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WorldWatch Institute Aims for Small Consumer Carbon Footprints. From Danielle Nierenberg, formerly Co-Director of Nourishing the Planet (Worldwatch Institute) and now a part of Food Tank, comes another list of things you and I can do to make sure we are green, even if this coming Christmas holiday is more about white (as in snow). MORE
The post How to improve your health by consuming Vitamin C appeared first on Green Prophet. Vitamin C is one of those things we are boosting at any sign of getting sick. But is your Vitamin C from the internet a real or fake? Make sure you order from a reputable source. . MORE
As citizens, it will always be the responsibility of consumers and citizens to demand laws, policies, and products that do not harm the environment or wildlife. Z ADMIN Green Featured Today awareness bcorps biodegradable change conservation consumerism consumers corporations eco environment environmental problems green plastics politics practice MORE
The findings were astonishing! At the University of Surrey, researchers asked 80 participants to eat pasta that was offered as either a. Food Health & Wellness Z ADMIN Wellness Featured Today Z Food Featured Today ayurveda Calories centenarians consciousness diet digestion eating eating slowly food john douillard mindful eating snacking MORE
Otherwise, there is a rise in price for transportation that is passed on to the consumer.”. The goods that travel by barge would cost more and we would consume less of them (grain, coal and oil). Maybe it would mean that I wouldn't eat so dang much: Locks are intended to make it easy for. barges, with their cargoes of grain, coal and oil, to navigate the uneven waters of the Mississippi, Kentucky [1] and Ohio Rivers. MORE
I recognize my serious addiction to consuming large amounts of deliciously chemically saturated processed food. Animal Rights Enlightened Society Food Green Health & Wellness climate change consumer goods deforestation diet food forests orangutan palm oilI truly do, and I am trying to practice more mindful eating habits. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Consumer confidence fell to an all-time low in February 2011, fueling doubts about the strength of the economic recovery. Nationwide Building Society’s consumer confidence index fell by ten points to 38 last month – its lowest level since the survey began in May 2004 – after another sharp drop in January of the year. A growing pessimism among consumers towards making purchases also pushed the survey’s spending index down to 52 points in February. MORE
Zhongmin Wang: In a new RFF discussion paper, “ Egregiousness and Boycott intensity: Evidence from the BP Deepwater Horizon Spill ,” we also explore the relationship between boycott intensity and media coverage, due to the latter’s ability to influence consumer awareness about egregious events. MORE
Conscious Consumerism Ecofashion Enlightened Society Green Meditation change Conscious Consumer eco ecofahion environment green health wellness life mindful spending mindfulness self loveWe all fix or hide from our problems differently. MORE
But because computers have become so ubiquitous, they consume an increasing fraction of our electrical power consumption and should not be ignored. It is certainly within the realm of possibility that the power consumption spike associated with a leap-second bug could have pushed power plants beyond their capacity, leaving consumers in the dark. Was it the leap-second bug that pushed America’s power plants beyond their capacity? MORE
Of particular interest to me is on the subject of how we, as consumers, can make the best choice that aligns with our values and makes us feel good about our purchases. Josh Dorfman, VP of Marketing for the GoodGuide shares in a pre-game video the tools that are available to empower consumers and give us the edge. Moving from blueberries to business, the Sustainable Brands Conference ’11 kicks off next week in Monterey, California June 7-10. MORE
I used it to illustrate demand curves (the course has no prequisite) and consumer surplus. I used VEconLab's demand experiment in my sophomore level introduction to environmental and resource economics course this week: This exercise introduces the notion of demand as a function with "steps" that represent maximum willingness to pay, i.e. the marginal value of consumption. MORE
Do consumers still care about recycling? The post Do Consumers Still Care about Recycling? Green Lifestyle consumers materials recycling Recycling TerraCycleYES, and you can read here how TerraCycle makes recycling easier for hard-to-recycle goods around the country. appeared first on Green Living Ideas. MORE
Press Release from Ditto Hangers(not written by me but I found it quite interesting and decided to pass it along) Clothing Manufacturers Respond to Demand for Sustainability Practices Oakland, CA (December 8, 2010) Ditto® Sustainable Brand Solutions, designer of sustainably manufactured retail display products, was tracking consumer demand for environmental practices in the retail industry before the company was launched four years ago. MORE
These outlets I list above rely upon the consumer’s better judgment and critical thinking skills to build a following. Take your time making informed decisions. Wondering where to go to look for informed newsworthy news? Of course, keep visitng this site. Also, try the following: FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting) , PR Watch , Politifact , Open Secrets , and Media Matters. That should get you started. MORE
Photo Credit: jcarwil via Compfight cc Americans are surveyed constantly as consumers, but very rarely are we asked about how we feel about consumption itself. What he’s found is consistent, strong agreement—ranging from 74 to 88 percent—that “our country would be better off if we all consume less.”. That doesn’t change the fact that we’re big consumers. In the US we consume a third of the world’s resources even though we only represent about 4.5 MORE
Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Meditation awakening community consumer self-improvement third path This is when the emotions, concerns, and vulnerabilities intensify. MORE
American consumers are more concerned about the planet than steady economic growth, new report. Companies that don’t adapt business models to limit environmental impact will experience consumer backlash, say half (53%) of Americans, although a good price is a top priority for 90% of shoppers. MORE
The Co-operative Group has been voted the UK''s most ethical company over the past 25 years by readers of Ethical Consumer magazine in spite of the problems that have recently beset the company. The Co-op topped the poll in a readers'' survey to mark the 25th birthday of Ethical Consumer magazine. Ethical Consumer co-director Tim Hunt said: "Over the past 25 years the Co-op has been at the forefront of the ethical consumer movement. MORE
When it comes to purchasing eco-friendly items for your home, office, friends and family, perusing the aisles in local stores can be time consuming and confusing. Green consumers have the ability to make worry free purchases without even leaving home. These green online shopping centers have revolutionized the meaning of being green, and as a consumer you can walk away knowing whether your purchase helped people, animals or the environment. MORE
The metals industry knows consumers are asking for more information on sustainable supply chain and Rio Tinto plans on drastically reshaping accountability in its aluminum business using the power of the blockchain. MORE
Seeing your electricity bills you may wonder why you are getting higher bills, although you would have taken a few steps in consuming less energy. Impacts of High Energy consuming appliances: Energy saving is vital for the environment, more than 50% of the emissions are from the higher utilization of electricity. Scarcity in Energy Supply: There is an increase in supply and demand as there is an increase in consumers and this is a greater threat to the environment in the future. MORE
Enlightened Society Equal Rights Literary Journal apps awareness balance change family good news happiness Happy Apps happy news healing Health & Wellness life mindfulness news news consumer politics positive news site weary websiteIt can be difficult to avoid the stress and the compassion fatigue that comes with the onslaught of bad news. But so often, we forget that the onslaught of bad news often comes because of an undue focus on negative news stories by the media. MORE
Consumers are wizening up to the terrible damage we are collectively doing to our planet and they'll be voting with their shopping dollars, gravitating towards green businesses.Is your business ready to meet the environmental challenge MORE
Wong worked with APCO Insight, a global research firm specializing in messaging research, to understand potential Chinese ivory consumers. The good news is that most potential ivory consumers can be persuaded with the right message communicated by the right messenger. Consumer reduction education is important,” says Wong. How can conservationists convince people not to buy ivory? Do outreach and education campaigns around ivory have any hope of succeeding? MORE
As much as we all wish to avoid rampant consumerism, we are in fact consumers and must engage in that behavior to meet our needs. Being a consumer does not mean we need to have blatant disregard for the environment and world we live in however. When consumers care about the environment and make it known, so do the companies they hire and do business with. The post Being an Eco Conscious Consumer appeared first on Green Living Ideas. MORE
We seem to be going just from one kind of consumption and ripping off consumers to another. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Where we look at green and ethical online stores (an oxymoron on both counts) we see one attempt after the other to fleece the eco conscious shopper. MORE
I had this book once: The idea of duality has proved to be a powerful device in modern work on the economics of consumer behaviour. The next part consists of chapters on consumer index numbers; household characteristics, demand, and household welfare comparisons; and social welfare and inequality. The authors have used duality to provide an integrated and accessible treatment of this subject. MORE
A back of the envelope cost-benefit calculation from a Yale-associated group estimates that recent increases in shale gas production have been worth just over $100 billion annually to US consumers. Marginal Revolution : Energy production is one of the few bright spots in the American economy. In comparison, the authors estimates that groundwater contamination costs $250 million per year, a 400 to 1 benefit to cost ratio. MORE
Consumer concern is forcing the FDA to mandate lower levels of the toxin in apple juice, which is a blessing for our kids. Over the last two years, we and the Empire State Consumer Project have been lobbying for these stricter standards… We’ll continue to lobby the agency to make sure they finalize and enforce these proposed standards. “We Two-thirds of apple juice that Americans consume—more than 400 million gallons annually—comes from China. MORE
Buying more to consume less is an oxymoron and a contradiction in terms, for sure. The entire issue about " Green Consumer Day ", or as it even a week, I wrote my thoughts about it at the time last year, is in the same league. The consumer be advised to do his or her research as to the environmental benefits and other claims of the “green” vendors. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) This just does not compute now, does it? MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) From October 10 to October 16, 2016 there was an exhibition in the museum of the city of Jena – Germany, formerly German Democratic Republic – about how the citizens of the German Democratic Republic, often referred to as (communist) East Germany were combating and overcoming the shortages in consumer goods with ingenuity and DIY. When then consumer goods were available, from various sources, many no longer wanted to be seen making their own things. MORE
When we think of consumerism and the consumer society, the Middle East is not the first thing to come to mind. Even so, over the last half a century the region has been transformed into a consumer society. Well for my Phd I want to Harvard in the US and whilst I was there I noticed a huge difference in the US consumer world compared to the Middle East and even Israel. These were developed during the oil boom which was a linchpin of the consumer society. MORE
We have been brainwashed into the consumer mentality believing that whatever we need and want has to be coming from some shop of sorts, whether in bricks and mortar or in the virtual realm, and that making things that we need and want to ourselves from natural materials or, God forbid, waste materials, is something only for the very poor in other countries. children consumers DIY green living makers making do MORE
Life—it's a sensory experience. Adventure Family, Youth, Enlightened Education Non-New-Agey Spirituality (Religion, Philosophy) awareness family fear infinity mindfulness nature now senses sensory spirituality MORE
Eectronics recyclers want to break open devices — and think consumers should be able to do the same. What was once the focus of reuse advocates and the tech community, the right to repair electronic devices has recently become a priority for the recycling industry, too. As new devices get smaller and more complex they’re also becoming harder to process cost-effectively. MORE
This is 2017 the whole world, with varying degrees of freedom, is plugged in to this same system. Enlightened Society Green Health & Wellness binge watching Netflix Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) downsizing eco-friendly meditation sleep technology unhealthy habits MORE
From the inbox [heavily redacted]: Dear Dr. Whitehead, The above-mentioned manuscript has been submitted to [journal]. Given your previous work and research interests, I thought you might find the manuscript of interest. I would greatly appreciate if you would review the work to assess its suitability for publication in [journal]. To be within the aims and scope of [journal], a paper needs to both address [journal title in lower case] and be sound methodologically. MORE
Arts Conscious Consumerism Enlightened Society Andrew Harvey election how to read news mindful news consumer news organisations panic attack social mediaThat day I clicked on a piece from one of my favorite authors and teachers, Andrew Harvey. And then I had a panic attack. MORE
For this reason, CBD is perfectly legal to consume in all 50 states. The trick is to figure out the best way to consume CBD-based products. There are at least seven recommended ways to consume them. The easiest way to consume CBD is by eating it. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Disposables, non durable goods, soft goods, and so-called consumables, are but different words, all of which have about the same meaning. Examples of disposables, non durable goods, of consumables are: Paper and paper products such as newspaper, magazines, paper towels, napkins, paper plates, wrapping paper, paper bags, post it notes, drawing paper, coffee filters, etc. MORE
Home About Terms of Use & Privacy Policy Disclosure Contact Product Reviews Monthly Eco-Resolutions Quick Reference Guide Subscribe 5 Insights for Being a Savvy “Green&# Consumer October 11, 2010 Being a savvy consumer has always been important to me. Though it sounds a bit of an oxymoron, being a savvy “green consumer &# is becoming even more so. MORE
Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Love & Relationships (see below for Sexy) break up consumer culture dating ego boost online dating relationships social mediaWith so many individuals at our fingertips, have we come treat people as though they are disposable? MORE
Despite court cases and consumers shedding light on these hazards, the FDA and EPA still haven’t banned them from the shelves. And this is why consumer education is imperative. Enlightened Society Green Health & Wellness WAYLON: Today Only arsenic chemicals Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) consumer household products organic toxic wineThere are products on the market today that pose serious health threats to those of us who use them every day. MORE
Consumer Related Topics Green (Living) Review
OCTOBER 19, 2017
We have been brainwashed into the consumer mentality believing that whatever we need and want has to be coming from some shop of sorts, whether in bricks and mortar or in the virtual realm, and that making things that we need and want to ourselves from natural materials or, God forbid, waste materials, is something only for the very poor in other countries. children consumers DIY green living makers making do
Wend Magazine
JULY 18, 2012
These outlets I list above rely upon the consumer’s better judgment and critical thinking skills to build a following. Take your time making informed decisions. Wondering where to go to look for informed newsworthy news? Of course, keep visitng this site. Also, try the following: FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting) , PR Watch , Politifact , Open Secrets , and Media Matters. That should get you started.
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Elephant Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Love & Relationships (see below for Sexy) break up consumer culture dating ego boost online dating relationships social mediaWith so many individuals at our fingertips, have we come treat people as though they are disposable?
Green Living Tips
JUNE 30, 2009
Consumers are wizening up to the terrible damage we are collectively doing to our planet and they'll be voting with their shopping dollars, gravitating towards green businesses.Is your business ready to meet the environmental challenge
Green Prophet
JULY 21, 2020
For this reason, CBD is perfectly legal to consume in all 50 states. The trick is to figure out the best way to consume CBD-based products. There are at least seven recommended ways to consume them. The easiest way to consume CBD is by eating it.
Environmental Economics
OCTOBER 12, 2015
I had this book once: The idea of duality has proved to be a powerful device in modern work on the economics of consumer behaviour. The next part consists of chapters on consumer index numbers; household characteristics, demand, and household welfare comparisons; and social welfare and inequality. The authors have used duality to provide an integrated and accessible treatment of this subject.
Elephant Journal
APRIL 19, 2015
Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Meditation awakening community consumer self-improvement third path This is when the emotions, concerns, and vulnerabilities intensify.
Elephant Journal
MARCH 8, 2017
I recognize my serious addiction to consuming large amounts of deliciously chemically saturated processed food. Animal Rights Enlightened Society Food Green Health & Wellness climate change consumer goods deforestation diet food forests orangutan palm oilI truly do, and I am trying to practice more mindful eating habits.
The Green Samaritan
OCTOBER 11, 2010
Home About Terms of Use & Privacy Policy Disclosure Contact Product Reviews Monthly Eco-Resolutions Quick Reference Guide Subscribe 5 Insights for Being a Savvy “Green&# Consumer October 11, 2010 Being a savvy consumer has always been important to me. Though it sounds a bit of an oxymoron, being a savvy “green consumer &# is becoming even more so.
Green Prophet
JUNE 12, 2020
The post How to improve your health by consuming Vitamin C appeared first on Green Prophet. Vitamin C is one of those things we are boosting at any sign of getting sick. But is your Vitamin C from the internet a real or fake? Make sure you order from a reputable source. .
Green Prophet
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
The metals industry knows consumers are asking for more information on sustainable supply chain and Rio Tinto plans on drastically reshaping accountability in its aluminum business using the power of the blockchain.
Environmental Economics
JUNE 27, 2012
A back of the envelope cost-benefit calculation from a Yale-associated group estimates that recent increases in shale gas production have been worth just over $100 billion annually to US consumers. Marginal Revolution : Energy production is one of the few bright spots in the American economy. In comparison, the authors estimates that groundwater contamination costs $250 million per year, a 400 to 1 benefit to cost ratio.
Elephant Journal
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
As citizens, it will always be the responsibility of consumers and citizens to demand laws, policies, and products that do not harm the environment or wildlife. Z ADMIN Green Featured Today awareness bcorps biodegradable change conservation consumerism consumers corporations eco environment environmental problems green plastics politics practice
Green Prophet
APRIL 24, 2012
When we think of consumerism and the consumer society, the Middle East is not the first thing to come to mind. Even so, over the last half a century the region has been transformed into a consumer society. Well for my Phd I want to Harvard in the US and whilst I was there I noticed a huge difference in the US consumer world compared to the Middle East and even Israel. These were developed during the oil boom which was a linchpin of the consumer society.
Elephant Journal
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Despite court cases and consumers shedding light on these hazards, the FDA and EPA still haven’t banned them from the shelves. And this is why consumer education is imperative. Enlightened Society Green Health & Wellness WAYLON: Today Only arsenic chemicals Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) consumer household products organic toxic wineThere are products on the market today that pose serious health threats to those of us who use them every day.
Green Living Ideas
JULY 28, 2014
As much as we all wish to avoid rampant consumerism, we are in fact consumers and must engage in that behavior to meet our needs. Being a consumer does not mean we need to have blatant disregard for the environment and world we live in however. When consumers care about the environment and make it known, so do the companies they hire and do business with. The post Being an Eco Conscious Consumer appeared first on Green Living Ideas.
Green Prophet
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
American consumers are more concerned about the planet than steady economic growth, new report. Companies that don’t adapt business models to limit environmental impact will experience consumer backlash, say half (53%) of Americans, although a good price is a top priority for 90% of shoppers.
The Green Samaritan
JUNE 2, 2011
Of particular interest to me is on the subject of how we, as consumers, can make the best choice that aligns with our values and makes us feel good about our purchases. Josh Dorfman, VP of Marketing for the GoodGuide shares in a pre-game video the tools that are available to empower consumers and give us the edge. Moving from blueberries to business, the Sustainable Brands Conference ’11 kicks off next week in Monterey, California June 7-10.
Green Home Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2012
WorldWatch Institute Aims for Small Consumer Carbon Footprints. From Danielle Nierenberg, formerly Co-Director of Nourishing the Planet (Worldwatch Institute) and now a part of Food Tank, comes another list of things you and I can do to make sure we are green, even if this coming Christmas holiday is more about white (as in snow).
Environmental Economics
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
Zhongmin Wang: In a new RFF discussion paper, “ Egregiousness and Boycott intensity: Evidence from the BP Deepwater Horizon Spill ,” we also explore the relationship between boycott intensity and media coverage, due to the latter’s ability to influence consumer awareness about egregious events.
Green (Living) Review
AUGUST 8, 2014
The Co-operative Group has been voted the UK''s most ethical company over the past 25 years by readers of Ethical Consumer magazine in spite of the problems that have recently beset the company. The Co-op topped the poll in a readers'' survey to mark the 25th birthday of Ethical Consumer magazine. Ethical Consumer co-director Tim Hunt said: "Over the past 25 years the Co-op has been at the forefront of the ethical consumer movement.
Sightline Daily
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
Photo Credit: jcarwil via Compfight cc Americans are surveyed constantly as consumers, but very rarely are we asked about how we feel about consumption itself. What he’s found is consistent, strong agreement—ranging from 74 to 88 percent—that “our country would be better off if we all consume less.”. That doesn’t change the fact that we’re big consumers. In the US we consume a third of the world’s resources even though we only represent about 4.5
Green Living Ideas
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Do consumers still care about recycling? The post Do Consumers Still Care about Recycling? Green Lifestyle consumers materials recycling Recycling TerraCycleYES, and you can read here how TerraCycle makes recycling easier for hard-to-recycle goods around the country. appeared first on Green Living Ideas.
Environmental Economics
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
I used it to illustrate demand curves (the course has no prequisite) and consumer surplus. I used VEconLab's demand experiment in my sophomore level introduction to environmental and resource economics course this week: This exercise introduces the notion of demand as a function with "steps" that represent maximum willingness to pay, i.e. the marginal value of consumption.
Environmental Economics
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
Otherwise, there is a rise in price for transportation that is passed on to the consumer.”. The goods that travel by barge would cost more and we would consume less of them (grain, coal and oil). Maybe it would mean that I wouldn't eat so dang much: Locks are intended to make it easy for. barges, with their cargoes of grain, coal and oil, to navigate the uneven waters of the Mississippi, Kentucky [1] and Ohio Rivers.
Elephant Journal
MAY 18, 2017
Enlightened Society Equal Rights Literary Journal apps awareness balance change family good news happiness Happy Apps happy news healing Health & Wellness life mindfulness news news consumer politics positive news site weary websiteIt can be difficult to avoid the stress and the compassion fatigue that comes with the onslaught of bad news. But so often, we forget that the onslaught of bad news often comes because of an undue focus on negative news stories by the media.
Elephant Journal
APRIL 19, 2017
This is 2017 the whole world, with varying degrees of freedom, is plugged in to this same system. Enlightened Society Green Health & Wellness binge watching Netflix Conscious Consumerism (Sustainable Business) downsizing eco-friendly meditation sleep technology unhealthy habits
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 27, 2011
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Consumer confidence fell to an all-time low in February 2011, fueling doubts about the strength of the economic recovery. Nationwide Building Society’s consumer confidence index fell by ten points to 38 last month – its lowest level since the survey began in May 2004 – after another sharp drop in January of the year. A growing pessimism among consumers towards making purchases also pushed the survey’s spending index down to 52 points in February.
Green Earth Journey
DECEMBER 8, 2010
Press Release from Ditto Hangers(not written by me but I found it quite interesting and decided to pass it along) Clothing Manufacturers Respond to Demand for Sustainability Practices Oakland, CA (December 8, 2010) Ditto® Sustainable Brand Solutions, designer of sustainably manufactured retail display products, was tracking consumer demand for environmental practices in the retail industry before the company was launched four years ago.
Elephant Journal
JULY 2, 2017
Conscious Consumerism Ecofashion Enlightened Society Green Meditation change Conscious Consumer eco ecofahion environment green health wellness life mindful spending mindfulness self loveWe all fix or hide from our problems differently.
Elephant Journal
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The findings were astonishing! At the University of Surrey, researchers asked 80 participants to eat pasta that was offered as either a. Food Health & Wellness Z ADMIN Wellness Featured Today Z Food Featured Today ayurveda Calories centenarians consciousness diet digestion eating eating slowly food john douillard mindful eating snacking
Eco Friendly Daily
SEPTEMBER 7, 2013
When it comes to purchasing eco-friendly items for your home, office, friends and family, perusing the aisles in local stores can be time consuming and confusing. Green consumers have the ability to make worry free purchases without even leaving home. These green online shopping centers have revolutionized the meaning of being green, and as a consumer you can walk away knowing whether your purchase helped people, animals or the environment.
Environmental Economics
MARCH 13, 2017
From the inbox [heavily redacted]: Dear Dr. Whitehead, The above-mentioned manuscript has been submitted to [journal]. Given your previous work and research interests, I thought you might find the manuscript of interest. I would greatly appreciate if you would review the work to assess its suitability for publication in [journal]. To be within the aims and scope of [journal], a paper needs to both address [journal title in lower case] and be sound methodologically.
Green Prophet
MARCH 7, 2019
Seeing your electricity bills you may wonder why you are getting higher bills, although you would have taken a few steps in consuming less energy. Impacts of High Energy consuming appliances: Energy saving is vital for the environment, more than 50% of the emissions are from the higher utilization of electricity. Scarcity in Energy Supply: There is an increase in supply and demand as there is an increase in consumers and this is a greater threat to the environment in the future.
Elephant Journal
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Arts Conscious Consumerism Enlightened Society Andrew Harvey election how to read news mindful news consumer news organisations panic attack social mediaThat day I clicked on a piece from one of my favorite authors and teachers, Andrew Harvey. And then I had a panic attack.
Green Prophet
JULY 18, 2013
Consumer concern is forcing the FDA to mandate lower levels of the toxin in apple juice, which is a blessing for our kids. Over the last two years, we and the Empire State Consumer Project have been lobbying for these stricter standards… We’ll continue to lobby the agency to make sure they finalize and enforce these proposed standards. “We Two-thirds of apple juice that Americans consume—more than 400 million gallons annually—comes from China.
Green (Living) Review
MAY 17, 2012
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Disposables, non durable goods, soft goods, and so-called consumables, are but different words, all of which have about the same meaning. Examples of disposables, non durable goods, of consumables are: Paper and paper products such as newspaper, magazines, paper towels, napkins, paper plates, wrapping paper, paper bags, post it notes, drawing paper, coffee filters, etc.
Elephant Journal
AUGUST 7, 2015
Life—it's a sensory experience. Adventure Family, Youth, Enlightened Education Non-New-Agey Spirituality (Religion, Philosophy) awareness family fear infinity mindfulness nature now senses sensory spirituality
Nature Conservancy - Science
JUNE 8, 2016
Wong worked with APCO Insight, a global research firm specializing in messaging research, to understand potential Chinese ivory consumers. The good news is that most potential ivory consumers can be persuaded with the right message communicated by the right messenger. Consumer reduction education is important,” says Wong. How can conservationists convince people not to buy ivory? Do outreach and education campaigns around ivory have any hope of succeeding?
Green (Living) Review
JANUARY 23, 2011
Buying more to consume less is an oxymoron and a contradiction in terms, for sure. The entire issue about " Green Consumer Day ", or as it even a week, I wrote my thoughts about it at the time last year, is in the same league. The consumer be advised to do his or her research as to the environmental benefits and other claims of the “green” vendors. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) This just does not compute now, does it?
Green Prophet
JULY 11, 2012
But because computers have become so ubiquitous, they consume an increasing fraction of our electrical power consumption and should not be ignored. It is certainly within the realm of possibility that the power consumption spike associated with a leap-second bug could have pushed power plants beyond their capacity, leaving consumers in the dark. Was it the leap-second bug that pushed America’s power plants beyond their capacity?
Green (Living) Review
JANUARY 9, 2017
Eectronics recyclers want to break open devices — and think consumers should be able to do the same. What was once the focus of reuse advocates and the tech community, the right to repair electronic devices has recently become a priority for the recycling industry, too. As new devices get smaller and more complex they’re also becoming harder to process cost-effectively.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 29, 2010
We seem to be going just from one kind of consumption and ripping off consumers to another. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Where we look at green and ethical online stores (an oxymoron on both counts) we see one attempt after the other to fleece the eco conscious shopper.
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