When I was a kid (oh boy… here we go…) the popular video games were things like Asteroids, Galaga, Defender, Space Invaders, and, oh yes, Pac Man. The goal of these games was to kill the bad guys or eat…
Category: Consumer Culture
“My Grandma…. What big needs you have…”
Of late, I have become extremely sensitive to the language in television, radio, and print ads. Those that are hyper-consumeristic really catch my attention and make me shudder. Thought I’d take a photo of one today that I came across. …
Toys ‘R’ We
If ever you have a need to have a visceral and simple lesson on the wrong that we’re doing to the planet, pay a visit to your local Toys ‘R’ Us store. I was there today so that my kids…
Where Does Your Food Come From?
I wouldn’t post something like this unless I thought it was pretty compelling. Watch this short video and start thinking. Hellmanns2 The website mentioned in the video is http://www.eatrealeatlocal.ca
Hungry Hungry Hippos™: Die, Die, Die
“So I’m concerned about all the waste I see around me. And it’s not like I’m doing anything to stop the deluge. In fact I’m contributing. Why, I don’t know. I guess it’s a momentum thing. It’s hard to change…
The Nature of Waste
Did native North Americans have garbage dumps? I don’t think so. I recall learning all about how every part of an antelope or bison was used for something by natives — and nothing at all was wasted. And why was…
Awakening
I remember a moment of awakening for me about three years ago. I found myself walking through a Walmart. I was like anyone else in there — looking around for what I came for, but also scoping for things that…
Key to a low maintenance life (#5)
Virtually eliminate the hassle of constantly changing bulbs while at the same time reducing energy and material waste. Bite the bullet and pay for the expensive compact flourescent bulbs.
The Value of Things
I was having a discussion with a friend recently in which he lamented about the number of gifts his children had received for Christmas. It was January 16th and there were still a few gifts under the tree, not yet…
The Downside of Reducing Consumption
I was thinking about ways to reduce my consumerist footprint. I’ve come around to the conclusion over the years that I don’t need to buy and collect movies. I rent movies right now, which is good, but I thought I…