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5 OCT 2013	OLGA ÁLAVA IS THE NEW FACE OF "GENTE"
	Ecuavisa television network warmly welcomes the beautiful and talented Olga Álava Vargas who will work as a presenter and correspondent for the network's show 'Gente' (People) news segment called 'Televistazo 13h00' starting on Monday in coastal and south central regions. Olga has always proved that she is the perfect combination of beauty and intelligence that's why she won the Miss Earth crown back in 2011 and had the opportunity to campaign for the protection of Ecuadorian mangroves and spokesperson for the Yasuni Nature Reserve aside from traveling the world as Miss Earth. More

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**ClubEarthMania** Sat Oct 05, 2013 4:17 pm

5 OCT 2013	FUND RAISING FOR REFORESTATION PROJECT
	Tele Radio Marathon will be held on Saturday to support Miss Earth Dominican Republic 2013 Maria Eugenia delos Santos Vargas environmental project for the reforestation of José del Carmen Ramírez park. The marathon will be broadcast through local TV 10 San Juan and simultaneous radio broadcast on Radio San Juan 90.3 FM. The objective is to raise two million Dominican pesos for the project. More

**ClubEarthMania** Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:56 am

7 OCT 2013	NEW MISS EARTH BAHAMAS CROWNED
	Vandia Sands is the new Miss Earth Bahamas 2013 & will compete in Miss Earth 2013. Miss Sands was a contestant in Miss Universe Bahamas 2013 placing 3rd in the Preliminary Swimsuit Contest and 2nd in the Preliminary Evening Gown Contest It was stated at the end of the show that originally 9 girls entered, but due to the fact that pageant director, Gaynelle Rolle now lives in Abaco, video's were submitted and they chose the top 2 that way. The girls were shown in Swimsuits, Evening Gown & Costume and then they were crowned at the end of the show. Former Miss Grand Bahama, Kerel Pinder, who competed in Miss Earth 2011, crowned the winners. More

**ClubEarthMania** Tue Oct 08, 2013 10:10 am

8 OCT 2013	THE UN IN SEARCH FOR THE NEXT ENVIRONMENTAL MISS, MEET THE ITALIAN CANDIDATE	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth Italia
	Debora Bon is the new Miss Earth Italy and will now compete in the world finals. The winner will serve as the Ambassador to environmental protection campaigns worldwide and will work alongside the United Nations Environment Program. Beautiful, committed and ready to leave for Manila, Philippines where on December 7th Debora Bon will represent Italy in Miss Earth 2013, the competition that mixes feminine charm and environmentalism. Debora was born Venice 21 years ago and expects to finish her degree in Nursing from Università di Padova next spring. Aside from physical beauty, the jury also evaluate candidates based on an environmental project that in the event of winning, will champion during her reign, what are your plans? A journal on environment and sustainability for children hospitalized in pediatric wards. The goal is first and foremost distract them from their illness and involve them in fun and educational projects to sensitize them on issues about the environment and then workshops and games to develop their environmental consciousness. At the national competition, the jury also evaluated the candidates based on an interview about environmental issues, what did they asked you? I talked in general about what I think on the environment and the fact that as a child I was brought up to respect nature. I then presented the jury an article about large ships arriving in Venice. I explained to them the negative effects to the environment like noise pollution, environmental pollution and the destructive waves it causes. I also gave them the Costa Concordia tragedy that happened in San Marco as an example. If another human error will occur on these ships, it will not only be a human catastrophe but also environmental and cultural. Is Miss Earth brand making its way to Italy or is it still a marginal event? It is still not known to us. In contrast in overseas it is one of the most famous beauty contest. I do not know why...probably we remain less sensitive to environmental issues and we tend to let things pass us by. What are you doing for the environment every day The little things like saving energy always turn off lights when not in use. Use bikes and ride public transportation as much as possible, try saving water and so on. More

**ClubEarthMania** Tue Oct 08, 2013 3:28 pm

8 OCT 2013	FOLLOW THE 29 FINALISTS OF MISS EARTH INDONESIA 2013	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth Indonesia
	After a series of castings, the 29 finalists came from different cities of Indonesia, Sumatera Selatan, Bangka Belitung, Manado and Jakarta. Among them will be crowned and represent Indonesia in the 2013 Miss Earth competition which will be held on December 7th in the Philippines. For the first time the competition is organized by El John Pageants. Previously the competition was organized by Miss Earth Indonesia Foundation or Yayasan Putri Bumi Indonesia. Johnnie Sugiarto president and CEO of El John Pageants said that Miss Earth Indonesia is not only looking for a beautiful winner but also someone who can take on the responsibilities of campaigning for the environment. This is what distinguishes it from other beauty pageants like Miss Universe and Miss World. The press presentation of Miss Earth Indonesia 2013 competition was held at the Matahari Room, Hotel Sunlake, Sunter, Jakarta on Monday. The Miss Earth Indonesia 2013 competition is airing LIVE on Kompas TV Thursday, October 17th (7-9 pm) from Sasana Kriya, Taman Mini Indonesia. More

**ClubEarthMania** Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:37 am

9 OCT 2013	MISS EARTH CHINA COMPETITION ARRIVES IN SHANGHAI	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth China
	The Miss Earth China 2013 finals will be held on November 3rd in Shanghai. According to National Director Michael Rosenthal during the media conference that it is compulsory for each contestants to be involved in environmental causes. The winner will go on to compete among 90 contestants around the world for the Miss Earth 2013 crown and will served as Ambassador for environmental campaigns worldwide. The competition received support from both government and non government agencies and participated in various events including World Blood Donor Day, WWF, Earth Hour global campaign, beach clean up, tree planting and collected donations for their Million Trees Project benefiting Inner Mongolia. More

**ClubEarthMania** Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:50 am

9 OCT 2013	MISS EARTH SWITZERLAND ORGANIZES CHARITY RUN	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth Schweiz
	Djoa Strassburg, the reigning Miss Earth Switzerland, will organize the "Because I am a Girl" charity run on October 13th at Letzigrund Stadium in Zürich. The funds that will be collected will go to Plan Switzerland which is involved in protecting women's rights in third world countries. "It is inconceivable how the women are being treated as mere objects in some parts in Nepal and neighboring India", said Strassburg. Djoa recently went to Nepal with Plan Switzerland to see first hand the good work the organization has done. More

**ClubEarthMania** Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:51 pm

13 OCT 2013	MONIKA LEOVÁ: NO MORE LINGERIE SHOOTS	Click crown to learn more about Česká Miss
	News presenter and Česká Miss Earth 2013 Monika Leová made all the Czech men sad when she announced that she will no longer pose for lingerie and will never pose nude. "My contract did not mentioned or forbid me for posing in such print media, but I want people to take me seriously as a news presenter", said Monika. Recently she was offered a lucrative campaign for a lingerie brand but she turned it down. The exotic beauty queen said she had found her niche as a news presenter. "It's my dream job and everything is wonderful from work environment to the news team". More

**ClubEarthMania** Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:11 pm

13 OCT 2013	CAR FREE DAY IN INDONESIA	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth Indonesia
	The Car Free Day event was held this Sunday in Jakarta and people took notice of the special event cause in the midst of cyclists a bunch of beautiful ladies were among them. They are the contestants of Miss Earth Indonesia 2013 who came from 7 provinces in the country. They lead the Car Free Day event near the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia. This event is one of many from the competition leading to the coronation on October 17th. More

**ClubEarthMania** Tue Oct 15, 2013 2:35 pm

15 OCT 2013	RENERA THOMPSON IS MISS EARTH AUSTRALIA 2013	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth Australia
	Crowned Miss Earth Australia 2013 on October 12 in Brisbane, Muliagatele Renera Thompson is Miss Samoa Australia. The Samoan beauty earned the right to represent Australia at the Miss Earth 2013 international finals this December 7 to be held in the Philippines. Born and raised in Samoa, a country that covers the western part of Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean, Thompson is a trained Investment Advisor and currently studying Bachelor of Business Degree (Finance and Economics) at Swinburne University. She is presently completing a TV presenting Diploma with the National Institute of Dramatic Art. Now living in Sydney, the young beauty queen is proud of embracing her Samoan heritage while living in a diverse and multicultural society. During the competition, Thompson showed an unparalleled depth of talent and ended up winning 6 categories and tying for the seventh. More

**ClubEarthMania** Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:43 am

18 OCT 2013	MISS EARTH INDONESIA 2013 CROWNED DURING LIVE TELECAST	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth Indonesia
	Nita Sofiani crowned as Miss Earth Indonesia 2013 at the conclusion of the live grand event held at Sasana Kriya Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Thursday night with a simulcast live streaming on Kompas TV website. She received her crown from Miss Earth 2012 Tereza Fajksová. The 21 year old Bandung born beauty beat 28 contestants for the right to represent her country in the 2013 Miss Earth competition in the national pageant under the theme of "Celebrating The Conservation and Preservation of Indonesian Water". Nita wants to start a program about taking care of the environment with a compulsory tree planting activity starting from the capital and spreading through out the corners of the country. More photos

**ClubEarthMania** Fri Oct 18, 2013 11:10 am

18 OCT 2013	MISS EARTH INDONESIA TO HONE HER TALENT	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth Indonesia
	Newly crowned Miss Earth Indonesia 2013, Nita Sofiani, will hone her dance skills for the Miss Earth 2013 talent competition. "I'll make the name of Indonesia proud on the world stage", Nita said after the coronation held in Jakarta on Thursday night. The Bandung born beauty will showcase both traditional and contemporary dance. During her reign, she plans to emphasize the importance of conserving water to Indonesian community. "Do not let the next generation suffer from water shortage just because we did not do anything to save it", said the 21 year old beauty queen. More

**ClubEarthMania** Fri Oct 18, 2013 5:33 pm

18 OCT 2013	DISTINGUISHING MISS EARTH WITH OTHER BEAUTY PAGEANTS	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth Indonesia
	Two beauty pageants was recently held in Indonesia. First was Beauty Muslimah then Miss World which received a lot of controversy and just yesterday Miss Earth Indonesia 2013. What distinguishes the latter from other beauty events you might ask? Inez Elodhia Maharani (photo), Miss Earth Indonesia 2011, explains that Miss Earth is an icon that can influence people to love the environment. "Miss Earth is not just someone who looks pretty in a dress but also someone who do not hesitate to get dirty and plant trees", she said. Although its been a long time since Inez wore the crown of Miss Earth Indonesia, she still recalls her experience in the international pageant. She shares that there were moments that she has to go out to the field, plant mangroves and still have time to go to the orphanages and help the less fortunate. "Miss Earth is very different cause it more than just a beauty competition were spectators get to see us on stage wearing luxurious evening gowns - but also we as a contestant have a very important role for the environment", said the 24 year old former beauty queen. More

**ClubEarthMania** Fri Oct 18, 2013 5:41 pm

18 OCT 2013	MISS EARTH 2012 RETURNING TO THE PHILIPPINES	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth
	Miss Earth 2012 Tereza Fajksova of Czech Republic is arriving in Manila via Philippine Airlines on Saturday, Oct 19 at 6:05am in NAIA Terminal 2. Tereza comes fresh from environmental advocacy trips around the world, which she has been attending to since being crowned Miss Earth in November 2012. Tereza will be in the country to welcome the contestants for Miss Earth 2013 who are arriving in November. The candidates from 100 countries around the world will be competing in pre-pageant activities and the coronation night on December 7th. Tereza will also work on an environmental project called "Learn, See and Do." According to a press release from Miss Earth, the project aims to convince the government to "make environmental studies compulsory in early education." More

**ClubEarthMania** Wed Oct 23, 2013 2:32 pm

23 OCT 2013	IT'S A GIRL!	Click crown to learn more about Česká Miss
	Gorgeous Česká Miss Earth 2011 Šárka Cojocarová Klemensová is now a mother. She gave birth to her first child - a daughter named Sara early Tuesday morning. "Today the world got to meet Sara Klemensová - measures 52 cm and weighs 4,260 grams", she posted on to her social media. Before giving birth the beautiful model got married while she was 6 months pregnant to her fiance in a church near the city of Opava. Congratulations to the couple! More

**ClubEarthMania** Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:07 pm

24 OCT 2013	READY FOR MISS EARTH	Click crown to learn more about Miss Bolivia
	Queen of Cochabamba María René Carmona to travel this November to the Philippines to represent Bolivia. Less than a month after competing at the Miss United Continents 2013 pageant held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, María René will pack her bags again for the 2013 Miss Earth competition in the Philippines. María René revealed that most of her outfits, gowns and costume are already finish. She also stepping up her fitness routine in addition to playing basketball, she also going to the gym and took swimming. Aside from the Miss Earth crown, María René also eyeing to deliver a title for Cochabamba in basketball. "My team in the basketball league is in the championships to be held in Santa Cruz this Sunday", she said. More

**ClubEarthMania** Sun Oct 27, 2013 2:34 pm

26 OCT 2013	MISS EARTH HAPPY AT 'SECOND HOME'	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth
	After touring the world as an “eco-ambassador,” Miss Earth 2012 Tereza Fajksova, is back in the Philippines, where the international beauty pageant is based. After visiting the Manila Times office yesterday for a roundtable, Fajksova said, “I am so happy to be back here. I call it my second home because I have never been to other countries for two months. I was here for two months (when I won last year), and I will be here for two months again.” Fajksova of Czech Republic just returned from South Africa. Before that she toured countries like Finland, Sri Lanka, Ghana, South Sudan, Indonesia and Mauritius. “All year, I have been going to different countries and speaking to people about the environment,” Fajksova said. “But then, it has also become a bit political since I also talked to the governments of the countries about what they can do for their environment.” Fajksova noted that though she spoke to a lot of adults as eco-ambassador, as it is the children that she wanted to influence most.“I always talk to children from the public schools because I want to educate them while they are young,” she said. The Manila Times asked Fajksova what her most memorable country and experience were so far. “I have learned something different from every country. And all of those for me are memorable experiences.” Fajksova will be busy in the following weeks as she will attend the Philippine Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014 show, visit more schools and will then welcome over 100 candidates of the 2013 edition of the pageant, scheduled on December 7th. More

**ClubEarthMania** Sun Oct 27, 2013 2:40 pm

26 OCT 2013	MISS EARTH 2012 WANTS TO BE HEARD	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth
	THE phrase “dumb blonde” has given, well, blondes such a bad rep that it’s almost a cultural response to regard them with superficial admiration. When you’re blonde and beautiful, it’s almost universally assumed that you are the recipient of God’s aesthetic blessings but little else. Especially if you’re a woman—and even more if you’ve won a beauty pageant. But Tereza Fajksovà doesn’t fit the stereotype and refuses to boxed into the same. Look beyond her stunning looks and her daunting height, and one easily recognizes that quality about her that puts one at ease. Perhaps it’s the way her eyes seem focused in conversation, or her overall demeanor without the slightest hint of haughtiness or arrogance despite being crowned Miss Earth 2012. When she speaks, one is drawn to listen, in the same manner that she listens with utmost sincerity. And it’s not entirely her beauty that compels one to lend an ear. Tereza gives off the feeling that there’s so much more going on inside her head, beyond just giving one makeup tips. “Our advocacy involves the environment,” Tereza explains when asked what the difference is between Miss Earth and all the other prominent global beauty pageants. In not so many words, her answer hits home: We’re not just here to look beautiful—we’re here to change the world. Except it doesn’t just stop at curbing pollution or finding out ways to lessen flooding, or how to plan ahead for the occurrence of natural disasters. The most important advocacy for Tereza is this: She wants to teach children because she believes they are the future. That if they are given the right amount of education, they will be the ones to make the world a better place. Of course, some people might think of this as such a “beauty queen” quote. But for those who have actually experienced what it’s like to teach a bunch of kids (just ask college students going through the required Literacy Training Service program), it’s not an easy task. Kids are rowdy and have short attention spans, often distracted by thoughts of play rather than science or math. And it takes a lot to get them to listen for five minutes, more so for a whole afternoon. But Tereza talks about teaching them with a passion, and the spark of enjoyment in her eyes in doing so is evident. It’s like she’s a kid herself, possessed of a boundless energy for a belief she holds true. More

**ClubEarthMania** Sun Oct 27, 2013 3:17 pm

27 OCT 2013	MISS TAMAULIPAS IS MISS EARTH MEXICO 2013	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth México
	Yuselmi Cristal Silva from Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, was crowned Miss Earth Mexico 2013 on Friday night in Huatalco, Oaxaca and will represent her country in the 2013 Miss Earth competition - an international beauty event that promotes environmental protection to be held on December 7th in Pasay City, Philippines. She beats other 31 contestants from different Mexican states for the title. During the evening gown competition, she wore a gown made entirely of plastic bags designed by Tamaulipas designer Juan José Palafox. Her elemental court includes Miss Chiapas, Tania Lara as Miss Fire; Miss Campeche, Ana Lilia as Miss Water; and Miss Baja Califronia Sur, Estefanía Olachea as Miss Air. More

**ClubEarthMania** Mon Oct 28, 2013 2:41 pm

28 OCT 2013	REIGNING MISS EARTH BELIEVES IN DESTINY	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth
	Czech blonde beauty Tereza Fajksova, arguably the most beautiful Miss Earth winner ever, has returned to the country to lead the launching of the Learn, See and Do environmental project. Since her crowning as Miss Earth 2012 in December, the stunning, 24-year-old, public administration graduate and model, has been doing a wonderful job fulfilling her duty as spokesperson of the Manila-based Miss Earth Foundation, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other environmental organizations to promote worthy projects and increase awareness on environmental issues and concerns around the world. The Learn, See and Do project hopes to convince and influence governments around the world to make environmental studies compulsory in early education. “If children learn about the environment from an early age, they are more likely to continue this behavior in their adult years,” says the stunning Miss Earth. Tereza graced the International Youth Green Summit (IYGS) 2013 in Indonesia where she spoke on the theme “Changing the World through Green Action” and the initiatives she has been doing as Miss Earth. In Finland, she spoke at an Environmental Workshops and Program and visited an elementary school to talk the school children about her job as Miss Earth and the importance of saving the planet. Here’s a snippet of the interview: Your reign as Miss Earth is about to end, what was the most rewarding experience as Miss Earth? Traveling the world was a learning experience, seeing different cultures, speaking with the government about the environment and getting some respect, it was just amazing and I am so thankful for. Do you think that in your one year as Miss Earth, you were able to make a difference in helping address environmental issues? I did my best to be true to my title. I spoke with different states and tell them to do this. They have the power to do the rules and decisions and they tell you they will do it. You come from a beautiful country, what’s the biggest problem facing the environment in the Czech Republic? In Europe, we do care about our environment and we don’t have too much pollution unlike in Asia and Africa. But our problem is the frustrations. Economy has grown so fast. I tell them not to touch the trees, but when they do, they should plant new ones. Climate change is the biggest problem in Asia and Africa. You build so fast so quick destroying the trees, which starts global warming and floods. Just one tree can hold gallons of water. What do you think of other international beauty pageants as compared to Miss Earth? First of all, all beauty pageants, which do everything for charity, I say they are doing a great job helping children, in general, and other people, especially, Miss Earth with its main advocacy on the environment. I am happy to be part of the speaking community and I just hope that the people will support us. What would you wish your successor? I wish her lots of luck and lots of patience. Wear the crown with humility and full responsibility. You know, I had experience seeing garbage thrown in the streets and rivers by people who do not care. I just showed them right way, step by step. When I was in a country in Africa, we went to the streets together with the minister and 100 policemen and tell the people what to do and they listened. I hope that when I come back, their surrounding will be clean. If you were not Miss Earth, what would you have been? Maybe, I am a professional volleyball player. Anyway, I believe in destiny. I played professional volleyball five years ago, and I injured my arm. We were so sad but then I accepted it because what happened to me was my destiny. You have to believe in your destiny. I would not be here wearing this crown as Miss Earth. More

**ClubEarthMania** Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:37 pm

29 OCT 2013	"I'M READY FOR THE WORLD FINALS"
	She's been wearing the crown of Miss Earth Mauritius since June and between her Clean Up Mauritius campaign and other obligations on the sidelines, Virginie Dorza is not afraid to get her hands dirty. "I participated in the national pageant because since time in memorial, I love nature and the idea of serving for the environment", she said. In two weeks, she will travel to the Philippines for the 2013 Miss Earth competition. Aside from her luggage, she will be bringing gifts for the 2013 contestants and a video featuring her reign and activities as a national titleholder to be presented to the jury. After a recent cleaning operations at Résidence Barkly, Virginie will now participate in an activity in Flic-en-Flac on November 2nd in collaboration with La Pirogue and an expedition to l'île-aux-Aigrettes to see the wildlife. More

**ClubEarthMania** Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:57 am

30 OCT 2013	CRISTAL SILVA: BEAUTY FOR A CAUSE	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth México
	Many women dreams of becoming the most beautiful; among friends, school or city but only few managed to become the most beautiful in her state or country. Besides having the prettiest smile and physical fitness, more credit is given for being an environment conscious beauty. Yuselmi Cristal Silva, a 21 year old Administration student revealed her dreams, aspirations and hopes for the future after being crowned Miss Earth México 2013. Cristal, as she refers to be called, started modeling at the age of 16. Earlier this year, with the support of her parents, she entered Nuestra Belleza Tamaulipas - a preliminary for the most prestigious national pageant, Nuestra Belleza Mexico which sends the winners to Miss Universe and Miss World. She was a big favorite to win the state crown but on the coronation night, she ended as a runner up. What many people thought that her chance to compete internationally ended, Cristal took this experience as an opportunity to redirect her path. Thanks to her fans, those who knew her heard about Miss Earth contest. Here's a snippet of her interview: What is the difference between Miss Earth with other beauty pageants? It's very different cause you are not only judged physical beauty but also your commitment for the betterment of the environment. What does it mean for you to represent Mexico in this contest? Two things, first it is a big responsibility because it is really a commitment to carry the name Mexico in an international competition and second its a great honor because you represent not only the culture and tradition but also the beauty of Mexican women. I am proud that I came from Ciudad Victoria and I am proud I am from Tamaulipas. What is the difference when it comes to your preparations for this contest compared to others you entered? I have much bigger responsibilities because it is not enough just to look pretty. It is a year of working for the environment and creating awareness which means a lot because I get to contribute for the cause. How do you prepare for the up coming international contest? Diet, fitness routine, familiarizing myself to our country's culture and working on my environmental project which aims to protect the rivers of Tamaulipas. In two weeks I'm going to the Philippines and stay for almost a month. More

**ClubEarthMania** Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:59 pm

30 OCT 2013	MISS EARTH SOUTH AFRICA KEEPS IT GREEN ON THE ROAD	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth South Africa
	The newly named Miss Earth South Africa 2013, Ashanti Mbanga, recently took possession of what she deems to be “the most brilliant part of [her] prize package,” a brand new Prius Hybrid vehicle from IMPERIAL Toyota. The relationship between IMPERIAL Toyota and the Miss Earth South Africa organisation is a long-standing one, with each of the winners for the past 6 years being supplied with the latest in hybrid vehicle technology, thus keeping them green on the roads as they travel to educational projects, greening initiatives, social and environmental conferences, workshops and events throughout the year of their reign. The Miss Earth South Africa facilitates several environmental education programmes in schools across South Africa, tackling energy efficiency, water and waste management, as well as food security and the importance of maintaining green spaces. IMPERIAL Toyota have partnered on several of these initiatives, inspiring the South African youth to change their behaviours to ensure a better future for all. The vision and ethos of these two organisations are closely aligned, “We need to work with like-minded corporates that embrace the ideology of going green in every aspect of their business.” explained the Miss Earth South Africa Executive Director, Catherine Constantinides. Over and above the introduction of the Auris and Yaris hybrid models to the family, IMPERIAL Toyota have taken a number of steps to further reduce their carbon and resource footprint, installation solar panels at their head office, recycling of used motor oil, and the use of a grey water system in the carwash at their dealerships. More

**ClubEarthMania** Sat Nov 02, 2013 6:59 am

2 NOV 2013	MISS EARTH 2012 HEADS ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS IN THE PHILIPPINES	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth
	Miss Earth 2012 Tereza Fajksová is in the Philippines following her year-long travels to 100 countries in line with her environmental advocacies spearheaded by the pageant. Tereza aims to create a “Learn, See, and Do” environmental project that will involve “convincing and influencing governments around the world to make environmental studies compulsory in early education,” she was quoted to have said on www.missearth.tv. With more than a decade’s worth of eco-service to the world under its belt, the Miss Earth pageant has continually produced beauty queens, who serve as eco-ambassadors inspiring worldwide cooperation to promote and work towards a sustainable Earth. Miss Earth organizer Lorraine Schuck said that they will continue in their cause, emphasizing that “the environment we live in will reflect on the kind of life we have.” She recognizes that the nationwide and worldwide campaigns of Miss Earth will not be as effective without the help of governments around the world as “they are the ones given the power by the people to implement what is good for the people.” More

**ClubEarthMania** Sat Nov 02, 2013 7:42 am

2 NOV 2013	MARIE VAÏTILINGON: A BEAUTY THAT DEFENDS NATURE
	A charming beauty from Lamentin to represent Guadeloupe in the world finals of Miss Earth 2013 to be held on Dec 7th in the Philippines. The 19 year old Law student is the 8th representative of Guadeloupe in the international contest that ranks third after Miss World and Miss Universe. It is a dream come true for this Lamentinoise beauty because it combines feminine beauty and ecology which is imbued in her while growing up in Guadeloupe. She will use her natural assets to win and promote the island. Aside from her beauty, she also has the daunting task to educate the public about environmental awareness and impress the jury with her environmental causes in Guadeloupe. To help her journey for the crown, Marie Vaïtilingon has prepared a project about ecology to improve the quality of life in her community and to implement it later on if she wins. More

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