Tag Archives: lifestyle

Ride a bike to work or school and cut through the traffic.

April 19, 2013
Posted by admin in Action, Cycling, Education, Environment, health and well being, Lifestyle, Posters, Resources, Schools, www.thegreenmarine.com

It’s easy! Cycling is often the easiest way to get around our city – you can ride quickly and directly to the shops, to school or to work, and not have to worry about parking the car. It’s fun! Cycling is a really enjoyable way to get around and spend your time, whether you’re riding alone, or with your friends or family. Take a picnic and make a day of it! It’s fast! During the rush hour, cycling can be up to twice as fast as going by car. Most places in a city can be reached by bike in around 30 minutes. It’s free! With a bike there’s no fuel to buy (apart from your own food!), no road tax or parking fees. …

The numbers on plastic bottles what do they mean

February 10, 2013
Posted by admin in 3R's, Action, Blogging, Environment, Free Posters, Fun facts, Resources, Schools, Science, TGM Education Dept, top tips, www.thegreenmarine.com

Have you ever wondered what the numbers, or recycling symbols mean at the bottom of plastic bottles and containers? It’s time to learn a little bit about the various plastics you use and drink/eat from every single day, and what impact they have not only on you, but also the environment. Every plastic container or bottle has a recycling symbol. The symbol is a number, ranging from 1 to 7, within a triangle can actually offer a great deal of information regarding the toxic chemicals used in the plastic, how likely the plastic is to leach, how bio-degradable the plastic is, and ultimately the safety of the plastic. THE RECYCLING SYMBOLS PLASTIC #1 – PETE OR PET (POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) Picked up …

Magic words…

November 8, 2012
Posted by admin in Action, Blogging, Edutainment, Fun stuff, Resources, Schools, talent, www.thegreenmarine.com

Please and thank you are still magic words. We can think of many more, but what ‘magic’ words would you like to see on our list….

Have you seen our clothing contract?

October 25, 2012
Posted by admin in Action, Clothing, Clothing contract, Edutainment, Ethical brand, Ethical consumer, Fun stuff, Resources, Schools

Here at TGM HQ we’re not that bothered about keeping up with the latest fashion trends, you can still stay ahead of the changing room fashion game by following our Clothing Contract it’s as easy 1, 2, 3! Be the leader you are…

Large or small, easy or challenging, use your ticket this week!!!

October 22, 2012
Posted by admin in Action, Blogging, Edutainment, Friends and family, Fun stuff, Hero, Love, random act of kindness, Resources, Schools, The Green Marine

Large or small, easy or challenging, use your ticket this week and unleash your inner HERO!!! To help get our AWESOME fans started here’s a handy list of 29 ideas below. And why the number 29? Because it is as good a number as any ha ha1. Send someone a hand written note of thanks.2. Make a card at home and send it to a friend for no reason.3. Buy a lottery ticket for a stranger.4. Put some coins in someone else’s parking meter.5. Buy a coffee for the man on the high street selling The Big Issue magazine.6. Cut your neighbour’s hedge.7. Walk your friend’s dog.8. Give a compliment about your waiter / waitress to his / her manager.9. Send …

Take what you need???

October 15, 2012
Posted by admin in Action, Education, Edutainment, Fun stuff, Lifestyle, London, Love, Take what you need, The Green Marine, www.thegreenmarine.com

It doesn’t take long to make an impact, 3hrs later…Friendship, Freedom, Love and Healing have been spread WHOOHAAA!!!

Carbon Cowboy robot mashup

August 15, 2012
Posted by admin in Art, Blogging, Character extensions, Education, Happiness, health and well being, Lifestyle, Mums and dads

Looks like our Carbon Cowboy robot mashup is about to perform a classic Step Aerobics ‘repeater’ or is it the ‘grapevine’ move ha. Step aerobics classes are built around this move-it is easy for beginners, and can be made more challenging by adding height to the step or doing arms with the steps. To do a basic step, step up with your right foot, then your left foot. Step back down with your right foot and follow with your left foot. “Basic left” means you start on the left foot instead of the right. Tap up Similar to the basic step, a tap up means that after stepping on the bench with your lead foot, the other foot will simply …

Flower Power

August 11, 2012
Posted by admin in Action, adventure, Cycling, Edutainment, Friends and family, Fun stuff, Happiness, The Green Marine, www.thegreenmarine.com

FLOWER POWER!!! Cycling flowers @Victoria Embankment Gardens, London, UK. A very BIG shout out to Graham Morrison for sending into HQ! Cycling is a fun physical activity that you can do all your life.  You can spend time with friends and family and explore your local neighbourhood.  It helps build your fitness and endurance – and gets you enjoying the outdoors too, so dust off the saddle and have some two wheeled fun!