http://rippleproducts.com/blog What we do, what we say and how we act can cause a ripple in our community. Help yourself, teach a friend or educate your children. It will all make a difference. It will all create a ripple. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:20:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There is something fun and important that we could all do this weekend. Get on your bike and show the world how you feel about climate change! As I am a Melbourne person, I thought it would be fun to meet as many people as possible this Saturday 24th October ... http://rippleproducts.com/blog/?p=34 World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5th in over 100 countries world wide. The 2009 theme is climate change and more importantly what societies can do in response. Combating climate change is a major issue for everyone, so every individual effort, no matter how small, can contribute to the fight against ... http://rippleproducts.com/blog/?p=33 Last Sunday, May 17th 2009, over 5000 schools kids, families, friends, communities and organisations gathered  to form a great big Human Sign on St. Kilda beach in Melbourne. There are many people of late that are very unhappy with the lack of government action towards combating climate change.  So it is great to ... http://rippleproducts.com/blog/?p=31   This concerning sculpture of a huge hour glass depicts an image of the earth melting and a city swamped in its waters due to global warming. The hour glass was constructed to mark the opening of the Climate Change Expo in Seoul, South Korea, May 6, 2009. Eighty of the largest cities from around ... http://rippleproducts.com/blog/?p=30 Whilst researching public transport options, besides the expensive taxi, I came across this brilliant company, Flexicar. Flexicar is a pay-as-you-go service,  an affordable and convenient alternative to taxis, car rentals and car pooling. Members can choose to use a flexicar only when necessary, 24/7, allowing you to drive only when you ... http://rippleproducts.com/blog/?p=29 Ripple Products recently worked with WSP Online to formalise our existing design and procurement policies. What a great learning experience for the Ripple team. The knowledge and expertise within the framework of WSP has been extremely worthwhile. A big thanks to WSP! http://rippleproducts.com/blog/?p=28 Technology these days is evolving at a ridiculously rapid rate. Whilst this is great, what happens to all the old school computers and worn out TV's? The big problem with e-waste is that it contains too many toxic materials, that if aren't disposed of correctly will end up in landfill ... http://rippleproducts.com/blog/?p=26 Recently Ripple Products took part in the Boroondara Sustainable Living Expo which was held in conjunction with their monthly Farmers' Market. With great fresh produce, friendly staff and fun filled activities for the kids, families and anyone interested in the environment. With over 2,500 visitors and a great atmosphere, the overwhelming majority of ... http://rippleproducts.com/blog/?p=24 With every dollar that we spend we can all make positive changes in the way we shop and have an impact on our planet. Recently, our Managing Director, Tracy brought this little green book (literally) into the office. We all couldn't believe some of the Companies that were criticised. There is a ... http://rippleproducts.com/blog/?p=23 Don't miss Earth Hour on Saturday, 28th March, where this year the WWF are urging one billion people in more than 1,000 cities to turn off their lights between 8.30pm and 9.30pm to VOTE EARTH! These votes will be presented at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen December 2009, urging the world leaders that action ... http://rippleproducts.com/blog/?p=22