Do you love that morning cup of java? Whether you brew your coffee at home or stop at a local coffee shop, please consider supporting Fair Trade as you decide what to purchase: According to Green America, Fair Trade is a system of exchange that honors producers, communities, consumers, and the environment. It is a model for the global economy… (more…)
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Simply Saturday–Be The Change That You Want to See!
I just watched this video on a friend’s blog. It was so powerful that I needed to share it! It says it all and echoes the sentiments of one of the quotes I hold closest to my heart, “We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi
Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge: What Are Phthalates and What to Do About Them?
In December 2009, I promised I would blog about another group of chemicals, phthalates. According to EWG, “Phthalates (pronounced “THAL-ates”) are a group of chemical “plasticizers” that are used in a huge variety of consumer products, from PVC pipes to perfume. With billions of pounds produced annually, phthalates are everywhere. They’re even in the indoor dust we breathe. Random sampling… (more…)
Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge: Starting from Where We Are
The last time I posted a “Footprint Friday” message, it was in the midst of the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. The conference ended on December 19, 2009 with a disappointing outcome. Here are excerpts from some of the organizations involved in the worldwide movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis. 350.org team expressed in… (more…)
Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge 2009: Weekend of Action “The World Wants A Real Deal”
This weekend all over the globe many events are taking place–organized by many different groups in the TckTckTck coalition, including 350.org, as well as the Global Climate Campaign. These are occurring right in the middle of the Copenhagen climate conference. There will be big rallies on Saturday in many cities around the globe, and on Sunday communities of faith the… (more…)
Footprint Friday: Bellisima Green Challenge 2009–BPA Part II
This is the continuing story of BPA… As I researched this chemical, I was appalled to realize that we’ve known about its danger to humans and Mother Earth for decades! Yet, the U.S. continues to “debate” what should be done. Here is some of the recent history of BPA: In 2008, it was reported by the Environmental Working Group that… (more…)
Footprint Friday: Bellisima Green Challenge 2009–BPA Part I
I began writing this post last Friday because of a recent article I read in the New York Times. My initial writing led me to do some further research and investigation on my own. What I’ve learned going through articles and research listed on the Environmental Working Group website has left me feeling angry and sad. I am angered that… (more…)
Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge 2009: Save Coal Mountain!
This morning when I checked my email, I found the following message and link from one of my Bubble Goddess clients. I’m so grateful to her for passing this along. Since it’s impossible for everyone of us to read about everything that is happening in our country and in our world, it’s so important that we network with each other… (more…)
Footprint Friday: Bellisima Green Challenge–Week 5
Last week I blogged about the worldwide climate meeting which will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 7, 2009. Individuals and organizations throughout the world are involved in efforts to ensure that the gathered leaders agree on a new global climate deal aimed at protecting our planet. This week, I looked at the photos taken on October 24 that… (more…)
Bellisima Green Challenge–Week 4 (2009: The Year the World Decides?)
As I studied the WWF website these past two weeks, the topic “2009: The Year the World Decides” really caught my eye. The title alone sounded very urgent and pivotal. So what is being decided this year? Well, read on… On December 7, 2009, the global community will meet in Copenhagen, Denmark to agree on a new global climate deal… (more…)
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