestyle. From Los Angeles