Hand
Up Media are delighted to announce that we’re now taking
bookings for The Ethical Christmas Fair

For
the third year, The Edinburgh Ethical Christmas Fair is taking place
over nine days on Castle Street/Princes Street, on the heart of
Edinburgh’s busiest shopping streets.

Last
year we welcomed a record breaking 20,000 visitors to the Edinburgh
Ethical Christmas Fair, the UK’s busiest Ethical Christmas event.

This event is
located in the heart of Edinburgh on Castle Street/Princes Street.
The event brings together over 30 exhibitors selling the very best
ethically sourced stylish and innovative gifts from across the globe,
and closer to home!

Click
here
to see some photos from last years event

This
nine day shopping event is now open to bookings on a first come basis
(bookings can  be made for 9, 5 or 4 days)

Click
here
for more information / booking form

Unique set
of eco-friendly water bottles launched by Onya Bag
creators

Sleek, curvaceous and immensely practical, the newest addition to the eco-friendly Onya range is the H2Onya, a stainless steel, reusable bottle which is designed to be a constant companion – saving money and the planet at the same time.  

Available in five different sizes, from a compact 350ml through to a robust 1.2 Litre model, this reusable bottle is durable enough to last a lifetime.

Fashioned from a single piece of stainless steel, the bottle is easy to clean and free from nasty chemicals such as Bispehnol A (BPA) which, over time can leach from plastics and aluminium and contaminate the contents of the bottle.

Ergonomically designed, which means it’s easy to hold (for both big and
small hands), the H2Onya comes with a choice to two different lids; a
sipper cap or a traditional twist cap which includes a handy carabineer
clip.   

With more than 500,000 Onya reusable bags sold to date
in the UK, founder of the eco-aware brand, Dan Brousson decided to
launch the H2Onya in a bid to help tackle the growing issue of waste
from discarded plastic bottles.  

“Bottled water has become
ingrained in our culture despite its enormous cost to the environment. 
Throwaway plastic bottles account for around 10 billion tonnes of
landfill every year.  The idea behind the H2Onya is simple; carry your
own water bottle to reduce your own plastic-footprint.  It’s a simple
action which will make a genuine difference to the environment if
enough people do it.”   

Substituting a refillable bottle with a
bottled water purchase will save more than just the environment too as
Brousson rightly points out.  

“Often buying a small bottle of
water is more expensive than petrol when you consider the cost per
litre.  Carrying your own bottle of water makes financial sense if
nothing else.  A good quality reusable bottle – such as one made from
stainless steel like the H2Onya- will pay for itself over and over
again.”

With a lifespan of around 100 years, the H2Onya is
a bottle-for-life.  But even then, as stainless steel is the most
recycled commodity in the world, it still shouldn’t contribute to
landfill.  

Available from selected stockists, the Onya Bags website (www.onyabags.co.uk) and the UK’s largest independent online bottle shop ReusuableBottle.co.uk (www.reusablebottle.co.uk).

REUSABLE PACKAGING
The H2Onya is not just an eco-minded individual’s best friend….it’s also a WOMBLE’S delight!

Wasteful
packaging is a no-go area for the Onya team, therefore, the H2Onya is
packaged in a clever and practical tube which can either be recycled
or, if you have Womble-like tendencies, used in a variety of ways -
from storage container to art         project, moneybox, vase, musical
instrument, dog toy…the only limit is your creativity.  

The H2Onya Range
350ml in brushed stainless steel (RRP: ￡ 8.49)
500ml in a choice of brushed stainless steel, Lemon Green and Lilac (RRP ￡ 8.99)
750ml in a choice of brushed stainless steel, Cream and Raspberry (RRP ￡9.49)
1000ml in a choice of brushed s/steel or Midnight Blue (RRP: ￡9.99)
1200ml in a choice of brushed s/steel or Iron Grey (RRP: ￡10.99)
(Choose from two different lid options – sipper lid or twist top)

ARE YOU PUTTING OFF ONLINE DATING? TEN COMMON EXCUSES FOR NOT DATING AND HOW TO TURN IT AROUND

Get
back out there your friends keep telling you …  It’s so much easier
said than done isn’t it? There is always a good reason for putting
things off just a little bit longer. Maybe next week, maybe next year, maybe never!

If you’re making excuses to put off dating, now’s the time to take  the plunge. After all, what have you got to lose?

I’ll do it when the kids are older

OK, how much older?  Anyone would be wary of starting out dating again with children to consider.  It’s natural to be concerned
about bringing someone new in to their lives,  particularly if there
has been a difficult break up with their other parent.  But most
children will
be happy to see you happy again. If your kids are stopping  you moving
on with your life, ask yourself; Is it really them or are you using 
them as an excuse. We have lots of advice for anyone who is dating as a single parent, remember you’re definitely not alone.

I’m not over my ex

Well,
it can be very difficult to move on after the break up of a long term
or serious relationship.  But even if you don’t feel able to
commit to someone new, are you really not  ready just to meet new
people? Why not give online dating try and give yourself a  chance.
Don’t compare everyone
you meet to your ex, appreciate people for who  they are. You never
know, someone may be waiting to help you get over your ex forever.

Who would want me?

Why
would anyone not  want you? There is someone out there for all of us.
Be honest about who you are  and what you want out of your life.
Remember
to be positive about what makes  you special and don’t put yourself
down. If you’re planning online dating, take  a look at our articles on
writing your personal for lots of ideas and help. Your ideal partner
may be looking for you right now! 

What if it goes wrong?

If
a relationship  doesn’t work out, it can be a painful process to go
through. However, we’ve all  head the old saying “It is better to
have loved and lost than never loved at  all” and besides, what if it
goes right? You may be worried about something  that isn’t going to
happen to you. There’s only one way to find out!

When I’ve lost some weight

This includes anything that says you’re not good enough to be happy
today. We are all unique and  special and worthy of being loved.
OK, so you may want to lose a few pounds and  get a little fitter, so
go ahead. Just don’t put life on hold in the meantime.  If you do lack
confidence about
how you look, make sure you give yourself a  boost by perhaps updating
your hair or make-up to be a little more flattering, or treating
yourself to a new outfit that really makes you look and feel great.

I’ll just wait and see if anyone turns up

Well, you could be  lucky but not many of us meet the partner of our dreams by waiting for them to  knock on our front
door. By starting out on online dating, you’re simply  allowing
yourself to meet a larger circle of people and increasing your chances 
of finding your
ideal mate. When you’re doing everything you can and having fun  in the
process, someone will turn up just when you’re least expecting them.

I can’t handle being rejected

Many people feel that  online dating could be demoralising as you may well find that you are in  contact with several people who
will chose to take things no further than an  initial date or a few
emails. This isn’t rejection, its honesty. You will also  feel that you
do not want
a relationship with many of the people you contact,  any more than you
would with everyone in the supermarket on a Saturday  afternoon! It’s
not a reflection on you or your worth, just that this isn’t the person for you.

I don’t have time

Really?
You have no  time to find someone to spend the rest of your life with?
You must have a very  exciting life for everything in it to
be more important! Obviously there are  some things that have to be
done but surely your happiness should take some priority in your life.

Online dating is dangerous

There are some risks  associated with online dating but there are
risks associated with meeting  anyone anywhere. There are also plenty
of ways to minimise personal risk. Check  out the advice in online
dating safety to find the best ways to keep yourself and your loved
ones safe. But remember,  most people are genuine, so after you’ve
taken all sensible precautions, relax and have fun.

There’s always the cat to keep me company

Yes, of course. But  the conversation is limited.

OK,
do you still have  a good reason not to try online dating? Or is it
just another excuse. Give it a  go, you never know where it may lead!

For
more tips and advice on making the most of your Natural Friends
membership, take a look at the Latest Newes items  after doing a Free
Search at http://www.natural-friends.com or look at the excellent range of articles at http://www.maxmyprofile.co.uk/dating-advice-for-women.htm

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welcome discount yet, you are entitled to 10% OFF your first purchase. Simply
type ‘purewelcome01′ when
prompted on checkout. 

And this month’s Members Offer (valid until 31/07/09) entitles you to
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A two-day course. 9.30am -5pm both days

Course(s) with places available:
Saturday – Sunday 17-18 Oct 2009
Thursday – Friday 12-13 Nov 2009

This course will introduce the basics of permaculture and show how this approach can be applied.

Venue

Stanmer Park (near University of Sussex), Brighton and other venues in and around Brighton.

Life² presents a public talk by Julian Baggini

It’s the big question – what is life about?  What does it all mean? 
Well-known philosophy writer, journalist and broadcaster Julian Baggini
takes us on a journey through the meaning of life, exploring the views
that various thinkers have had on this topic over the ages and bringing
together some of the most persuasive answers.  He’ll also explore what
impact these conclusions might have on how we see and live our own
lives.

7.30pm, Thursday 24th September 2009
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL

£8 in advance, £10 on door

To book tickets, visit the shop at www.lifesquared.org.uk

Life² is an organisation helping people to ‘live well’ in the modern world.  Visit us at www.lifesquared.org.uk to find out more!

The
UK
produces more than 400 million tonnes of waste every year, generated
mainly from households; commerce and industry combined. A high
proportion of this waste ends up in landfill, where it emits high
volumes of powerful greenhouse gases (GHGs), polluting our
environment and the air we breathe, and accelerating the impacts of
climate change. Green waste technology explores means of waste
disposal in a highly sustainable and socially responsible way, with
the potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions, decelerate
the affects of climate change, and lower economic costs.

As
part of Article
13’s
commitment to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) we ‘encourage
the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly
technologies’ (Principle 9). This includes green waste technology.
See our UNGC
events pages
(URL:http://www.article13.com/csr/ungc_our_csr_events.asp).

Integrating
green waste technologies into an organisation is not only an
ecologically sound investment, but there is also a solid business
case attached. Moving towards green waste technology:

• Helps
  reduce organisational operating costs and cleanup cost.

• Reduces
  transportation costs and high waste taxes.

• Waste
  can be recycled in an industrial ecosystem, e.g. used again as an
  energy source.

• Can
  generate a competitive force and be used as a tool for competitive
  advantage.

Here
at Article 13, we
have leading edge experience in Incineration and Energy-from-Waste
plant – MSW, clinical and industrial waste as well as flue gas
treatment technologies and processes. Our best-in-class associates
provide amongst other services: technical appraisal of a new biomass
gasification process and technical audits of biomass fired power
plants.

New
innovations in environmental technology have the potential to pave a
sustainable way for the future through making important contributions
to our lives, and the environment we live in. Some particularly
useful Article
13 resources are:

• ScotAsh
  - waste or a whole new business opportunity

http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strAction=GetPublication&PNID=1413

• Sainsbury’s
  plc
  - the first food retailer to use compostable packaging

http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strAction=GetPublication&PNID=1281

• Biffa
  - surveying the wasteland

http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strAction=GetPublication&PNID=1280

For
information on how Article 13 can assist you in auditing your
company’s waste and energy practices, developing waste action
plans, and reducing your business’s waste and related impacts on
the environment, contact Fiona Banyard on 020 8840 4450 or email
fionab@article13.com