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consumerism is not patriotism
Consume wisely, consume less.
Created on 2003-05-03 17:11:58 (#1040166), last updated 2009-09-26
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halfbakery.com Speculation and satire as a form of creative expression, thus is life.
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overcoming consumerism.
censorship in our society.
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article:101 Reasons Why I'm a Vegetarian, written by by Pamela Rice.
vegetarian-restaurants.net
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http://www.truefoodnow.org/gmo_facts/product_list/
Animal ingredients:
http://animal-ingredients.hypermart.net/
Clothes:
http://www.ptree.co.uk/
(Undies)
http://www.organicclothes.com/
http://www.getcrafty.com/read/craft/features/tshirtunderwear/index.html
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(UK)
http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/
http://www.triodos.co.uk/
http://www.ecology.co.uk/
Computers:
Browser: Mozilla(PC)
Other:
http://www.getethical.com
http://www.corpwatch.org/
http://www.adbusters.org/home/
(Fair Trade)
http://www.globalexchange.org/,oxfam, maketradefair
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Center for Consumer Freedom website.
About the CCF.
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perspectum and luighseach (luighseach@livejournal.com). You may want to have a look at the memories... And let
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antivists -Vent and rant, learn about the consumerist, materialistic, politically upset world we live in. – 48 billion dying of success, 48 billion dying of failure.ethics_vs_law You Be The Judge.antiadvertising - Advertising never looked so good.femalearchetype - A Backlash towards a patriarchal society. caringconsumer -Consumerism is not patriotism, shop smart, consume less. the_corporation - The Pathological Pursuit of Power: If a corporation was seen as a person in the eyes of the law, what kind of person would it be?marshallmcluhan: The medium is the message. Technology is an extension of man.LINKS to great online resources
general
http://www.idealswork.com
http://www.responsibleshopper.org
Online news, magazines, zines and publications:
alternet.org Pressing issues get hauled under the microscope for debate.
villagevoice.com Renowned alternative paper.
theonion.com “America’s finest news source.”
thenation.com Unconventional Wisdom Since 1865.
strike-the-root.com Anarchist zine with a pro-market slant.
frankmag.net Canada's Definitive Satirical Magazine.
adbusters.org Sticking to the advertising and consumer culture.
yellowtimes.org Alternative news and views.
bbc news Renowned news source.
NARA NARA - U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
Online radio and TV stations and archives:
radio4all.net An alternative to the corporate and government media.
democracynow.org An awesome national, listener-sponsored public radio and TV show.
wizardsofmoney.org A monthly educational series about the global financial system.
Others:
fair.org Fairness and accuracy in reporting.
cognitiveliberty.org The Center for Cognitive Liberty & Ethics.
ruckus.org Modern-day hippie tool box.
rprogress.org Redefining progress. The search of ecological and economical sustainability.
halfbakery.com Speculation and satire as a form of creative expression, thus is life.
turnoffyourtv.com The effects of TV viewing.
commercialcloset.org The world's largest collection of gay advertising.
links to wide variety of alt. info sources.
Archives of Boycott Links/Info on Transnational Corporations
overcoming consumerism.
censorship in our society.
News about the News.
Eating:
(Veganism)(Vegetarianism)
article:101 Reasons Why I'm a Vegetarian, written by by Pamela Rice.
vegetarian-restaurants.net
http://www.veganoutreach.org,
veganpeople vegetarian(Non-Genetic Companies)
http://www.truefoodnow.org/gmo_facts/product_list/
Animal ingredients:
http://animal-ingredients.hypermart.net/
Clothes:
http://www.ptree.co.uk/
(Undies)
http://www.organicclothes.com/
http://www.getcrafty.com/read/craft/features/tshirtunderwear/index.html
(Sweatshop Info)
http://www.behindthelabel.org/
Personal Hygeine:
(General)
http://www.tomsofmaine.com
Use oil (almond/jojoba) as simple moisturizer
Use cornmeal as simple exfoliater
(Menstrual Products)
http://www.lunapads.com/
http://www.mooncup.co.uk
http://www.keeper.com/
menstrual_cups(Reusable handle toothbrushes - scroll to bottom of page)
http://www.honestycosmetics.co.uk/dental_brush_vicco_weleda_toothpaste.shtml
(Washing Clothes)
(UK)
http://www.ecozone.co.uk/acatalog/ecozone_Eco_Launderette_37.html
Banks:
(Canada)
http://www.citizensbank.ca
http://www.vancity.com
(UK)
http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/
http://www.triodos.co.uk/
http://www.ecology.co.uk/
Computers:
Browser: Mozilla(PC)
Other:
http://www.getethical.com
http://www.corpwatch.org/
http://www.adbusters.org/home/
(Fair Trade)
http://www.globalexchange.org/,
oxfam, maketradefair*write on your bills to spread messages!
Center for Consumer Freedom website.
About the CCF.
Activist Cash.com
Mad to eat meat.com - check the "see also" for other great links.
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