In this Issue…
News Corp Plans Zero Omissions by 2010
Recently Rupert Murdoch announced that News Corp intends to produce zero net carbon emissions by 2010.
Last November, while in Japan, he announced his change of heart. "I have to admit that, until recently, I was somewhat wary of the warming debate. I believe it is now our responsibility to take the lead on this issue."
According to Murdoch, the process - which was only announced this week but which has been under way for almost a year - has made good business sense. "Reducing energy usage not only cuts greenhouse gas emissions but saves money too."
While you and I may not be running a global empire, there are a few steps that we, as individuals, can take to help work towards reducing our own carbon footprint.
Top 10 most effective ways* to help conserve nature and improve our quality of life:
- Reduce home energy by 10%
- Eat meat-free meals once a week
- Buy a fuel efficient, low-polluting car
- Choose an energy efficient home and appliances
- Stop using pesticides
- Walk, bike or take transit to regular destinations
- Prepare your meals with locally produced food
- Choose a home close to regular destinations
- Support alternatives to the car
- Get involved, stay informed.
*Source: David Suzuki Nature Challenge
BioFach 2007, Germany
By Roger Burrell
From 15-18 February I was one of the 45,520 trade visitors from 112 countries who recently met in Nuremberg, Germany for the annual BioFach Organic Expo (with over 3,000 trade exhibitors).
Row upon row of organic produce, covering everything from food, wine and beer right through to cosmetics, clothing and dog food were on display.
Organic Food is really big, business in Europe. Conversion of farms to organic certification is continuing to grow at an accelerating rate, and not just in Germany and Europe, but also in Latin America and South America. I must have spoken to at least a dozen certification bodies.
To see such an extensive range of products from around the world was a real eye opener, and confirmed my belief that mainstream business is supporting a shift towards 'greener', more sustainable practices - through organic production, greenhouse gas emission reduction and fair trade support.
Visit BioFach 2008 for further information on next year's event.
Competitions and Giveaways
Details on our regular competitions are provided below.
Competition Three (May 2007) - 100% Natural Baby Care Products
This month we are pleased to offer a fantastic prize of beautiful baby care products from Love Me Baby Me - manufacturers of luxury, natural preservative baby care products.
This exclusive collection contains:
- Bubbly Wash
- Smoothy Shampoo
- Creamy Cream
- Hair Putty
- Butt Balm
This Collection will make a lovely gift for yourself, partner or close friend. Don't forget to enter the competition.
Competition Two (April 2007) – Winner Notification
Congratulations to:
Matthew Weygood of South Australia, Australia
Thank you to everyone who entered.
Didn’t Win?
Logical Nutrition have generously offered Geofeat Competition Two entrants a further 25% off all online shop orders until 30 June 2007. Simply visit Vital Greens and quote the Geofeat coupon number provided in your competition notification email when placing your order to receive your discount. Thank you, Shane.
News Updates
More news from around the world.
New Zealand's Carbon Trading Scheme Won't Damage Economic Growth
New Zealand will introduce a carbon emissions trading scheme by mid 2008 that will have a 'negligible' impact on economic growth. A 'cap and trade' system will cover all emissions and apply to all sectors of the economy.
Earlier in the year, the Prime Minister, Helen Clark pledged big emission cuts by the government and set compulsory targets for bio-fuel use. The Prime Minister likened the threat of climate change to a nuclear holocaust during the cold war and said New Zealand must lead the way.
Post Koyoto - What Happens Next?
The Koyoto protocol is due to expire in December 2012, and attention now turns towards what should happen next. Koyoto was always the first step in an ongoing process. Although the US and Australia chose not to ratify the agreement, it bound 35 nations to cut carbon emissions in a first phase until 2012.
Delegates to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change are meeting in Bonn, Germany from 7 to 18 May 2007 to focus on the next phase.
On the agenda is the question as to how to widen the deal to include the world's richest nations and growing economies, such as the US, China, Brazil and India. Experts also hope to outline guidelines for limiting national greenhouse gas emissions and reducing emissions from deforestation in developing countries.
European nations hope the US and Australia will agree to cut their emissions of greenhouse gases under a new deal. The US, as the world's largest polluter, should be setting an example for China and others, and Australia, a country with the highest rates of emissions per capita, cannot simply turn a blind eye on the problem.
The discussions are aimed at paving the way for December's meeting of environment ministers in Bali, where it is hoped delegates will reach consensus on a follow-up to Kyoto.
Vitamin Angels to Eradicate Childhood Blindness
On 21 March 2006, Vitamin Angels set a goal to eradicate childhood blindness due to vitamin A deficiency (VAD) by the year 2020. Operation 20/20 is the first major step in this global campaign.
Vitamin Angels is a non-profit, non-sectarian organisation dedicated to providing basic nutrition and fighting vitamin A deficiency childhood blindness around the world since 1994.
Last year, Vitamin Angels donated more than 100 million supplements to people in need in 40 countries around the world. Vitamin A is critical for vision, bone growth and normal bodily development, and plays an active role in a child's immune system. Today, half of the children who go blind from vitamin A deficiency die each year from opportunistic infections and otherwise non-life-threatening illnesses.
The one-time cost to prevent a single child from going blind due to vitamin A deficiency is US $1.
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Love Me Baby Me, who recently launched the purest, gentlest, chemical-free preservative baby skincare line on the market, today announced that the company has received the prestigious iParenting Media Award. The company was honoured for both their full line of baby care products, which includes Bubbly Wash, Smoothy Shampoo, Creamy Cream, Hair Putty and their miraculous Butt Balm, as well as their Precious Pak, containing travel-sized versions of all five products.
"I am thrilled that an organisation as respected as iParenting has recognized us with this prestigious award," said Rosemary Anthony, Love Me Baby Me founder. "This honor just reinforces what aware parents everywhere already know - that our children deserve pure, gentle, natural, effective products without the risks of preservatives like parabens and propylene glycol. We hope that this award will make even more people aware of the critical issues related to children's skincare."
