Want to get down to some sweet planet-lovin' this weekend? You've come to the right place. Here's our weekly roundup of green things to do this weekend.
Leicester
This one sounds like fantastic fun if you enjoy making things and want some unique and environmentally friendly decorations this Christmas. Leicester's Eco House is running an 'Organic Christmas decoration-making' workshop on 9th December from 2pm - 4pm. Why not pop along and make your own ornaments from natural materials found in the EcoHouse's beautiful organic garden? The event is free, and it's suitable for adults and children from age 5. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Central London
For the slightly more hardcore eco-worrier, Saturday's focal point may well be the National Climate March through Central London. Organised by the Campaign against Climate Change, it's part of a global day of action with demonstrations and events taking place in more than 50 countries, designed to coincide with the UN Climate Talks in Bali. Assemble at 12 Noon in Millbank for the main march; details for the rest of the day's activities are here.
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There are plenty of entries in the green calendar this weekend, and as you might expect, green Christmas fairs are cropping up everywhere. I've included a few of these from around the UK, plus a tree-planting day for more out-doorsy types.
Central London
Head into town for some ethical shopping and MP-spotting at the Fair Trade Fair, taking place in Parliament Square. The UK's 'oldest fair Christmas event' has loads of participants on board, and runs from 12-5pm on 1st and 2nd of December at
Westminster Central Hall, Parliament Square, London SW1.
Swansea
The Swansea Christmas Green Fayre takes place on Sunday 2nd December, at the National Waterfront Museum. This will be a good one for foodies, as the green fayre's stalls will be joined by Waterfront's monthly Local Produce Market, but there's more than just mouth watering organic treats on offer here: you'll find craft stalls, tools for self-sufficient living, Oxfam charity stalls and ceramics. The event promises to be 'bigger and greener than ever', and judging by the success of last year's event, I'm sure it'll will be. You can see some pictures here.
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If you can't afford McCartney's Stella(r) prices, there's a great little tutorial here on how to make a laptop bag from an old pillowcase.
OK, so perhaps the print that's been chosen for this bag isn't the coolest you've ever seen, but you can use any pillowcase you like, and if you're concerned about security while you're out and about, I guess the shabbier it looks, the less likely any potential muggers will are to know you're carrying a shiny bit of kit in there!
I'm sick of being challenged on every minor attempt I make to live a greener lifestyle and it makes me sad that it's always the people/organisations that try to do something right that get criticized for not doing everything. So I've composed a quick list of comebacks to the top 5 anti-green sentiments I've heard expressed over the past few weeks. Do feel free to add your own!
1. "There's no proof that changing our actions will improve matters"
Look what happened to the hole in the Ozone layer when we stopped spraying aerosols around all the time.
Remember good news is always under-reported.
2. "I'm too cool to be green!"
Dude, you can't be that with-it if you haven't noticed that green is the new black...
3. "Al Gore's film had nine factual errors in it. I know. A judge said so!"
So do most cutting-edge scientific theories. That it wasn't a flawless account of what's happening should come as no surprise, but the bulk of what Gore said and his crucial message is strongly supported by scientists. It's certainly a lot more well researched and respected than alternative theories...
Follow the jump for more cutting retorts!
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Here's some good news to kick of the weekend, hot off the Ecorazzi grapevine: it has emerged that Paris Hilton does not intend to go away at all -- ever.
That's right folks. The hotel heiress has announced that at the time of her death, she wishes to be cryogenically frozen. And I quote: “‘It’s so cool. Almost all the cells in the body are still alive when death is pronounced. And if you’re immediately cooled, you can be perfectly preserved. My life could be extended by hundreds and thousands of years.’ Great news!
Related: Putting the 'fun' into 'funerals' with EcoPod | Go out in style with a wicker willow coffin
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I was a bit dismayed to see Terra Plana lampooned in the hall of shame that is Shoewawa's 'ugly shoe of the week' feature this week. This 'interestingly' paneled boot pictured was the culprit.
However, I decided it was important not to let the side down in the style stakes, as us greenies have a reputation to keep. So do you think Terra Plana's designers have got a bit carried away with this particular style? I've certainly seen much more attractive footwear made from eco-friendly, recycled and organic materials (most often in TP's stores!) but this style isn't doing it for me.
Now every celeb under the sun is 'green', it was only a matter of time until this happened: it's a custom made, ten-seater, stretched Prius limo.
The long, lean green machine is was made by splicing an ordinary Prius in half, re-forming it, re-stuffing it and welding it back together. Perhaps impressively, its makers say it requires no additional power, yet still retains its fuel economy, at over 50 miles per gallon.
Maybe the makers of the perilously tiny G-Wiz should take a leaf out of Hollywood's book and apply a bit of 'stretching technology' to their own models?
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