Greenthisseason Year 2 Issue No. 4 by donnadonella BV

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Cover : Black Rat courtesy of Black Rat Norway in collaboration with justfashion.no

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EDITOR’S LETTER

he year is slowly coming to an end with a whole list of parties to attend. It’s also that time of year that we love to reflect on the fun things we’ve done and achieved.

the most fashionable green online shop out there. #weareproud #thankyou. We just has to hash-tag that. Check out our latest designers Kasia Miciak and Ewa Zwolińska from Poland. Stunning and beautiful pieces that are made from sustainable or organic materials. Or how about the ethical collections by Schermann Ringdal from Norway: a bag collection made with respect for the entire supply chain.

And have you seen the stunning Organic Silk collection by Féraud and the Cotton Made in Africa collection by Rösch? Rösch and Féraud only select the best and most reliable partners to collaborate with. It is that that makes us at greenthisseason. com so proud to have them on board. When they This year was great. The big “Fashion Revolution” approach us to sell their organic collections via organized by Carry Somers was definitely one of greenthisseason.com, that was a really great moment the highlight of this year. You can read the interview for us. we had with her in the first magazine we issued this year. It was a great moment because the whole We’ve also started some great collaborations that fashion industry was focussed, (or at least aware) you will surely hear more off. Our new friends in and committed to working toward a better fashion Norway, justfashion.no and the Dutch company industry. Green Orange Fashion, all of us are committed to To say it mildly; the way the fashion industry has a better fashion industry without sacrificing style. evolved, we’d say it needs a make-over. And we’ve Stay tuned for more on that. We hope you’ll enjoy already started. picking your new party outfit from our shop. Sorry gents, it’s mostly ladies. But we’ve already started This year we’ve been able to find you more expanding our men’s categories so don’t forget to independent sustainable fashion designers that have a look. Add a little green this season. create stylish, hip and Eco fashion. That way you can get the latest trends in the best ethical and/or organic versions. These last months, we’ve been hearing more and more that greenthisseason.com might possibly be

Enjoy the holidays,

have a great Christmas. Love from all of us at Greenthisseason.com

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Delicious CHRISTMAS recipes By Lucie

Eleven years ago, Starbucks almost didn’t launch what would become one of their most successful seasonal beverages of all time...the Pumpkin Spiced Latte. With a cult following, this drink has sold more than 200 But, a Grande (16oz serving) will dose you up with caramel colouring made with ammonia which is considered a carcinogen, a whopping 50 grams of sugar, natural flavouring that are in no way natural at all, artificial flavours f you are looking for fun, delectable made from substances like petroleum, million units since vegan foods to serve this Christmas - look its induction in 2003. Amazing much? countless preservatives, no further! Whether you are vegan, know and absolutely no real pumpkin.

someone who is, or just want to ‘test out the waters’ of a plant based, vegan diet; here are three delightful recipe suggestions for irresistible, cruelty-free eating for your holiday get together this season. Enjoy!

I’m not sure about you, but I was a little sad about that last bit. A pumpkin latte without any real pumpkin? There has to be a better way.

One of my greatest passions is making the healthy lifestyle taste good while making us appreciate good food and raising awareness about what we are really putting into out beautiful and precious bodies. So, after a little tinkering, I constructed this delicious and super tasty alternative to the Starbucks Pumpkin Latte. From my kitchen to yours, I hope you enjoy every last sip!

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Outrageous Pumpkin Granola Yup, its official, I have a fever and the only prescription is more pumpkin. I’ve caught a case of the pumpkins. It’s not hard to do, I mean, you only have to take a look at the foodie and vegan blogs around at this time of year. Its like taking a visual pumpkin bath. I dipped my toe in, and it was warm. Now I’m sitting in a metaphorical bath of pumpkin puree and cinnamon sticks. I’m even thinking about turning on the jets and staying for a while. Seriously though, I’m having a really hard time with this cinnamon/pumpkin/gingerbread craving thing. Dare you try it yourself and not get addicted. Anyway. To carry on the trend full blown habit of pumpkin, I’ve come up with this super-fabulusmelt-in-your-mouth-its-almost-too-good-tooeat pumpkin spiced granola. Pair it with soy yogurt, a dash of autumnal fruit and some mini gingerbread and its like a LOVE STORY in a bowl. Serious.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Burgers with Avocado & Garlic Cream It goes without saying that I’m incredibly excited about Christmas, though not the cold and wintery weather that comes along with it. I’ve been dreaming up summertime meals (and of summer, period), of barbecues, barbecued burgers, cold crisp salads and home-made ice-creams. Since I’ve been freezing for the last week and a half, I decided to embrace this icy weather this weekend by roasting a batch of vegan mash marshmallows and sweet potatoes, too. Taking the potatoes out of the oven, I realised that they’d be perfect for a home-made burger recipe – comforting and warm! They turned out really delicious, but I’m really looking forward to the coming months when its too hot for the oven to be on and we can roast out sweet treats outside. I’m always on the quest for a delicious veggie burger, those vegan packet mixes just don’t do it for me. These ones were really tasty with a great texture with a little crunch thanks to the browning burning that took place upon frying them in the pan. Although I used flax egg to bind them, the mixture didn’t feel like it was holding together all that well so added an extra 1/2 sweet potato and a little flour and it really did the trick in keeping all the ingredients tight enough to not flop everywhere. Of course, you don’t have to eat these sweet potato patties on a burger bun, they are delicious on their own with a side of salad, or tucked in a pitta bread or wrap with of course, garlic cream poured over the top. They are honestly even great if you pop them in your mouth cold!

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Green This Season Magazine : AUTUMN 2014

RAT is the new black. A fresh new, underground label is originating from Oslo, Norway. Black Rat stands for sophisticated and edgy street wear. The entire collection is made with respect for people, nature and the environment. The Black Rat concept concentrates on making a sustainable collection with a timeless design. The Rat is colour blind and this sets the colour range from black through tones of grey to white. In their own words: “Our clothing should be as immortal as the rat itself.” Because of the long winters in Norway, the focus is kept on one main collection a year. Summer season however means festival mode for Black Rat which dedicates itself to bringing the must-haves to any style-loving festival enthusiast.

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PHILOSOPHY “Fashion is a form of art. Just like music it’s all about expressing a feeling or a story” as stated by Black Rat founder and creator Siri Sveen Haaland in a 2012 interview, the year the label was launched. Since then the label has grown beyond a hip street wear label to expand across Europe via niche stockists and specific online retailers that share the core values that are engrained into the DNA of this brand. Just like GreenThisSeason.com, Black Rat believes in combining great design with good sourcing and production practices in order to deliver a truly unique and special product with respect to environmental and ethical values. A product in which, like the eponymous mammal itself, will always be something current and never go away.

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BLACK RAT & MUSIC Due to its close relationship with the underground music scene since its birth, it has become synonymous with an effortless cool that transcends time and climate. In fact the designer regularly collaborates with various emerging music bands for shows as well as for sources of inspiration that can be seen in the aesthetics of the collections. Additionally unlike other mainstream designers her website even includes a dedicated music section discussing her latest links with new exciting bands she’s working with!

CLOTHING & ATTITUDE So whether it’s an “Emma Jumpsuit”, a “Mickey Tank Top” or a “Sam Longsleeves” any piece for a man or woman makes a statement and is instantly recognisable for its attitude and style. Its chic mix of dark and light tones with simple but edgy design – as seen in the present pieces stocked - mean that the brand has built up a loyal following of fans and fashion lovers interested in the culture between fashion, music and art. Just like the Black Rat’s loyal fan base, the concept underpinning the coolness of this brands clothing is unwavering and strong in its convictions and design. Siri Sveen Haaland summed this up perfectly in the statement: “Think like a Rat and you’ll stick in there forever” - so will the clothes.

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By J. Folgado

f you´re thinking about surfing this winter maybe you´re interested to know that Portugal it´s one of the top luxury destinations in the Old Continent.

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The tempered clime and a perfect geographic shape of the shelter the swells carried by the Atlantic Ocean, as the so unique charm of the places where the sea meets the land with their characteristic colours and smells. This along with the Portuguese gastronomy, known worldwide for their typical tasty food and generous wines, combined with a memorable trip to Lisbon, turns the experience of surfing in Portugal into an extremely extraordinary trip for the senses.

bringing us to act without the interference of the mind into the present moment, the so called “stoked” that we experience in surfing, has led many people to adopt a surfing lifestyle. Additionally surfing is a great way to release stress and it helps you increase your lung capacity, resistance, body awareness, faster reflexes, focus, determination, and reduction of anxiety. Consequently it leads to happiness. As an kind of placebo effect ecological concerns become a much more Regardless of the direction of the swells and vivid reality, after all nobody winds, there are several spots with off-shore likes to paddle

known o ls a , t s a o C t The Wes ast, is the o C r e v il S e as th fing in r u s r o f l e w crown je Portugal. winds that guarantee, perfect surfing conditions. There are over 30 surf locations, closely located, that provide a wide array of waves for surfers of all levels. From the most experienced surfers to those who are just learning the art of surfing and become one with the elements, there is something for everyone. The practice of surfing is experiencing an unprecedented boom in its history, the integration in the nature and the ability of

between plastic bags and all kind of garbage. There are so many great places; surf houses and surf camps available. There are offers for every budget. Whether you have a minimal amount to spend or if you’re looking for the ultimate luxury, it’s all available. And who knows, maybe you will find that the city of love is not Paris but one of the beaches on the West Coast.

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A taste of Eco Travel through Thailand Operated by Khemtit Travel Co Ltd.

It’s getting colder, winter is BANGKOK coming. It’s a perfect moment Bangkok Tree House to escape the chills and head SLEEP BETWEEN THE TREE TOPS, PRICES START AT € 108 to a warmer destination. With the wonderful styles of Johanna N (Sweden/Thailand) and Zahara Jade (Thailand), we’ve gotten a taste of the skills, craft and beauty of the local Thai craftsmen and women. Both these designers empower local Thai communities by co-creating spectacular, edgy and fashionable jewelry collections. It made us wonder; is there a possibility to travel through Thailand being green? Our Thai friends at Khemtit travel, experts in Thai tours, have ensured us that this is most definitely possible. Check out some of the trips they have selected. All the selected trips together will be a complete round trip from Bangkok to Central Thailand, the North and Southern Thailand. All prices of the selected accommodations are per room per night including American breakfast, service charges and Vat.

If you love nature, trees, plants, exotic lizards, birds, fireflies, cicadas and stunning butterflies, you will love the Bangkok Tree house. It’s a stunning, environmentally friendly, green accommodation between the treetops and the Chao Phraya River. In the resort they won’t, don’t, can’t fumigate the area to get rid of insects and other local species. ‘As we are in tropical country, we do have mosquitoes but the gentle river breeze helps makes insects less of a problem.’ The resort is located at a secluded location in Bangkok and can be accessed by foot, bike or boat. The distance to the Sky Train is just 10 minutes. Enjoy a natural pond free of chlorine or chemicals. The resort is a plastic bottle free zone.

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KANCHANABURI River Kwai jungle rafts ENJOY JUNGLE RAFTS IN KANCHANABURI, PRICES START AT € 86,- PER ROOM PER NIGHT (INCLUDING DINER) This unique Eco floating Resort is in the middle of a wild and natural untamed piece of wilderness, it can be accessed by boat only. The resort has won multiple prices. One of them is “The best resort in Nature and Environment” from the Thailand Boutique Award. Explore nearby caves and waterfalls by canoe or elephants and enjoy the thrilling yet peaceful surroundings. Guests are encouraged to get involved with the local Mon tribes, watch ritual dances, enjoy a River Jump, boat trip or simply behave like locals and enjoy some cool bamboo rafting.

Some ECO POLICIES at Kanchanaburi Jungle Rafts • No electricity available at the resort. Lights by candles and lanterns. • The staff of the resort is primarily Mon who live up on the hills behind the hotel. • The Mon are trained and employed by the resort ensuring better life conditions. • Rafts are made from dead trees. Every raft house holds a septic tank to avoid dumping waste directly in the river. This type of Sewage treatment effectively helps to decompose or minimalize the waste. • The River Kwai Jungle Rafts believe in the improvement of local culture. They support education, building cultural temples, Mon Chedi accommodations, schools, and playgrounds, purifying drinking water, fixing houses and help eradicate Malaria from the area. • Educate and show you to appreciate and be friends with nature. • Elephants are raised by the resort and are respected and well treated. The resort guarantees there us never any use of bull hooks. • Caring and loving to animals; some buffalos and cows have been saved from slaughterhouses and

now are retired, living at the resort.

From the Jungle Rafts in Kanchanaburi province you can continue your trip to Le Meridien Resort in Chiang Rai. A perfect place to enjoy activities; see nature, culture and hill tribes.

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The Le Méridien Chaing Rai Resort * * * * * The Le Méridien Chaing Rai is a 5 star resort of Starwood Hotels. The resort is set at the heart of beautiful landscaped gardens located on the banks of the Mae Kok river. Here you can enjoy the lake, the riverside, the mountain scenery and a lush garden filled with tropical flowers and two majestic rain trees that are over 100 year old rain. The Le Méridien Resort is a perfect location to enjoy restaurants, bars, markets and shops at Chiang Rai City and start your tours to explore waterfalls, nature and Hill-tribes. Rooms at Le Méridien Chiang Rai start with 53 square meters and offer a magnificent view of the river or gardens from your private balcony. For our Eco Tours we recommend to visit Doi Tung Mountain. Here you have a spectacular view on Burma and Thailand. You will find out about the fantastic job of the Princess Mother. With her project she gave people a better life, she restored nature and changed opium cultivation into coffee beans and vegetables.

Eco Policy at Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort

• The Resort is 100% LED. Through this LED lighting retrofit project, the resort reduces greenhouse emissions by approximately 350 tonnes per annum. • Conversion of heavy oil boilers to heat pumps– to reduce emission and impact on the environment. • Use of compressor heat pumps in heating water instead of boilers. • Motion controlled lighting in all public guest restrooms installed to save energy consumption • Programmable thermostats in guest rooms with pre-set settings to minimize energy consumption. • Specific bed linens and towels re-use program give guests the opportunity to reduce the use of water, energy and detergents for cleaning. • Installation of water treatment plant designed to filter, use and reuse the water from the river in the property – the investment helps reduce cost, cut energy usage, and save water. • Use of flow regulator of shower heads and low consumption water closet flush valves in guestrooms to save water at the water tap • Waste water re-used, e.g. for gardens and grounds.

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• Recycling bins in meeting room, separating paper, glass plastic and trash, whichever relevant. • Use of containers such as jars or bottles that can be shared to reduce packaging waste • Encourage outdoor meeting venue, such as Sukkaseam, Lawn or Sala, during cool season to save energy consumption Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort recognizes her responsibility to encourage the conservation of water, energy and other resources. We created awareness among associates and guests and inspire them to partner with us on sustainability initiatives.

ECO TOUR The Royal Project on Doi Tung Mountain. For Eco Tours in Chiang Rai we select The Royal Project on Doi Tung Mountain. This because the princess mother restored nature, helped the poor locals to get a normal life, education and changed drug trade into normal business.

ABOUT THE ROYAL PROJECT Doi Tung Mountain is part of the Golden Triangle which was the biggest opium supplier of the world. Armed groups occupied parts of the area. The residents were about six ethnic groups without Thai citizenship who lived without basic infrastructure or government support. In Thailand the Princess Mother is a real hero. Her husband died at young age and she raised two kings and a daughter on her own. In 1986 she arrived in a helicopter, saw the root of problems in Doi Tung area and decided to give these peoplea better live. She builds her home in Doi Tung and started her project to restore trees. She taught people to create a legitimate income by coffee beans and Macadamia nuts. She selected crops that were in high market demand, which grew as well as opium without destroying the

TOUR TO THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE After your visit at Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort we will make a combination of a one day tour to The Golden Triangle with the transfer to your accommodation in Chiang Mai. On the way you will visit the most Northern city Mae Sai on the Thai - Burmese border, longneck hill tribe, the famous White Temple and the Hot Springs of Saint Kampaeng. land and community. She used science to create rain clouds to improve growth of the forest and economic trees were planted. Locals became forestry workers instead of opium growers. Drug addicts were rehabilitated and children were sent to school for education. The main products in this project are Arabica Coffee, vegetables, honey, cookies and handicrafts. These high quality products are sold in all of Thailand. You will find them in special parts of normal supermarkets and special shops of the Royal Project. The project has been financially self-sustaining since 2002. Today locals are being trained in everything from landscape design to coffee roasting. In less then 10 years the ownership of some business units in Doi Tung will be transferred to the local community.

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CHIANG MAI Chiang Mai is the second city of Thailand and well known about nature, hill tribes, handicrafts, trekking’s, temples and hot springs. For a green resort in Chiang Mai we selected the 5 star resort Siripanna Chiang Mai. This 5 star accommodation is located at Chiang Mai city but you will get a countryside feeling by their panna field &Greenery.

Siripanna Chaing Mai LUXURIOUS RELAXATION, PRICES START AT € 115 Siripanna Chiang Mai Resort & Spa is a luxury 5 star accommodation. In this resort you will feel the calmness and tranquillity of the countryside, while in fact the resort is just 5 minutes from Chiang Mai Centre and the famous night bazaar. From Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand you can continue your trip to the beautiful Andaman Sea at Krabi by a direct domestic flight. For accommodation we selected the 5 star Centara Krabi Beach Resort & Spa which is a registered green accommodation and located directly on the powder soft white beach in front of the famous limestone rocks.

Eco Policy at Siripanna Chiang Mai Resort • The resort won the Tripadvisor “Prime Minister Silver Award for Green, Nature & Environment”. • Siripanna Village has a Panna Field & Greenery”. This is the resorts resort’s rice field and garden, which consists of seasonal fruits, flowers, vegetable and plants. The luscious manicured gardens of the resort consist of over 1,000 species of tropical plants and flowers giving you a breath of fragrantly fresh air throughout your stay. • Siripanna offers a hands-on experience of the local way of living. Experience the ancient Lanna way of life at our Chiang Mai hotel by planting a rice sprout or harvesting full-grown rice during your stay with us. Alternatively pick your fruits at Siripanna’s fruit orchard, which offer a variety of fruit trees grown and groomed by our local gardener. And don’t forget, during your stay in Chiang Mai you could make some optional tours: • A half day tour to Doi Suthep • Bicycle tour in southern Chiang Mai. Start cycling across the Ping River and visit an old leprosy colonies. From here you will cycle on flat country roads, fruit orchards, temples, culture and daily live of locals.

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Centara Krabi Beach Resort & Villas Krabi * * * * * LUXURIOUS GREEN REST & RELAXATION, PRICES START AT â&#x201A;Ź 158 Centara Krabi Beach Resort & Villas is located directly on the 500 meter white sand beach at secluded Pai Plong Bay. The resort is surrounded by the verdant limestone cliffs and can be reached by boat only. The spacious fully furnished rooms start at 72 m2 (775ft). From your spacious balcony you will overlook the beautiful lush gardens or the beautiful beach. Enjoy the swimming pool, wellness Spa and fitness center. Or enjoy the outdoor activities such as a variety of water sports; kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, diving and snorkeling.

Khemtit Travel can advise and arrange tours of your personal interest. For example the JungleRainforest tour where you can swim in the Emerald Pool, bath in Hot Springs, swim in the river, visit nearby islands or enjoy a cycling tour. Centara Krabi Beach Resort is registered as a Gold Certified at www.earthcheck.org. The Earthcheck programs are trusted by more then 1300 organizations in over 70 countries. Some subjects of the certification include greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, water management, ecosystem, social and cultural management and air quality. This resort is all about enjoying your stay while respecting the environment. All these resorts can also be booked individually. If you would like to customize your trip to Thailand, we welcome you to contact the local Khemtit team. We wish you a happy holiday. CLICK HERE TO CONTACT KHEMTIT

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