a different point of view

In the midst of all these union strikes over internet content, here is a fresher perspective to think about from the folks over at TED. Learn how creativity is being strangled by the law.

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To keep along with today's theme, check out these wonderful ads.
Please "Use only what you need." Check out the article on how Denver Water is getting the message out on Wisebread.

PS I have been more diligent about turning off power strips and unplugging things this month. And my bill went from $20 bucks to $9.

The Story of Stuff

Sorry, guys, for being so neglectful. I started a new job, a nine-to-fiver unfortunately. Because guess what? Our economy sucks, and SAG is on strike, SAG isn't on strike. Oh, wait. SAG is on strike. It feels like everything is coming to a head, and that huge, untimely, obnoxious zit is about to explode. And I haven't gotten a single call to work on a set for two months. And about a handful of my friends haven't either. So, you take what you can get. The good news is that the production office I work for is a dream. Reams of recycled paper, separated trash bins built-in to the kitchen cabinetry, even my own little blue bin underneath my desk. It brought a tiny tiny tear to my eye.

But anways, I've got something really important to share. It's called The Story of Stuff. And it's great. If you ever wanted a simple way to make your friends and family understand that we're all connected, that everything we consume affects people on a global scale, and that something needs to change NOW.....here it is. Annie Leonard is my hero of the moment. hmmm. Maybe that's a new segment I could start here on ecopix. Send me your suggestions for your Heroes of the Moment.

Please check out the website and share it with your friends. Here is just a taste of all its goodness:

Obama '08!

A Mouse Does Its Part

On a recent visit to the home of THE mouse, I was definitely pleased to see that such a large company is doing their part. The Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California is decked out to the nines with not just A Nightmare Before Christmas decorations, but also with a multitude of environmentally friendly practices. Every trash can in the park has a recyclables partner and their napkins are made of recycled paper. There are reminders throughout the park to conserve and recycle which I'm sure is welcomed by parents with kids screaming because they weren't tall enough to ride Space Mountain.

The conservationist attitude extends throughout the park that may not be visibly seen by its guests. The subs from Finding Nemo Submarine voyage are emission-free and the steam trains are powered with bio-diesel. Cast members manage to recycle 92,000 pounds of cardboard each week and they recycle 1,176 tons of green plant and foliage waste material a year.

Beyond Disneyland, the Walt Disney Company also recently donated $1.5 million to the Treepeople Organization to help reforest fire-ravaged areas in the mountains surrounding greater Los Angeles.

So, I applaud them for upholding Walt's commitment to conservation and preservation. For more information, please check out Disney's site: environmentality.com