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October Begins......
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 10:25 | Written by Tanya
The end of this week sees the beginning of October which seems to highlight food & sustainability issues (then again – everything is about sustainability!)
World Vegetarian Day 1 October
Eat vegetarian meals on this day. (There are loads of fantastic recipes available!) Experts warn that the growth in demand for meat and dairy products is unsustainable.
World vegetarian day brings awareness to the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian (animal free-diet) lifestyle. It aims to highlight health considerations, compassion for animals, the global hunger and food shortage problem and ecological awareness. It has been observed since 1977. Also Remember MEAT FREE MONDAYS. ************************************************************************************************** World Farm Animals Day 2 October
World Farm Animals Day is a day to create awareness around humane treatment of farm animals. It is dedicated to exposing the suffering and deaths of billions and billions of animals in factory farms and slaughterhouses. The day supports the notion that as long as animals are slaughtered for food, they are owed a humane treatment during their short lives.
Support buying free-range eggs, chickens and other products not just on this day but everyday. (The date honours the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, a champion of humane, sustainable farming.) ************************************************************************************************** World Habitat Day 3 October
The United Nations designated the first Monday in October every year as World Habitat Day focusing on the state of human settlements and the basic right to adequate shelter for all.
It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of an environmentally sustainable human habitat.
In 1950 less than a third of the world's population lived in cities. Research shows that by the year 2050, 6 billion people, or two-thirds of humanity, will be living in towns and cities. If present trends continue, more than half of these people could be living in slums. |
World Rhino Day
Thursday, 22 September 2011 13:23 | Written by Tanya
World Rhino Day 22 September
World Rhino Day is celebrated on 22 September each year. It raises public awareness about the illegal trade in rhino horn and global rhino conservation issues.
This year, World Rhino Day will focus on debunking the myths around rhino horn containing any curative properties, and reducing the demand for rhino horn.
Download an EWT Fact Sheet on http://www.ewt.org.za/portals/0/EWT%20Fact%20Sheets/Q&A%20Rhino%20dehorning.pdf Earth Friendly
Tuesday, 30 August 2011 15:08 | Written by Tanya
earth-friendlyThe planet Earth is in a dire state, a condition of emergency caused by the thoughtless actions of humankind. The planet can only support a finite number of life forms and can only supply a finite number of resources (Carpenter, 2001). However, the world today is characterized by a by an exponentially expanding population that shows no sign of slowing down. At a current tally of roughly 6 billion, it is expected to double over the next 100 years and current inequalities are expected to become more severe. Whilst the population expands infinitely, finite natural resources are depleted at ever increasing rates (Hartmann, 2004). Natural habitats are destroyed on a daily basis and many species become extinct. Mineral resources, particularly oil, are excessively exploited and diminished by large nations that believe alternative sources of fuel and energy will become available. Fresh water is increasing in scarcity and the effects are felt globally through water restrictions and droughts. Land resources are continuously destroyed through strip mining, irresponsible waste management and dumping and through the use of toxic chemicals and effluents (Carpenter, 2001) Thus, as the human population gains rapidly in numbers, the earths resources and carrying capacity are pushed further and further to their limits – most of which are to reached over the next few decades and will result in a devastating crisis. This crisis is known as global warming (Hartmann, 2004). |
September is Arbor Month
Friday, 02 September 2011 13:44 | Written by Tanya
September is National Arbor Month Arbor Month promotes the planting and maintenance of indigenous trees throughout South Africa. It highlights the essential role trees play in the lives of people and their environment - now and for the future.
Click here to find out more about Arbor Month
As always Greenworks aims to get as many people as possible to grow as many trees as possible during Arbor Month.
We are asking YOU to be part of our initiative. And we make it really easy for you to assist us.
We plant the tree on your behalf and we send you an electronic certificate of confirmation with a reference number when you purchase a tree from us for R50 via EFT. The certificate can be in your name or in the name of someone you care about. It’s that simple! Alternately purchase an indigenous tree from you local nursery and plant it in your garden or at a school, park or community area that needs the trees.
Please take a step in the green direction and be part of the Plant a Tree for Life initiative. Print Preview
Friday, 26 August 2011 09:43 | Written by Tanya
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