Pollution Knows No Borders March 28, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment See how food and products move around the world Where do your food and products come from? Watch their movement around the globe in this series of interactive data visualizations from Carnegie Mellon’s CREATE Lab. To explore the interconnectedness of our global economy interactively, visit PureEarth.org.
Earthworks’ Community Empowerment Project March 26, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment Earthworks’ Community Empowerment Project (CEP) works with communities to protect their health and the climate by making visible normally invisible air pollution from oil and gas facilities. With video evidence in hand, we work side-by-side with impacted residents to pressure regulators and companies to reduce pollution.
Repairing the Apparel Industry, a Top Polluter March 23, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment The clothing industry is a top polluter, but some companies are working to be kinder to the environment. The CEOs of Patagonia and Eileen Fisher talk about their shared value of social consciousness. Rose Marcario and Eileen Fisher delve into why a holistic approach, one that goes beyond a single company and its bottom line, is essential to doing business that’s good for everyone. They give tips on the clothing materials they prefer, the power of women-led initiatives, and why wearing clothes longer is key to helping the planet. The views and opinions of the speakers in the podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Aspen Institute.