Paper or Plastic?

How about neither. National Geographic’s Strange Days series premiered on PBS April 23rd. It’s quite an eye opener. Coral formations are dying. Ocean waters are getting warmer, forcing fish out of their natural habitats. The plastic that we use everyday is wrecking havoc on our wildlife. What can we do? Give up bottled water. Don’t flush chemicals or drugs down the toilet. Unplug electronics, especially computers, when not in use. Buy locally. Learn how to get involved.

Conflict Free

Conflict diamonds are those sold in order to fund armed conflict and civil war. Profits from the trade in conflict diamonds, worth billions of dollars, were used by warlords and rebels to buy arms during the devastating wars in African countries. Wars that have cost an estimated 3.7 million lives. While a lot has been done to combat the flow of these diamonds, the problem is still around. The movie, Blood Diamond highlights this devastating issue. Get in the know and learn what questions to ask when purchasing a diamond or better yet, recycle and reuse.