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Eco Company TV Show Educates and Inspires Youth
Posted by: | CommentsIt is imperative that teens understand the impact they can have on creating a greener future. That is where Eco Company comes into play. Eco Company is a TV show that highlights environmental issues and works to inspire kids and teens to get involved. Whether it’s renewable energy or recycling or organic processing, the Eco Company TV show covers a variety of environmental subjects to help improve the long-term sustainability of our planet.
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Eco Company showcases the latest in eco technology and educates about what is going on in the world. They achieve this in an accessible way by having a dynamic and diverse group of teens that are passionate about the issues they are discussing. The show highlights and does individual profiles on teens and young adults who are involved in green issues and are making a difference. They explore issues from internships with green employers to those doing green community service. Eco Company is also a platform to shine a light on organizations, schools, companies, and community groups that are making a positive impact on the environment.
“Eco Company airs in markets all across the country (USA). Find out which local station airs the show in your area and tune in! Each week Eco Company explores all aspects of being green and understanding how we impact our world. The E-Co Team reports on the latest developments in renewable energies and alternative fuels. They explore organic processes and learn how conservation and recycling can have an impact on reducing our carbon footprint.”
Eco Company's Adam on a boat made from recycled bottles (Image Credit: eco-company.tv)
In the end, the show is all about promoting people who are actively trying to make a difference to the environment around them. This type of programming helps to inspire other children and teens to get involved and perhaps implement some of these community projects in their area or open them up to thinking about entirely different career paths. No matter what the impact, Eco Company is proving that teens and young adults can and are making an impact on the world around them. Plus, they give viable tips for how to make everyday life a little greener and sustainable in simple ways. It is important that these issues get screen time and as it is a way to convey new ideas and information to those who might not be up-to-date on them. Kudos to Eco Company for making these important environmental issues accessible to a new generation.
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El Hierro will be the World’s First Renewable Energy Island
Posted by: | CommentsEl Hierro, a Spanish Island in the Atlantic and the smallest of the Canary Islands will become the world’s first renewable energy island with wind power and solar thermal sources providing 100% of the energy for all 11,000 residents. El Hierro is already an eco-tourist island paradise featuring some of the best deep sea diving, volcanoes and lava fields, lush valleys, steep cliffs up to 1000m high, trees that are a thousand years old, and dense forests containing species of vegetation which have endured in the island since prehistoric times.
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ABB power and automation technologies are spearheading the project to make El Hierro the world’s first renewable energy island:
“Like many remote islands, El Hierro generates electricity with diesel oil transported from mainland terminals by oil tanker. The carbon impact is significant – in El Hierro’s case it amounts to 18,200 tons of CO2 per year in power generation emissions alone, an impact that the renewable energy project will eliminate.”
“The project consists of an 11.5 megawatt (MW) wind farm and an 11.3 MW hydroelectric pumped storage plant that will provide the island’s 11,000 inhabitants with 80 percent of their energy needs. The remaining 20 percent will be generated by solar thermal collectors and grid-connected photovoltaic systems.”
Tomás Padrón, the leader of the island council and head of Gorona del Viento El Hierro said “The project started 25 years ago. During all that time we have struggled to convince the local authorities, the Spanish government and the European commission.” “Now, we are cited as an example,” says a proud Padrón. “We are the little seed which sprouted in the renewable energy desert.” Padrón also explained the timing for implementation ”after a trial period at the end of 2011 the system should come online in 2012.”
As a result of this initiative, El Hierro will be able to close the oil-fired power station that currently supplies its electricity and save 6,000 tonnes of fossil fuel annually as well as reduce CO2 emissions by 18,000 tonnes.
Tags: Biosphere Reserves, Canary Islands, carbon emissions, co2 emissions, conservation, conserve energy, ecosystem, ecosystem conservation, El Hierro, electric cars, electric vehicles, Fossil Fuels, Javier Morales, MAB, Man and the Biosphere Programme, natural resources, preserve natural resources, renewable energy, Renewable Energy Resources, Scientific and Cultural Organization, solar power, solar thermal power, sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable lifestyle, Sustainable Living, sustainable solutions, Tomás Padrón, UNESCO, United Nations Educational, wind energy, wind power, World Network of Biosphere ReservesArtists donate music to Patagonia’s eco-friendly line
Posted by: | CommentsPatagonia, Inc have long been one of the most established names in eco-friendly clothing, the company founded in 1972 have always focused on outdoor wear with an emphasis on hiking, biking, cycling, swimming and surfing. It was fairly natural that they would be one of the earliest companies to lend lasting support to environmental initiatives both in their product line but also in the practices of the company. They’ve been involved with donating 1% of their total sales to environmental groups since 1985 over which time more than $25 million has been donated to different organizations. They also co-founded the ‘alliance 1% For the Planet’ for like-minded businesses and won the 2008 ‘Eco-Brand of the Year’.
Perhaps more importantly the company has strict environmental practices in place when it comes to the products that they manufacture, assessing raw materials and considering environmental impact for all products that they sell. The company also takes part in the ‘Common Threads Initiative’ (a recycling program) and the ‘Conservation Alliance’. The company has now introduced another avenue to support environmental funding with the launch of “Patagonia Music”.
Now their website will sell songs donated by artists for 99 cents each with the entire proceeds from each sale going to an environmental cause just as selected by the artist. The launch will feature 22 tracks by different artists and then a further four songs will be added on a weekly basis. In addition to downloads the compilations also be available as physical CDs (remember them?) at retail outlets.
More than 100 artists have already elected to contribute music to the campaign including Pearl Jam, Los Lobos, Drive By Truckers, Ziggy Marley, Maroon 5 and many more. The founder and owner of Patagonia stated in a press release:
“Patagonia is hopeful other musicians will see that by just donating a song they can easily provide their favorite environmental group with a new stream of financing.”
It’s a novel way for artists to support a cause that their fans will embrace while paying more than lip service to environmental issues. Now that the campaign has launched you can find out more plus purchase and download songs via the Patagonia.com website, an iPhone app or directly via each artists website in association with the company.
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