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Tourism organization Blue Safari Seychelles (say-SHELLS or say-SHELL) has set up an eco-camp on a remote island in the nation located in the Indian Ocean. Located 1,030 kilometers (640 miles) from the archipelago's main island of Mahe, visitors can experience a true getaway adventure on the paradise island of Cosmoledo. Conservation, preservation, and protection of nature are at the heart of this experience as Blue Safari Seychelles, the trading name Alphonse Island Lodge uses to do their marketing, has managed to find the balance between nature and sustainable hospitality. The accommodations are made from repurposed shipping containers. The interior of each of the eight lodges were designed to minimize environmental impact. They were made using local wood and painted in neutral colors. This ensures each pod blends with the sands, palm trees, and shrubs. All of the amenities, located on Wizard Island, or Grand Ile, are eco-friendly. All cleaning products are fully biodegradable. Cosmoledo is just one of the islands being managed by Islands Development Company (IDC). Public Relations and Communications Manager, Michael Payet, told Seychelles News Agency that IDC has wanted a presence on Cosmoledo for the past several years. Discussions for more permanent residence on the atoll began in 2017, but IDC funds did not exist. "Malagasy and Comorian fishermen have been poaching fish and harvesting sea cucumbers from the reef as well as killing sea turtles. Their ongoing illegal activities have had a devastating effect on the marine resources around the atoll. Having learned that IDC wanted to establish a presence on the atoll, Alphonse Island Lodge put forward a proposal to the board of IDC in August 2017, to have a tent style camp on Grand Ile which would accommodate some 12 guests in a safari style set-up." IDC PR and Communications Manager Michael Payet Payet added that with the presence on Cosmoledo, the atoll's wildlife has benefited greatly.Benefit wildlife by using recycled shopping bags; take some plastic out of sealife's stomachs. "Since the eco-lodge was established, the slaughter of turtles on the islands and in the lagoon of Cosmoledo has been brought to a halt." IDC PR and Communications Manager Michael Payet During their stay, visitors can submerge themselves in a Blue Safari snorkeling experience, explore undiscovered diving sites, or try bluewater and fly fishing. Stand-up paddle boarding, guided kayaking, and a Wizard Island tour are also options.The best way to hold all of your stuff while adventuring is in a backpack or drawstring bag. The foundations upon which the shipping containers sit are not permanent. Rather than being concrete slabs, they are on top of precast plinths. This leaves the camp completely removable and transportable. "The containerised camp on Cosmoledo is not a permanent establishment, but a temporary facility until such time comes that IDC builds its guesthouse on the island." ...

Five months ago, in early September, a strong earthquake hit Hokkaido, Japan. In disaster-affected areas, an increasing number of people are finding uses for the fallen trees felled by landslides. The central and Hokkaido governments, local forestry cooperatives, and paper manufacturing companies are developing plans to use these fallen trees. The plans include turning them into fuel for stove heaters and biomass power generators, or simply making paper and cutting them into lumber. Through these efforts, they aim to achieve eco-friendly earthquake reconstruction. "There are no parts of a tree that can be thrown away. We can use fallen trees as energy sources without wasting any parts."Tatsu Kobayashi, 46-year-old official at Hobetsu processing center of Tomakomai wide-area forestry cooperative in Mukawa, Hokkaido During the earthquake on September 6, large scale landslides occured in parts of the island of Hokkaido. The main area was Atsuma, which was the site of the earthquake measuring 7 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale. These slides caused damage to around 10,660 acres of mountain trees! Forests account for 70 percent of Hokkaido's land area. There are many wood processing plants. In November, both the island's government and the Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau of the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry called for local forest cooperatives and paper makers to create a network for utilizing the fallen matter. They say they want quick removal and effective use made of them in order to promote forest road restoration, among other reconstruction work. The specific plan developed is:•Process fallen trees in good condition into paper and lumber•Damaged trees can be converted into wood pellets or wood chips for use as fuel in biomass power generation Wood pellets are usually produced by first breaking trees down into smaller pieces, then compressing them into cylindrical shapes using heat, among other methods. Without materials such as adhesives, they are made entirely from wood. Commercial production began in North America in the 1970s. This was done in anticipation of their use in stove heaters and boilers. According to the Forestry Agency, about 210,000 tons of pellets were used as energy in Japan in 2016. This is up 34 percent from 2015.Get rid of single-use plastic bags and bottles, and up your usage of reusable products 100 percent! "Wood pellets have been traditionally produced from surplus lumber. Since we have such a large number of fallen trees, I'm sure we'll be able to increase their production. I hope they will attract more attention."Tatsu Kobayashi, 46-year-old official at Hobetsu processing center of Tomakomai wide-area forestry cooperative in Mukawa, Hokkaido Paper manufactures are also focused on using the trees for biomass power generation. Oji Paper Co, a Tokyo-based company that has a power generation facility at its Tomakomai, Hokkaido, plant, has generated trees ...

Here at Custom Earth Promos, we like to stay as relevant as possible. One of the ways we do this is by writing articles about upcoming holidays. In just over a week, it will be Valentine's Day. These days, a lot of people opt for skipping the traditional gifts. Repetition can kill romance, leaving calorie-filled chocolate and cavity-causing candy, and soon-to-wilt flowers without much of a feeling. Some people find that they are tired of the same gifts each year, some people find that they are tired of doing what everyone else does, and some people find that they are just tired of tradition. If you are scrambling for last minutes gifts for your sweetheart, here are a few eco-friendly ideas:(*Hint: If you don't have a sweetheart, these work perfectly for "Galentine's Day," too!) A Nontoxic Skincare Subscription Box Be a good partner or friend by helping her be her best self. Love Goodly is a vegan, cruelty and toxin free skincare and lifestyle product company that offers a bi-monthly subscription box that's green down to the last drop of plant based ink on its recycled cardboard cover! (You can also purchase a 6 or 12-month prepaid subscription through the FAQ page.) With two levels of purchase, you can get up to 6 full sized products for a retail value of up to $174. Each box also features an occasional eco style accessory, wellness product, or healthy snack. The boxes also always benefit a charity. This month happens to be Farm Sanctuary, America's first animal shelter for farmed animals. They won't tell you what is in the box, but they release a spoiler on each of their social media channels. According to Facebook and Instagram, the February/March box will include Flower Mill's Balm Shell face cleansing balm. This all-in-one deep cleaning facial cleanser and makeup remover is made with essential oils that work together to create a powerful yet gentle formula that won't dry out or strip your skin. Organic Skincare, Body Care, Hair Care, & Cosmetics Suzanne Somers has been a blonde bombshell all her life. At 72, her real self is nothing like ditzy Chrissy Snow from Three's Company or neurotic mama bear Carol Foster-Lambert from Step-By-Step. What she has done is create a popular lifestyle brand, endorsing exercise and weight loss products; an as-seen-on-tv fashion item; and a line of organic beauty products that includes skincare, makeup, and haircare. Her beauty products are certified toxin free and contain no parabens, PEGs, chemical fillers, lead or lead based chemicals, petroleum phytates, sodium lauryl sulfates, or silicones—any of the scary, confusing ingredients people don't want to find in their hair or on their skin. They are also gluten and cruelty free, and made in the USA. With options such as a subscription box, kits, sets, and free shipping on orders over $100, why not introduce your Valentine to their new favorite beauty product? Eco-Friendly Greenery Many people reach for flowers ...

Super Bowl LIII (53) is right around the corner—Sunday, February third. Whether you're tuning in for the New England Patriots, the Los Angeles Rams, Maroon 5, or the hilarious commercials—your party is sure to make eco-mistakes. Whether it's carbon emissions or lots of trash, here are a few ways that you can cut down on those "environmental no nos." 1. Bring Your Own Plates You've heard of BYOB? Well, now it's BYOP, for "Bring Your Own Plates." You've probably thought about what sort of alcohol or buffalo sauce filled cheesy appetizer you are bringing to the party, but you've given no thought to what to serve it on. "Oh, the host will have paper plates." you think. Maybe "Oh, they'll have plastic cups." Unfortunately, plasticware creates a lot of garbage, which is not good for the planet. Rather than buying plates and utensils, use what you already have. Not enough for your guests? Ask people to bring washable, reusable items from home. Nobody will mistake someone else's meal for theirs and less items will be added to the local landfill. If you're having a potluck, ask people to use reusable tupperware instead of disposable packaging. You can package everything in a reusable bag for the car ride. Bringing something hot or cold? Try an insulated cooler bag. 2. Meatless Mondays It's finally time to try one of the hundreds of cauliflower recipes you have pinned to your Pinterest board or saved in your bookmarks on Buzzfeed. Meat and poultry require large amounts of land, water, feed, and it generates carbon emissions. According to the United States Geological Survey, 500 gallons of water are needed to create one pound of chicken! If you cook with as little meat as possible, not only will you cut down on some of those problems, but you may just discover your new favorite side-dish or "meatless Monday" substitute.If you are feeling extra eco-conscious, you can challenge yourself to make a dish with zero packaging waste. Cut down on some waste with a reusable water bottle. 3. Review the Recycling You may have a recycling bin, and your guests might honor your wish to keep the planet clean, but is everything recyclable? The shortest answer is no.Before the party, make sure that you brush up on your county recycling rules. This way, if a guest asks if something is recyclable or garbage, you know for sure what the right answer is. The best place to look, is your local Solid Waste Authority website; you can search for what is and isn't recyclable through this, or related site's, pages. Send your party invites on seed paper. This can be recycled into beautiful wild flowers when it is done being used. 4. Decorations Are a Don't If you are thinking of decorating—get that thought out of your head. A lot of decor is made from mixed materials, leaving them unrecyclable. Things like balloons, while a fun touch, are especially unrecyclable; and if you live near the beach, you can potentially harm sea life both in and ...

A new report claims that pesticide exposure, antibiotic resistance, air and water pollution, among other factors, caused by industrial food production could kill five million people a year by 2050! This is four times the number of deaths caused by global traffic accidents! Preventing this requires local food production, eco-friendly production, eliminating waste, and designing and marketing healthier products. This is according to a foundation set up by record-breaking British sailor Ellen MacArthur. Redesigning the industry into what is known as a circular economy would do several things. This includes reducing health costs, saving land, saving water, and creating new business opportunities. This claim came from the same report; launched Thursday at the World Economic Forum. Cities themselves could be important catalysts. Eighty percent of all food is expected to be consumed by 2050. Under the current linear system, food enters cities where it is processed or consumed. Only a small portion of leftover organic waste, in the forms of discarded food, byproducts, or sewage, is reused. In a circular economy, raw materials and byproducts are reused. Very little is wasted.Waste very little by getting your promotional items from Custom Earth Promos. Cities would need to source locally produced food in ways that could regenerate the ecosystem. They would need to distribute the surplus to those who could not afford it. They would need to turn byproducts into new products—everything from fertilizer, to feed, to materials for bioenergy.Use byproducts to your advantage and purchase a lanyard made from organic cotton, bamboo, or corn. According to the report, the benefits "could be worth $2.7 trillion a year to the global economy." In contrast, the "extractive, wasteful, and polluting nature" of current food production costs society $5.7 trillion a year globally. This is through costs to both human and environmental health. "What you eat matters, but how it has been produced matters as well. You could very well be eating healthy, but still be exposed to the negative impacts because of the way food is produced. We are at an absolutely critical point."Researcher and lead report author with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Clementine Schouteden, via Thomson Reuters Foundation from Davos, Switzerland Scientists are increasing calling for systematic changes. They are calling for changes to the way food is being produced. They are calling for the way food is being consumed. They are saying that industrial farming has led to a system that contributes to climate change, cripples the environment, and is causing a malnutrition crisis!Combat malnutrition in your family and stay eco-friendly by using reusable grocery bags and water bottles. Agriculture and forestry, among other land uses, are responsible for a quarter of the greenhouse gas emissions heating up the planet; according to the United Nations Food and ...

Phileas Fogg was the first person to try and journey around the world in only 80 days. He is the main character in Jules Verne's novel Around the World in Eighty Days. Nearly 150 years later, a new race is being attempted—this time, without combustion engines. Fogg's circumnavigation was written when fossil fuels were first being used to mainstream transportation, and nearly a century-and-a-half later, another adventurer is now inspired by the novel. The Jules Verne Trophy is given to the yacht that circumnavigates the globe the fastest, but now, Dutchman Frank Manders is challenging teams to drive the planet in the same time as Fogg, using only zero-emission vehicles, in what he is calling the 80 Day Race. "Back in 1873, the new tech was fossil fuels. Now, we have sustainable and renewable energy. So it was the idea of bringing back that adventurer style but embracing this new approach."80 Day Race founder Frank Manders via CNN Sport While the race has a low carbon footprint, it comes with a high price tag! Registration opened earlier this month. Forty spots were up for grabs, but they cost over $44,000 for those signing up by the end of March! The race has just three rules: No vehicle can have a combustion engine,It has to be road legal,No more than 40 percent of the vehicle can be the energy system "We didn't want something like a 250 page FIA rule book. That way, people can have different approaches to how they see the zero emissions working on the vehicle."80 Day Race founder Frank Manders via CNN Sport The race combines Manders ambition for adventure and greener credentials. He previously set up Wonders of Waste. This race challenged teams to travel from Rotterdam, Netherlands, to Rome, Italy, powered by used cooking oil. The 80 Day Race is scheduled to begin in April or May of next year. It will begin in Paris, France, and head to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. From there, teams will navigate across China, before crossing the Pacific Ocean to Vancouver, Canada. The race resumes in San Diego, California, this leg ends in Cancun, Mexico; after journeying across the Atlantic Ocean to Marrakesh, Morocco, the final leg takes place from Monaco back to Paris, France.While you take this long trip, save space in your vehicle by keeping all of your things in an eco-friendly messenger bag or backpack. Mander's inspiration came from his passion for the Dakar Rally he had as a child. Born in 1979, competitors traveled from Paris, France, to Dakar, the capital of Senegal, in West Africa. Since 2009, it has been held in South America; there is also the Africa Eco Race, which recently finished its 11th competition.Let Custom Earth Promos inspire you to go green. "I was 12-years-old when I first saw the Dakar. It was on TV at midnight and obviously I wasn't allowed to watch, so I'd sneak into the living room in the night when everyone was asleep and watch it."80 Day Race founder Frank Manders ...

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole and that meant comfort." J. R. R. Tolkien, author of Lord of the Rings Given the direction of society right now, we all seem to want to hole up at one point or another. Building an underground bunker for when it all comes to a head? It's a good thing hobbit-holes are back in style! Realtor.com and SFGate spotted an excellent example of these Middle-earth style dwellings in River Falls, Wisconsin. This one is on the market for $285,000. The home was built in 1972 at the height of the energy crisis for Pat Clark and Emogene Nelson, two professors from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. According to the listing agent, Dale Antiel of Edina Realty Inc, "going underground was quite the way to save a lot of money" during the crisis. The home, dubbed the Clark Nelson home after its first occupants, is quite small—2,236-square feet, and the furnace is always kept at 60 degrees fahrenheit. However, it's always "very comfortable," so says the agent. This two-bedroom, two-bath house is on its second owner, who has held onto it for 30 years. "It's priced below market right now, and the price is negotiable. It does need some updates. It hasn't had any updates in 30 years."Listing agent Dale Antiel of Edina Realty Inc. Antiel estimates the true market value would lie between $325,000 and $350,000 if brought up to 2019 standards. Beyond indoor fixes, there is gardening to be done. "It's a little overgrown on the outside."Listing agent Dale Antiel of Edina Realty Inc. That's nothing that a good trim and some seed packets can't fix.Beautify your hobbit-hole with some seed paper products. The hole was designed by architect Michael McGuire, of Stillwater, WI. During the 1970s, the earth sheltered houses became popular as a design-conscious method of reducing heating and cooling costs.Try another type of reduction and reduce the amount of plastic in the oceans with a reusable water bottle. Even underground, it isn't a dark place. Natural light is abundant with five skylights. "The outside is always coming in. You don't feel like you're in a cave at all."Listing agent Dale Antiel of Edina Realty Inc. The simple place also has three wood-burning fireplaces. This helps keeps the place cozy. Banquette seating in the living room recalls architect Frank Lloyd Wright's residential designs. Double doors lead to the yard. For a home of this size, the kitchen is quite spacious, offering plenty of counter and cabinet space. Plus, there is a breakfast nook! Built-ins designed to do things such as hold books or art pieces are all original and in good condition. Outside the home, there is plenty of space—3.5 acres to be exact! This is plenty of space to do what one pleases. If indoor ...

Abu Dhabi sustainability week might be shining a light on big renewable energy projects, but more practical uses are already underway in the United Arab Emirates. These serve as a sample of the ground breaking initiatives the Persian, or Arabian, Gulf is expected to witness as it moves towards a sustainable future. Move towards your own sustainable future with Custom Earth Promos. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority recently launched a 20-seat electric water taxi powered 20-kilowatt (kW) motor with solar panels on top. It has 87 percent lower emissions than a regular abra, or traditional boat, would. Operations are expected to occur on Dubai Creek, Jumeirah Beach, the new islands, and the Dubai Water Canal. A total of 61 boats are planned to be operational by 2020. On the road, work has begun on two solar-powered bus shelters. This is part of a trial for shelters in off-the-grid locations. Generated power will be used to power lights, air conditioners, and billboards. Make yourself seen by printing your company logo on any one of our reusable shopping bags. In Abu Dhabi, Masdar has launched the region's first electric bus. The eco-bus route will have six stops, including Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, and Masdar City; service will be free until the end of March. Seating 30, it travels 150 km (about 93 miles) per charge, and solar panels are used to power auxiliary systems. Experts are predicting that global solar installations will grow steadily in the coming years—5.2 percent annually between 2017 and 2022. Combination(s) of batteries, solar, and other renewables is expected to cause dramatic transformation(s) in the world's energy market. Some of this is already being seen at street level. According to Middlesex University Dubai lecturer in media and UAE-based member of Climate Reality Project, a non-profit organization involved in both education and advocacy related to climate change, Stephen King: "Busses, taxis, and other fleet vehicles are driven continuously, contributing more to urban pollution than vehicles of similar engine sizes. Providing electric options for these vehicles is a positive step in improving air quality, which is a key issue (in the Gulf.)"Middlesex University Dubai lecturer in media and Climate Reality Project member Stephen King According to the Climate Reality Project, several studies show that electric vehicles are likely to cost the same as, or even less than, regular internal combustion vehicles within the next decade. This is true even without incentives. A report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) from February 2017 found that the unsubsidized cost of ownership of battery-powered electric vehicles will fall below that of vehicles with internal combustion engines by 2022. A steadily increasing rate of adoption was projected, reaching global sales of 41 million—25 percent of total market share—by 2040. "Solar power can take on a role in mostly bulk energy ...

Here at Custom Earth Promos, we like to find the most interesting environmental news we can. We believe that if it interests us, it will interest our readers, and we do our best to keep our audience entertained. A few days ago, when we came across an article about how cocaine isn't eco-friendly, we just had to share what we called "...the strangest way to save the environment we've ever seen". Now, in what may be even stranger news, it seems that even the black market is doing their best to go green as eco-friendly drug dealers are selling Class A (Schedule II) drugs in reusable containers for environmentally concerned customers. Cocaine was used by an estimated 875,000 people in 2017—2018, according to the latest crime survey for England and Wales. This is the highest number in a decade and a 15% year-on-year rise! Dealers have traditionally used small plastic bags, lottery tickets, grease proof paper, or cling film when handing off their packages. Some have switched, however, to using plastic pods (microcentrifuge tubes) that they can return and refill. A cocaine user in Birmingham, England, told Metro.co.uk that he thought his dealer was joking when he handed him the cone-shaped vial. "I was given a gram of cocaine in this plastic pod thing and my dealer said they were not serving up in plastic ziploc bags or wraps anymore. He said that I could bring it back if I wanted to and he would refill it and that it would be better for the environment. I thought he was joking but he was serious, he reckoned they used so many plastic baggies and paper and a reusable container would be easier than wrapping up individual wraps. I told him I was not bothered about the environment and surely cocaine itself can't be that eco-friendly but he reckoned he had a load of hipster customers and they loved it."Anonymous coke user in Birmingham, England, via Metro.co.uk Another user backed the idea, stating: "The amount of plastic bags and paper that must have been wasted with wraps of drugs before must have been so bad for the environment so these reusable plastic things can only be good."Anonymous coke user Unfortunately, it is unlikely to balance out the damage done during cocaine production. A study conducted in 2011 by the State University of New York found that growing and producing the drug has contributed to major deforestation in Columbia. "In southern Columbia we found geographically that there is just more probability of losing the forest close to cocoa cultivation. And the more cocoa around you, the more forest you're likely to lose, the sheer amount of cocoa in the vicinity has an effect."Ecologist Liliana M. Dávalos In July of last year, Metropolitan Police Service Commissioner Cressida Dick targeted certain middle class drug users. These people worry about the environment, yet see "no harm" in doing cocaine. She accused them of being "hypocritical" and stated that they are "fueling" the drug trade.

Here at Custom Earth Promos we've talked about everything from New Year's Resolutions, to how to have a greener Halloween, reusable grocery bags, trash stuffed oceans, our rapidly dying planet, but this is by far the strangest way to help save the environment we have ever come across: Not doing cocaine! The plant based world can be quite a "holier-than-thou" place It's full of people who believe that they are doing more for the environment than everyone else. They may be annoying, but they are generally correct. These people are doing more to reduce CO2 emissions than most people. Oftentimes, you also come across vegan who don't drink or hardly drink, whether for health reasons, ethical reasons, or both. (A lot of alcohol isn't vegan.) But while they may pass on the steak and red wine, plenty of vegans still do coke! (Please visit this webpage to learn the drug's history and see some recent statistics.) This is one thing, although quite a strange one, that is holding them back from living in a cruelty-free utopia. Plenty of environmentalists have given up meat and dairy, yet spend their weekends "snorting." You may think that if you've cut out meat, cheese, and booze, you may need to "hit the slopes" to have a good time at a party, but cocaine is one of the least environmentally friendly things you can be doing! Make sure that when you party you stay hydrated. Keep track of both your hydration and your drink with a Custom Earth Promos reusable water bottle. Anyone who cares about the environment, vegan or not, should put down their rolled up dollar bill immediately. Aside from the addiction and life altering psychological and health effects it can produce, it is ripping apart our rainforests! Coca farming has been linked to increasing deforestation in Columbia. This pushes many animals, among them harpy eagles and golden poison frogs, to extinction. Plus, these aren't the only environmental effects. To aid growth, farmers are using banned pesticides. The first stage of production involves chopping the cocoa leaves and dusting them with lime salt before adding kerosine or diesel fuel and giving it a good stir. Then it's heated, stirred, and mixed with sulphuric acid and caustic soda. Once the key elements are siphoned off, the leftovers of this extremely dangerous mixture is dumped into the ground or surrounding river systems. This aids in further devastation to the local environment. "People hardly want to be reminded of the devastating environmental impact their choices are having while they're trying to have fun. I'd never remind someone about to bite into a beef burger that getting that burger here has harmed the environment. All you'd do in those kinds of cases is offend and anger people. And in my case, I'd probably never be invited back to any parties if I started banging on about how bad coke is." Two-year vegan and recreational coke user Elle via Metro.co.uk This seems odd. Usually vegans are quite ...