published September 1, 2010 and has No Comments
Photo: Courtesy of Greenpeace Argentina. Some may argue that Greenpeace has its twisted ways, but sometimes they just nail it. In Argentina, last year there was a huge controversy over a used batteries recycling program by the Buenos Aires government: essentially they were collecting them without a clear plan on what to do with this highly toxic waste, and ...
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published August 17, 2010 and has No Comments
Image: Screen capture. Argentina is a huge holiday destination these days: from the Europe meets Latin America vibe of Buenos Aires to the brutal nature of Patagonia and the Andean lure of the North of the country, there's plenty for every taste. But even though there is a growing green scene in the country (check out our green city ...
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published August 10, 2010 and has No Comments
Photos: Courtesy of Pauline in Love. While most people will probably agree in that the work of TOMS shoes is remarkable, some argue that encouraging change in society to avoid poverty in the first place is better than charity. Enter Pauline in Love , a brand from Argentina that pro... Read the full story on TreeHugger
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published July 20, 2010 and has No Comments
Image copyright: McClellanParkTMA.org . In a city where bike theft is a very good reason to make you doubt about riding somewhere, providing parking facilities is almost as important as creating new bike paths . This is the case in Buenos Aires (and many cities around the world), and the reason why it's so good to hear that the ...
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published July 14, 2010 and has No Comments
Photos: Courtesy of Monochrome. It's no news that buying second-hand anything is greener than getting something new, as you're not using more energy and raw materials for another product. However, not everything used is good looking enough for the aesthetics inclined. With Monochrome Recycled Bikes , however, you get the best of both worlds: a previously owned bike that ...
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published June 23, 2010 and has No Comments
Photo copyright The Salvation Army and JWT Argentina . The Argentine branch of the Salvation Army and agency JWT Argentina have teamed up with five top local fashion designers to create high fashion couture with donated clothes. Choosing materials from the thousands of clothes donated to the institution, the designers conceived stunning outfits for both men and women, proving ...
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published March 31, 2010 and has No Comments
Day and night views of the hotel. Photos: Courtesy of OWN. Although we've seen tons of LEED certified buildings , the brand is only starting to become popular in Argentina, and some projects are beginning to come up. One of the latests is this new hotel from the OWN chain in fancy Puerto Madero neighborhood, which will be the ...
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published January 20, 2010 and has No Comments
Photos: Courtesy of Cruz Della Casa. We know it's still winter in the northern hemisphere, but these sunny pictures of Cruz Della Casa 's latest clothing and accessories collection will sure get you dreaming about summer.... Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Lovely Outfits and Accessories from Recovered Fabrics by Cruz Della Casa
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published January 12, 2010 and has No Comments
Photos: Courtesy of Oveja Llena. Thinking about warming up those feet without involving leather? Oveja Llena has a new line of boots, slippers and hats made from natural wool felt. Take a closer look to the many models inside.... Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Oh So Cute Wool Felt Boots and Slippers from Oveja Llena
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published December 29, 2009 and has No Comments
Photos: Emilio Ambasz (architect). This is what the Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art could look like in one year and a half time, when the restoration and extension works that are taking place in the building finish. Green walls and balconies will give the building and its pieces of art a new life. Take a closer look inside.... ...
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