Green Options » Slovenia

Largest River Protection Area in Europe — in Croatia and Hungary

Zachary Shahan — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:51:08 +0000

Croatia and Hungary signed an agreement yesterday to protect a major biodiversity area that crosses borders along three rivers. The agreement is being called a “Trans-Boundary UNESCO Biosphere Reserve” and has resulted in the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) awarding the two countries with a “Leaders for a Living Planet” award.

The reserve will preserve several endangered species, among other environmental jewels. There is also the possibility of the reserve expanding several times over into neighboring countries in the future.

An Electric Unicycle that Recharges while Rolling Downhill

Jeff Kart — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:35:08 +0000

If you want to cut your carbon footprint, you can ride your bike a little more. If you want to cut it even further (from all that exhaling while pedaling), meet the EniCycle. This one-wheeled ride has a range of just under 19 miles on a charge. But it recharges when you ride it downhill (if you dare).

Cradle to Grave Certified Fashion

Delia Montgomery — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:22:18 +0000

Announcement of Chic Eco’s poll for the Most Creative Women’s Apparel Designer honored London designer Nina Morgan-Jones as the first runner-up on September 2008. Nominations were submitted by email and most didn’t include much more than the designer’s name. Wow, that was not the case with Nina’s positive support. Below are a few quotations:

• The hottest organic couture fashion designer.
• Innovative high fashion shoe designs with a firm footing in ecological benefit.
• Her designs with exclusive organic fabrics and leathers are fashion-industry leading.
• She creates fantasy clothing and shoes while maintaining an earth-goddess Gaia quality.
• For those that think organic is just a bunch of hippies wearing tie-dyes, look at Nina’s designs.

The style is timeless, Bohemian-exotic. To sum the quotes up, Nina creates sustainable apparel and accessories that are beautiful, sexy and fun.