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54Finance Goes Green
In the 20’s, the church preached disinvesting from `sin stocks’ -- alcohol, gambling and tobacco. Today, the definition of sin stocks has changed. More and more investors are veering towards Socially...
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59Sustainable Travel
The Lébou people say that not knowing is bad, but not seeking knowledge is worse. Travel in the modern world is an ethical minefield of terms like ethical tourism, responsible travel, fair trade travel. A...
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55Tips on Saving Power
The fuel crisis is upon us, with rising utility bills and the overuse of fossil fuels, we all must realise the importance of cutting back on power usage. Greener homes will lead to a greener world, that's for...
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55The Global Local Wisdom Bank
This is a platform for all of us to share our local knowledge, grandma's wisdom and cultural best practices. It contains lots of practical information from across the world to help you live a greener, cleaner...
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66The Fabled Silks of Benares
It is said that when Buddha attained Nirvana (eternal rest), his body was wrapped in a Benares fabric, which shot rays of dazzling blue, red and yellow. The weaving of fine, gossamer-like silk has been a...
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45Swapping -- the cheaper way to read more books
Off late, my visits to bookshops have been leaving me lighter - both in my wallet and my shopping bag! While the choice of books available is better than ever before, their prices have also...
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54Tea Lovers of the World, Unite!
In my own hands I hold a bowl of tea; I see all of nature represented in its green color. Closing my eyes I find green mountains and pure water within my own heart. Silently sitting alone and drinking tea, I...
59Incredible Bamboo!
The more I read about Bamboo, the more I feel that it is the most incredible natural resource we have available to us today. It is fast growing, hardy, is found everywhere on Earth's temperate and tropical...
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75Benares -- The City of Light
Images of Benares I saw the sun rise one enchanted morning in Benares, sitting on a boat in the Ganges, music from a temple playing in my head. The ghats looked so old when seen from the water, like...
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60Magnets and Us
Cleopatra is said to have worn a magnet ring on her head to preserve her legendary charms. Traditional healers believe that our bodies are complex electromagnetic systems that can be influenced by the waves...
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