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Join us at
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Living Show
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Natural Expo
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on 5th & 6th July 2014
at the ASB Showgrounds
Meet NZ’s #1 Organic Crusader
Who is NZ’s first ecowoman?
find out who she is at the show
Celebrate a Sustainable Future at the Green Living Show
Being in harmony... p44
CONTENTS
sustainability &
management
24 cocoon: your ultimate choice in
recycled paper
26 dr rudolph diesel: vision beyond his
lifetime!
May 2014
03 FROM THE EDITOR
organic natural
05the green living show & nz organic
natural expo sponsors and supporters
27 stationery made from your own waste
paper
30 10 steps for actualising a deeply-inspired
goal
32 "less is more" a new food production
paradigm
33 dashboard image: toyota NZ, global
vision with extra kiwi drive
06 a conversation with adrian barkla of
remuera new world
10 what's happening at the 4th green living
show and nz organic natural expo
12 how clean and green is your food?
14 waiuku's sunset coast organics leads
the way in certified organics since 1998
16 beauty: love organic skin
What's
heppening at
the 2014
Show?
17 bokashi: efficient, sustainable & easy
healthy lifestyle:
Cook with the Sun... p36 mind body wellness
34 how important are beautiful man-made
spaces?
36 the benefits of cooking with the sun
38 unlocking the sun and environment
41 super foods for immunity
42 natural health: our endocrine system
44 5 keys to "being" in harmony
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The Green Living Magazine may 2014
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The Green Living Show & NZ Organic Natural Expo
5th & 6th July 2014, ASB Showgrounds, Auckland.
The 2014 Show is bigger and better with quality exhibitors as usual and many
new and innovative companies will be showcasing their products. There will be a
non-stop programme to keep visitors busy and we encourage you to bring your
recycled bag and shop till you drop and take a rest at our delectable Feast Area
with delicious food to die for.
When I enter a store, I am always struck with awe at the various products and
packagings that are impossible to recycle - when is it all going to end? What is the
solution? We have to get into the mind-set of the concept of designing with intent
and this looks at recyclability and what materials go into the product-making and
how easy it will be for the consumer to recycle it and sort it for their bins and for the
recycled goods to be able to be introduced as a new end product.
One point that we are emphasising at the show is the action to enact the principles
of “reduce, recycle and reuse” and start being creative and thinking about what
you could do with products that you no longer need and that could be made into
recycled products. There will be companies at the expo that will show you their
initiative.
Women are Economic Drivers and are concerned with environmental issues. They
are the critical family buyer, and seek opportunities, educational challenges, and
save money for their children’s future and they are the fastest-growing group of
creative green entrepreneurs in NZ and globally. Give it a thought! At the expo you
will notice women empowerment exhibitors.
The Green Living Show & NZ Organic Natural Expo encourages credible companies
to leverage the sustainability principles, transparency, work place conditions,
fairness, health and safety and environmental integrity.
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organic natural
a conversation
with Adrian
Barkla of
Remuera
New World
How long have you been selling organics at your store?
Around 2½ to 3 years now.
What are the goals for your supermarket?
Well it would be pretty cool to be 100% organic but I
think realistically this could not happen due to all the
lines we must stock as being part of a wider group of
stores. Therefore trying to push the fresh aspect as
much as possible gets people off these processed
foods, which are about as good for you as eating
concrete.
Why do you have an advantage for selling organics at
your store?
We just get into it, it is not the size of the dog in the
fight it is the fight in the dog . By that, when you believe
in something you will always have an advantage over
others who basically couldn’t care less. I mean I am
lucky I have a great produce guy - Abhi and he is really
the MAN who is so positive and enthusiastic and Abhi
tracks down growers, does all the deals with them
which enables us to pay the growers more and keep
the prices down as we are buying direct so everybody
can afford organics.
What changes have you made to keep this organic
mind set going and what are the views of your
customers?
We do get some funny ones like “why are you forcing
that organic stuff on us?” and “it is so expensive you
are ripping us off.” I have found it hard to get the point
across that organic is not always more expensive than
the conventional varieties which can have more toxins in
them. There is a perception that organic is more costly
and this is not necessarily always the case especially at
Remuera New World. We are continuously looking for
more growers to increase our range.
Is being in Remuera an advantage? Or is it because
organics will be accepted anywhere in NZ if people
wanted good health?
I think the ‘remmers’ people are switched on to
organics but there are people all through NZ wanting
the organic product and don’t forget the substantial
amount of overseas visitors as well.
Also people have to get it in their heads that food is
really important for health and a huge proportion of this
should be fresh and organically grown. Basically bad
food will make you sick and wonder of wonders, great
food will make you well again - sadly most people are
told they are just the unlucky ones to get sick and to
carry on as before as diet has very little to do with the
sickness.
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What are you accountable for when it comes to selling
organics to customers?
If we call a product organic we need to see the
certification from a Government approved organization
before we sell the product.
What is your latest thinking for organics in NZ and how
can we get people to eat organics?
When people get sick and tired of being sick and tired
and when they stop rushing off to the doctors every
time they get a little niggle and when we stop this ‘pill
for every ill’ thinking and everybody pulls their heads
out of the sand and thinks for themselves that all this
stuff we are putting into our bodies just maybe isn’t that
good for us. Then maybe we will get a bit of a shift.
Look at Youtube’s Carl Lewis vegan diet, where he
talks about athletes in the States who have a worse
diet than actors (as actors have more idea generally)
than athletes about the importance of diet and the
implications on their health.
You have to read with an open mind, to peel back
the layers of lies and the so called studies to prove
something is healthy and be honest with yourself as you
will always find an article that will back your thinking so
you can keep eating the food that made you sick in the
first place.
Is there brand competition for organic foods in NZ?
Not so much - I think the main thing is do not buy
organics if the ingredients come from countries with
dubious standards and corrupt governments.
And lastly remember…
THE GREATEST WEALTH IS HEALTH. ■
Like even read Pottingers cats - this was a 10 year
experiment done on cats and the only difference
between the two groups was one group ate raw
food and the other the same food, but cooked. This
experiment was done in the 30’s; I don’t think there was
a fourth generation of the ‘cooked food group’ of cats
as they were all sterile. Maybe books like this will open
people’s minds out there, as it is all just common sense
at the end of the day.
Why go organic?
Because I can and because I have an enquiring mind
that doesn’t believe all these pathetic statements made
by research groups who have been employed by
manufacturers to say that their products are safe.
How can we help to keep organic prices the same as
conventional prices or at least nearly the same?
I think like everything once you get scale and sell more,
the prices will come down.
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ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland
2014!
The No.1 Green Show in
new zealand!
Quality products &
transparency brands. The show
has grown and we have taken
more space - bigger and better
than ever!
The Expo will have an array of products and services including organic,
natural, sustainable, healthy products, insulation, solar panels, energy saving
gadgets to save you $$ and hot water heat pumps.
Plan to attend!
Five different electric cars will be on display and do take the opportunity
to place an order for one. To learn more about electric cars, APEC –
Association for the Promotion of Electric Cars will be exhibiting and
presenting a seminar.
Friday 4th July
B2B - only members and
invited guests will be able to
attend seminars & AGM.
There will be a private
networking event - Celebration
2014 United Nations
International Year of Family
Farming.
Sustainability Drinks - only by
invitation.
Saturday & Sunday
5th & 6th July 2014
10 - 5 pm
Open to the public and
trade. Jot the dates down
in your diary! Green Drinks
Networking Event and fun on
Saturday at 5.30pm open to all.
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Are you building a new home or renovating? Architects, building
certifiers and eco advisors are ready to advise you. Certification
companies will also be present to let you know why you should buy
certified and sustainable products.
Our Sponsor, Remuera New World, will surprise you with what they will be
showcasing, drop in at their huge row of booths and learn more, cooking
demos at their booth, taste and try products, buy products and sample their
new launch of delicious vegetarian pizza, and many more surprises, sign
up and join to win prizes.
Some booths will be offering massages and organic make-up, new
organic cosmetic companies will be launching at the show. There will
chiropractors, Integrated Health Services, Naturopaths and Herbalists.
Feast on the Future of Food - Pop-up cafes, the best of food and
beverages from raw food, Forever Young Juice to give you that lift, Vegan
and Vegetarian, good food done the paleo way, organic sandwiches with
the launch of the newest bread in town, organic burgers and sausages,
organic paella, delicious Indian Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian food,
organic crepes and more and, explore the flavours of organic coffee and
tea. Be ready for an adventure in sustainable and exotic foods that are
finger licking good and heaps more. There will also be food for the kiddies.
Check our green market stalls in the Green Boulevard – Looking good!
and
check
out the
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corner!
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Who is NZ’s ecowoman?
FIND OUT AT THE SHOW . . .
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under a specialised microscope based on
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Using just a pin prick of blood, Hemaview
enables us to see the blood exactly as it
behaves inside the body, giving a clear
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Hemaview can assess for signs in the
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excellent nutrition and a demo for making healthy
food and more …… An intriguing time not to be
missed as the experts will be speaking to you.
Non-stop presentations and demos. A Healthier you
- A Healthier Planet! Check the website for more
seminar topics and demos closer to the show.
Book your free seminars, free conference and buy
entry tickets to the show on the website closer to
the show. Inform your friends, family and bring the
children along as there will be things for them to do.
Be inspired
and find out what else is happening at the
Green Living Show.
www.thegreenlivingshow.co.nz
www.organicexpo.co.nz
Nutrition does not mean dieting!
Nutrition means being nourished.
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organic NATURAL
how clean and green
is your food?
and agencies for inspecting, advising and
certifying organic producers and their
products have been developed. Certifying
agencies (such as New Zealand's BioGro)
set high standards for organic producers.
Delicious – but dangerous?
A glass of wine. Crisp sticks of celery
stuffed with cream cheese. Salad
sandwiches. Stir fries. Fruit salad and
cream. Classic Kiwi menu items that
millions of us enjoy every month, feeling
lucky that we live in a clean, green
country with an abundance of safe,
healthy food. Right? If only. Successive
pesticide residue surveys by the NZ Food
Safety Authority show that while celery
may be green, it sure isn't clean. It often
tops the list for pesticide residues. Also
featuring regularly in the 'dirty dozen' of
most contaminated foods are grapes
and other fruits, salad vegetables such
as cucumber, tomatoes and lettuce,
products made from wheat flour, and dairy
products.*
These cover animal health and welfare,
soil health and conservation, sustainable
fertilisers, biodiversity protection, safe
ways of preventing or treating pests and
diseases and all other aspects of raising
healthy food in a clean environment.
Why organic?
Scientists have known since the 1960s
about the short and long term toxic
effects of exposure to the agricultural
chemicals that came into common use
after World War Two. Some farmers
decided not to use them, for the sake
of the farm, family's health, the health of
the natural environment, and the health
of those buying their products. The
term 'organic' was applied to this way
of farming, which uses biological not
chemical methods of fertilising plants,
feeding animals, and protecting them
both from pests and diseases. As the
public learns more about the dangers
of synthetic chemicals (and becomes
more concerned about the damage done
to wildlife and waterways by chemical
contamination) the demand for organic
products continues to grow steadily.
Eating an organic diet really does make a
difference, reducing agricultural chemicals
in the bloodstream significantly.*
Organics is more than food. It's important
to choose organic personal care products
and health supplements to avoid harmful
synthetic chemicals. Organic hemp farmers Dave and Ann Jordan make a range
of such products from hemp seed oil.
How do I know it's really organic?
With the growing popularity of organics,
consumers need to know what organics
really is, and be protected from cheats
who want to be paid an organic premium
without doing the work required to
make real organic products. Systems
When buying something that claims to be
organic, always look on the label for the
logo of the certifying agency. If there isn't
one, and you are not sure whether the
claim to be organic is true or not, contact
the producer or processor and ask them
to verify their claim by telling you who
certified the product. Sometimes you'll
find a product (such as a bottled sauce or
a shampoo) that claims to be made from
'80% organic ingredients', or similar. Once
again you should look for the certifying
logo, and ask questions if there isn't one.
When buying fresh produce, which is often
unlabelled, ask the retailer for verification.
Genuine organic producers selling at
markets or road side stalls should display
(or be able to produce) their certification
documents.
Support the producers who have earned
your trust by becoming certified, and you
will be supporting not only better food for
you and your family, but also the move
towards making more of the New Zealand
countryside genuinely clean and green. ■
Christine Dann, Communications Manager,
Organics Aotearoa New Zealand
Sources: Alison White, 'The 'dirty dozen' - latest
update', Organic NZ Magazine, January/February
2014, http://www.organicnz.org.nz/node/804 and
Alison White, 'The Dirty Dozen - 12 foods with the
most pesticide residues', Organic NZ Magazine,
May/June 2010, http://www.organicnz.org.nz/
node/120 Bruce Lourie and Rick Smith (2013)
Toxin Toxout: Getting harmful chemicals out of
our bodies and our world, http://toxintoxout.ca/
books/toxin-toxout/
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Waiuku’s Sunset Coast Organics
leads the way in certified organics since 1998
For Jason and Anisa Clarke of
Sunset Coast Organics, the past
15 years has been something of
a learning curve, as they have
built up their business, supplying
nutritious, organically grown salad
and gourmet vegetables to many of
Auckland’s most discerning buyers.
Do you have organic certification?
Back in 1998 we began growing herbs
on our 15 hectare property just outside
Waiuku. Though we were supplying the
conventional market we recognised
the value of producing our product
organically. We placed our farm under
conversion to organic certification,
becoming fully certified in 2001.
Organically certified businesses that
are audited annually, by an independent
certifying agency, provide an assurance
that their products are produced under
strict organic guidelines. Sunset Coast
Organics are certified with AsureQuality
and have internationally recognized
IFOAM accreditation for their products.
How do you manage soil fertility?
We began by re-fencing our property and
establishing native plantings. This helped
combat the strong westerly winds and
created micro climates for our crops. Our
aim was to produce high quality food in a
sustainable manner by supporting natural
ecosystems and increasing the fertility of
the land.
Conventional growing can lead to a
decline in soil quality, whereas an organic
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management system aims to build soil
biology. We want the land to look good
and feel good. This also leads to healthy
plants with a high Brix (soluble solids)
content which are nutritious and stand up
well to handling.
We have adopted a biological growing
system. Our soil fertility is monitored with
seasonal testing and we work closely with
a range of suppliers to maintain the right
balance of minerals and biology in our
soil. Green crops are an important part of
our growing practice. They build carbon,
assist with crop rotation practices and
protect our soils from erosion.
We also grow herbs and flowers
alongside the vegetables, which
encourages a good population of
beneficial insects in our gardens.
How do you market your products?
We produce a specialist range of
vegetables which have been developed
by responding to our customers needs
and trialing what grows well in our
conditions. Our main demand is for our
kale, cavolo nero, rocket, mesclun, baby
spinach and salad mix. However, we
also grow a wide range of herbs and
other gourmet vegetables. This provides
a good balance to our gardens and
seasonal variety for our customers.
Our business has grown steadily over the
years, along with an increased demand
for sustainably grown, pesticide free
produce. Most of our produce is sold
directly into organic specialty stores and
cafes.
By selling direct our produce can be
delivered to our clients the morning
after harvest. The reduction in handling,
transportation and storage time results
in fresher produce for our consumers. In
most cases we sell our produce in bulk
which allows each shop to process our
products into the packaging that best suits
their client’s needs.
Our marketing is more about focusing on
providing the best produce and service
we can rather than focusing on sales.
By doing this we have found that our
reputation for supplying quality food has
done much of our marketing for us.
Growing organically has enabled Jason
and Anisa to support their family and
provide both full-time and seasonal
employment for their team. “We love
being a part of an industry that holds so
much potential for the future”. ■
Juelle Hunt is a freelance writer for
The Green Living Magazine. She is a
Naturopath & Medical Herbalist. She is
passionate about organics, healthy living
and eating and sees it as a gateway into
the body for overall wellness.
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Beauty: Love
Organic Skin
Dominating the market are products that claim to be organic
which in fact have a very low percentage of organic ingredients
mixed with non-organic or even synthetic chemical constituents.
It is well known that the skin absorbs ingredients from skin care
preparations.
The positive is our skin can be nourished from the outside with
organic ingredients in harmony with nature. Many ingredients
which should never be taken orally are in skincare preparations,
and absorbed into our system. Customers are led to believe
‘derived from’ is natural. As coconut oil has gained popularity in
skin care, awareness that chemicals such as the foaming agent
Cocoamide DEA or Sodium Hydroxysultaine are associated
with ‘derived from coconut oil’. To produce this foaming agent,
a synthetic chemical, known carcinogen Diethanolamin-DEA, is
added to the coconut oil, which now makes it hardly natural. The
average woman puts 515 chemicals on their bodies daily from
hair care, body lotion, deodorant, perfume etc.
Plants which are grown in complete sustainable organic
agricultural conditions without the use of poisonous chemicals,
respect and hold sacred the ecology and energy of our planet.
Nature has been regenerating herself for thousands of years and
caring for yourself as you care for our earth offers you the ‘real’
feeling of luxury. Internal organic produce with pure organic skin
care and Certified Pure Essential Oils brings about the balance
of the holistic vision of beauty as well as pure healing oils for your
internal wellness.
When you choose to have a massage or facial do you ever
research the products and oils which are being used on your
skin? There is more to enjoying the deep relief of a massage
when your body may be spending hours or even days going
through the process of detoxification. Being mindful that your
body loves the feeling of being pampered, knowing the benefits
are systemic and natural if you use pure and organic, you are
making a commitment to your role in your own wellbeing and
your footprint on Mother Earth.
By Jocelyn Oades, owner of X-factor Organic Spa and the
distributor for the French Organic Skin Care PHYTS, and does
TERRA Certified Pure Essential Oils. She is a Reiki Master
Teacher, wellness facilitator and teaches holistic health for
better living.
WIN AT THE SHOW!
At the Expo we will be doing free Organic ‘Skin
Analyses’ using Phyt’s Certified Organic Skin Care and free
‘Hand and Arm Massage’, with free giveaways of Certified Pure
Essential Oils. Enter the draw to win free ‘Organic facials’
and AromaTouch Technique Pure Essential Oil Massage, and
Phyt’s Organic Skin Care at the show. Book a massage or facial
at X-factor Organic Spa on the Expo days and bring a friend for
free! View www.jocelynoades.com for more information.
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Taste Wilder and Hunt’s
Wilder and Hunt will be
showcasing their delectable
goods in a pop-up café at the
expo this year.
giving energy and kick your immunity.
The House Baked Salmon Frittata is
an opportunity not to pass by; fresh
salmon, rocket, eggs and coconut
cream provide you with a protein rich
breakfast or lunch, and their Paleo
Banana Bread is a pantry staple for
a sandwich base or your breakfast
toast.Coffee will be available at the
café with additional specialised shots
of nutrient dense supplements.
Wilder and Hunt also offer nutrient
dense catering for functions, parties
or corporate events.
The infamous Forever Young Smoothie
is not to be missed. Consisting of
spinach, pineapple, lemon, pear, ginger,
barley grass, and coconut cream, the
Forever Young will boost you full of sun-
Wilder and Hunt will also feature in
the Kid’s Corner at the show, so treat
your little ones to Wilder and Hunt’s
special kids smoothie to support their
wellbeing.
glorious food and smoothies
at The Green Living Show 2014
Wilder and Hunt is the brainchild of
Amy Gibson who saw the need for
nutrient dense convenience food
and made it happen. Specialising in
real food that is void of grain, sugar,
and anything artificial - they replace
common flours with nut or coconut
flours, refined-sugar is swapped out
for nutritious raw honey or fibrous
fruit, and their meals boast a highplant based diet. Their coveted
products include an array of breads,
mueslies,butters, dinners, breakfasts,
and lunches - all that nourish the body
and feed the mind.
Look out for Wilder and Hunt
at the Green Living NZ Organic
Natural Expo 2014.
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Bokashi: efficient,
ecobuild - GREEN LIVING INTERIOR
DESIGN for homes and buildings
sustainable
& easy
‘Bokashi’ is a Japanese word meaning fermented organic
matter and covers a wide range of composting processes from
very simple to complex. It is practised globally and experience
has shown it to be very effective for waste management.
In New Zealand we have concentrated on food waste
management and are now viewed as world leaders by
a number of overseas peers.
Bokashi is a unique way of composting kitchen food waste
through the addition of the microbial inoculant ‘CompostZing‘
to food waste in a bucket system, which is airtight. The
inoculant when added to organic matter such as food waste
then starts a process called fermentation.
Biologically speaking, there are 2 pathways in the
decomposition of organic matter, putrefaction and fermentation.
The true source of any odour problem is rotting organic matter
that has putrefied.
Implementing a system using fermentation therefore has a
number of benefits over regular composting.
• Halves composting time
• Easy to use
• Reduces odours
• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
• Provides high quality compost resulting in healthy plants.
Research has shown that people...
1. Believe that they don’t have the space to compost
2. Don’t have a garden area to compost
3. Don’t have the time to compost
Bokashi composting goes a long way towards reducing these
barriers and can provide a significant reduction in the amount
of waste going to landfill.
The system is simple and can be utilised by both
householders and businesses due to:
• Quick Results - rich organic compost can be produced
within four to six weeks rather than the three to six months or
longer of turning a compost pile
• NO space required - because the process takes place in a
15 litre bucket, it is ideal for houses, offices and schools.
Further research carried out by Dr Sean Barnes in Queenstown
in 2009, to demonstrate the effectiveness of the ZingBokashi
composting system as a suitable low tech method for
processing organic food waste at source indicated:
• Common pathogens were absent in juice samples after
fermentation
• No discernable odour
• High N, P & K contained in juice
• Solid material breaks down rapidly in soil or compost heaps
Plus, when the fermented food waste was buried after 8 weeks
it was found that the carbon content and soil organic matter had
increased around 25% and the nutrients N,P & K had increased
by between 25% and 60% .
In conclusion it was found that the addition of fermented food
waste has many benefits to the soil, especially in the short term.
Long- term benefits have yet to researched. ■
Neville Burt
ZingBokashi
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organic NATURAL
Introducing ‘Back to Basic’
Traditional Stoneware Pots
Each hand-turned pot is unique, made using traditional
methods which span back to ancient Persian times.
Stonemasons use hand tools to carve a stone called
cerbintain, sourced and made in a small village near
Mashhad in North East Iran. These pots have been made
in this region since 1000 BC and in recent years there has
been a resurgence in their popularity as people become
increasingly aware of choosing health conscious options.
Unlike modern aluminium or Teflon pots, stone pots do not leach chemicals or artificial materials into your food. In their
un-cured form they are a dusky grey, but once cured with oil and in regular use the pots change to an elegant dark grey
or black.
‘Back to Basic’ hand-made stone pots are now available at Wise Cicada and selected retailers nationwide.
Utilising a low heat on a gas or electric hob or a low setting in an oven, the pots heat up,
to slowly and evenly cook your food, retaining nutrients and distilling flavour.
These pots are also eco-friendly as less energy is used to cook your food
and keep it warm for a longer period of time.
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Lifefactory, founded in California by Pam Marcus and Daren
Joy, is a company devoted to creating products that are
beautifully designed, healthy, and environmentally friendly.
Pam is a pediatric feeding specialist and Daren is an award
winning product designer.
Lifefactory launched with BPA-free glass baby bottles with
patent pending silicone sleeves and is now the first company
to introduce a collection of BPA-free reusable glass beverage
bottles with patent pending silicone sleeves for adults.
Lifefactory fuses modern sensibility, eco-friendly
composition, and exceptional utility to produce glass
baby bottles, glass beverage bottles, and teethers that
are free of known harmful chemicals including BPA,
phthalates, and PVC.
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LOQI is a play on the Latin word LOCI, meaning locations, and is a simple reminder to take your LOQI all places,
every day. The creative forces behind LOQI are Johanna Kuipers and Belinda Klaes. Together, their mission is to
have the most desirable, fashion- focused reusable bag on the market - all at a great price. Stay tuned for their
exciting collaborations and new patterns in 2013.
SEE US
at
the show!
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organic NATURAL
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NEOFLAM OVENWARE
Neoflam’s International award winning bright and
chic range of cookware, offers unique Ecolon™
coating, the BEST alternative to the PTFE non
stick, light in feel, and functional in cooking
capability,
Neoflam’s roasting/baking pans can take all
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prize draw
WIN Neoflam Ovenware worth $520 NZD RRP!
2x prizes for visitors
1x prize for the best looking and creative exhibitor booth
All you have to do is to fill in the form at
the entrance to be in to win!
prizes
include...
• 100 Healthy Lifestyle DVDs - Food Matters, and The Green Roadie DVDs
• Gardening books plus 2 architectural books worth over $100 each
• Bottles of wine
• Organic makeup
• 2 lunch vouchers for four people
• Win prizes at the largest booth at the show - Remuera New World
• Ecobeing and Ecobasik prizes to be won, visit their booth at the show
• Visit X-Factor Organic Health Spa Booth for free massages & more prizes
• World Organics is offering free makeup at their booth
more at these stands
Check these out for more information and prizes at the show!
www.thegreenlivingshow.co.nz | www.organicexpo.co.nz
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Sustainability & Management
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SUSTAINABILITY & MANAGEMENT
Cocoon
your ultimate choice in
recycled paper
Cocoon is a 100% FSC® Certified
recycled paper and is made from
100% genuine, recovered waste
paper using a totally chlorine free
process. Cocoon offers a full
range of coated and uncoated
papers and is also available in a
range of different weights.
Cocoon meets the needs of
the environmentally conscious
consumer by recycling and
reusing waste paper, avoiding
landfill and reducing greenhouse
gas emissions. The high whiteness
is the result of the innovative
concepts involved in the recycling
and bleaching processes used
at the Greenfield plant in France.
The recycled pulp undergoes
three separate cleaning
loops specifically designed to
effectively de-ink the paper
without the use of chlorine.
• Cocoon is 100% Recycled
• Cocoon is FSC® Certified
• Available in Coated (Gloss and
Silk)
• Available in Uncoated (Offset
and Preprint)
• Available in a range of weights
(90 – 350gsm)
We all know that using recycled
paper makes a difference by
conserving the earth’s resources.
But judging that difference on
individual jobs isn’t so easy and
that can make explaining the
environmental option a little bit
harder. Our environmental Benefit
statement shows the precise
difference using Cocoon paper
makes in terms of a reduction in:
• Water usage
• CO2 and Greenhouse gas
emissions
• Energy
• Wood
• Landfill
The environmental calculator
gives you instantaneous results
clearly showing the precise
environmental benefit for any job
you choose to print on recycled
paper These results are also
available in PDF format. Get your
customised environment benefit
statement from
www.bfpapers.co.nz
B&F Papers is the sole distributor
of Cocoon. B&F Papers is a
100% New Zealand owned
and operated Paper Merchant,
supplying paper all over New
Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
For over 80 years B&F Papers
have serviced New Zealand’s
designers, printers and other
clients with expert knowledge,
quality papers and eco friendly
papers.
We're New Zealand's smart paper
company.
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sustainability & management
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SUSTAINABILITY & management
sustainability
MANAGEMENT
Dr Rudolph Diesel
vision beyond his lifetime!
"The use of vegetable oils for engine fuels may seem insignificant today but such oils may become,
in the course of time, as important as petroleum and the coal-tar products of the present time.”
Rudolph Diesel, 1912
The major advantages of the diesel engine
over the petrol engine are:
• Burns less fuel.
• Can convert 45% of fuel into mechanical energy as
opposed to 30% for the petrol engine.
• No high voltage ignition system so more reliable.
• Generally the life span is two times that of a petrol engine.
Due to the low cost and abundance of diesel fuel vegetable
oil based fuels were sidelined. Some attention was given to
them after World War II and in the 1970s oil crisis but this was
short lived.
After 9-11, petroleum oil prices rose dramatically and the need
to be in control of fuel production intensified in the west.
Fortunately for us, the limited resources of petroleum and the
growing ‘alternative fuels’ market, the diesel engine is finally
being utilised for its original purpose.
Biodiesel is becoming one of the fastest growing alternative
fuels in the world. Biodiesel is clean, renewable, cost
effective and has the ability to help us through the shortages
and inevitable demise of petroleum. It can be used in our
modern day diesel engines without modifications. With
modifications straight vegetable oil can be used as a fuel
source for the diesel engine.
Rudolph Diesel was born in 1858. He died just over 100 years
ago - 29 September, 1913, at the age of 55.
In the 1890s Rudolph Diesel received a number of patents
for his invention of the internal combustion engine.These
were the initial designs for what we know today as the diesel
engine. Dr Diesel designed his engine to use vegetable oils.
He worked extensively on vegetable oil fuels so that farmers,
who lived in remote areas and where petroleum was not
available, would be able to provide their own fuel.
Unfortunately just after his death petroleum became widely
available and ‘diesel fuel’ was created. The diesel engine
design was modified to accommodate the new fuel and for
80 years not much changed. The diesel engine is now the
engine of choice for efficiency, reliability and power.
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As long as we have the ability to produce enough sustainable
vegetable oil fuels to keep the cost of biodiesel competitive,
without destroying ecosystems or using valuable land for
food production, then perhaps the diesel engine and Dr
Rudolph Diesel’s vision is a greater blessing today than was
appreciated over 100 years ago. ■
written by ecowoman
Stationery
made from your
own waste paper
Tina Raines talks to Amanda Judd, founder of Lovenotes
Like all good things that come to
life, Lovenotes began with a simple
idea – reusing paper. Amanda Judd,
founder of Lovenotes began this
initiative by encouraging the re-use
of one-sided paper in her old office
space. Beginning with a couple of
trays placed on desks; Amanda
encouraged fellow colleagues to
collect the spare one-sided paper.
With the idea rapidly catching on
amongst the team it was no surprise
that she soon had a cupboard full of
boxes calling to be used. Amanda
took these boxes home, turned it into
some stationery at her Dad’s print
factory and just like that, Lovenotes
was born! Today Lovenotes has
grown into an independent social
enterprise that brings with it a new
and dynamic way of refreshing,
reusing and recycling.
What is your Philosophy?
Through a fusion of old and new,
Lovenotes brings a fresh perspective in
its service, product and philosophy.
The service & product concept is simple:
one-sided paper that we often neglect
to re-use is given new life in the form
of being refreshed into stationery. In its
philosophy, Lovenotes is all about inviting
people to step aboard a new way of
working; soak up their surroundings and
enjoy the work that they do. Thriving
workplaces are our passion! The focus is
on the collective impact; not just individual
return.
With the traditional concept of recycling
becoming increasingly automated, people
have become detached from the process.
One can no longer feel accountable for
his or her actions, or see the difference
they are making. Lovenotes changes
this. It takes things back to basics and
ensures that everyone not only plays their
part for the environment, but also has the
opportunity to feel involved through using
their Refreshed Lovenotes products.
It is quick, easy and convenient and helps
you save significant amounts on those
office stationery bills. Lovenotes really is
a great way to be environmentally savvy
whilst getting value for your money.
Lovenotes is doing its bit for
environmental harmony, social justice, and
people’s happiness and well-being. So
jump on board, find out more and become
part of the Lovenotes experience.
Check out this great film that shares more
of the spirit of Lovenotes! - www.vimeo.
com/50959158
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How many are there in your team?
There are six of us. You can read more
about the core team over here - www.
lovenotes.co.nz/about/the-crew
What are the key attributes of Lovenotes?
Innovative, Thriving, People focused,
Serving, Daring, Remarkable, Playful.
How has the company changed since it
first started/ What are you focusing on?
We spent the first three or so years
exploring and experimenting at all layers
of the organisation. The most significant
change was in the business model - we
originally had companies donate their
waste paper, which we manufactured
into stationery and sold. However this
didn't work for a lot of reasons; most
significantly it meant we were "selling
stuff" as our core business, which wasn't
manifesting our kaupapa. So we flipped it
to selling a paper refreshing service, and
giving away free products. In essence
what we've ended up with is a service
based model where the paper collectors
receive their products back, paying a
fixed service fee, and they can mix and
match whichever products they like.
We have also changed our philosophy
with regards to branding quite
significantly. This reflects both the attitude
and resonance of our team and where
we are at in our journey as innovators and
changemakers, and also where society
is at. We now communicate what the
service is, how it works, and the product
you receive back. We've also emphasised
the product because if people love it,
the only way they can get it is to collect
their waste paper - and this is the magic,
regenerating their relationship with waste.
This is quite a shift (and also a debatable
strategy) to our original communications
approach which was preachy; telling
you "what you will create when using the
service, all the impacts you will generate,
why you need to do it and help save the
world, and that it's so important to be part
of the movement as we need to save the
world!" We are very happy with having
let this approach go, and flourished into a
positive, strengths based paradigm.
What happens with used paper once it
hits the recycle bin?
When it hits the Lovenotes bin, our friendly
team pick it up from your workplace
with your confirmed order. It's then
sorted at our weekly Paper Jam (adding
a whole lotta love into your Lovenotes
for sure!), trimmed, covered, padded,
bound, packaged, and delivered back the
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following week. When you've used your
notebooks up, we recommend adding
the pages to your conventional paper
recycling service, and sending the plastic
coils back to Lovenotes for reuse.
Lovenotes seems to have cultivated
a brand that communicates concern
for, and responsible stewardship of
the environment. How critical has that
positioning been to Lovenotes success?
It certainly played an important role to
position ourselves this way expressively
when we first started - because that's
what the people wanted from us. Now, as
mentioned earlier, we let the product and
service do the talking for itself. And this is
serving us extremely well.
How does Lovenotes help business? How
does it all work out?
Lovenotes provides workplaces with our
signature Lovenotes service - remarkable
stationery made from your own waste
paper. The service generates many layers
of added goodness; some clients have
experienced excited and engaged staff,
developing thriving workplace culture and
purpose, saving money, and much more.
You should give it a try & discover the
value in your own workplace!
Do businesses actually save money doing
it the Lovenotes way?
Yes. We discovered that; if you refresh 8
boxes of waste paper into a range of all
the products; and then if you compared
the price to purchasing brand new
stationery; you'd save almost 50% on
cost. There can also be another layer of
cost saving if your workplace is offsetting
carbon, if you can leverage the behaviour
change & get staff diverting even more
waste from landfill, savings on recycling
fees - every workplace can explore the
depths of cost saving.
What is your vision for the company?
100 cities with thriving workplaces
refreshing their waste paper into
Remarkable Stationery, within our lifetime.
What is one thing that you would like to do
for your company that you have not done?
Have a wonderful party full of fabulosity,
celebrating all the amazing people
who have and are contributing! From
our partners (clients), helpers, paper
Jammers, supporters, the champions who
wave the Lovenotes flag everywhere and
help share the stories, the people who
helped me when it all started, there are so
many people to have a great time with!
And also, to get city number two up and
running. ■
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10 Steps for actualising
a deeply-inspired goal
On your journey to achieve optimum health, wealth, love and happiness it is crucial to have goals that are Soul-filled so that you are
inspired to achieve them. In order to achieve them there are a series of steps I’ve found to be beneficial when striving to actualise
and manifest what you really want.
1
Be super clear about what you want and know what’s
stopping you or standing in the way of your purpose-full life. This
first step is essential. You must gain clarity on what you really
want and clearly determine the mental, emotional, physical and
spiritual roadblocks that are preventing you from having what you
want!
2 Make a decision and choose to be committed to taking
the action necessary to create change and achieve your
goals. I cannot stress the importance of commitment enough.
Commitment and persistence are the real determining factors
between success and failure.
3
Recognise and consciously choose to eliminate old, limiting
patterns. Recognizing any limiting mind sets, beliefs, patterns of
behaviour or ways of “being” will bring you one step forward in
experiencing true personal empowerment and liberation.
4 Develop new empowering habits and patterns to replace
the old ones. Put into place new thoughts, words, empowering
decisions and ways of “being” that will ALLOW for new
experiences, people and opportunities to be seen and known.
5
Be enthusiastic and have a positive expectation towards
integrating these new habits/patterns into your life. When you
consciously choose to integrate these new patterns of behaving,
responding (instead of reacting,) and “being” you will notice
people, situations and opportunities appearing in your life as if by
magic!
6 Visualise your ideal future (and goals) consistently as
though this is already your current reality. Visualisation provides
the accelerator power that brings things to life. It will help you
serve as a giant magnet for the information, inspiration, people
and opportunities that will propel you forward and allow the
experiences you desire to be realised, seen and known.
7
Make conscious decisions that support you and your
goals. When you make conscious choices, set clear and
positive expectations and then allow for successfull, nurturing
relationships and joyful experiences to permeate your day to
day life, you consciously create an environment where you can
THRIVE.
8
Be aware of and act on new opportunities for success. Pay
attention to the new situations, circumstances and individuals that
enter your path. Know that they have been delivered to you as
part of your divinely designed plan to allow for the manifestation
of your soul’s desires and dreams.
9
Have faith that you are worthy of receiving the abundance,
radiant health and success that is your birthright. Affirm and
know that you are a beautiful, radiant soul worthy of phenomenal
success and prosperity on every level.
10
Show gratitude and give thanks often. As you see your
goals manifest before your eyes, give sincere thanks for them
and know that you are worthy of these gifts, capable of receiving
even greater success, and divinely designed for limitless
abundance in all forms! ■
If you want to know more about manifesting
the life and business you deserve visit www.
catherinenewton.com where Catherine Newton
can help you transform your life, find your passion,
live your genius and grow your wealth.
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“Less is more”
a new food production paradigm
We all need to eat. Some of us have
too much food and far too many of us,
particularly in places like Africa, have
too little. What is becoming more and
more obvious though is that the what
we eat and the way we produce it is
a major contributor to global warming
and the threat it ultimately presents to
human existence on the planet. We
may literally be eating ourselves to
extinction!
“Warming of the climate system is
unequivocal, and since the 1950s,
many of the observed changes are
unprecedented over decades to
millennia. The atmosphere and ocean
have warmed, the amounts of snow and
ice have diminished, sea level has risen,
and the concentrations of greenhouse
gases have increased.”
The latest report from the International
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has a
sobering message about the inevitable
consequences of our current lifestyle
choices. The accumulation of the
greenhouse gasses, carbon dioxide,
nitrous oxide and methane in the
atmosphere, is the driver for climate
change and the IPCC is in no doubt that
humans are responsible for the crisis
we face.
Of course the global food system is not
solely responsible for climate change
but deforestation for agriculture and
the food production and distribution
chain is responsible for about one
third of the total greenhouse gasses
released to the atmosphere. New
Zealand’s economic reliance on primary
production means that agriculture is
responsible for 48% of our greenhouse
gas emissions.
The IPCC report coincides with recent
warnings from The United Nations, the
World Bank, the Food and Agricultural
Organisation (FAO) and the European
Commission that we cannot achieve
global food security while our western
diets are unsustainable and we waste
approximately 40% of the food we
produce. All four organisations highlight
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that our current focus on increased
food production has to change and we
need to focus on what we grow, how
we grow it and how we distribute it. The
catch cry is “less is more”!
So, less of what? Well, meat and dairy
for a start. One third of the world’s
cereal harvest and 90% of soy is used
for animal feed. In the US and Canada
half of all synthetic fertilisers are used
for feed crops, in the UK the figure is
70%. Synthetic fertilisers are one of
the main contributors to greenhouse
gas emissions from agriculture.
Deforestation agriculture including palm
oil production and it’s by product, palm
kernel (rapidly becoming indispensable
to the NZ dairy industry), is another big
contributor.
Meat and dairy are a useful example
for New Zealanders to focus on. Cattle
are poor converters of grain to meat
or milk. They are ruminants by nature
and very efficient at converting grasses
into high protein food. Traditionally we
farmed our cattle almost exclusively on
pasture. More recently, in our quest for
ever increasing production, grains and
palm kernel are being relied on.
In the new agricultural paradigm “less
is more”, New Zealand’s traditional
pasture based agriculture would
give us a major advantage. We could
produce meat and milk in a more
environmentally sustainable way without
cereal and palm kernel inputs. We
may produce less but it will be worth
more. If we also start to reduce our
dependence on chemical fertilisers,
herbicides and pesticides through the
use of agri-ecological farming methods
including organic, biological and biodynamic, then we will really be on a
path to economic and environmental
sustainability and a reduction in our
carbon footprint. ■
Derek Broadmore
Organic Farmer
Chair BioGro Society
DASHBOARD IMAGE: TOYOTA NZ
Global Vision with Extra Kiwi Drive
Toyota NZ (TNZ) is a subsidiary
of Toyota Motor Corporation, a
multinational with a reputation
for environmental leadership,
a commitment to ‘sustainable
mobility’ and ultimately to zero
emissions from production, use
and disposal of vehicles. TNZ
strongly supports its parent
company’s commitment.
of $200,000 were made at the
two main sites.
New Zealand car buyers,
surveyed by the Motor Industry
Association since 2005 have
consistently ranked Toyota as
“number one” in the section which
asks: “Which manufacturers
brand cares most for the
environment and cares most for
the community?”
Tristan Lavender, TNZ’s
environmental officer, says
such large savings contradict
the conventional view that
carbon management lacks
real benefits, or is expensive
to implement, as these savings
easily absorb the cost of
improvements.
TNZ’s chief executive, Alistair
Davis says the management
team has long been passionate
about the environment: “Science
and common-sense dictate that
climate change is a serious issue
and that cars are part of the
problem. We had to decide what
to do about it. Business can’t
succeed in a society that fails.”
TNZ’s investment also
recouped by revising many
operational systems, such as
air conditioning and security
lighting with seasonal cycles,
changing office and warehouse
lighting, lagging hot water pipes
and introducing more efficient
paint ovens at the Thames
plant.
TNZ has acquired extra tools that allow
it to confidently “walk the talk” with local
consumers.
The company started its carbon
management journey in 2006. The
company is CEMARS® (Certified
Emissions Measurement And Reduction
Scheme) certified. In short, that means it
has been measuring its carbon footprint,
finding ways to manage and reduce it and
having the process independently verified
for seven years. The entire Toyota dealer
Travel was cut through the use
of on-line used vehicle auctions
and teleconferences. The
travel savings cannot be solely
credited to certification, but this
provided the initial motivation
and momentum.
network in New Zealand is Enviro-Mark
Gold certified or higher.
For TNZ, the certification not only
endorsed its environment credentials, but
the process also prompted reviews that
paid big dividends.
Energy audits found opportunities for
savings in lighting, heating, cooling and
operation of paint ovens. From 2006 to
2010, sales were up, but gas and power
consumption was cut by 35% and savings
Company staff members are benefiting.
Tristan says a staff carbon performance
bonus scheme runs alongside the sales
performance targets. It covers reducing
air travel, power used in buildings and
more efficient fuel use in cars. If year-end
targets are met staffs are rewarded with
a bonus.
Tristan says the CEMARS programme’s
rigorous scientific integrity makes it the
logical choice to continue to manage and
help reduce TNZ’s emissions. CEMARS
certification is based on a scientific
footprint measurement, aligned with
international best practice (ISO 14064-1)
and developed by Enviro-Mark Solutions
Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Landcare Research, and the first
GHG certification programme to be
internationally accredited to IS0 14065,
which means the brand is recognised in
50 economies. ■
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ecobuild
how important are
beautiful man-made spaces?
As an Interior Designer my intention is to leave a space more
beautiful than when I first entered it! But how does one define
and create beauty in a building?
As an aspect of the psychology of a building, it is widely
accepted to refer to the interaction of an environment and its
inhabitants.
Beauty is defined as: ”the quality or combination of qualities
in an entity which evokes in the perceiver a combination of
a sense of 'strong attraction' and a sense of 'strong positive
emotion' " (www.beautyanalysis.com).
F.L. Wright, the founder of Organic Architecture, speaks
about the interactive processes of environmental influence
and feedback: "Whether people are fully conscious of this
or not, they actually derive countenance and sustenance
from the atmosphere of the things they live in or with. They
are rooted in them just as a plant is in the soil in which it is
planted".
Fashion and trends are constantly changing - the idea about
Beauty however seems timeless. For centuries Beauty in
general has been associated with radiance, attraction and
the wellbeing it evokes in people. Contemporary research in
Beauty has rediscovered the GOLDEN MEAN as a yardstick,
or geometric ratio, to define physical beauty in human beings.
Research has also shown the validity of this antique ratio
(1:1.618) in explaining the phenomenon of perceived beauty in
human and animal faces, to help understand the mystery of
attraction and "irresistible beauty”. Historically the GOLDEN
MEAN has been utilised as an architectural tool to create
harmony and balance in buildings. But to create wellbeing in a
person, non-physical factors have to be part of the equation.
In Organic Architecture and Design we consider the soul
and psychology of a building. What distinguishes one space
from another, if not the way one unconsciously responds
to a particular space? Similarities between a human home/
shelter/habitat and the human body as a home for the soul
need to be recognised in order to solve this puzzle. Beautiful
spaces fulfil the need to recharge one's natural energy levels
in an otherwise unnatural environment.
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So how can we apply the above observations to the
conscious planning of a beautiful space as an alternative to
the contemporary disease of the square box syndrome?
How do we make safe choices in the design of a beneficial
ambient world? Naturally occurring laws and patterns, such
as the Golden Mean, non-linear organic structures, spirals
and other curves, have proven to be a constant and unbiased standard in the creation of attractive, beautiful and
functional spaces as they occur in nature, of which we are
still an integral part. Design as a creative process needs to
freely apply flowing forms and shapes, independent colour
schemes, as well as natural laws and patterns (e.g. using
triplets structures) to qualify as a contemporary serious
rediscovered form of art. ■
Susanne Brutscher
Interior Design Studio Mapua
www.callfordesign.co.nz
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Sustainability & MANAGEMENT
the benefits of
Cooking with the Sun
Solar cooking isn’t a new idea. In fact, it’s been around since the dawn of civilisation. But with the rise of technology, humankind
has sometimes forgotten nature’s basics. Now, more and more people around the globe are rediscovering the benefits of
solar cooking. The reasons are numerous.
First, let’s look at the health benefits. When food is boiled, the nutrients leach out into the water and are lost. The solar cooking
process however, allows the food to retain more moisture, most cooking requires no extra water, thus preserving vital vitamins
and minerals.
Solar cooking isn’t just healthier for the individual; it’s also
healthier for the environment. The only “fuel” used in solar
cooking is the sun. No charcoal, propane, gas or electricity.
No firewood contributing to deforestation. It’s hard to find a
smaller carbon footprint than that.
And the process is pretty straight forward. For cooking,
simply throw ingredients into a black enclosed pot and place
the pot in the oven.
For dehydrating, simply lay sliced fruit evenly over a cooking
rack and place the rack in the oven, vented. Then walk away
and leave it. Since there’s no flame involved, food can cook
and sun dry unattended without the risk of burning or firerelated accidents.
Whether you’re searching for ways to be “green” or
simply want a way to cook in the event of an emergency,
it’s time to get back to basics and rediscover the benefits
of cooking with the sun. ■
Kate Rowland
Director
www.ebrightenergy.co.nz
Sunflair Solar Oven Recipe:
Poached Pears
Ingredients
4 ripe pears
1 lemon, quartered
1 cup (235 ml) apple cider
3-4 tbsp (42-57 grams) honey
Directions
1. Wash and peel pears and rub each one with a lemon
quarter to prevent them from turning brown.
2. Use the tip of your peeler to remove the core from the
bottom and if a pear doesn’t stand up well, level the
bottom.
3. In the pot, stir the apple cider and honey.
4. Place pears into the pot and cover. Cook until pears are
soft and tender, 20 to 30 minutes; remove pears and
set aside.
5. To reduce the liquid, put the pot back in the oven without
the lid. Vent/unzip the Sunflair oven to release steam.
Reduce to about 1/2 cup (118 ml).
6. Spoon the cider and honey reduction over the pears.
Enjoy!
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unlocking the Sun
and Environment
I have to say before you read this
article, be prepared; I have a bee in my
bonnet. I am biased towards passive
solar and environmental design; it kind
of makes a lot of sense to me. The
deeper I immerse myself into house
designs like this, the more I see, the
more I learn, and the better the design
outcome for all. Whether I’m becoming
extremely passionate or singular
minded, I’m not sure. Probably both. I
just wish more of us would subscribe to
environmental principles and build more
houses based on these sound design
ideas. If we did, then the need for more
power generation and high winter
power bills would be hugely reduced,
which is good for the environment and
our pocket. Our health and comfort
levels would significantly increase, due
to warmer houses and better air flow,
and guess what, we might even be a bit
happier, I think. Everyone needs more
sunlight during winter with a few less
bills to pay.
The idea of a house heated by the sun,
ventilated by natural air flow and nicely
tied together through good design
is the ultimate goal for any passive
solar, environmental home. And, I firmly
believe it can be done on a realistic
budget using off the shelf materials and
technologies.
Passive solar and environmental house
design intuitively allows a house to
respond to its local setting and site,
through a carefully considered climate
design strategy which embraces
the local environment, rather than
resisting it. The key is to maximise and
unlock the abundant natural resources
provided by our planet and get the
house working with these. In some
ways it’s a bit like finding the positive
‘Qi’(ch'i) found in Chinese ‘Feng Shui’, or
the ancient Roman ‘Genius Loci’, finding
the protective spirit of a place. The way
we approach this in the contemporary
world is partly intuitive design and partly
scientific endeavour, I believe.
The New Zealand temperate climate
and geographical location on the globe
( latitude and longitude) relative to the
sun gives it perfect circumstances to
optimise low angled winter sun, which if
designed for correctly can slide deep
into a house providing most of the
required heating. During summer the
sun angle is high and intense, this can
be controlled through correct eaves
design and orientation, which eliminates
overheating.
Ingredients like correct site analysis,
maximised northern aspect, window
sizing, window locations, thermal mass,
insulated glass, above code insulation
and eaves design drive the technical
design response. Understanding how
houses respond to seasonal sun paths,
wind flow, and spirit of place informs
an intuitive reaction in the design. This
reaction is always going to be different
for each person and site.
I really believe everything we need
exists to create smart, intuitively
responsive environmental designs
which engage the local site, freely
harnessing sun, air and wind, while
all the more making people happier
through good design. The only thing
hard to find is the catalyst or attitude
which drives this accordingly. Much like
everything. ■
Written by Duncan Firth
www.solarei.com
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Super foods for immunity
As winter is fast approaching, immunity often starts to decline and the battle to fight off that winter cold begins.
So, how can you stay on top of the game this year? Along with regular exercise, adequate sleep, sunshine (and
vitamin D) when possible, and reducing stress, add these immune-boosting foods to your weekly diet.
Lean Red Meat
Coconut
It is well known that red meat is a great source of the
mineral, iron. Adequate iron intakes are essential for a healthy
body, including a healthy immune system. Red meat also
contains high levels of zinc, another mineral involved in the
development of white blood cells, as well as vitamins A and
E, omega-3 fatty acids, and beta-carotene.
Not only do coconuts support thyroid functioning and a
healthy metabolism, they also contain immune-boosting fatty
acids, mainly the medium-chain amino acid Lauric that makes
up around about 50% of coconut oil. Lauric acid is converted
in your body to monolaurin, a product found in breast milk
that provides protection to the newborn through its antibiotic,
antiviral, and antifungal properties.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms really are an immune-boosting super food. They
contain the antioxidants vitamin C and selenium, vitamin D,
copper and the powerful beta-glucans. Beta-glucans (found
mostly in Reishi, Shiitake, and Maitake) are notable for their ability
to activate and regulate the immune system by increasing the
production and activity of white blood cells, making them more
aggressive against fighting off any bad guys!
Free Range Eggs
Not only are eggs a great source of protein and iron, they
also contain a number of immune-boosting nutrients including
anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids, important in reducing
inflammation associated with colds and respiratory infections.
Eggs also contain antioxidants such as beta-carotene, mostly
found within the yolk. Beta-carotene, the precursor for vitamin
A, has been shown to enhance immune cell functioning.
Vitamin A ensures white blood cells are working at their best
and supports overall immune health.
Try these immune-boosting meal ideas:
- Thai beef and mushroom curry made with coconut milk or cream
- Mushroom, spinach, salmon frittata
- Seafood laksa with Shiitake mushrooms
- Surf and turf with mushrooms fried in coconut oil
Just because the weather outside is getting ugly, it doesn’t mean
your diet has to as well. For more advice and tips on how to stay
healthy this winter, come in and see Danielle Pearson, Nutritionist at
My Remedy.
Written by Danielle Pearson BSc (Nutrition),
CertPT, a Nutritionist at My Remedy, Integrated
Natural Medicine Clinic www.myremedy.co.nz
Below: scrambled eggs and salmon on toast
Seafood
Seafood (particularly oysters, lobster, crab and clams) are
high in selenium, a powerful antioxidant known to improve
white blood cell functioning through the production of
cytokines. Cytokines are special proteins that play a role in
infection, inflammation and trauma. Seafood also contains the
anti-inflammatory omega-3’s, zinc and vitamin A.
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Natural Health
our endocrine system
Are you aware of the havoc endocrine
disruptors are having on your health?
Our Endocrine System
The endocrine system is a collection
of glands that regulate important bodily
functions such as growth, metabolism &
sexual development. The glands produce
chemicals called hormones which are
released directly into the bloodstream,
where they travel to the target organs
upon which they act. Each hormone shape
is specific to the target cell it affects
(a lock and key system) binding to the
hormone receptors on the cells.
Endocrine Disruptors
What are endocrine disruptors?
Every day we are being exposed to
chemicals that are commonly found in
our everyday household products, these
chemicals are called endocrine disruptors,
they have a similar structure to our
body’s hormones and they can interfere
with the body signalling pathways.
They mimic our bodies own hormones.
(Brownstein, 2012).
Health Concerns
Exposure to these chemicals has been
linked to breast cancer, prostate cancer,
worldwide increase in thyroid dysfunction,
fertility issues and neurodevelopmental
disorders in children and wildlife.
Pineal Body
Pituitary
Parathyroids
Adrenal
Glands
Ovaries
Hypothalamus
Thyroid Gland
Thymus
Gland
Endocrine Glands and Their Hormone Functions
Adrenal glands. Secrete
hormones that influence
metabolism, blood chemicals,
and body characteristics,
influence the nervous system’s
response to and defence
against stress.
Pancreas
Hypothalamus. Activates
involuntary body functions
such as sleep and appetite.
Testicles
Ovaries and testicles.
Influence female and male
characteristics, respectively.
Pancreas. Secretes insulin,
which controls the body’s
blood sugar levels.
Thymus gland. Plays a role in
the body’s immune system.
Thyroid gland. Produces
hormones that stimulate body
heat production, bone growth
and metabolism.
Source: AMA’s Current Procedural
Terminology. Revised 1998 Edition.
Girls are developing secondary sexual
characteristics at earlier and earlier ages.
Furthermore, young girls are starting
to menstruate at a much earlier age
compared to 20 years ago. Both early
breast development and early onset of
menses increases a girl’s lifetime risk of
developing breast cancer. (Brownstein,
2011).
A recent report by the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) and
the World Health Organization (WHO)
concluded that many common chemicals
are disrupting the human hormone
system and could have significant health
implications. The report is titled, “State
of the Science of Endocrine Disrupting
Chemicals”. You can download this report
by clicking on the following link: http://
www.who.int/ceh/publications/endocrine/
en/
EDCs have the capacity to interfere
with tissue and organ development
and function, and therefore they may
alter susceptibility to different types of
diseases throughout life. This is a global
threat that needs to be resolved. (WHO/
UNEP, 2013). In New Zealand metabolic
disorders are of particular concern - the
report highlighted that obesity, diabetes
and metabolic syndrome are due to
disruption of the energy storage–energy
balance endocrine system and thus are
potentially sensitive to EDCs.
EDC’s disrupt the hormonal system.
They can cause cancer, birth defects,
lower the IQ in infants as well as cause
developmental disorders in children. You
can see the effect of EDC’s on our youth.
Pituitary gland. Produces
hormones that have influence
over other endocrine glands.
Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., one of the
foremost American practitioners of
conventional as well as holistic medicine
says, “I have no doubt that one of the
underlying reasons we are seeing such
an epidemic of thyroid problems is due
to the toxic load of chemicals including
endocrine disruptors”.
(Brownstein, 2011).
The study calls for more research on
endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC’s).
They are found in many common
household and industrial products. In fact,
there are over 800 known endocrine
disrupting chemicals present in our
environment and have been detected in
human urine on nearly all people tested.
There are some strong data sets (e.g.
for PCBs, lead and methylmercury)
showing that environmentally relevant
developmental exposures to these EDCs
and potential EDCs have caused cognitive
and behavioural deficits in humans. (WHO/
UNEP, 2013).
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Pineal body. Controls daily
biological cycles.
The most common ways we are exposed
to EDC’s is through packaging
• BPA
• Triclosan
• Phthalates
• Polybrominated diphenyl ethers and
polychlorinated biphenyls (PBDEs) and
PCBs)
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to
produce polycarbonate plastics (this type
of plastic is used as it is strong, light and
see through). Epoxy resins are also used
as an adhesive and can be found in a
variety of consumer products such as:
• Baby bottles
• Compact discs (CD’s)
• Dental sealants
• Food containers
• Water bottles
BPA’s are found in many other products
such as floor coverings, enamels, vanish,
nail polish and cash register receipts.
What can we do about this problem?
As highlighted there are over 800 known
EDC’s in our environment but we can help
protect our families by reducing exposure
to these chemical s helping to lower the
health risks.
If you look closely at most plastic
products — including containers — you
will find a triangle with a number in the
middle. These numbers indicate what the
plastic is made of, and whether or not
the product is “safe” to recycle. But they
will also tell you if the plastics contain
endocrine disruptors , such as bisphenol A
(BPA), triclosan, and phthalates.
Recycling codes 3 and 7 are more likely
to contain phthalates and/or bisphenoyl
A. Plastics coded 1, 2 or 5 may be safer.
However, there may be other components
that are endocrine disrupters.
It is my opinion that it is best to avoid food
in a plastic container, if possible. Glass
or ceramic containers are much safer.
It is also important that you never heat
food in a container labelled with a 3 or 7,
because it will cause more phthalates to
be released. In fact, you should never heat
any food in a plastic container.
For more information on how to
understand the plastic identification codes
in New Zealand and how to recognize the
plastics that are hazardous to you as well
as tips on cutting down on your plastic use
read the following articles:
Plastic Recycling Guide
http://www.recycle.co.nz/edit/
ftpuploads/157090999_Plastics%20
Recycling%20Guide%20by%20Type.pdf
How to Recognize the Plastics That are
Hazardous to You
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2013/04/11/plastic-use.aspx
As a naturopath I advocate that “fresh
& natural is best” you just can’t beat
homemade wholesome organic foods and
beverages. Of course they do take longer
to prepare but with some organisation this
can be achieved and certainly worth the
effort.
Written by Juelle Hunt
(BNatMed), Naturopath &
Medical Herbalisty
Revitalize Naturopathic
Healthcare
www.revitalizehealth.co.nz
Disclaimer
The Naturopathic and natural health
information contained on this in this article
is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES only and
is not meant to replace medical advice,
diagnose or treat any disease. We do not
assume any liability for your use of any
information contained in this publication.
References:
Brownstein, D (2012). Natural Way to
Health vol 5 issue 5. http://w3.newsmax.
com/newsletters/brownstein/
issues/hormones0512/brownstein_
hormones0512_49.pdf
Brownstein, (2012). Plastics to avoid.
Newsmax.com. http://nws.mx/1kwhQEt
Mercola, J. How to Recognize the Plastics
That are Hazardous to You?. Retrieved
March 20, 2012, from http://articles.mercola.
com/sites/articles/archive/2013/04/11/
plastic-use.aspx
Plastics New Zealand (2013). The Plastic
Identification Code. http://www.plastics.org.
nz/documents/plasticscode-7.pdf
WHO (World Health Organization)/UNEP
(United Nations Environment Programme)
2013. The State-of the Science of Endocrine
Disrupting Chemicals – 2012 (Bergman Å,
Heindel JJ, Jobling S, Kidd KA, Zoeller RT,
eds). Geneva:UNEP/WHO. Available: http://
www.who.int/ceh/publications/endocrine/
en/index.html
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th
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cooking up a storm!
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5 Keys to
“Being” in Harmony
“Always aim at complete harmony of thought
and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your
thoughts and everything will be well.”
Mahatma Gandhi
What is harmonic living? It is living in a manner that does not
harm you, others or the environment. What does it take to be a
harmonic being and enjoy peace and harmony in all aspects of
life, regardless of our circumstances?
How do we shift from a state of knowing to a state of being? It
begins with having confidence in your awareness of what it takes
to create harmony. Have confidence in your decisions about
what you choose to buy and use. Have confidence in your choice
to purchase what is safe and healthful, not what is convenient
or “popular”. Have confidence in your decision about how you
speak to others and interact with them at home and at work.
Have confidence in how you choose to spend your time and
money rather than live in the automatic pilot of consumerism and
busyness.
Allow harmony to be the first goal in everything you do.
Often when I am sitting in a café, I hear small groups of people
talking about this and that with an incessant need to have the last
word or make the most sensational comment, as if they are in a
competition, not a conversation. Why not sit in peace and attend
to what your friend is saying - with interest, with compassion?
If someone has done something a little differently from you,
why choose to compare and criticize their actions? Why not
appreciate that they attempted to do something and completed
it? When we allow our words and actions to be driven by our
egos, we narrow our view of the world as we focus only on the
“me”, causing us to lose sight of the bigger picture, the bigger
lesson or message.
Be present with those around you. This may sound like an
insurmountable goal given all the technological distractions we
have in society today, but it is achievable. Being present takes
discipline. By discipline I don’t mean something unpleasant
or a chore that is imposed from outside. Rather, discipline is
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an organic process that expands naturally from within, driven
by your preferences and your values. Being present means
embracing a state of simplicity; put away the pacifiers (gizmos,
gadgets, earplugs) and simply look, observe, and appreciate the
people around you, the people you live with and work with. At
home, families have to make a collaborative effort to connect.
Why not try going on a techno-diet together (turn off your cell
phones and stay away from Facebook for two hours when
everyone is at home together)? What would that be like?
Pay attention to the good deeds that others do and praise
them as they carry out these deeds. Acknowledge the
goodness in others — with a kind word, a compliment, praise,
thanks. When you allow yourself to see goodness in others and
in the world and feel goodness, a great sense of good health and
wholesomeness fills your life, and you cannot help but project
that goodness and healthiness to others.
Trust in yourself and your ability to choose the highest good
at all times. Know that you are equipped with the knowledge
you need to create health and harmony in your home and
workspace – all you need to do is apply it to daily living.
Remember, harmony is about pleasing… pleasing sounds,
a pleasing combination or arrangement of different things. By
choosing to please ourselves and others through choosing the
highest good at all times, we create harmony in our lives.
I encourage you to continue seeking knowledge and start
applying the principles of harmonic living to every moment of
your day. Continue the journey by reading my new book, How to
Raise the Vibration around You, Volume I.
By Dawn James
Dawn James is an international speaker, green-living advocate,
musician and author of several books on vibrational frequency
including her newest book How to Raise the Vibration around
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