What do you do with old eyeglasses you don't need anymore? Do you just throw them away or leave them discarded around the house? George Optical, through its G.O. Green Campaign, has been collecting old eyeglasses since April 1, 2010.
This campaign seeks to promote to eyeglass wearers the importance of environmental protection through recycling. However, the optical store chain isn't going to refurbish these frames and resell them to customers.
George Co Sr. Foundation to Refurbish and Donate Old Eyeglasses to Charitable Groups
After being refurbished, these eyeglasses will be donated for the use of various organizations such as The Missionaries of Charity, and the charity patients of the ophthalmology division of the Cardinal Santos Medical Center and the University of Santo Tomas.
The George Co Sr. Foundation will cover the costs for repairing and distributing the eyeglasses. If you have old eyeglasses, care about the environment, and want to help the less fortunate, you can do so by dropping-off your old eye wear in any George Optical branch.
What if you don't shop at this eye wear store chain? That's not a problem because no purchase is required for you to make a donation. For more information on this eco project and other offerings, please visit the website of George Optical.
BenQ Projectors Have Multiple Energy Saving Features
Through its Smart Eco Mode, BenQ Projectors now feature additional energy saving features. Firstly, the environmentally friendly mode allows the projector's to use only the exact amount of energy needed to project the image. Moreover, this lengthens the lifespan of the projector lamp.
What this means is that you get to save money on your electric bills and the maintenance cost for your projects. You benefit from this while helping the environment at the same time.
BenQ Projector Can Lessen Energy Consumption by 70% While on Standby
Top photo is projected using normal mode which consumes 296W of power.
Bottom photo projected using Smart Eco Mode features richer colors yet uses only 163W of power.
When your projector screen is not in use, just blank the screen and lower your projector's energy consumption by 70%. In case you forget to manually switch to Eco Blank Mode, your projector will automatically lower lamp brightness down to 30% after three minutes of idle time.
Again, this allows you to save on money and contribute to environmental protection. The best thing about Projectors by BenQ, though, is that they can function on Smart Eco Mode while projecting superior quality images.
Thus, there is no need for you to compromise on quality or spend more money to be eco friendly when buying your next projector. No wonder this BenQ is the number one Digital Light Processing (DLP) projector brand in the Philippines.
Rustan's Invites You to Buy Plush Toys of the Philippines' Most Endangered Animal Species
(all photos are screenshots from Rustan's FB page)
Rustan's has teamed-up with Gotta Getta Gund, one of the world's top plus toy manufacturers since 1898, to offer a line of 11 plush toys made exclusively for the retail chain. These are plush toys of endangered wildlife in the Philippines.
For every minimum single receipt purchase of P10,000, you can get your very own limited edition cockatoo, tarsier, Philippine eagle, tamaraw, mouse deer, cloud rat, marine turtle (pawikan), whale shark, bearcat, warty pig, or blue-naped parrot plush toy, for free!
If you didn't know many of these animals even existed in the Philippines, it's because they're already rare and endangered wildlife.
This is part of the reason why Rustan's has tied up with the World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) for this Care for the Rare project, to make us more aware of rare animals in our country that need our help.
This promo run from October 15 to December 31, 2011. Rustan's is located at Ayala Center Makati, Shangri-La Plaza, Alabang Town Center, Gateway Mall, and Ayala Center Cebu
Learn How to Win a Care for the Rare Plush Toy Without Spending a Centavo!
Do you love animals, but can't afford to buy P10,000 worth of items from Rustan's? Get a chance to win a limited edition plush toy for free just by commenting on the Rustan's Facebook Page.
All you need to do is answer the which one of the Philippine's endangered wildlife species (among the 11 listed above) you can most relate to, and why.
As of publication time, there are only 43 comments on their FB page, which means there is a big chance for you to win the plush toy!
The Mandaluyong Animal Shelter was created to be a safe haven for stray dogs, where they can receive proper care and attention. And while it seemed to work that way at first, this is far from reality today. The pound was converted into a shelter because of Mandaluyong Mayor Abalos's pro-life stance, and pursuant to RA 8485 Animal Welfare Act and RA 9482 Anti Rabies Act.
Now, MAS is severely underfunded. It doesn't have the budget to keep 50-80 dogs fed adequately, much less given proper medical attention and exercise. In fact, the dogs are fed using a rationing system. While all animal shelters do use rationing systems, the question is if the dogs being fed enough food through this system. At MAS, this doesn't seem to be the case.
What's worse, the bigger dogs take advantage of the smaller and more timid dogs during feeding time, so these weaker dogs get to eat even less. At times, the dogs (both big and small) end up eating their plastic tubs (food containers) and plastic matting due to extreme hunger. This ingestion of plastic could be fatal.
At MAS's some of the dog's conditions may warrant euthanasia; however, the shelter's no-kill policy is taken too literally. Even in America, dog euthanasia is allowed if the animal is suffering from intense pain or an incurable disease.
Really, what is the use of "rescuing" stray dogs from the streets if they are made to suffer in captivity just the same? Fortunately, you can still give these dogs a better life.
If you want to help the Mandaluyong Animal Shelter, please don't donate cash because MAS doesn't accept cash donations. Instead, you can donate in kind. Refer to the flyer below for recommendations on what to donate and where you can send these donations. You can also visit the animal shelter and see the real situation for yourself.
The lush environment; the gently-rolling terrain; the nature preserves; and a residential concept that enhances the mind, body, and spirit: aside from offering a flourishing vision of healthy outdoor living, these clearly define Elaro’s vibrant community.
Following the successes of Ayala Land Premier’s (ALP) southern developments Ayala Westgrove Heights, Abrio, Montecito, and Santierra, Elaro is a project set to harmonize nature and urban convenience. A home that embraces the vitality of the green earth, Elaro is poised to become the South’s next major residential enclave.
A quick thirty-minute drive from Makati along the improved Skyway and South Luzon Expressway takes you to the dynamic community of Elaro. Nestled at the heart of Ayala Land’s first and largest eco-community – NUVALI, the 72-hectare development is an ideal address for those who value quality family time and find enjoyment, tranquility, and relaxation in surrounding greeneries.
“Elaro is next to NUVALI’s wildlife and bird sanctuary, thus, ALP continues to make very conscious efforts to ensure that the residential concept will contribute in the maintenance of the birds’ natural habitat,” explains Head of ALP, Jose Juan Jugo.
Notably, NUVALI’s 14-hectare wildlife and bird sanctuary is home to 136 bird species.
“If sensitive avian species can live peacefully amidst the comforts of nature in Elaro, what more for families looking for a home sheltered from the demands of the city life?” says Dr. Roberto Puentespina, Project Manager of the Malagos Garden Resort in Davao.
Aside from providing prospective residents quaint views of Tagaytay Ridge and Mount Makiling, Elaro allows them to take pleasure in serene living spaces and a wide array of outdoor amenities that are designed to complement the natural features of the terrain.
The 3-hectare amenity core features the Village Clubhouse, Main Park, and the Multi-Purpose Courts – all dedicated to the promotion of family interaction.
Paolo Viray – Ayala Land Premier’s Project Development Manager, Jose Juan Jugo – Head of Ayala Land Premier, Christine Cenal of Haribon Foundation, and Dr Roberto “Bo” Puentespina
There will be a social hall, a fitness area, as well as lap, kiddie, and lounge pools. Parks and playgrounds will house a multi-purpose field, a camp site, picnic areas, and man-made ponds.
Likewise, families can spend time together, build stronger relationships, and bear witness to the beauty of the outdoors through the development’s multi-purpose courts, gardens, and green spaces.
Complemented by modern amenities and a verdant environment, Elaro, indeed, creates an ideal community for residents who want to experience living with loved ones amid the splendor of nature.
Elaro is an exclusive 72-hectare residential development of Ayala Land Premier in Canlubang, Laguna. A natural sanctuary for family and nature, Elaro is ALP's fourth development in NUVALI. For more inquiries log on to www.ayalalandpremier.com
I first noticed the TreeHugger brand of pencils while I was buying blank CD-Rs in Office Warehouse the other day. It was displayed on the counter where I was paying my bill. It was a pack of five pencils, supposedly made from real newspapers.
As you can see from the photograph, the pencils do look like newspapers. The visible text and photographs do give the pencils a uniquely environment friendly design. Apparently, TreeHugger has also partnered with the local Haribon Foundation.
Thus, you not only help save Mother Earth through buying a green product, you also help save the Philippine rainforests through Haribon's Give a Gift Tree Drive.
After doing some research, I have learned that there actually three TreeHugger products being sold in the country today: pencils, pens, and highlighters. Each of them, is green in its own way.
The pencils are made from 95% recycled newspaper. The retractable pen is made from almost all recycle materials, from the barrel made from recycled cardboard to the peripheral parts made from PLA corn plastic - plastic...you guessed it! Made from CORN. They come in black, blue, and red ink.
Last but not the least, is the highlighter, which is also equipped with a ballpoint pen (black ink only). You can choose between yellow and green highlights. This 2-in-1 pen is also made from recycled cardboard and PLA corn plastic.
And, in case you've been wondering, these green products work just as good as other writing materials available in leading bookstores. Moreover, these environmentally friendly products are available in leading bookstores including Fully Booked and National Book Store.
Now, you can even get your "I Was a Newspaper" Pencil, GelFriend Pen, and 2-in-1 Highlighter Pen, by purchasing a single TreeHugger gift pack.
I remember a priest once tell me that a good pen is always something one should have at the ready - and not just one pen, but one in every pocket! And what better writing instrument can an eco-lover have than a TreeHugger pen?
