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Made in the USA (in Chinese)
Ah a clever t-shirt, that is funny on half a dozen 'meta levels.' I just hope this shirt was actually made in Honduras. That would be confusing. Ah a clever t-shirt, that is funny on half a dozen 'meta levels.' I just hope this shirt was actually made in Honduras. That... more
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The 11th Hour
The expression “the eleventh hour” means the last moment when change can happen to avert possible disaster. In the film The 11th Hour a variety of world experts explore how humanity has arrived at the current convergence of environmental crises while exploring steps that people can take to avert global disaster. In summary, the earth is nearing meltdown, beyond climate change. The process began with the Industrial Revolution, when people started mistakenly looking on nature as external to themselves and exploitable without limits. Forests have undergone major destruction. The ocean is becoming stagnant. Almost everywhere, the soil itself is largely damaged. In addition, 50,000 species a year are becoming extinct; no ecosystem can be identified as improving.
Humans suffer from increasing numbers of diseases caused by pollution. At fault is the overproduction of non-sustainable manufactures, immense waste and destruction, and an unsupportable population. The primary cause for much of the crisis is the fuels we use, petroleum being the primary one.
Through nature itself, the technology exists to solve some of these crises, and part of the solution is for people to live more consciously in harmony with nature as opposed to dominating it. According to the film, in a few years we will have reached the point of no return. We are not only at the eleventh hour, but at the last few seconds of that hour. Within this century, if nothing effective is achieved, planetary damage will be dramatic and total in every area. Although impossible to predict, extreme disaster could be quick once the balance is decisively tipped in the wrong direction, and it will happen everywhere.
The 11th Hour features leading experts from around the world, including former Soviet Prime Minister Mikhail Gorbachev, scientist Stephen Hawking, former head of the CIA James Woolsey, and sustainable design experts William McDonough and Bruce Mau, along with over 50 other scientists and world leaders who discuss the most important environmental issues facing the earth while presenting strategies to avert the crisis. The expression “the eleventh hour” means the last moment when change can happen to avert possible disaster. In the film The 11th Hour ... more -
PVC shower curtains release harmful chemicals
Using polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-based shower curtains in the household may pose a health risk because the curtains of this type release a number of toxic chemicals such as toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and others at the point of purchasing and during at least the first month of use, according to a study released by an environmental group.
How could 66% of the voters think this is not newsworthy? Do you not shower? Do you use an organic hemp canvas shower curtain? Do you know where I can get one?
I guess those glass sliding shower doors have the last laugh, huh? Using polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-based shower curtains in the household may pose a health risk because the curtains of this type release... more -
Boycotting China harder than you think
As the Beijing Olympics approach faster than Ben Johnson on the juice, people around the world continue to cry foul over China's record on human rights and the situation in Tibet.
Yet how many of them can truly say they're doing their bit to change the situation?
If you've protested, take an inventory of the everyday things you own and use, and then vow to replace or remove all those that were manufacutred in China. I guarantee some of your favourite things will be in there - iPod is on my list.
Maybe we should protesting in our own backyards in order to get trade out of China by lobbying the big companies that see fit to move their manufacturing to its shores. As the Beijing Olympics approach faster than Ben Johnson on the juice, people around the world continue to cry foul over China's ... more -
Made In China, Recalled In Britain
The number of dangerous and faulty products recalled in Britain hit a record last year, with imports making up for 22% of the product recalls in 2007. It's not just toys that turn into date rape drugs either. It's also food, drink, everyday items like toothpaste and pharmaceuticals.
The solution seems easy to me: Stop outsourcing manufacturing. Stop importing dodgy crap from China and other overseas companies just because it's cheap. The number of dangerous and faulty products recalled in Britain hit a record last year, with imports making up for 22% of the product ... more -
China even Reproduces Paintings!
Everything truly is "Made in China", even famous replications of artwork!
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China Recycling USED Condoms As Cheap Hair Bands
One word. EWE.
"Used condoms are being recycled into hair bands in southern China, threatening to spread sexually-transmittable diseases they were originally meant to prevent, state media reported Tuesday."
"People could be infected with AIDS, (genital) warts or other diseases if they hold the rubber bands or strings in their mouths while waving their hair into plaits or buns," the paper quoted a local dermatologist who gave only his surname, Dong, as saying. One word. EWE. ... more -
Date Rape Toys - Made In China
"Aqua Dots, which features small beads that bond with water, are made with a chemical the body converts to gamma-hydroxy butyrate, commonly known as the date-rape drug."
Great.
And...if your child swallows one they become comatose.
Awesome.
What will they come up with next? "Aqua Dots, which features small beads that bond with water, are made with a chemical the body converts to gamma-hydroxy butyrate... more -
Criminal Element
Has the Clean Air Act done more to fight crime than any other policy in American history? That is the claim of a new environmental theory of criminal behavior. Has the Clean Air Act done more to fight crime than any other policy in American history? That is the claim of a new environmental the... more
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China Recalls Itself
Well...not really, but they "arrested 774 people in a crackdown on substandard goods."
..and I just found the image interesting...I still buy chinese products..with caution. Well...not really, but they "arrested 774 people in a crackdown on substandard goods." ... more -
Beads, Breasts, Business
Made In China follows the bead trail from the factory in China to Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras, poignantly exposing the inequities of globalization. The clash of cultures is illuminated by juxtaposing American excess and consumer ignorance against the harsh life of the Chinese factory worker. Made In China follows the bead trail from the factory in China to Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras, poignantly exposing the inequiti... more
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Wormy Chocolate
South Korean consumers find live worms in Chinese chocolate, further adding to suspicion over the quality of "Made in China" products. South Korean consumers find live worms in Chinese chocolate, further adding to suspicion over the quality of "Made in China"... more
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Maxing Out Plastic
Since you are going to max out that credit card anyway, why not do it in style? Joany Sze takes us to the top three places in the world to shop till you drop. Ebays got nothing on these spots. Since you are going to max out that credit card anyway, why not do it in style? Joany Sze takes us to the top three places in the worl... more
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No Sweat Solution
Globalization, unionization and profit sharing. In recent years many American textile companies have had to outsource their operations to sweat shops around the world to compete in the global market. The documentary No Sweat takes us inside the walls of two clothing companies that decided to keep their business in the U.S. We look at the managers, employees and cultures behind American Apparel and Sweat X as they struggle to turn a profit. Globalization, unionization and profit sharing. In recent years many American textile companies have had to outsource their operations... more
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