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carefreebeauty.eu launch in uk with afterglow cosmetics

Press Release June 28th, 2008

Carefreebeauty.eu has launched this week a cosmetics & skin care store for healthy conscious women with sensitive skin, skin allergies, or simply those looking for natural - organic - toxic free cosmetics products. Our official launch for the european store in London, UK followed this summer with our launch for germany, italy, and spain. At the same time we are working to increase support for the campaign for safe cosmetics and to raise awareness of the degree of toxic chemicals found in many popular brands of makeup and skincare products.

We are offering a number of brands including afterglow cosmetics from San Francisco- a pioneer & leader in developing safe and organic mineral makeup. They are getting a lot of press lately and you may have heard about them in Women's Health, Oxygen, or on Oprah where they were profiled in a book called "Gorgeously Green." They are pretty much the healthy replacement for Bare Escentials.

To celebrate our launch we are offering a 10% donation to the environmental working group's "skin deep" cosmetic safety research foundation for every purchase in our first month. To help our launch and support toxic free cosmetics- please visit our store at http://www.carefreebeauty.eu.

Look up how toxic your make up is.. you may be surprised & support the campaign for safe cosmetics at the environmental working group http://www.cosmeticdatabase.com

If you'd like to investigate the products you use and write a page about your reactions whether + or - for our blog let me know at http://howtoxic.blogspot.com/

About carefreebeauty.eu

At carefreebeauty.eu we carry ONLY gorgeous organic minerals that are made from purely naturally healthy ingredients and are tested by independent sources such as safecosmetics.org and the independent consumer watch-dog group, "The Environmental Working Group" (EWG) whom rank cosmetics by their safety in their “Skin Deep Report” cosmetic safety database.

Introducing Afterglow Cosmetics from San Francisco

Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics bridges the gap between natural and high-fashion cosmetics bringing a truly natural blend of pure mineral make-up with the fabulous, organic infused, highly pigmented color palette you crave. The unique natural formulation and focus on natural and certified organic ingredients of the highest quality ensures that their products are safer for your skin and body. They also perform better and last longer than traditional cosmetics. This attention to ingredients and detail make Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics the natural choice for all women and are especially ideal for women with sensitive skin, rosacea, acne and other skin issues.

About Afterglow products that we carry:

Say goodbye to heavy, dull, and cakey feeling makeup... Our Mineral Makeup has a lighter feeling on your skin, is healthier, and gives a natural more beautiful look than traditional makeup.

* Natural - Crushed minerals and organic ingredients look and feel natural and weightless on your skin. * Long Lasting - Super staying power and nearly water and sweat proof. * Built in UV Protection - Contains natural broad- spectrum sun protection. * Safe - Pure natural, organic, healthy ingredients * Coverage - From just a bit to total coverage is up to you. * Great for your skin - Your skin won't be tormented by the nasty stuff in normal makeup such as dyes, fillers, parabans, gluten, and bismuth. * Anti-Aging- Taking mineral foundation to a new level by infusing certified organic antioxidants such as organic grape seed extract and organic rosemary leaf extract..

Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics are ideal for sensitive skin because we use minimal ingredients and avoid sensitizers like bismuth oxychloride, talc, dyes and mineral oil. All Afterglow products are fragrance free except for the Natural Lip Gloss which contains 'natural flavors' of organic fig and organic vanilla extracts.

- Gluten Free, talc free, nut free, gmo freem carmine free, bismuth free, paraban free, lake dye free, fd&c dye free, cornstarch free, mineral oil free, nano free, petro chemical free.

-Organic whenever possible. We use Certified Organic ingredients whenever possible.

-Ideal for sensitive skin and bodies. We avoid ingredients (even natural ones!) that are sensitizers. Our formulas are also gluten free!

-Very natural. We focus on formulating the most natural & effective product available without a whole list of ingredients still used by other cosmetic companies.

-Full disclosure - we disclose every ingredient in every product we sell. Since the FDA allows companies to conceal and not list the true ingredients in items listed as “fragrance”, “flavors” and any ingredient under 1% of the total formula – you never know what you might be using. With Afterglow you always know!

-No bismuth oxychloride. Bismuth oxychloride is a common ingredient in many mineral cosmetic brands. It makes many women itch and break out. We never include this ingredient in our cosmetics.

-Paraben Free: All our products are Paraben Free.

-We only use Pharmaceutical Grade Minerals to ensure the most pure product possible.

-Our Triple Milled Formulas ensure our powders are super soft and that the color is even and well distributed for optimal coverage and color.

-Nourishing ingredients. Our Lip Love Lipstick is full of moisturizing oils to nourish your lips.

-Beautifully easy to apply. A quick swirl with your brush and a sweep

We carry the full range of:

afterglow blush afterglow bronzer afterglow eye liner afterglow eye shadow afterglow eyeliner afterglow eyeshadow afterglow foundation afterglow lip gloss afterglow lip liner afterglow lip stick afterglow make up afterglow mascara afterglow setting powder

We provide the same great prices and services to europe including:

Netherlands Denmark Norway Finland Sweden Germany Spain Italy Ireland United Kingdom Belgium Greece Austria For press related or other questions please contact us at questions@carefreebeauty.eu

RYANAIR Europe's Greenest Airline? Or biggest polluter?

RYANAIR never known to be shy about making boisterous statements of course claimes to be Europe's greenest airline. So who supports this claim besides RYANAIR? And I wonder how did they come to this conclusion? In another post I'm going to look deeper into what they say but for now have a look yourself...

September 2006¹

Print version (download here)

1. Ryanair's environmental record.

Ryanair is Europe's original and largest low fares airline. Ryanair's steady growth is being achieved in the most environmentally friendly and sustainable way by investing in the latest aircraft and engine technologies (which have reduced fuel burn and CO2 emissions by 45% over the past 9 years) and the implementation of certain operational and commercial decisions that help to further minimise environmental impacts (by an additional 10% between 1998 and 2007). Ryanair is currently the industry leader in terms of environmental efficiency and it is constantly working towards further improving its performance.

Ryanair is investing some €17bn on its fleet replacement and expansion programme, which commenced in 1999. All of Ryanair's older Boeing 737-200 aircraft have now been replaced with brand new Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft and Ryanair currently operates the youngest and most fuel efficient aircraft fleet in Europe. Ryanair's current fleet of 137 Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft have an average age of just 2.5 years (against the average world fleet age of around 11 years²) and future growth plans provide for the acquisition of a further 140 brand new aircraft of this type.

The Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft has a vastly superior fuel burn to passenger kilometre ratio than that of the 737-200 aircraft. The move from these older aircraft to new 737-800 Next Generation aircraft alone has reduced Ryanair's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per passenger kilometre by 45%.

Fuel emissions. Ryanair has minimised and continues to reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions per passenger kilometre. This has been achieved through the combination of: numerous fuel saving measures (including the use of the latest aircraft and engine technology, e.g., winglets); and commercial measures aimed at maximising passenger numbers per flight in order to spread the fuel use and CO2 emissions over the greatest number of passengers (efficient seat configuration and high load factors).

Other characteristics of Ryanair's low-cost business model include, for example: the use of secondary airports and point-to-point services, which help to increase fuel efficiency and limit emissions. Ryanair avoids long taxiing times and holding patterns at congested primary airports, and delivers passengers to their destination directly on one flight ("point-to-point"), as opposed to forcing passengers onto connecting flights through congested main hub airports, which require two take-offs and two landings.

The combination of these operations and commercial initiatives and Ryanair's substantial investment in new aircraft has led to an overall reduction in fuel consumption and emissions of almost 55% between 1998 and 2007 (see chart below). This is far better than, for example, British Airways' 27% improvement in fuel efficiency between 1990 and 2005³. Ryanair's fuel burn per 100 revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) is currently in the range of 3.5 litres and is expected to decrease further due to fuel saving measures currently being implemented. For example, the fleet-wide installation of winglets on all Ryanair's aircraft will itself reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions by up to 4%.

*Includes the adverse effect of a temporary use of inefficient aircraft acquired from Buzz. ** Estimate.

Noise. Ryanair is also the European leader in minimising the number of people affected by noise nuisance and lowering the volume of this nuisance. This has been achieved through: the application of modern technology (all Ryanair aircraft comply with current noise requirements and the use of winglets will further reduce the noise affected area at airports by 6.5%) and the implementation of numerous operational measures; the remote location of the majority of airports Ryanair operates from; the absence of night operations; and compliance with all local noise restrictions.

Waste. Ryanair's low-fare low-cost business model does not include offering "free" meals, drinks or newspapers to passengers, and thus results in a substantial reduction in the amount of waste generated by Ryanair flights, compared to traditional airlines that produce large amounts of waste from food, packaging and newspapers distributed "for free" to all their high-fare passengers.

2. Ryanair's policy on emissions trading and environmental taxation.

Ryanair is fundamentally opposed to any form of environmental taxation (ticket tax, fuel tax, emissions levy, etc.) as such measures have repeatedly failed to have any reduction effect on emissions. For example, motor vehicles are heavily taxed both at point of purchase and in terms of fuel, yet the surge in car ownership across Europe and the world continues unabated. Taxing air transport will not have any effect whatsoever on reducing greenhouse gas emissions but will have substantial adverse effects on European economic growth.

Ryanair proves that air transport can be environmentally friendly whilst continuing to deliver huge economic benefits in terms of the lowest cost air travel for consumers, increased tourism, regional and social cohesion, job creation, inward investment, etc. As the table below illustrates, air transport, which accounts for less than 2% of total EU CO2 emissions, is not the real problem in terms of environmental impacts. Road transport accounts for 9 times more and small consumer fuel combustion for 6 times more CO2 emissions than aviation within EU airspace.

It is unclear as to why the European Commission is pushing to include air transport in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) instead of focussing on the real and larger sources of greenhouse gases.

For example, improving the efficiency of small consumer fuel combustion (e.g. household heating) in the EU15 by just 15% would cancel out the entire impact of air transport on the environment within the EU airspace! This is just one of several easily available measures to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions, on which the Commission should be focusing instead of targeting aviation (where huge efforts to increase energy efficiency due to economic pressures are being made).

Also, air transport accounts for less than 2% of EU CO2 emissions and delivers huge economic benefits, whereas road transport is responsible for some 20% of emissions and provides a fraction of the economic benefits. The table below presents the net benefits of selected sectors in the UK⁴:

If, however, the European Commission continues its drive towards extending the scope of the EU ETS to include aviation (instead of, for example, targeting the environmental inefficiency of air traffic control services, which would immediately reduce aviation emissions by 12%), it should ensure that the scheme addresses the real problem areas (i.e., penalises inefficient traditional airlines operating with low load factors and older, more polluting aircraft) and rewards airlines that are maximising their environmental efficiency through investment in the latest technology and through operational efficiency. Any such scheme should therefore be based on the following principles espoused by the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA):

1. Uniform application to all flights to and from any EU airport.
2. Allowances to be distributed free of charge on an efficiency benchmarking basis.
3. Provisions allowing for environmentally sustainable growth.
4. Scheme to be administered by the European Commission only.
5. No additional "taxes" on aviation.

For more information visit:
European Low Fares Airline Association (http://www.elfaa.com/environment.htm)

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¹ Ryanair's environmental performance data updated in June 2007.
² Source: IATA.
³ Source: British Airways Annual Report 2006.
⁴ Estimated net benefit of selected sectors in the UK (2002). Source: Economic consideration of extending the EU ETS to include aviation, Frontier Economics, March 2002.

British Airways leading the way!?

BA though they get a lot of negative press for late flights and lost baggage do seem surprisingly specific about their efforts to improve their environmental impact. Now the question is how do they compare to their peers?

"British Airways as an aviation industry leader

Over the past few years we have led the aviation industry in the following key areas of climate change:

• our Chief Executive, Willie Walsh is the only representative from the airline industry to sit on the Confederation of British Industry Climate Change task force
• we are the only airline in the world to have participated in carbon trading through the UK government’s voluntary scheme
• the first airline to introduce a voluntary carbon offset scheme for passengers when we joined forces with Climate Care in 2005
• a founding member of the Sustainable Aviation group of airlines and aerospace companies
• campaign for an industry-wide solution to neutralising aviation’s carbon footprint through international carbon trading. As a direct result, the European Commission is preparing legislation for the EU carbon-trading scheme to include aviation from 2011
• work closely with governments around the world to shorten air traffic routes and we are encouraging the European Commission to streamline routings. It is estimated this could reduce emissions across Europe by 12 per cent per annum

Research on the impact of aviation

We also support research to improve understanding around the impact of aviation on the upper atmosphere. By better understanding the impact, new solutions can be developed to reduce the effects.

Pioneering operational practices

Since 1990 we have been actively engaged in the following innovative ways of reducing our impact on climate change:

• improving the fuel efficiency of our fleet by 28 per cent, cutting carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by more than 60 million tonnes during this period – over three times our annual CO₂ emissions
• investing over £7 billion in newer, more efficient aircraft resulting in halving noise impact in the last five years
• having a dedicated in-house team responsible for monitoring and reducing the weight onboard an aircraft to reduce fuel burn
• introducing new practices for the industry such as continuous descent when aircraft come into land rather than a series of short descents to set altitudes
• reducing ground energy at Heathrow by investing in newer, cleaner vehicles for ground staff at the airport and introducing more efficient practices
• encouraging staff to use public transport to travel to work or enter into car share schemes

Future improvements

We continue to work with aircraft manufacturers as we prepare to order the next generation of aircraft fleet. This ensures that we will benefit from the latest environmentally friendly technology and achieve CO₂ reductions of 17 - 30 per cent per passenger, compared with today.

By 2020, as a member of the Sustainable Aviation group we are committed to improving fuel efficiency of new aircraft by 50 per cent, compared with 2000.

Improving environmental performance

We are committed to improving our environmental performance. We have a dedicated team of environment specialists who are focusing on the following important areas:

• effect on global climate change, caused by carbon dioxide and other emissions produced by aircraft
• impact on local communities of aircraft noise and emissions
• responsible management of waste generated from aircraft, offices, airports and other ground activities/operations
• efficient use of energy, water and materials

The team also sets the direction for our company to ensure that every part of our business embraces its contribution to managing the airline’s total impact on the environment. Some of ways in which we are doing this is by:

• having an open and honest approach to reporting environmental performance – British Airways was the first airline to produce an environmental annual report
• measuring and reporting the airline’s carbon footprint
• making sure that business and operational decisions take account of the environmental impact, this includes the development of new onboard products and services
• using new technology to address climate change by working with aircraft manufacturers and other aerospace companies "
  

Flying's impact on the environment

According to British airways flying makes a 1.6% impact today on global warming out of all human activities... I wonder if the UN's IPCC study agrees with this stat.?

From BA's site >>>

"Aviation and the environment

Although the worldwide contribution of flying on global warming is relatively small (1.6% according to last year’s government commissioned Stern report), it is forecast to grow to 5% by 2050. Despite the fact that road transport produces six times more greenhouse gas emissions and power generation produces 16 times more, we are determined to tackle this important issue as an airline and as a business."

British Airways and carbon offsetting

British airways site discusses carbon offsetting.. a no-brainer way for airlines to be green with out making the tougher changes to their practices.

From their site >>>

"Making a contribution - offsetting carbon emissions

We understand that some of our customers wish to reduce their effect on the environment (carbon footprint). To enable this, we have worked in partnership with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset your share of the carbon emissions (CO₂ ) produced when you fly.

Carbon footprint

A carbon footprint is the measurement of a person’s impact on the environment. Flying contributes emissions in the form of CO₂ into the air. To offset these, the first step is to establish the customers’ share of emissions. This is calculated by dividing the total fuel used on a journey by the number of passengers on the flight. To neutralise these emissions, an equivalent saving of CO₂ must be made elsewhere.

Climate Care

Climate Care Trust Limited are a company that sell CO₂ reductions and fund projects around the world to avoid, reduce or absorb greenhouse gas emissions. The scheme works by allowing you, the air traveller, to balance or ‘offset’ your share of flying emissions with the same amount as Climate Care’s projects save.
Climate Care’s project principles are based on:

• renewable energy (for example, wind turbines, human-powered water pumps in India)
• energy efficiency (for example, fuel efficient cooking stoves in Mexico and Honduras, energy efficient lighting schemes in Kazakhstan and South Africa)

http://www.britishairways.com/travel/envoffset/public/en_gb

what factors affect the environment for airlines?

This is the beginning of a brainstorm and a bit of research into what factors affect the environmental impact in the airline industry... From a 50,000 foot view (ha ha right) there are a few key types of waste in the airline industry. The use of jet fuel that is burned in the atmosphere, food and waste from the flights, the typical office energy use and waste, and than the airports themselves which are more in the hands of the local cities. So what factors are under the airlines control (Aside from getting you to your destination luggage in hand..)?

Type of plane- Planes such as the new Boeing 777 should be better performers
Type of engines
Use of wingtips- reduces drag and increases fuel economy
Recycing waste and efficient use of food and plastic containers
Number of connects versus non-stops- Connecting flights use more fuel with increased takeoffs and landings.
Investment/support/research into future fuels that are friendlier to the environment
Support for carbon offsetting
Standard office practices- Such as recycling, use of renewable energy, efficient buildings, etc.

This is what I have with my first brain storm... a little research should bring more variables that are out there. Do you have any ideas!?