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AMD Open Architecture Challenge Selects Community Partners
We are excited to announce today that three community partners that have been selected for the AMD Open Architecture Challenge. This groundbreaking international design competition will be launched officially this coming Wednesday 12th September, in
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The Nepalese Paper Company
OK, so the wedding season may be nearing its close for this year, but a new one is never too far away. For those folks out there who are planning your big day, you may already be thinking about what invitations to send. We've previously brought you
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The Success Of "Small is Beautiful" In Nepal
One wouldn't necessarily associate successful, small-scale sustainability projects with the small country of Nepal, but a quiet revolution to improve the lives of Nepalis is now underway in the Himalayan nation, from forestry and to power generation.
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The TH Interview: Alyce Santoro
When science jumps the fence into art, definitions get all screwy. Alyce Santoro's training in biology couldn't make room for her sense of wonder, so she split. Now, her work ranges from bizarre physical hybrids to elegant recycled textiles. She is
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Gorgeous No Child Labour Carpets by Nani Marquina
We wish to say congratulations to Nani Marquina for 20 years (watch video here) of brilliant work in the world of carpets! We mentioned Nani Marquina’s carpet collection made from recycled bicycle inner tubes and the Emiliana felt slippers but it’s
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Tam + Rob
We must thank Pecha Kucha, the newsletter from The Natural Store, for introducing us to the UK eco fashion label Tam + Rob this week. This women's wear label was started four years ago by old school friends, fashion designer Lucy Tammam (Tam) and
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Responsible Tourism Awards 2007 Looking For Your Nominations
The online eco-travel agency Responsible Travel has teamed up with Virgin Holidays to present the Responsible Tourism Awards for the fourth year in a row. They are now looking to you to nominate your favourite 'tourism ventures all over the world that
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Cleaning Up Mount Everest
Ken Noguchi is a mountaineer who is slowly cleaning up Mount Everest. During his campaign, which has now taken him on five trips up the mountain, he has brought back an estimated 9,000kg of rubbish.
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Israelis Turn Backpackers Green In Nepal
Practically every Israeli after a two or three year stint in the army escapes the pressures of living in a small country surrounded by less than benevolent neighbours – to go backpacking somewhere else, anywhere else. You can find hordes of them
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Spangled Ferret — Earth Concious Fashion from New Zealand
The prize for the most brilliantly random brand name that I‘ve found in New Zealand should go to Gina and Sean Higham for Spangled Ferret. As with most great ideas inspiration came to these two Brits after a couple of drinks and a bit of banter in the
