by CELL Staff | Nov 25, 2013 | Staff Column, Sustainability News, Sustainability Tips
by: Courtney Remacle Since 1997, an Adbusters campaign known as Buy Nothing Day has worked to remodel Black Friday, one of the 10 busiest shopping days of the year and a day notorious for out-of-control crowds, into a day of action-or rather, inaction. As the title...
by CELL Staff | Nov 11, 2013 | Staff Column, Sustainability News
by: Courtney Remacle A few weeks ago, Toys “R” us released a new ad that has been met with a barrage of criticism from parents, environmentalists and health advocates alike. For those of you who may not have seen it yet, the ad can be viewed below....
by CELL Staff | Nov 4, 2013 | Staff Column, Sustainability News
by: Courtney Remacle Most of us know that the effects of climate change have been and will continue to be serious and far-reaching. For the average consumer, however, climate change may not seem to be affecting their day-to-day lives. However, a recent change to the...
by CELL Staff | Oct 28, 2013 | Staff Column, Sustainability News
by: Courtney Remacle Within a month, Japan will switch on its first floating windmill-and use it to power 1,700 homes. Japan has traditionally been considered an “energy-poor” country and had to import massive amounts of coal, oil and natural gas to meet...
by CELL Staff | Oct 21, 2013 | Staff Column, Sustainability News
by: Courtney Remacle Earlier this week, the National Wildlife Federation released footage of the Straits of Mackinac oil pipelines.This is the first time footage of this kind has ever been released to the public. The Straits of Mackinac are located between Upper and...
by CELL Staff | Oct 14, 2013 | Staff Column, Sustainability News
by: Courtney Remacle This October is being hailed as fair trade month, a month designed to celebrate fair trade products and raise awareness about what fair trade means and what its impact is. For those of you who may be unfamiliar, fair trade is a certification...
