Social Justice 2008 is a powerful portfolio that showcases 12 thought-provoking posters by talented artist and designer Luba Lukova. To learn more you know what to do.
It might be said that artists by nature long for a just and equitable world (as do people from all callings), and that this longing is what distinguishes humans from the animal kingdom, where power and might are the forces most in play and where, indeed, they most often win out. It might also be true that sometimes the harsh realities of human life make it look as if the ideal of justice in our society is a utopian dream. Yet progress towards social justice has only ever been possible because of those who would dare to dream, the “idealists”–those labeled “Quixotes”even–who have the courage to stand for what their hearts tell them is right and just.
We’ll be taking a few days off to partake in holiday festivities, so we’d like to leave you with this new product set to hit Whole Foods in January of 2009. As with Project 7’s bottled water, over 50% of the profits for each purchase will go towards 7 different humanitarian causes.
Bike Sharing is picking up steam. The model is similar to the familiar “car-sharing” programs that have sprouted up in almost every large metropolitan city.
“We are promoting a massive use of bikes, but we want it to be safe. So we need to adapt our infrastructure. Plus, these lanes will be public, both for those who are using the bike sharing program and for those who are riding their own bicycles,” said Eduardo Moreno, Buenos Aires Transportation sub-secretary.
We believe there are others in the world who feel the same way they do but a lot of them just don’t know how. The company’s goal is to bring to market everyday products— the first of which is bottled water—that consumers can easily purchase in order to effect change across the seven areas of critical need. We are redefining the way people think about business and the products that are on their pantry shelf.
Bottled water has definitely gotten it’s fair share of negative publicity, and for good reason. We have to wonder if this product was the best choice for this initiative. We’d like to hear your thoughts on this.
The packaging does come with a sustainable edge to it, the bottles are 100% recyclable and made of Polyethylene Terephthalate. In addition each case is made of 100% recyclable material and printed with soy inks. Find out more on the packaging here.
So what’s up with the box being converted into a lamp?? Much like d:light here are some similar products by David Graas and Ciclus. Although these are very interesting ideas and a move forward in sustainable packaging, we have to wonder will consumers use the converted lamps or just toss it in the recycle bin. Your thoughts?
David Graas Light Box:
This lamp packaging comes as a box with all parts inside. You cut top and bottom yourself and then install. The cut out of the lamp shape functions as a graphical image.
Ciclus Light Box:
This box acts as a carrying case and a wine bottle. It has a wooden outer packaging that slides off to reveal the cardboard inside and the wine bottle. There is a “hidden compartment” below the bottle where the electrical components for the lamp are stored. This cardboard box comes off and transforms into the base of the lamp, upon which you place the wooden structure to become the lamp shade.
This powerful campaign initiative created by Daehong Communications and developed for Green Korea United is designed to bring awareness to the crucial issue of deforestation.
The Big Green Help Global Challenge is a new online video game by Nickelodeon geared to educate kids about the environment and sustainability in a fun and engaging platform. You can download the game here.
The Eco Zoo is another online platform that’s worth checking out.
Apple has been working hard this year to become leaders in the green electronics movement. They have been a little slow on the uptake, but the new Macbooks are a move in the right direction. Below is a list of the changes they’ve made to reduce their environmental footprint.
CBC and The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos seek to mobilize Canadians to carry out One Million Acts of Green. In partnership with Cisco, the idea behind the campaign is that one small act can make a big difference.
Now you can charge your battery in 5 hours with the new and improved laptop bag called “The Generator,” by Voltaic Systems. Check out Treehugger for details.
