May 1, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Photo via Allison Joyce Post via Ethical Ocean In 2009, the Turkish government banned “denim sandblasting” after more than 50 denim workers died from silicosis, an incurable respiratory disease caused by inhaling silica dust. Silica dust comes from sandblasting denim,...
May 1, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
If you’re buying brand names, your money’s likely going to benefit one of just a few giant food corporations. And although this particular map focuses on mainstream consumer brands, increasingly “green” brands also live under the reign of multinational food...
Apr 27, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
As individuals, we all have a core set of personal values. Our values are exposed to us all throughout life; some values are a product of how we were raised and others are an outcome of life experience. Either way, we all choose to embrace a specific set of beliefs...
Apr 26, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Very interested to see how ‘Film farming’ unfolds. Surely the technique is highly innovative and has undeniable benefits such as water efficiency, especially given the lack of fresh water in so many parts of the world, but perhaps this perspective is...