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NZ Clean Energy Expo – Prepare to Be Inspired!

September 6, 2011 – 5:15 pm |

Oct 12-16, NZ Clean Energy Centre, Taupo
www.cleanenergyexpo.co.nz
The NZ Clean Energy Expo is shaping up to be a substantial event and we encourage you to mark any of the following events of interest in …

Hemp, Wool and Eco-friendly Fabrics, Plus Recycled Materials Feature at the Starfish NZ Fashion Show

September 5, 2011 – 10:25 pm |

Happyzine writer Claire Chateau Checks Out the Starfish NZ Fashion show
A month ago, I dragged my four kids to Auckland for some cultural time and a bit of a city splurge.  My children, used to …

NZ’s Green Design In Top 8 – Electrolux International Design Lab Competition

July 17, 2011 – 10:13 am |

14 July 2011
A New Zealand design is one of eight Electrolux Design Lab finalists announced today.

The ninth edition of the annual Electrolux Design Lab competition challenged industrial design students around the world to consider …

White Roofs or Green Roofs? By Ian Montangees

July 9, 2011 – 10:21 am |

The Difference Between White Roofs and Green Roofs in Terms of Their Positive Contribution to Global Warming Reduction – by Ian Montangees
A number of people have asked about the difference between green roofs and …

Local Government New Zealand Conference 2011: Future Focus

July 6, 2011 – 6:01 pm | One Comment

MEDIA RELEASE
The future is the centre of attention at this year’s Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) annual conference at the Wellington Convention Centre 11 to 12 July.
Entrepreneur and sustainability advocate Melissa Clark-Reynolds will …

Clean Energy Centre the Start of Something Big

July 4, 2011 – 9:50 am |

By Nathan Argent
Greenpeace

Yesterday saw the official opening of the New Zealand Clean Energy Centre – the state of the art facility on the shores of the stunning Lake Taupo. The modern and architecturally …

Eco Friendly NZ Entries Star in Design Lab 2011

June 15, 2011 – 7:51 pm |

Press release: Electrolux

NZ ENTRIES STAR IN DESIGN LAB 2011
Three New Zealand designers have been selected as top contenders in the global Electrolux Design Lab competition.
From a field of 1,300, the top 25 concepts have …

Your ‘Carbon Toeprint’; What it Could Look Like.

June 11, 2011 – 4:10 pm |

We hear lots about our carbon footprint, how big it is and the ramifications of our petrochemical lifestyle on future generations. How easy is it to reduce your greenhouse gas emission in any real …

Hutt City Council Recognised As An Environmental Leader

May 27, 2011 – 7:47 pm |

Hutt City Council is the first local council in New Zealand to obtain the international environmental management ISO 14001 accreditation for all areas of business.
The accreditation recognises Council’s proactive approach towards environmental sustainability and compliance …

Kāpiti Coast’s Greenest Street: Finding Her Green Roots

May 21, 2011 – 8:30 pm |

Blog 10: By Stacey Gasson
With admirable honesty Terena confesses that, until she joined Kapiti Coast’s Greenest Street competition, the abundant resources available to her often went to waste. Blessed with a vegetable garden, orchard and …

Lincoln University Graduate Brings ‘Power’ful Green Plan to Central London

May 19, 2011 – 6:27 pm |

18 May 2011
NEWS FROM LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
Lincoln University landscape graduate brings ‘power’ful plan to Central London
A Lincoln University landscape architecture graduate is set to stamp a distinctive green mark on the future appearance of Britain’s capital …

Three Weeks to the Green Living Expo! Auckland, New Zealand

May 12, 2011 – 10:27 pm |

Three weeks to the Expo!
The very first Green Living Show & Organic Expo 2011 where industry experts from all green areas meet to share their knowledge and showcase their products.
With only a few weeks before …

Announcing the Inhabitat.com and Philips Bright Ideas Lighting Design Competition

May 11, 2011 – 12:30 pm |

Inhabitat.com lighting design competition
Do you have a bright idea for an eco-friendly lamp that could win you $1000?
We’re thrilled to announce that Inhabitat is teaming up with renowned electronics brand Philips to launch a lighting design …

Richmond Plains Wins First Ever Gold Medals for Organic Wines in Hong Kong

May 10, 2011 – 3:57 pm | One Comment

Nelson based organic vineyard Richmond Plains has just won the first gold medals ever specifically awarded by the Hong Kong International Wine Challenge for organic and biodynamic wines.
Richmond Plains has won two …

Eco-Artist Sarah Turner’s Recycled Bottle Sculpture Campaigns for ‘A World Without Bottles’

May 7, 2011 – 9:36 am |

SodaStream uses eco artist, Sarah Turner’s recycled bottle sculpture in their latest campaign with British super model Erin O’Connor.

The huge sphere Sarah handmade from 562 recycled plastic bottles was perfect to …

Eco-Jeweller Nick Feint – Saving the Planet One Wine Bottle at a Time

April 18, 2011 – 5:38 pm | 2 Comments

It’s times like these I really love my job. After a busy morning on the computer, it’s just me, the National Programme and the tar seal as I drive towards the Abel Tasman National Park. …

365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – 353 – Man Invents Way to Harvest Oil from Plastic (of course)

April 16, 2011 – 6:08 pm |

I believe that as our needs change, we possess enough intelligence and imagination to generate new solutions to meet those needs.  Every single one of them.  For every challenge we face as a people, as …

Open Day at NZ Clean Energy Centre

April 15, 2011 – 11:16 pm |

365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – 348 – Exciting Days on the 30 Day Green Dream Facebook Page

April 11, 2011 – 2:07 pm |

Yes indeed.  It’s kinda cool seeing the projects and goals that are cropping up on that 30 Day Green Dream facebook page.  So far we have: one electric bike being made by April 30th, one …

Kakapo Composting Toilets – Buy One For Your Household Today and Support Happyzine!

April 4, 2011 – 11:56 am | One Comment

Here at Happyzine we love a good green deal.  This month, if you buy a Kakapo Composting Toilet and mention ‘Happyzine’ to the Kakapo team, Happyzine (which is completely and utterly reliant upon volunteer efforts …

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