I found this link when I Googled the word "sustainablilty". The link takes you to the WalMart website. This site tells about WalMart's mission to become more sustainable. Facts about zero waste, renewable energy, and sustainable products can all be found on this site.
I was pretty surprised when I found this because I really had no idea that WalMart had any focus on being sustainable. It also made me think about videos, articles, and discussion we have had in class about big corporations. Maybe some of these corporations are not so bad after all.
This link made me wonder if some of the smaller, organic lines WalMart carries have had an influence on WalMart's decision to become sustainable. Will this lead to an increase in the number of organic farmers who choose to sell their products at WalMart stores?
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Eco Event 5
I came across this video earlier today on Stumble Upon. It is a fairly short film about the production of bottled water. The video describes the ways in which bottled water companies get us to buy their products. It also discusses many of the lies they tell us such as, saying our tap water isn't safe and telling us that bottles will be recycled when really, they're just being sent to other parts of the world.
I thought this was really entertaining because I have an interest in the media's influence on consumers. I knew that a lot of what was said about bottled water wasn't true, but I didn't know how many lies they were selling us.
I thought this video was really informative, but it still makes me wonder if people are going to stop drinking bottled water. I feel like people think it is more convenient, so they are going to do it anyways. Hopefully after watching this movie it'll make you think twice before grabbing a $2.00 bottle of Dasini.
I thought this was really entertaining because I have an interest in the media's influence on consumers. I knew that a lot of what was said about bottled water wasn't true, but I didn't know how many lies they were selling us.
I thought this video was really informative, but it still makes me wonder if people are going to stop drinking bottled water. I feel like people think it is more convenient, so they are going to do it anyways. Hopefully after watching this movie it'll make you think twice before grabbing a $2.00 bottle of Dasini.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Eco Event 4
I found this article on the Environmental News Network earlier today. It discusses LED lighting and some potential hazards of using these lights. The article says that LED lights are incredibly efficient, but they contain lead and metal toxins that could be harmful to the people using these lights. Click on the above link to read more about the disadvantages LED lighting is having on human health.
I was rather surprised after reading this article because I had no idea that LED lighting was harmful in any way. The piece says that the toxins in these lights can cause hypertension, rashes, certain types of cancer, and even brain damage. I thought this was an important article to read because I try to be conserve energy and have considered LED lighting, but I am not going to put my health at risk just to save a little energy.
After reading this article, I began to wonder if people should even be allowed to use LED lights? Is saving energy worth putting our health at risk for? Shouldn't we use alternatives to LED lights?
I was rather surprised after reading this article because I had no idea that LED lighting was harmful in any way. The piece says that the toxins in these lights can cause hypertension, rashes, certain types of cancer, and even brain damage. I thought this was an important article to read because I try to be conserve energy and have considered LED lighting, but I am not going to put my health at risk just to save a little energy.
After reading this article, I began to wonder if people should even be allowed to use LED lights? Is saving energy worth putting our health at risk for? Shouldn't we use alternatives to LED lights?
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Eco Event 3
My sister showed me this site when I told her that our class had been discussing sustainability in Athens. The site is for Integration Acres, a company in Athens that sells pawpaws and promotes sustainability. The company was created by OU graduate, Chris Chmiel. The site tells the about the creation of Integration Acres and is very informative about the Ohio Pawpaw Festival. Products created by the company are sold on the site and many recipes are listed as well.
I really liked this site because I felt that it is incredibly relevant to everything we have been discussing in class. It deals with local sustainability, organic foods, and the reduction of fossil fuels. Their products are sold at the Farmers Market, which we have talked about several times in class. Some of the recipies listed were from Warren Taylor, who will be visting our class this week to talk about Snowville Creamery. Integration Acres also offers field trips, and I think it would be really cool if our class could get a chance to visit Integration Acres sometime to learn even more about the company and sustainability in Athens.
I really liked this site because I felt that it is incredibly relevant to everything we have been discussing in class. It deals with local sustainability, organic foods, and the reduction of fossil fuels. Their products are sold at the Farmers Market, which we have talked about several times in class. Some of the recipies listed were from Warren Taylor, who will be visting our class this week to talk about Snowville Creamery. Integration Acres also offers field trips, and I think it would be really cool if our class could get a chance to visit Integration Acres sometime to learn even more about the company and sustainability in Athens.
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