Shyima Hall, 19, who was 10 when she was trafficked to a gated community as a domestic worker.A well-written humanizing and complex article on child labor and human trafficking.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Child maid trafficking spreads from Africa to US
Shyima Hall, 19, who was 10 when she was trafficked to a gated community as a domestic worker.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Zeke just sent me this quote
A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.
~William Shedd
I like this quote. I was talking with a friend recently about the Bible story of Noah and ship building--preparing for this massive, devastating (and ultimately life-giving) change. I think that sort of realization that things are not working and that we are on thin ice (literally) is in the back or front of environmentalists minds.
The thing about building these ships--of means to move us forward--means that at some point--the thing has got to float.
This is where we really learn or grow, I guess. I know I find myself in that time. The good news is that on those high seas, in storms, or even run-ins with those crazy Somali pirates or something--God is present there too. God might even be easier to hear in that time--because that is the voice Guiding us to safety--the One with the best vantage point.
Steer us to Goodness, Father.
~William Shedd
I like this quote. I was talking with a friend recently about the Bible story of Noah and ship building--preparing for this massive, devastating (and ultimately life-giving) change. I think that sort of realization that things are not working and that we are on thin ice (literally) is in the back or front of environmentalists minds.
The thing about building these ships--of means to move us forward--means that at some point--the thing has got to float.
This is where we really learn or grow, I guess. I know I find myself in that time. The good news is that on those high seas, in storms, or even run-ins with those crazy Somali pirates or something--God is present there too. God might even be easier to hear in that time--because that is the voice Guiding us to safety--the One with the best vantage point.
Steer us to Goodness, Father.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
This is a trailer for a film I am about to see, China Blue.
As appalling as even the trailer is, I can't help but note that this film only looks at labor conditions, and not environmental issues connected with the procurement of raw materials, import, exports of our "cheap" goods.
If I had to prioritize, I believe fair working conditions comes before pure environmental sustainability. That said, I don't believe we have to choose. At least, at Eco Everyday, we hold both of these ideas in balance.
As appalling as even the trailer is, I can't help but note that this film only looks at labor conditions, and not environmental issues connected with the procurement of raw materials, import, exports of our "cheap" goods.
If I had to prioritize, I believe fair working conditions comes before pure environmental sustainability. That said, I don't believe we have to choose. At least, at Eco Everyday, we hold both of these ideas in balance.
Monday, December 1, 2008
The Eco Friendly Way to Unclog a drain
Okay, I (Betsy) have impossibly large hair and am therefore constantly clogging up bathroon drains. I know, groase. Sorry. But its true. Check out this link for straight-forward ways to unclog your drain, naturally.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Green is the New Black...Friday
Yay! Our bricks-and-mortar space is officially open...208-B State Street, Greensboro (behind "Peaceful Beginnings"). Andrea just came in and said that the town feels sleepy today. We, however, have enjoyed kind guests and shoppers. We're awake!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Grey Water System
AQUS Toilet System by Water Saver Technologies at Vivavi
As my friend Andrea prepares to (hopefully soon) buy her first home, I have been dreaming about my own, new eco-house and practical ways to make my things more efficient. Here is an innovative idea for creating a grey-water system. The Aqus Toilet System takes extra sink water, disinfects it, and sends it to your toilet for flushing power. Right on. (Am I a dork?) (Don't answer.)
As my friend Andrea prepares to (hopefully soon) buy her first home, I have been dreaming about my own, new eco-house and practical ways to make my things more efficient. Here is an innovative idea for creating a grey-water system. The Aqus Toilet System takes extra sink water, disinfects it, and sends it to your toilet for flushing power. Right on. (Am I a dork?) (Don't answer.)
What happy people don't do
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/20/health/research/20happy.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
Turn off the tube!
I was addicted to television for a good part of my life. I remember getting to college and having increasing amounts of connection and fun and realized at one point, my sophomore year that...wait-a-minute...I hadn't watched TV in months! AND my life was actually better.
It's sad now, to think how surprised I was by that, but keeping the tube out of sight has only led to positivity in my days.
Now, if I could just break myself of Mtv's online episodes of "My New BFF" or "The Hills." I know. It's embarrassing.
Turn off the tube!
I was addicted to television for a good part of my life. I remember getting to college and having increasing amounts of connection and fun and realized at one point, my sophomore year that...wait-a-minute...I hadn't watched TV in months! AND my life was actually better.
It's sad now, to think how surprised I was by that, but keeping the tube out of sight has only led to positivity in my days.
Now, if I could just break myself of Mtv's online episodes of "My New BFF" or "The Hills." I know. It's embarrassing.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
soundtrack
Betsy is loving the "Bon Iver station" on http://www.pandora.com/. Check it out. Nice background music in times of creating.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Here we launch
Okay, we are starting a new blog. If you are interested in checking out our old one, go this link: http://ecoblog.tumblr.com
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