Called the “Donation Meter” these recycled parking meters accept coins on behalf of the homeless supportig efforts to provide meals, job training, substance abuse counseling, housing and other programs for those in need. A total of 36 recycled meters have been placed at various locations throughout Denver.
Direct Action
Carbon Consumpation Labels for Consumer Products
A new labeling campaign is in development that will inform consumers about how much carbon has been used to create the product they are about to buy. This sounds like a great idea! It will let consumers make more informed choices about what to buy. It’s only happening in Britain for now, hopefully we’ll see this in the rest of the world though.
Participating companies also have to agree to cut the product’s carbon footprint over a two-year period or face being thrown out of the scheme.
The first goods bearing the label are expected to appear on shelves in April.
Consumers Should Consume Fair Trade Consumables
In the UK, people are being urged to buy more fair trade products to make the world better. Things are going well so far when looking at the numbers. As always there is room for improvement.
According to the latest data meanwhile, sales of Fairtrade tea increased by 50 percent in Britain last year, while coffee and banana sales each grew by 39 percent.
The variety of Fairtrade products surged also, with more than 2,500 retail and catering products now available from over 260 companies across Britain.
The amount of raw material used to make Fairtrade products rose by more than 60 percent in 2006 from the year before.
Thanks, Evan!
Top 50 Things To Do To Stop Global Warming
If you have ever wondered what you can do to help fight climate change look no further! This list covers a lot of things that you can do in your everyday life that will lessen your impact on the environment.
Some examples from the list:
Easy Ways to Make Other People Happy
I’m happy to tell everyone about the Happiness Project which is a blog about one thing: happiness. On the site is a list of five simple things that you can do to make other people have a great day!
Often, the nicest gift isn’t something that can be purchased. We don’t always have time to perform a heroic act of thoughtfulness, but even quick good deeds can make a difference.
This just shows that small things can make a world of difference.
Via Lifehacker