#responsible consumption

[peachesingreece]

Reminder to avoid buying anything crochet new from big stores. Crochet (unlike knit) CANNOT be done by a machine and must be done by an actual human being. The person who made it was definitely not paid an appropriate amount for their labour. Most big stores use sweatshops anyway and I know it’s hard to completely avoid buying anything from a major store. But if those specific items don’t sell, we can send a message to companies that we don’t want items made fully by hand using slave labour

This summer, avoid any new crochet items. You don’t need THAT specific top that badly

[monsterkong]

Rethinking Our Disposable Culture: How to Spend Wisely and Sustainably in the 21st Century 🌍💚

As we delve deeper into the 21st century, our society stands at a crossroads. The path we've been on—characterized by a growing throwaway culture fueled by increased disposable income—is unsustainable. It's time to consider how we might turn the tide.

The Economics of Disposability

Disposable income has undoubtedly improved living standards for many. Yet, this financial flexibility has also led to an increase in disposable products, fast fashion, and rapidly obsolete technologies. This trend is economically beneficial in the short term but environmentally and socially detrimental in the long run. 📉🌎

Rethinking Consumption

To mitigate the impact of throwaway culture, a shift in consumer mentality is essential:

Value-Based Spending: Align your spending with your values. If sustainability matters to you, support brands that prioritize eco-friendly practices.

Invest in Repairability: Choose products designed for longevity and that can be easily repaired, reducing the need to buy new.

Community Engagement: Get involved in or start local initiatives that promote sustainable living, from community gardens to tool-sharing libraries.

Policy and Change

Policy change can also drive significant shifts. Advocating for regulations that require producers to be responsible for the lifecycle of their products can decrease the volume of waste generated.

By adjusting how we view and utilize our disposable income, we can combat the rise of throwaway culture. It's about creating a future where we value what we own, understand the true cost of disposability, and choose a sustainable path forward. 🌍💚

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[raffaellopalandri]

Book of the Day - Less is More

Today’s Book of the Day is Less Is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World, written by Jason Hickel in 2021 and published by Windmill Books. Jason Hickel is an economic anthropologist, author, professor, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. His research focuses on global political economy, inequality, and ecological economics. Less is More, by Jason Hickel I have chosen this book because…

[biodiversityday]

Biodiversity connects us all; But what is it?

Biodiversity is the heartbeat, the life, of planet earth; Learn more on how you can be Part Of The Plan with the Biodiversity Plan goals & targets

[motherhoodtherealdeal]

Join the toy swapping revolution: Introducing Whirli's sustainable subscription for smart parents

In the world of parenting, keeping up with our children’s ever-evolving toy preferences is a challenge we all face. Beyond the financial strain, the environmental impact of constant toy purchases often goes unnoticed. With an average annual spend of £430 per child on toys, it’s time to explore a smarter, more sustainable solution in the form of toy swapping that not only benefits our wallets but…

[market-insider]

The Transformative Journey of the Bioplastic Packaging Industry

The global bioplastic packaging market size is expected to reach USD 50.57 billion by 2030. The growth of the global plastics packaging industry is likely to be driven by the increasing consumption of plastics in packaging food, beverages, cosmetics, personal care, and consumer goods.

Gain deeper insights on the market and receive your free copy with TOC now @: Bioplastic Packaging Market Report

Bioplastics are plastics that are made from renewable sources such as corn, sugarcane, potato, wheat, rice, vegetable oil, or cellulose. There are two types of bioplastics, namely biodegradable plastics and non-biodegradable plastics. Biodegradable plastics include polylactic acid, starch blends, PBAT, and PBS, while non-biodegradable plastics include polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, and polytrimethylene terephthalate.

Bioplastic packaging is considered to be an environment-friendly solution and helps enhance the final product’s appearance. Growing usage of bioplastics in flexible packaging is expected to fuel market growth. The growing demand for food, due to the rising global population, is a key factor driving the demand for flexible packaging. Moreover, the packaged food industry in the U.S. and Europe has grown tremendously in recent years. Furthermore, increasing concerns regarding toxins in petrochemicals, along with depleting crude oil reserves, are driving the development of bio-based polymers.

Regulations by most governments restricting the consumption of petroleum-based plastics in certain applications such as food packaging and medical devices are expected to further incentivize bioplastic production in the plastics industry. However, the high cost as compared to conventional plastics is a major factor restraining the market growth. Currently, low prices of conventional plastics are making it difficult for bioplastics to achieve competitive pricing.

[healthtips-healthylife1234]

Embrace Healthy Drinking Habits

[attheideality]

10 Ways Sustainable Living Can Benefit You and the Planet

Welcome to The Ideality, where we dive into the transformative world of sustainable living. In today’s article, we will explore the profound impact that embracing a sustainable lifestyle can have on both you and the planet we call home. Sustainable living is not just a trend; it’s a mindset and a commitment to making conscious choices that prioritize the well-being of our environment, society,…

[cleopattes]

Remplacer par rien du tout!

Avant-propos : les opinions avancées dans ce texte n’engagent que son auteur. Son but n’est pas de culpabiliser, de moraliser ou de susciter ce genre de perception négative, mais au contraire de provoquer un débat quant au sens que l’on peut donner à la notion de développement durable versus la consommation individuelle de biens manufacturés. Vos commentaires seront appréciés!

Je lisais dernièrement le livre « SOS Planète Terre », sous-titré « Des voix s’élèvent pour un monde meilleur ». Le programme est noble et définitivement bienveillant. Une bonne vingtaine de figures connues y témoignent de leur engagement à participer à la lutte contre les changements climatiques. Citons par exemple Marc Benioff, Al Gore, Elon Musk, Richard Branson, ou encore Barack Obama et des personnalités des arts et du spectacle, sans oublier Greta voguant sur le voilier carboneutre du prince de Monaco. D’aucuns trouveront leurs propos allant dans la bonne direction, même s’ils finissent par être redondants. Les intentions sont excellentes, mais peut-être que certains ont tendance à « prêcher pour leur paroisse ».

Ce qui me chicotte le plus dans cet ouvrage, ainsi que dans le discours mondial ambiant voulant concilier environnement et économie, c’est l’obligation qu’on doive toujours générer de la sacro-sainte croissance, il faudrait donc que la somme des valeurs ajoutées des productions aille indéfiniment en augmentation d’année en année. Mais semble-t-il que ce serait « ben correct », tant qu’on respecte la notion de « zéro émission nette »… Sachez toutefois que le « overshoot day », jour de l’année auquel l’humanité a utilisé toutes les ressources naturelles que la terre peut regénérer en un an a été fixé au 29 juillet en 2021 (à comparer au 25 décembre en 1971, on les aimait nos gros V8 à carburateurs en ce temps-là!). Si tous les terriens consommaient au même rythme que les habitants des É-U, cela ne nous prendrait pas moins de 5 planètes pour soutenir le rythme (liens : World Economic Forum, Earth Overshoot Day). Vite vite vite, je garroche aux vidanges mon téléphone à seulement 4 cameras pour en acheter un autre qui en a 5 ou 6! C’est comme si l’on vivait sur du temps emprunté, pas l’fun comme sentiment.

Le sujet de la diminution de la consommation de biens manufacturés de tout un chacun pour enrayer la prédation des ressources naturelles est (encore) tabou, nonobstant il évolue vers la thématique de la « consommation éco-responsable », ce qui représente un pas nécessaire. En 2022, aucun ministre de l’économie ne montera sur une tribune en déclarant « Vive la décroissance », surtout dans une perspective électorale! En 2023 non plus.               

Oui, limiter les émissions de GES pour que toutes les énergies soient renouvelables fait définitivement partie de la solution. Toutefois, si cela passe par un processus d’extraction d’autres matières minières ou naturelles, on contribue encore et toujours à l’épuisement des ressources (l’éolienne qui siffle au-dessus de nos têtes, il faut la concevoir et la fabriquer!), sans oublier que les technologies dites « vertes » peuvent s’avérer gourmandes en métaux et électricité.

Vous me voyez enfin venir avec le titre de la chronique! Personnellement, je suis heureux avec 2 caméras sur mon cell (c’est de l’humour). N’étant pas plus vertueux qu’un autre, je me suis interrogé du comment je pourrais contribuer à cet effort pour participer bien modestement à un futur un peu plus durable, dans mon arrière-cour. Je ne suis pas un modèle et je ne donne aucune leçon à quiconque. Les solutions proviennent certes des grandes corporations, des gouvernements agissant de manière concertée, mais surtout à la base des citoyens pour qui un effort envers Mère Nature ne représente pas une renonciation importante. Je vous partage ainsi deux exemples personnels concrets :

Étant en télétravail en temps normal (merci à mon employeur), je me suis séparé de mon véhicule, sans le remplacer, sachant qu’en s’organisant bien, on peut vivre en banlieue avec un seul véhicule (oui, je le sais, cela ne s’applique pas à toutes et à tous). Pour l’instant je suis confortable avec ma décision;

« On s’est aimé comme on se quitte », pour paraphraser la chanson

La piscine hors-sol : c’est quand même proche de 30 tonnes d’eau que l’on entretient avec des produits chimiques, pour une utilisation moins fréquente que l’on souhaiterait, les ados ne s’y intéressent plus. Poser la question de son utilité, c’est y répondre. Il devient donc logique de s’en départir. Un nouveau beau jardin, ensoleillé celui-là, va la remplacer dès le printemps prochain! 🌞 J’ai hâte de goûter aux tomates.

À la suite du démontage de la piscine, le sable a été enlevé (un peu de terrassement quand même…), cela représente plusieurs verges-cubes.

C’est toujours incroyable comme un tas de feuilles mortes peut se compacter de lui-même en s’autodigérant, mais il est important de mélanger le tout avec de la terre ou compost déjà existant au sortir de l’hiver.

Finalement, ce sont des choix avec peu d’impacts personnels qui ne changent pas grand-chose à notre qualité de vie familiale et, une fois multipliés peuvent produire une réelle différence. Ayons à l’esprit ces évidences à l’allure de truismes, la meilleure énergie est celle que l’on ne produit jamais, la meilleure automobile demeure celle non-fabriquée qui n’encombrera pas les routes, et le meilleur déchet, c’est celui que l’on ne génère pas (En as-tu besoin de ce cossin?). D’où l’idée corolaire ultime de remplacer par rien pantoute! Je le concède, ce n’est pas facile quand on a toujours été habitué à penser autrement.

Concluons cette conclusion, non pas par les propos de son auteur dans son sous-sol de la rive-sud de Montréal, mais par ceux du très excellent journaliste économique de Radio Canada, Gérald Fillion :

« Ensuite, il faut bien le dire : fondamentalement, rien, mais absolument rien n’est fait pour changer, modifier, réévaluer nos choix de consommation malgré l’urgence climatique de notre époque. Alors que la dernière conférence sur le climat, la COP27, s’est terminée sur un résultat sans grandes ambitions, une fois de plus, il n’y a rien dans l’espace public et surtout dans le discours politique qui nous appelle à faire d’autres choix de consommation, plus écologiques, moins destructeurs pour l’environnement… […] Les gouvernements misent essentiellement sur la technologie pour affronter le défi climatique. Pas de nouvelles cibles de réduction, pas de décisions exigeantes, et des émissions de gaz à effet de serre qui continuent de monter, alors qu’elles devraient déjà être en chute libre pour espérer atteindre la cible de 2030 et limiter le réchauffement, déjà catastrophique, du climat à 1,5 degré Celsius. »

Quoi d’autre à ajouter?

Crédits photos : photo de la couverture du livre « SOS Planète Terre » prise par l'appareil téléphonique de l'auteur (Thierry Lagrange), éoliennes, clichés personnels de l'auteur réalisés lors des travaux

[communistkenobi]

The deeply moralist tone that a lot of discussions about media representation take on here are primarily neoliberal before they are anything else. Like the shouting matches people get into about “purity culture” “pro/anti” etc nonsense (even if I think it’s true that some people have a deeply christian worldview about what art ought to say and represent about the world) are downstream of the basic neoliberal assumption that we can and must educate the public by being consumers in a market. “Bad representation” is often framed as a writer’s/developer’s/director’s/etc’s failure to properly educate their audience, or to educate them the wrong way with bad information about the world (which will compel their audience to act, behave, internalise or otherwise believe these bad representations about some social issue). Likewise, to “consume” or give money to a piece of media with Bad Representation is to legitimate and make stronger these bad representations in the world, an act which will cause more people to believe or internalise bad things about themselves or other people. And at the heart of both of those claims is, again, the assumption that mass public education should be undertaken by artists in a private market, who are responsible for creating moral fables and political allegories that they will instil in their audiences by selling it to them. These conversations often become pure nonsense if you don’t accept that the moral and political education of the world should be directed by like, studio executives or tv actors or authors on twitter. There is no horizon of possibility being imagined beyond purchasing, as an individual consumer in a market, your way into good beliefs about the world, instilled in you by Media Product 

[egophiliac]

Do you play genshin impact or honkak a

Star rail?

I don't play Honkai, but I've just started looking into Genshin Impact's story (someone described Neuvillette's character to me and I was like. hmm. HMM.) I haven't gotten far yet -- really JUST started looking at it -- but I'm looking forward to more! :D

(I know almost nothing about these characters yet, I'm probably drawing them SUPER wrong, sorry)

[flaticeball]

hey! as the first season of connor bedard gets underway i, your local indigenous hockey fan, have a request of you: please don't let this kid's sure to be marvellous and jaw-dropping rookie season make you complacent with the racism of the blackhawks as an organization. it is beyond heinous that they were able to secure the first overall pick this year for a number of reasons i'm sure we're all familiar with, but i am pleading with the hockey community not to let the racism of this org fall through the cracks.

they drafted connor bedard and handed him a jersey with a giant racist caricature on the front. their mascot is named tommy hawk. they continuously fail to curtail their fans' egregious displays of anti-indigenous racism at games.

i'm not going to ask anyone not to post about bedard. i know he's huge news and i'm bummed as all hell that i won't be able to enjoy the beginning of what is sure to be an incredible career myself. but i am asking, given that his presence on the team is likely to increase the prevalence of people making and reblogging posts about the blackhawks, that you please care, loudly and actively, about the racism of this organization and how much it hurts indigenous fans to see that go unquestioned so often.

consider mentioning it in posts. consider amplifying the voices of indigenous fans and community members about the issues of these types of sports organizations. consider reading up on the history of the person they claim to 'honour' with their hideous effigy of a logo. consider censoring the logo in your posts if you are able to (please do this if you are able to). consider tagging posts so that indigenous fans are at the very least able to blacklist that team and not have to see it.

above all, please just. don't forget about it. don't forget about us. we belong here too.

[raffaellopalandri]

Earth Day 2024

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[biodiversityday]

Actions for Biodiversity by Cities.

Learn about the 22 Actions by cities for Biodiversity.

Control pollution

Protect, connect and restore ecosystems

Encourage urban communities to experience nature

Protect urban wildlife

Prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases

Protect and plant endemic flora

Facilitate responsible consumption

Support a low carbon future

Share knowledge and learn from other cities and experts

Mainstream biodiversity values

Encourage healthy living

Improve access to and quality of green spaces

Invest in the bioeconomy

Encourage environmentally-conscious communities

Rethink urban mobility

Minimize waste

Raise awareness about biosafety

Practice and support sustainable procurement

Collaborate with environmental organizations

Promote the value of nature through communication, education and public awareness

Empower urban residents to take care of their community's nature

Celebrate Biodiversity Day!

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[gomzdrawfr]

I don't know if you take any more requests, but I was scrolling through my Insta feed and saw a panda famous for being "onigiri (triangle rice ball) shaped."

Can we have a triangle gomz?

I hope you meant like hua hua the panda cuz i love that panda