Meme: Any unit of cultural information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another.
In this culture of endless choice, the right of refusal becomes our greatest choice. The right of refusal becomes our ultimate expression of free will.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Top China plastic bag maker closes amid green drive
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's largest plastic bag maker has closed following a state-led environmental campaign discouraging plastics use, Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday.
China launched a surprise crackdown on plastic bags in January, banning production of ultra-thin bags and forbidding its supermarkets and shops from handing out free carrier bags from June 1.
Suiping Huaqiang Plastic Co, owned by Guangzhou-based Nanqiang Plastic Industrial Ltd. and employing 20,000 workers stopped production in mid-January.
"Our factory has officially closed, we are in the process of liquidation and there are very few people on hand," an employee told Reuters by phone.
Movement of Environmental Minimalists Embracing Sustainability
Meme: Any unit of cultural information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another.
Our Goal: Buy very little new except for essentials. For the essentials, Memes will seek out & support ethical manufacturers / retailers who demonstrate leadership in ethics and sustainability.
Emphasis on organics, fair trade & local. Spend as much as you like on food, health, sports, & culture.We do not accept or use bottled water, disposable cups or plastic bags.We educate ourselves on sustainability and peak oil.
At the end of the day we vote with what we consume.We will vote for the change we wish to see in the world.
In this culture of endless choice, the right of refusal becomes our greatest choice.The right of refusal becomes our ultimate expression of free will.
“There are two ways to achieve joy and happiness.One way is to highlight the sensual beauty of everything that surrounds us.The other way is to eliminate anything that might cast a shadow over it.”
Purpose: To revolutionize the North American / global consumerism status quo.
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