Would you have an eco-friendly wedding?

I was browsing the Internet for some eco-events, when I came across this idea about having an eco-friendly wedding. There are a lot of websites dedicated to these eco-friendly weddings, but I'm just wondering if this is the right idea for someone like me.


So how do we create an eco-friendly wedding?


There are a number of things that the bride and groom can do before the big day to make sure their eco-friendly wedding is as eco-friendly as possible. Here are a few tips:


* Grow your own wedding flowers
* Choose local food and drink suppliers
* Ask for eco-friendly wedding gifts
* Use eco-friendly stationery to write your invitations and thank you cards


The list just goes on and it covers the simplest things; things a non-married woman like me doesn't think about. But, here's my question: how do you make your eco-friendly wedding dress eco-friendly?


According to this website, the eco-friendliest way is to buy or borrow second-hand. In my opinion, I would never want to buy a second-hand dress from anywhere; who knows what's happened in it.


They also suggest buying your wedding dress in a vintage shop. Well, it's a good idea, but not everyone finds something they like in a vintage shop; it's called vintage for a reason.


Oxfam is also used as a suggestion for buying eco-friendly wedding dresses; I'm all for helping people out who are less fortunate than myself, but... no!


A better suggestion is to find a designer who knows how to buy eco-friendly materials and get your eco-friendly dress made. I would consider having my dress made, because it's exactly what a wedding dress is all about; it's all about originality, being yourself and making yourself look gorgeous.


Maybe an eco-friendly wedding can work, but I think you've got to be pretty laid back about it, as so many things could go wrong. But then again, what wedding doesn't have its ups and downs?

Grand Designs

Grand designs are taking their show to London with an exhibition, which will be broadcast live on Channel Four, starting on Sunday 4th May 2008.

But what's so special about this?

Remember the underwater home that's wanting to break the world record? Well Grand Designs are doing their own eco-friendly house, so I think this could be a great show to watch for all you environment lovers.

You couldn't get one of these in Topshop!

On the 10th May, the world's biggest dress comes to Sheffield for the weekend to promote awareness for corporate irresponsibility. Go along and show your support and hopefully the Government will open their eyes and regulate companies in the UK and Europe.

Under the sea...

Is it possible for humans to live under the sea? Can you imagine looking out of your window everyday and seeing miles of ocean? This guy can!


Shaun Waterford is attempting to live under water for three months to try and break a world record. But is that the only reason for his adventure? In his interview with Joanne from Rocketboom, Shaun emphasises that he is living in the dome, because he wants promote awareness of the effects global warming has on the oceans.

So what do I think of this guy and his under water attempt? I like it and I agree with everything he says. When you talk about global warming, you're usually talking about the rain forests. Is this because we can see the effects?

On Shaun's Myspace, it says that scuba and the ocean are a part of his interests, which could mean he's seen the effects of global warming on the seas. And his knowledge about his project and the ocean is amazing. He explains how his dome will become similar to a coral reef, because of fish and other sea life creatures living on it.

So, if you wanna part of this amazing dome, then get bidding for it on eBay!

In conclusion, I think that this idea is great! If anyone thinks this guy is crazy then just think; if the sea level keeps rising, then we're all going to be living under the sea.

Have you ever heard of Earth Day?

Apparently, Earth Day is held in spring in the Northern Hemisphere and in autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Its aim is to promote awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s environment. I thought we were supposed to appreciate the environment every day?

A strange fact about Earth Day is that it is celebrated twice! The United Nations celebrate it on the March Equinox, which is usually around the 20^th March. This day was founded by John McConnell and its purpose is to celebrate the sun being directly over the Earth’s equator.

The second Earth Day is celebrated on the 22^nd April and was founded in 1969 by politician Gaylord Nelson (see left). Senator Nelson stated that the 22^nd April 1970 was going to be a day celebrating the environment and promoting an environmental reform. Luckily for him, the day was a complete success.

It was celebrated in two thousand colleges and universities, ten thousand primary and secondary schools and hundreds of communities in the United States. Twenty million Americans came out to participate in peaceful demonstrations in favour of an environmental reform.

Many environmental laws were passed including the Clean Air Act and laws to protect drinking water, wild lands and oceans, thanks to the 1970 Earth Day. Furthermore, the United States Environmental Protection Agency was created after the movement.

The eco-awareness movement was going on before the 1970's movement as well. Rachel Carson, a natural history author, was inspired before the movement to write her book Silent Spring, which is about animals, birds and humans dying because a lack of care to the environment. Sounds like something I hear on the news nearly every week.

The results of the 1970 movement have made Earth Day popular word wide. It is observed by 175 countries and is run by a non-profit organisation called Earth Day Network. It is said to be the largest secular holiday in the world, with over half a billion people celebrating it every year.

So I just have one question...

Why haven’t I ever heard of it before then!?