Archive for the ‘environment’ Category
Monday, September 10th, 2007
It seems so difficult these days to take time out of our busy schedules to research and focus our efforts toward a more sustainable world for everyone. With corporate businesses and the media providing us more convenient ways to accumulate everything we need to live comfortably, and with lower priced goods and uncountable options, many people find it difficult to make every purchase support the good for all involved in making and selling that product. If asked why, many probably feel it’s just easier not to worry about it. Maybe they feel that small purchases, compared to the millions spent by everyone around them, is just not that substantial.
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Friday, September 7th, 2007
Bai Mai Group is a group of artists living in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. The artisans use natural materials traditionally, such as plant dyes and natural fibers to create natural, yet vibrant and colorful products.
In the batik process, wax is laid on the fabric before it’s dyed with natural plant colors, which prevents the color from touching the fabric. Once the wax is removed, beautiful patterns and designs are created. The clothing is made with extra care and are durable and unique. This community of artists take pride in that no chemicals are used to make their art, which make them not only comfortable looking, but comfortable feeling as well.
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Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
There’s so many ways to be economically and environmentally friendly. Some things we employ are:
-Kiva - Their tagline is “Loans that change lives”. They work through a large network of organizations to give micro-loans to entrepreneurs that may not have any other way to break the cycle of poverty. What to you or I would be a night out or a weekend away can help change the lives of an entire family.
-Fair Trade - Let more of the money you spend go back to those that produce it. The core of
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