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Hippyshopper downtime: Wed 21 Jan

Just a quick note to let you know we'll be carrying out some much-needed maintenance work on the site this evening, so hippyshopper will be unavailable for viewing. When we re-appear, we should be faster, shinier and greener than ever so I look forward to seeing you on the other side!

Posted by AbiSilvester on January 21, 2009 2:27 PM in Announcements
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Merry Christmas from Shiny Media!

Here's wishing you all a very happy, green and groovy Christmas from all of us at Hippyshopper and its parent company, Shiny Media. We'd love to herer how it's going: did Santa bring you anything particularly eco-friendly this time around? Maybe you got a Tefal Quick Cup or wind-up radio. If so, you'll find plenty of feedback from other owners on this site!

Or, are you already shocked at the sheer quantities of waste piling up around you? If so, you might want to check out recycle now's Christmas recycling tips. Oh, and I do hope you cooked your sprouts the environmentally friendly way...

Finally, here's a little goodwill message to you all. Follow the jump for our totally paper-free e-card!

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Posted by AbiSilvester on December 25, 2007 9:15 AM in Announcements
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WIN an internship at Shiny Media with the LG Video Media Talent Award

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We've got an extra special prize on offer today: the chance for you to come and work with us at Shiny Towers, home of Hippyshopper and a host of other exciting lifestyle, technology, fashion and sport blogs. We have two 6-month internships available, starting from January 2008; one for a budding video presenter and one for a video production person. So, if you're a keen blogger who'd like nothing better than to make a career of your favourite hobby, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Watch the video below from Tech Guru Susi Weaser to find out what you need to do:

The chosen candidate will get the chance to train and work with Shiny Media, the UK’s top video blogging team. This opportunity will allow unique insight into how we plan, script and shoot up to 80 videos every month. The Shiny Media videos are watched by an audience of around 50,000 every week, and this internship offers you the chance to gain skills that will help you develop your career in the video media industry. Click here for instructions on how to enter! All videos submitted will appear on our competition YouTube channel.

Posted by AbiSilvester on November 21, 2007 11:50 AM in Announcements| competitions
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Schwarzenegger tops list of green politicians

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Grist has published its list of who they consider the top ten green politicians. Who makes the list? In first place is California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for his work in the state.

Other politicians include: London's own Ken Livingstone, New Zealand's PM Helen Clark and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Even David Cameron gets a look in.

Less well-known international players include Marina Silva, the daughter of Brazilian rubber tappers who founded the independent trade union movement. Partly due to her efforts as Brazil's Environment Minister deforestation of the Brazilian rainforest has decreased by 50%.

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Posted by Emma McNeil on July 26, 2007 11:20 AM in Announcements| Green News| Planet saving
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The Body Shop Switches to Sustainable Palm Oil

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The Body Shop International is the first cosmetics retailer to commit to sourcing all its palm oil from sustainable sources. Irresponsible palm oil production is a significant factor in the drastic decline of the world's most ancient rainforests. The Body Shop will instead get their palm oil from sustainable plantations in Columbia.

Peter Saunders, Chief Executive Officer of The Body Shop, elaborated:

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PETA Protests on Living Conditions of Las Vegas chimpanzee

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PETA will today stage a protest to draw attention to the plight of Terry, a chimpanzee in a Las Vegas Zoo. Terry is kept alone at the Southern Nevada Zoological and Botanical Park. PETA argue that this is in violation of the federal Animal Welfare Act which recognises the importance of social interaction in chimpanzee welfare.

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Posted by Emma McNeil on July 4, 2007 10:38 AM in Animal welfare| Announcements
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Win Live Earth tickets with Shiny Media in association with MSN

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Live Earth, the massive worldwide music event designed to raise awareness of global warming, is happening on 7th July. The London leg of the event is taking place at the magnificent new Wembley Stadium in north London. If we were to list all of the artists performing on the day we'd probably miss the concert, but suffice it to say they include Beastie Boys, Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Razorlight, Genesis, Snow Patrol, Spinal Tap, Kasabian and Metallica. The concert will also be available to view live online at www.liveearth.msn.com/concerts.

Tickets for the gig sold out within approximately 2 milliseconds of being put on sale, but thanks to Live Earth official online partners MSN we have a pair to give away to one lucky reader.

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Posted by Stuart Waterman on June 29, 2007 11:29 AM in Announcements| Events and happenings| competitions
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