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Written by Jessica Meehan
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009 |
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I think the States needs a group like this. The UK activism group "More Than Pretty Knickers" has made a new video featuring scantily clad models (and some nudity!) to get British consumers to think about the manufacturing practices behind their skivvies. The group aims to get consumers to pay more attention to their clothing purchases by using the poor environmental and labor practices of the underwear industry as an example. A spokesperson for the group has said that, “We’re NOT expecting folk to go
commando. On the contrary we’re hoping the fashion business will become
a leading example of an industry that can pull people out of poverty
and protect our environment. More Than Pretty Knickers has one aim: to
change the textiles industry for the better! We want to see standards
raised at every level of production from growing to sewing, from cotton
to bottom! We want to see fashion become a sustainable business driven
by the demands of well informed shoppers who give a damn about where
there stuff comes from.” If you're compelled by this cause, check out "More than Pretty Knickers" video on their website, see how you can get involved, and think more about where those undies are coming from before you put them on! -Jess
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Written by Jessica Meehan
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Sunday, 18 January 2009 |
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There's a storm brewing off the coast of Cape Cod. This past week a federal agency said that the US's first offshore wind farm, which is proposed for a location off the coast of Cape Cod, does not pose an environmental harm, although locals are furious with the idea. The 24 mile wind farm (with its 440 foot tall towers) is being fought because locals are worried it will deter wildlife and ruin the beauty of the Nantucket sound, where it would be located. What the residents should keep in mind though, is that this wind farm will supply 75% of the regions electricity. What do you think? -Jess
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Written by Jessica Meehan
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Friday, 16 January 2009 |
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In Seattle this weekend? If you're looking for great deals on American-made apparel, then check out Bossi and Ich Ky Boutique's clearance sale. At the sale you can find up to 70% on brands like Mike & Chris, J Brand jeans, and Grey Ant. -Jessica
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Written by Jessica Meehan
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Friday, 16 January 2009 |
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 Author Clark Wolf has written a new book helping Locallectuals across the country find artisan cheeses. You can meet Wolf and cheesemakers at a special launch party for Wolf's book AMERICAN CHEESES: The Best Regional, Artisan, and Farmhouse Cheeses, Who Makes Them, and Where to Find Them in Berkeley, California tonight at the Pasta Shop on Fourth Street from 6pm to 7:30pm. Admission is FREE if you RSVP in advance. RSVP to events @ pastashop dot net (spaces removed), at either Cheese Counter or by telephone at 510-250-6004.Net proceeds from the event will benefit the California Artisan Cheese Guild.
-Jess
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Written by Jessica Meehan
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Thursday, 15 January 2009 |
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After February 10, 2009, any toys intended for children 12 and under not certified by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) as passing their expensive tests will be considered contraband. The CPSIA was passed in August 2008, after large toy manufacturers sold imported toys containing dangerous chemicals, lead, and small parts which proved harmful to children. The tests average around $4000 per item and these prices are beyond those that many small manufacturers can pay. Read this passage from change.org. "Anyone who produces or sells any of the following new or used items
will be required to comply with the law: toys, books, clothing, art,
educational supplies, materials for the learning disabled, bicycles,
and more. Any uncertified item intended for children under the age of
12 will be considered contraband after February 10, 2009. It will be
illegal to sell or give these items away to charities, and the
government will require their destruction or permanent disposal,
resulting in millions of tons of unnecessary waste, and placing an
enormous strain on our landfills." Not only is this act bad for small American businesses (many of whom manufacture stateside instead of outsourcing) but also for the environment. If you want to help save small American producers, then vote for this cause to be one of the ones presented at the change.org event in DC. -Jessica
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