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Category: Activism

Apple and Ethics

Introduction. Among the hundreds of companies producing and selling consumer electronics, Apple is frequently criticized for partnering with factories in China that are engaged in unethical and inhumane labor practices. [More…] * * * 21 April 2022 The article previously posted here has been upgraded to a page on this site. Click here to view the article now.… Continue reading Apple and Ethics

Friends of The Red Avocado

Consumer Defense Resource Group Summary. This page offers supporting documents for the Petition to Save The Red Avocado that was initiated by The Haunted Bookshop. This information is being provided as a public service. The Movement. Friends of The Red Avocado is a grass-roots effort started by the many passionate long-time supporters of the establishment. Those… Continue reading Friends of The Red Avocado

Automobile Motor Oil and Engine Care – Synthetic Benefits Review

Transportation Summary. This article was submitted by Sherman J. of Maryland and offers a general assessment of motor oils and engine care. [Photo of Greg Johnson, by Makur Jain] * * * Any oil that meets or exceeds the mfr’s requirements for weight and API grade (“SJ”, “SH”, etc) is fine. These days it seems… Continue reading Automobile Motor Oil and Engine Care – Synthetic Benefits Review

Small House Society 2011 Midwest Workshop & Conference in Saint Louis, MO from 26-27 December 2011

Summary. The Small House Society 2011 Midwest Workshop & Conference in Saint Louis, MO took place from 26-27 December 2011. Below are videos from the event. Many thanks to those who participated by sending in comments and questions via Facebook, email, and our online discussion group. We’re looking forward to next year’s events. Let us… Continue reading Small House Society 2011 Midwest Workshop & Conference in Saint Louis, MO from 26-27 December 2011

Bickering, Infighting, Finger Pointing, Complaining, Blame Shifting…

The message below is a post I originally sent to the public discussion forum for the Small House Society. I felt it was worth sharing more broadly by posting it here for those who aren’t active in the discussion forum, and also for those involved in any kind of activism or social reform/transform efforts. As… Continue reading Bickering, Infighting, Finger Pointing, Complaining, Blame Shifting…

UK Based Enerfina Pioneers Biomass Boilers and Renewable Energy Sources for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Use

Housing | Environment Summary. Sustainability and energy independence is on the forefront of everyone’s mind these days. It’s well known that among the greatest consumers of energy are heating systems — and most heating system use non-renewable energy. The book Wood Pellet Heating Systems by Dilwyn Jenkins explores wood pellet options. According to the Amazon… Continue reading UK Based Enerfina Pioneers Biomass Boilers and Renewable Energy Sources for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Use

Travel Impact of Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism

Transportation | Activism > Environment Summary. A topic sometimes avoided by people in the ecotourism industry is the environmental impact of the travel required to reach the environmentally friendly destination. Of course, the reason for this is that those in the tourism, vacation, and hospitality industry know that the best advice to give their environmentally conscientious customers… Continue reading Travel Impact of Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism

Curitiba, Brazil – Sustainable Urban Eco City

Effective Living | Activism > Environment Summary. In 2010, Curitiba, Brazil was awarded the Globe Sustainable City Award which was set up to recognize cities and municipalities which excel in sustainable urban development around the world. “The City of Curitiba shows maturity in their understanding of sustainable city development – both regarding policy and implementation.… Continue reading Curitiba, Brazil – Sustainable Urban Eco City