There are many things I think about when I think of McDonalds, and being green isn’t one of them. According to an article on Sustainable Life Media, McDonalds has released their green – sustainable best practices, with the urging that their customers vote for “best of the best”. The report apparently highlights over 80 best [...]
The United States of the World
April the 2nd 2009, all the important players in the global economy were gathered in London for the 2009 summit. Aces in their sleeves, the 20 leaders reached an agreement to solve the international economical crisis by bailing out the world with a bill of one trillion dollars. Contrary to their initial assessments and our [...]
Alarmist buzz for the bees
As a societal phenomenon, the western/wealthy countries advocate their environmental consciousness and take pride from spending ecologically. In spite of their efforts to reduce their footprint, to recycle in order to sustain the biomass, they feel powerless in contemplating the slow degradation of Earth. After the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (“mad cow”) that [...]
The Lessons of the Great Depression? Don’t blame yourself.
From an interview with Studs Terkel, who died recently at 96: “My mother ran a hotel, the Wells-Grand Hotel, for men, just outside Chicago’s skid row. Skilled workers. Mechanics. Guys with jobs here and there. Some retired. It was fine. The lobby in the hotel was empty in the daytime. It was just a little [...]
the origin of the world
Where do we come from is a haunting question to comprehend who we are, our role and interactions with the universe! But the solution, as we don’t know it, is closer than we may think! Torn apart between two main factions, the pragmatic science and the fervous religion, between the original chaos preceeding its organic birth and the [...]
Green or Greenwashing.. the very best wrap up in 2008
Just had to repost this, for the most part, these are unbelievable. The origonal post can be found here. The Greenwash Brigade 2008′s greenwashes of the year The Greenwash Brigade brings you our favorite greenwashes of 2008. Some good, some bad, some just plain funny — and in no particular order. (Vote for your favorite [...]
whole foods, the battle for supremacy!
In the natural foods industry, the merger of two giants Whole Foods and Wild Oats was announced October 2007. A juicy deal of $565 million was sealed. February 2009 the case will be on trial since a third party, the Federal Trade Commission stepped in the conglomeration to invalidate the illegitimate union. The plaintiff in [...]
goodwin, the “on” demand green tech
With the recent increase of the gas at the pump, drivers look at biodiesel and hybrid cars as their next investment in matter of efficiency at the consumption. As the environment conscious people regard at the Prius as the car of the year, with Goodwin playing the Da Vinci or the killjoy of the automobile [...]
Magnifying Connections: creating an installation, episode 2
We’re two days away from Digital Family Reunion. And the building process has commenced. Here, jungle [8] Designer Tuan is in the midst of early construction. Enjoy! To see where it all began, see Magnifying Connections: creating an installation, episode 1! UPDATE: Here’s another video for all of you! Me, drilling holes in styrofoam balls!
Finally, truth in advertising!
And who said American car manufacturers are not honest? Finally an ad that reveals the true sticker price.