In regards to Generation X, chemical sensitivities and the state of our food system, Theresa over at Living Natural Today, poses the question, "What is a Gen Xer to do?" "There is a lot that can be done. Some simple action steps that you could immediately implement would include researching and learning about the food you are consuming,minimizing your exposure to toxins, and … [Read more...] about Generation X
Cyberactivism
Greenpeace’s new ‘Coca-Cola’ Clip, Dead Birds, and the Bystander Effect
On the eve of Coca-Cola Amatil’s AGM, Greenpeace has launched a television advertisement skewering the beverage giant’s efforts to sabotage a national ‘Cash for Containers’ scheme: the 'Stop Coca-Cola trashing Australia', YouTube clip plays on Coke's use of happy youths sipping Coca-Cola to the back drop of popular music in its marketing. But suddenly birds start dropping out … [Read more...] about Greenpeace’s new ‘Coca-Cola’ Clip, Dead Birds, and the Bystander Effect
Coca Cola, Listen up: We’ve Had a Gut-full of your Rubbish!
As a parent of a teenager, I always feared we'd end up fighting over all the rebellious issues that I struggled with: drugs, going out with questionable characters, getting into fast cars, and an even faster lifestyle. No, we don't have gun-toting bikies, or men that are far too old for that genuinely sugar-sweet innocence hiding behind her artfully cultivated heavy-metal … [Read more...] about Coca Cola, Listen up: We’ve Had a Gut-full of your Rubbish!
Perfume – An Investigation of Chemicals in 36 Eaux de Toilette and Eaux de Parfum
A Greenpeace publication, Perfume - An Investigation of Chemicals in 36 Eaux de Toilette and Eaux de Parfum, bought out in February 2005, found that wearing perfume exposes us to chemicals that can enter the body, don't easily break down and may have unwanted health effects. Now, I know that most of the people who follow this blog, don't even wear perfume because of the … [Read more...] about Perfume – An Investigation of Chemicals in 36 Eaux de Toilette and Eaux de Parfum
THE GREENPEACE CHRONICLES – 40 Years of Protecting the Planet
The Greenpeace Chronicles, written and edited by Steve Erwood, was published in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 11 November, 2011. It's printed using vegetable-based ink, and on 50% recycled, 50% FSC mixed-source paper: not only do they passionately care about sustainability and our planet, but they also care about the people on it! (You can download this issue, here, and not … [Read more...] about THE GREENPEACE CHRONICLES – 40 Years of Protecting the Planet