Asked if any companies were outsourcing maintenance of office equipment to specialised firms, or simply leasing rather than purchasing their office equipment, Guo said only two or three were outsourcing. Many were not aware that it was an option, believing that companies had to own their own equipment.

Actually, many companies do now rent equipment and management services from external providers. This increases utilisation of the equipment and reduces the number of products needed.

I also have noted that some of the 17 organisations surveyed in Beijing are in the environmental industry, and so already are concerned with “green working”. And, interestingly, it was agreed that the results of the evaluations would not be published.

Office working practices will change out of a sense of social responsibility or a desire to cut costs. But without public demands, this will be done quietly. Relying on voluntary changes will not be adequate – the government should set green working standards, covering energy use, indoor waste gas, noise, radiation and the handling of electronic waste. Policy can be used to change office culture and promote a new office revolution, with the market ultimately providing the necessary services.

Roots and Shoots is set to launch its project worldwide when the time is right. Innovation by environmental NGOs already is sending a positive signal. Rather than making “secret”, or quiet, changes, the government should make green working a matter of policy — and promote a second office revolution.

Well, I don’t know what you’re having for your lunch? If you are here in China, it’s lunch time.

But going vegetarian can be part of a low-carbon life. Giving up meat in China has only become a trendy way of life in the past decade. But it’s now catching on for a bigger reason. Today, in our ‘My Low Carbon Life’ series, Wang Mangmang finds out why people believe they can make a difference.

Look, smell, and taste. A vegetarian diet does not mean deprivation. But still, there needs to be a reason. Religious beliefs, health, animal protection, and saving the planet. This is why Lu Shi has been a strict vegetarian for thirteen years.

Statistics from the United Nations show that raising animals for food generates more greenhouse gases than all the cars and trucks in the world combined. Being a vegetarian can help reduce emissions of one and a half tons of carbon dioxide a year.

If you’ve always scoffed at the idea of hiring an image consultant to make sure you’re dressed properly for your daily routine of hitting the gym, the office, and the grocery store—well, you’re not alone. But beyond just showing you what styles, colors, cuts, and fabrics work best for your body type, an image consultant can help you make your wardrobe more eco-friendly by teaching you how to shop your closet and cut down on clutter.

Bringing in a professional eye to assess your fashion lineup gives you the unbiased analysis you likely can’t give yourself—she doesn’t care that your best friend’s mom gave you that sweater: it doesn’t fit and you never wear it. But this jewel-toned blouse, on the other hand, complements the skirt that you’d never been able to find a match for. And once you have a closet full of complete outfits, it’s easier to remember what you already own next time you’re shopping-so you won’t end up with five pairs of nearly-identical black pants ever again. You’ll save money (and materials!) by stopping yourself from buying doubles of some items or choosing cuts and styles that you know won’t flatter you. It’s amazing what a little organization can do for you.

JNBY – That’s what i’m crazy in love with recently, kind of “Remorse over late acquaintence” 相见恨晚.

Lets see what the brand trying to express itself:

Conceptual, natural clothes for urban living people. Individual, Transformer clothes design, free style, Great opportunity for modern clothes lovers

Concept:
Originality: How to become more eye-catching in ever-changing fashion world? Just naturally be yourself. With creative style and surprising details that inspired from fusion trends and real life, our core value of originality has been fulfilled in every single product.

Quality: fine natural materials, such as cotton, ramie, hemp, silk and wool, are used in most of our products. These breathable and environment-friendly fabrics create the wearing comfort, and also make you look good with natural elegant colors and texture.

Fun: single apparel can be dressed in many ways. Depends on what mood you are in, a top also could be a skirt, a shawl or even a scarf. Beyond the basic function, our designs bring in more fun while you are trying on them.

Style of the store: industrial post – modernism design

I’m a new fan for JNBY, a Chinese fashion clothing brand that got a lot of fans all national wide. I was attracted by its special  flavor and style that make you special in the crowd.

All of JNBY clothing is said to be made from natual materials and all materials are environmental friendly and comfortable to wear – designed for you only.

That’s one of the reason for its successful entry to the foreign market, since eco idea is more easily to be accepted by picky Americans or Europeans.

I personaly think I’m very suitable for its style and expression, tall and slim girls are the best presentation for their design.

Thousands of residents in the Panyu district in the Guangdong provincial capital city of Guangzhou have signed a petition opposing construction of a garbage incinerator in their neighborhood.

“Although relevant government departments have promised the facility will meet the State’s environment protection requirements, we still worry the project will pollute the environment and harm our health,” said a resident from Riverside Garden housing development.

Burning garbage will generate dioxin, which can cause cancers, said the resident, who only gave his family name Wang.

In Wang’s housing estate alone, more than 1,300 residents have so far signed up to oppose construction of the project, according to Wang.

“I believe the number of residents who oppose the project will continue to grow in the following months,” Wang told China Daily Monday.

Those info are from China Daily, this serious problem is going on and come not come to an end. People are still trying to change the plan, but it seems impossible since there is big profit nearly 50000 million RMB behind it.

2012 is the “disaster movie” tha luckily got the ticket to enter into Chinese cinema. That’s also luck for Chinese audience since the vision enjoyment is terrific and supass our expectation.

The reason why it got approved by Chinese government is partly due to its flatter on China in  movie lines and themes. Chinese must have been contribute a lot to their overall ticket office,  the money profit behind the whole thing make Americans film makers wish to make those compromise to flatter Chinese people a little bit.

2012 is based on some scientific reasons and we’d better control global warming now to save some more living space for our generations.

It’s the third time the film director destroyed the whold world, this time, he did it in a very shocking way. I wonder what would the disaster film director do next year, to destroy the world again.

Indeed, a great movie to watch in the cinema.

The tulip has come to be a loved symbol of the Netherlands. Many tourists visit the country just to see the bright coloured flower and the astonishing view over the bulb fields. The season begins in March with crocuses, followed by the daffodil and the yellow narcissi. In April the hyacinths and tulips blosssom to some time in mid May, depending on the weather. Later, in August it is time for the gladioli. Even when spring is over, the Netherlands is still a garden, visitors can enjoy flowers in the Netherlands all year round.

From April to September fantastic flower parades are held throughout the country. The Bollenstreek Flower Parade is the biggest parade and is held at the end of April every year. The origin of the parade dates 50 years back in time when initiators of various small parades in the villages of the Bollenstreek decided to go together and organize one big parade. Floats with 1.5 million of different flowers are created by enthusiastic volunteers who are working on this for months. Popular flowers for these floats are daffodils and hyacinths, but in some parts of the country, only dahlias are beeing used. The Bloemencorso Valkenswaard is a smaller parade which also includes folk dancing and street theatre.

The Kerstflora (X-mas Flora) Show is held every year in December, a five day show of house plants and flowers grown under glass. In Lisse, the Museum De Zwarte Tulp or The Balck Tulip, have a extensive collection of historical material on the flower. This includes information about the cultivation and the evolution, drawings, photographs, tools and a look into the bulb trading companies.

Holland flower Creations is the result of long time hobby and the passion towards flowers.

With love and passion we make creations for daily display and special events.
Every day we have a team of experienced florists working to create little miracles with flowers, plants and exclusive accessories. We deliver everywhere between Holland and the South of France, at a set schedule and last minute 0rders.

All flowers come straight from the auction in Holland, so we guarantee day fresh flowers, which last like no other flowers you have had before.

Order our creations to give away as a special gift for a special person.
We supply our creations to offices, villa’s, cruise ships and mega yachts.
Made with style, in a perfect balance, specially for you

The Nether lands has more bicycles than inhabitants and has the highest bicycle density in the world. Are the Dutch born on two wheels ? Some people seem to think so. It makes an impression everywhere. Many Dutch people own several bikes: a “decent” one for going on trips, and a regular one – usually and old wreck for daily use, like shopping.

The Netherlands also has the worlds’s highest density of bicycle thieves. Some 800 thousands bikes are stolen every year, quite a record.

This is why the Dutch prefer to use several locks to secure their bicycles to trees, fences, bridges and lampposts.

Celebrated as the world champion of milk producton and cherished as the national favourtite animal, the Dutch cow is almost sacred. The statues erected here and there speak volumes: the Dutch are proud of this die-hard symbol of Dutch prosperity. This love affair does not run deep, however. The Dutch like their steaks.

Green pastures of happily grazing cattle, under a beautiful cloudy sky: you won’t find a more Dutch landscape. It’s an image the touristes appreciate, as do the Dutch. And one that can be found everywhere in the green quilted landscape of four million cows and thirty thousand dairy frms that it the Netherlands.

No other European cities got so many cafe spots liek Maastricht did. They are everywhere, especially in sunny days, people would enjoy the valurable sunshine, drinking coffee, quite a fine living time, so envy of them.

It happen to be sunday, and all the cafe shops are closed, added the weather is not so adorable like in the summer times, so my boyfriend didn’t catch any pictures of the cafe sceneries.

The city is so small compaired with China big cities like Shanghai or Beijing, it’s impossible to get lost there, and people like to ride bikes there just like us Chinese, and partly for exercise, partly beacause of the distance is so near from here to there.

Sightseeing on the boat is a general travel advise and such a happy experience.