Ethically Legal

Moving on up! Vermont has taken a giant step forward; a step towards creating the framework for the next business model where a triple bottom line really counts.

Introducing the B Corporation!

This is very important for creating next phase development. As more and more of us realize what a disaster old think is, we need the solutions. (BP spillage, Climate Chaos, Fast Fashion & Fast Waste, Halliburton fracking away at fresh water supplies....awk) This formalization of process by creating the legal entity, the USA framework, makes the economics evolution "real." It opens the door into the "new reality," where we can align with current knowledge and not continue to reiterate the bully syndrome power up.

OK the big global bullies are still amongst us, greenwashing their nasty bits...
But behold -we are a savvy group, getting wiser daily and acting on that wisdom We shall overcome...again! Ta-da.

Amazon Trees

Taina planting trees in the Amazon, story art messaging is the best!!!!

This is art that has a definite viewpoint . Beyond the "it means what the viewer says it means," the open abstraction of the past. The veiwer brings perspective that adds to the piece (but of course!) but the artist who can be understood, rules!

That is why feedback is important. Comment on what works and what doesn't. Changing the world into a healthier organism takes work and care, compassion and each other.

thank you Tania

For more art messaging see Species on the Verge or Retial Therapy Re-Dux

Sensory Assault

Poison (Dior) and Opium (St Laurent) honsty in the 80's

Perfume has a long and evocative history. It has inspired beautiful bottle designs, was at times a necessity (think cities before sanitation) and natural essences full of complex notes aroused our minds in multiple and subtle ways.

The new scent industry is on steroids and it stinks.

Olfactory nerves connect to emotions. I am fairly sure nature did this to be a benefit. However business has found a way to make it pay off in their terms.

Some casinos now use scents that have proven to keep people locked into game mode for 50+% more returns. Sensory hijacking via insidious scents - is this what we really want to be about?

Anna from Montana

hemp is a fast growing, water friendly textile crop that makes up into great clothing

Designer is doing her part for sustainable fashion, see the video and more at at http://www.annaherman.com/

crossing cultures

American Folklife and fashion fusions at Seattle Center last weekend.

Folklife

Pirate Radio - the look

Stand Up for Your Rights

Taking action against wrong mindedness is good for you, according to recent research posted to the Real Age website

Some benefits of being an activist: measuring activism and its role in psychological well-being. Malte, K., Kasser, T., Political Psychology 2009 Jul 24;30(5):755-777.

Well, this makes sense, lockdown and submission have to make the psyche revolt in some manner...probably where the term "it's eating me up inside" stems from. Even if emotionally on hold and consciously unaware, i bet that swallowing anger, pain, anxiety, love, fear or any emo variety will backfire. I suspect an escape will occur when least desired, causing all kinds of drama; so go ahead and "get up,stand up for your rights." (Bob Marley)

Now let us hope the better educated, wisdom seekers, teachers and evolved leaders among us will be standing in the majority....

Parallel Synergy

Railroad Bridge Near Tacoma Dome Bus Station

taken from the bus!

hey, if we work at the 3 (4th is cultural) pillars of sustainable life from the human arrogant perspective...which is only natural; like it's what we know best (however little we really know) will we find those principles to be relevant in healing our personal selves as well?

As we reinterpret the definitions of value and understand how a lot of stuff quickly turns into trash, clutter, useless or worse; it actually impedes our lives with its swell and the taking care of, disposing of or otherwise trying to manage it, are we not in trouble?

Do our own wounded emotions that we fail to confront, sort through and "heal" trigger this trouble and make us easy marketing targets? If we felt better about ourselves and our lives would we want less stuff?

Detroit Dolly

Dolly Rocker Lookfound on Etsy!
part of the Detroit reDux ...the city that is about urban reclaim and soon to be the home of the US Social Forum 2010, is where Cara Lundgren does refashion and vintage upcycles that are on Etsy right now.

I am loving it! i remember the first time i saw Doc Marten meet a nostalgic floral; aah yes! These Grunge heyday re-ups are about looking forward and that Feminine /Masculine mix feels right ...especially now (the integrated self brings forth the connected world view).

Maybe Detroit will be the City of Sustainable Styling?
In Cara's immortal words "More shameless self promotion... a girls got to make a living! http://www.etsy.com/shop/detroitdolly"
damn straight!

Rag Trade in Miami

Stephany does eco clothing and environmental graffitti; making Miami beautiful with help from her friends...
lovin' this part of the Threadbangers video.

Evergreen College Spring Fair

handmade and remade by djb

Tacoma campus next Saturday, May 15th from 1-4.

The Snack Chips bag in the photo was intended to get attention to the factory food/junk fillers Americans are consuming and how it backfires in our national health.

The finished bag ended up being chosen for a free drawing; so come on by and try your luck.

The red upcycle grocery bag will also be given away, just drop by the booth "Whats Up With The Scales? and pledge to try some healthier alternatives.

Blue Jeans

Ultra Touch by Bonded Logic, is a recycled cotton denim insulation. Well that is a nice product lifecycle story from covering bums to whole house warming. It appears to be environmentally friendly and user friendly too.