点废成绿 Greening the Beige (GtB) is an eco-minded arts collective and not-for-profit community network dedicated to nurturing awareness of environmental issues. 点废成绿 GtB promotes and celebrates earth friendly artists and organizations in Beijing.
"Why are we being forced to choose between the economy and the environment? We tend to forget that without an environment we would not have an economy, as everything we consume and I mean everything comes from our environment."
~ Franke James (contemporary artist, photographer, writer)
Beijing's landfills are getting full fast! Reduce the "trash" you throw away by purchasing products with minimal packaging. Look for reusable, recyclable, and biodegrable items and remember to carry your reusable shopping bags!
1. Unplug as much as possible
2. Get ride of toxic detergents
3. Create less garbage
4. Make more art out of trash
5. Plan and host Greening the Beige 2009
There's a lot greening in Beijing in store...so the experts say ; )
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cityguide/2009-01/08/content_7378235.htm
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rubylicious's new year resolutions
here we go ... my top 10
1) Cut Back On Paper
2) Plant A Tree
3) Eat Less Meat
4) Use Efficiency Timers
5) Replace Light Bulbs
6) Take Shorter Showers
7) Buy Products Locally
8) Buy Minimally Packaged Goods
9) Always Bring Cloth Bags When Shopping
10) Support GreenLadyC in hosting Greening The Beige 2009