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Vegan Values
by Elisabeth Lambert When people find out I am vegan (by diet only), their first response is usually something along the lines of, “Oh, it must be so easy to do that in Japan.” They could not be further from the truth. In a country where the local language does not even have a word for ‘vegetarian,’ [...]... (Continue reading)
Safe Sunning
by Danielle Rippingale Sun worshipers like myself will be doing cartwheels when the sun is making a more regular appearance after an unusually cold winter and spring in Japan. While it is tempting to soak up the rays and get a healthy dose of Vitamin D, we all know the risks of lengthy sun exposure. But [...]... (Continue reading)
Spring Greening
by Danielle Rippingale Japan is the land of the shopping bicycle, and if you are anything like me you can’t help but smile as you watch a Japanese mother cycle effortlessly past you wearing Jimmy Choos and with two kids on board. When mothers around the world are packing their kids into fuel guzzling, emission belching [...]... (Continue reading)
Greening Your Makeup Bag
Written on 16 Apr, 2010 at 5:45 in Tokyo Eco
by Danielle Rippingale Don’t worry; this isn’t a new Tokyo trend of green eyeshadow and lip color, but rather a look at the ugly side of the beauty industry, and healthy alternatives that are better for you and the planet. In an earlier column (Sep 4, 2009, read it online if you missed it), I looked [...]... (Continue reading)
Organics to Your Door
Written on 2 Apr, 2010 at 9:00 in Tokyo Eco
by Danielle Rippingale The people who produce and grow our food are a vital and yet often unrecognized part of our daily life. Farmers in Japan are facing many challenges with competitive pricing of imported foods, an aging farmer population that is leading to abandoned farmlands, and youth favoring pen over the hoe as their tool [...]... (Continue reading)
World Water Day
Written on 30 Mar, 2010 at 16:04 in Tokyo Eco
by Danielle Rippingale Dedicated to one of the earth’s most important natural resources, World Water Day is recognized every year on March 22. Water is vital to all living organisms, major ecosystems, human health, food production, and economic development, and yet is difficult to purify, costly to transport, and impossible to substitute. The theme for World Water [...]... (Continue reading)
Green Reading—Naturally!
Written on 5 Mar, 2010 at 9:00 in Tokyo Eco
by Danielle Rippingale “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” –Margaret Mead In Tokyo, the commute by train offers the perfect opportunity to read the books you’ve been wanting to, but can’t seem to find the time otherwise. ‘Green reads’ deal [...]... (Continue reading)
Green Gadgets
by Danielle Rippingale I was skeptical when they first started appearing on the market, but research shows that energy meters actually do influence behavior and increase conservation measures. The first step in cutting your energy consumption, your electricity bills, and your carbon footprint is to find out how much electricity you’re using. Energy monitors, or smart meters, [...]... (Continue reading)
Paper Problems
Tokyo Eco: by Danielle Rippingale Photo by Josh Berglund With the birth of the office computer in the late 70s, bold proclamations were made that we would become a ‘paperless society.’ The truth is that paper supplies more landfill tonnage than any other material, and we are using paper at a greater rate than ever before. Few would [...]... (Continue reading)
Eco-Intelligence
by Danielle Rippingale Test your EQ (eco-intelligence) by matching these must know terms with the correct definitions. 1. Carbon Dioxide 2. Carbon Offsetting 3. Greenwashing 4. Climate Change 5. Energy Star 6. Post-consumer 7. Fossil Fuel 8. Renewable Energy 9. Carbon footprint A. A financial instrument aimed at the reduction of [...]... (Continue reading)
