Current TV and the Alliance for Climate Protection challenged the public to create Ecospots, 60 second short films with a message to get people involved in combating climate change. The winners have been announced. The video below is the winner of 3rd place and my favourite. [via: Eco Chick]
What could be more appropriate on the eve of Buy Nothing Day 2007 than enjoying some of Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping. It’s been a while since we’ve heard from him, but now he’s on the big screen with his movie: What would Jesus buy? It will be playing to American audiences …
Grandmother and former nurse Linda Sones sells organic cotton baby and children’s clothing and accessories, and natural, organic baby toiletries online at SonesUK. I have written a number of posts about the benefits to both the environment and ourselves of buying organic cotton. I feel that some of these benefits are negated if, for the …
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London based boutique electronics company, Hulger, is searching for a producer for their latest design project, the Plumen low-energy light bulb. They were designed to counter the ugliness of CFLs that are currently available, and are objects d’art in their own right. No need to hide these babies under a bushel lampshade. [via: dezeen]
‘An annual celebration of underground media’ The Guardian Short films in every genre, from fiction and animation to cutting edge documentary’ Western Mail November 28th – December 2nd 2007 sees the 8th annual BEYONDTV International Video Festival 2007. Undercurrents present a full programme of short films, documentaries, music videos & animation from inspiring media producers, …
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The final IPCC report [pdf] has been published, the scientists have spoken in one voice and they’re saying that climate change is “unequivocal” and will bring about “abrupt and irreversible changes”. This report is our final warning to do something about global warming before it’s too late. To look at what we can expect to …
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When my husband, Pete, came home with the news that biodiesel is now being made out of chocolate, I thought he was pulling my leg. You see, I’m known for a love of chocolate that at times borders on obsession. But after a little bit of research I found that he was in fact telling …
Although somewhat dubious, there is an argument for the ethical shopper to visit Primark: with the often stupid amounts of money saved on their goods, you can put more into your fund for the groundbreakingly green products that are inherently more expensive; things like Worn Again shoes. So it was with a sense of conflict …
All over the world, people are registering at the freeconomy community. They’re all tired of the lack of community in their areas and the focus on money, and have decided to do something about it. By signing up to freeconomy, you are able to contact, and be contacted by, others in your area and share …