Posts Tagged ‘Environment’

The North Face Honoured with Sustainability Award!

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

We love this brand and were so excited when they launched infant and toddler lines last winter. We are thrilled to be carrying this incredibly well-designed, high quality line in our shops and had nothing but positive feedback from the kids and parents who stayed warm and dry in The North Face (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/index NULL.php?search=north%20face) last winter.

Now we are pleased to announce that The North Face was honoured with a Sustainability Award by Apparel Magazine. Presented by Apparel magazine, the awards honour businesses that have demonstrated specific steps to make a difference for people and planet and a dedication to continuing their efforts.

Apparel magazine recognized The North Face in its 2011 Sustainability All-Stars program as one of five businesses determined to make a difference for people and planet. The award, announced in the June 2011 print issue, honors companies that have demonstrated specific steps to make their businesses more sustainable and a dedication to continuing their efforts.

Check out the article (http://apparel NULL.edgl NULL.com/magazine/June-2011/Apparel-Salutes-its-2011-Sustainability-All-Star-Award-Winners73050) and learn more about what The North Face is up to.

We know its still sunny and hot out side and it’s hard to think about snow and rain.  Its best to shop early for the best selection! Gloves will be arriving shortly.

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The National Parks Project

Friday, May 13th, 2011

National Parks Project – Trailer (http://vimeo NULL.com/19840132) from Ryan J. Noth (http://vimeo NULL.com/nationalparksproject) on Vimeo (http://vimeo NULL.com).

In honour of the 100 year anniversary of Parks Canada (which, by the way, was the First National Parks Service in the World! Another reason we’re proud to be Canadian!) 13 short films have been created to capture Canada’s beauty and sound. Altogether 52 of Canada’s best musicians and filmmakers coast to coast worked on this project with each short film consisting of one film maker, three artists and one National Park. The creative quartets then spent 5 days in the parks exploring the sights, sounds of nature, collaborating on the music and images. The National Parks Project spans across Canada including each Province and Territory. A memorizing, breathtaking, and inspiring way to see the country we are lucky enough to call home.

Maria’s friend, Scott Smith, along with singer-songwriters Sarah Harmer, Bry Webb and Jim Guthrie were gifted the opportunity to capture the breathtaking beauty of Gwaii Haanas – National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site.

After an initial sold-out screening at the Vancity Theatre, these films will be shown again as part of DOXA Docuentary Film Festival this Sunday, May 15 at the Pacific Cinematheque at 4 pm. An afternoon event not to be missed and the only time we are able see these beauties on the big screen!

For more info, please visit http://nationalparksproject.ca (http://nationalparksproject NULL.ca) for all the info and bio’s.  The films will be available online as of May 19, 2011.

 

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4 Free Tickets for EPIC Vancouver – The Sustainable Living Expo!

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

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EPIC: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is Western Canada’s largest lifestyle show for the eco-conscious consumer. Join this annual celebration of planet-friendly living and surround yourself with over 300 exhibitors, inspiring ideas, exciting entertainment, and smart shopping in one jam-packed weekend.

We have 4 free tickets to give away for this amazing event! Like us on Facebook (http://www NULL.facebook NULL.com/DandelionKids), mention you read our Blog and we’ll include you in the draw for two sets of two tickets by the weekend!

 

Here are some of the highlights (http://vancouver NULL.epicexpo NULL.com/visit/features):

Shop and learn from hundreds of earth-friendly businesses
Expert advice from a great roster of speakers on greening your home, work and play on the Main Stage (http://vancouver NULL.epicexpo NULL.com/visit/main-stage-presenters)
Taste and sip with some of BC’s finest restaurants and wineries in the
FortisBC EPICurean Corner
Fashion Zone with daily Fashion Shows, DIY Sewing Workshops, and
an Eco-Wedding Showcase
Test drive a Toyota hybrid or luxury Lexus hybrid vehicle
ING Direct KidZone (http://vancouver NULL.epicexpo NULL.com/visit/kidzone) with arts & crafts, eco-educational activities, and the
BC Hydro AquaVan!

We are also thrilled that the underlying theme of this years EPIC is Protecting our Oceans (http://vancouver NULL.epicexpo NULL.com/visit/ocean-conservation) and ocean conservation. Find art installations around the main floor of the show, listen to inspirational speakers on the subject (we are dying to hear the fellas from Ocean Gybe (http://www NULL.oceangybe NULL.com/) speak at 6pm on Friday!) and visit the BC Hydro AquaVan.

EPIC is this weekend May 13-15, 2011 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.

 

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David Suzuki’s Playlist for the Planet-Everyday is Earth Day

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

On March 24th David Suzuki celebrated his 75th birthday. Can you believe it?  To mark the occasion Playlist for the Planet was released on iTunes and in stores across Canada. As well, a collection of organic cotton onesies and tees was created.

dandelion KIDS is taking action and is thrilled to support this cause and are donating $5 from every Playlist onesie and tee (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/david01 NULL.html) sold to Davids Foundation.

These brightly coloured and funky onesies and tees are made with 100% certified organic cotton fibres. In fact, the entire production is SKAL-certified. Designed for easy on-and-off (envelope neckline). Dyed with non-toxic azo-free dyes, durable double-stitched bottom hem and nickel-free snaps.  Colours available : dragonfly, yummy berry & green apple.

Related Info: Check out the Playlist for the Planet on iTunes. The Playlist features some of Canada’s finest songwriters and performers, including Joel Plaskett, Bruce Cockburn, K-OS and Sebastian Granger, Gordon Lightfoot, Randy Bachman , Todd Butler, Hayley Sales, Alpha Yaya Diallo, DOA, Tom Jackson, Johnny Reid, Raffi, LIGHTS, Jessie Farrell, Rush, the Trews, Tara Grand, Great Big Sea, and Tanya Tagaq. Proceeds from the Playlist for the Planet go to the David Suzuki Foundation.

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Spooky Fun for the Little Ones

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

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We just love the UBC Botanical Gardens and have enjoyed every visit and event. This one is sure to be no different!

We’ll be roaming around in our spooky costumes for sure!

For more information, please visit http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/community/003210.php (http://www NULL.ubcbotanicalgarden NULL.org/community/003210 NULL.php)

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Inner-City School Playground: Green in the City Laura Secord

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

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An East Van elementary school needs your vote!

Laura Secord Elementary School (http://secord NULL.vsb NULL.bc NULL.ca/) has been undergoing a seismic upgrade for the past year. As a result, the children have lost most of their outdoor play equipment, and more than half of their play space.

Laura Secord has entered a contest to win up to $500,000 for a sustainable, earth friendly, wheelchari accessible playground – one the whole community can enjoy for years to come. They need to be in the Top 10 to get into the semi finals and have their proposal in the running to win.

It takes only minutes to sign up for an account and one click to vote.
Anyone with an email account can register and vote at: http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf5890 (http://www NULL.avivacommunityfund NULL.org/ideas/acf5890).

Please spread the word and vote daily until October 15, 2010.  8 days left!!!!!

Thank you for your community support.


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New Products: Mini Mioche

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Just in time for Earth Day, we thought we’d blog about the ‘mini mioche’ way.

mini mioche says “Being green is cool”.

We agree! And it gets better: not only is mini mioche’s line of baby and toddler clothing made of 100% organic cotton, but it is also made in Toronto. mini mioche clothing is super soft and comfy, well made and darn cute!

Here a little more detail about their process:

All mini mioche clothing is inspired by and made according to the company’s values. In an industry dominated by production in low wage countries, ‘MADE IN CANADA’ is something rarely seen on the origin label of any fashion product. Each and every piece of mini mioche is designed and manufactured in Toronto, Canada. Our product is made in a safe, clean factory environment by skilled seamspeople who are paid a fair living wage.  mini mioche also believes you should be able to buy stylish, comfortable and affordable fashion for your little one without harming the environment, which is why all of our products are made with 100% certified organic cotton. mini mioche organic cotton is a more environmentally friendly option over conventional cotton clothing lines – which typically use chemicals and farming processes that are harmful to the environment.

Other ways we aim to leave as little carbon footprint as possible:

  • All of our printed materials, from hang tags to catalogs, are printed on 100% recycled materials.
  • We use water based or discharge prints for our graphics.
  • We use re-usable dyes for our fabrics.
  • We ship all of our online orders in re-usable organic cotton drawstring bags.
  • We do not ship our retail customers’ product in plastic bags, as the vast majority of apparel manufacturers do – we skip the extra packaging wherever possible.

You can find mini mioche’s products on our webstore (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/index NULL.php?search=mini%20mioche).

See more of mini mioche’s latest clothing:

mini mioche wrote about us on their blog (http://www NULL.minimiocheblog NULL.com/2010/02/cool-store-dandelion-kidsvancouver-bc NULL.html) back in February too…
Thanks for the love.

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Family Fuse Weekend at the Vancouver Art Gallery

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

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The art events for families and children at the Vancouver Art Gallery are always amazing but this one sounds extra special. See you there!!

Family FUSE Weekend – Green World
November 21 & 22, 2009
10am-5pm, in the Gallery

This Family FUSE Weekend explores the Green World: from a sense of awe and wonder with nature to the human desire to shape and change our environment.

Explore a magical forest through collaborative drawing, create an animation or sound work, witness dance performances or even encounter Big Foot. This Family Fuse Weekend will address everything from ecological concerns to the mythical world around us, giving the entire family new ways to think about the Green World.

Check out the VAG website (http://www NULL.vanartgallery NULL.bc NULL.ca/events_and_programs/children_family NULL.html) for admission info and other kid-related events.

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