Indifference or Make A Diference?
So often we observe the behavior of the people around us, sometimes connected to their actions, and sometimes not. Observing indifference makes a very interesting illustration for the human psyche. Why do we care about something one minute, then not care about the same thing the next minute?
For instance, let’s say a person who regularly recycles at home visits a fast food franchise of sorts. For some reason, many chains do not recycle. Does the person recycle the plate, cup and plasticware that the restaurant has so eagerly provided? Or is it thrown in with the rest of garbage at the restaurant in this ‘throwaway society‘? This is a concept to ponder, as we know that most people will likely throw the items into the garbage with the rest of the plates and plastic.
Can a different world be built by indifferent people? We already know the answer to this question. Caring all the time, not just when it is convenient, is what is required to manifest change.
Restaurants and other patron-serving industries are not enemies to the public. Their success depends upon the opinion of the consumer. They must please the consumer in order to stay in business.
If every recycler mentioned in an email, letter, or in person that they would ‘really like to see recycling’ to just two of their favorite restaurants or businesses, I am willing to bet that this would make a difference and change the way that these businesses are conducted. I always find it amusing to hear people discuss the power of the corporation and multi-unit businesses. The power is always in the hands of the consumer!
Communicating with two businesses is not a challenging or difficult task. Change does not always have to be ‘hard work’. The environment does not have to suffer because of the laziness of its inhabitants. If you are shy or don’t want to speak to someone in person, just email them! Easy as pie!
There can be amazing benefits to restaurant recycling! Check out some of these guidelines:
The Advantages of Recycling
- Recycling is good for business. Customers take notice of and appreciate a restaurant’s efforts to reduce environmental strain, leading to a better public image. This can increase customer loyalty and spur customer involvement.
- Cheaper trash fees. The fewer times the dumpster needs to be emptied, the less you will have to pay for trash pickup.
- Cash incentives for participation. Some local governments offer monetary assistance for recycling. In addition, trash handlers may have service plans that include recycling and can cost $20 to $50 less per ton than conventional garbage pickup.
- Reduced purchasing cost. Restaurants with an effective waste management system will have several in-house reusable items, like cloth cleaning rags and reusable flatware. This will reduce the amount of new products that need to be purchased.
» Learn More Avoid extra costs. In several cities, recyclable materials, like cardboard and newspaper, are banned from landfills. Additional disposal fees are charged to anyone that wants to put recyclable material in a landfill.
Recyclable materials
Aluminum
Nearly everything aluminum can be made from recycled aluminum.
Recycling just one ton of aluminum cans saves the energy equivalent of 1,665 gallons of gasoline.
Food Waste
As much as 70% of all restaurant waste is food waste.
Food waste can be composted to create a nutrient rich soil additive.
Farms, greenhouses, even home gardens can benefit from composted food waste.
Cardboard Old cardboard boxes can be donated to charities for reuse or sent to a recycling facility to make new cardboard and other paper products. Recycling one ton of cardboard saves 460 gallons of oil.
Glass Glass can be reused an infinite number of times. Anything made of glass can be recycled into new glass products. Recycling a single glass bottle saves enough energy to power a 100W light bulb for four hours.
Paper All non-glossy paper can be recycled into several products including newspaper, bathroom tissue and kitty litter. Every ton of paper recycled saves energy equivalent to 185 gallons of gasoline.
Plastic Recycled plastic can be used to create several products ranging from mop heads to t-shirts. Five two-liter recycled bottles can produce enough insulation for a men’s ski jacket.
Steel Recycled steel can be made into steel cans, building supplies and tools. Steel recycling saves enough energy in one year to power 18 million homes for that entire year.
Used fryer oil Fryer oil can be turned into biodiesel, a popular alternative fuel. Rather than paying to have your oil taken away, biodiesel companies are actually paying restaurants for this resource.”
From: http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/education/going-green/recycling-in-the-restaurant.aspx The most amusing thing about restaurants that don’t recycle is that they could actually start supplementary businesses on some of their wastes. It is quite possible that they could make more from recycling and selling the wastes than the initial food/beverage purchase!
Transforming indifference can be an eye-opening experience. Going from apathy to genuine care can be extraordinarily rewarding…just ask some of the many successful GREEN entrepreneurs out there! ;-) The dinosaurs that did not evolve became extinct. The surviving ancestors of these creatures are still here for one reason…they chose to change.
Other Interesting articles:
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=77939
http://www.mwcog.org/environment/recycling/hotel/mentor/book.htm
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SULTAN'S DREAMS at STRATOS
Thursday August 6th
8:30pm
Dallas, TX
Come see the Dancers of Sultan's Dreams perform at Stratos!
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GIRLSHOW 2009
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AUGUST 7th and 8th
The Mokah Lounge, Deep Ellum
"With over 40 visual artists in mediums from painting to sculpey to sandpaper to terrariums, the beautiful Artistas of GirlShow will shake up your ideas of traditional visual art.
In the coming days and weeks I (Melody) will be highlighting some or our artists for a sneak peak of what treats await you at the show.
Remember there will be two shows going on during girlShow weekend. One on Friday, August 7th, which will include a concert series in Mokah Lounge along with 2-4 visual artists. Then there’s the massive girlShow production Saturday, August 8th with over 25 live visual artists performing and over 40 pieces of live art hanging in the gallery." ~Melody Hay
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BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS
Saturday August 8th7:30pm
SCINTILATING BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS Cultural Center in Grand Prairie!!!
You can't miss this show! You will melt in your seat before the BEAUTIFUL Dancers of SULTAN'S DREAMS! They have a wonderful show lined up for you as well as a FANTASTIC RETAIL area filled with Costumes and the GOODS of the LOCAL Community!
Also a snack bar is available if you get hungry! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Ancient Traditions so that they can bring the OLD WAYS to you and keep them alive! HAFLA is $10 for non-members and only $5 for members. All are welcome! For directions and more information about Ancient Traditions, please visit: http://ancient-traditions.org
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BLAMING GRACE With GAYDENLEE and PARALLEL PLAY at JGILLIGANS!
Friday, August 28
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Come celebrate the end of the August heat with some cold brews and sweet music!
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DFW Earth/Food/Animal/Green Newsletter and Calendar
July 2, 2009
Easier to read online at:
http://dfwnetmall.com/news/x2009-july.htm
GOOD News
Dogs Save Humans--Again! Some dogs can smell odors given off by humans with bladder cancer and diabetes, researchers say. In some cases, the canines warn of oncoming attacks. Rob Harris, Dog trainer: "Dogs have a highly-developed sense of smell. Their nose is in use every day. We just use that part of their nose to help us identify the odor of cancer."
Animal Labs Required to Post Data. Animal research facilities will be required to disclose more information online about their experiments. A settlement iwth US Humane Society will require the Agriculture Department to post annual reports from those facilities, including what they call "pain and distress information," on its Web site. The settlement will now be submitted to the federal district court for the District of Columbia for final approval.
Stricter Auto Emissions Granted. The Obama administration granted California permission Tuesday to begin enforcing its stricter auto emissions standards. Under an agreement reached among the governments, industry and environmentalists, the federal government will adopt the California standards and begin enforcing them nationwide in 2012.
ASHRAE Introduces Building Energy Label. The good news is that a prototype label for the ASHRAE Headquarters in Atlanta was recently unveiled. ASHRAE is working with major real estate developers to implement the label prototype this fall with a widespread launch of the full program in 2010. The Building Energy Quotient program, which will be known as Building EQ, will include both asset and operational ratings for all building types. The bad news is that is does not include residential. Click to view image.
BAD News
Silk Soymilk Is No Longer Always Organic. Check Silk cartons before buying as most of their soymilk is no longer organic. This opens the way for genetically modified soybeans to be used.
Silk Uses Neurotoxin in Production. According to The Cornucopia Institute, Silk's Light soymilk, as well as its "Heart Health" soymilk, is made with hexane-extracted soy flour instead of whole soybeans. Hexane is a highly explosive volatile solvent that is a byproduct of gasoline refining and a neurotoxin, which is listed as the main ingredient in these Silk products.
FIRST SUNDAY BUFFET: July 5
After years of a wonderful monthly vegan buffet at Thai Jasmine in Bedford, we moved to a new location in May where the food is equally as good and as abundant plus we have much more space: Papaya Garden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless 76040. Sunday, July 5, 11:30 am - 2 pm and every first Sunday thereafter.
Actually, the current owner, Kim, started the idea of the vegan buffet many years ago when she owned a restaurant on Magnolia in Fort Worth. She not only knows how to put the finishing touches on vegan, she also keeps the food fresh throughout the 2.5 -hour buffet. The June food was fantastic.
Come with your friends and family and sit together or please sit with us. Ask for Terry at the door and they will direct you to an interesting group of folks.
Papaya Garden is on the southwest corner of Airport Freeway (Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM 157--which is Collins in North Arlington). It faces Industrial rather than Airport Fwy. First Sunday Vegan Buffet hours are from 11:30 until 2 pm. $9.95. This location will continue into the future every first Sunday.
Questions? Call Terry at 817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532.
ORGANIC FARMERS at Saturday Markets
There is a certified organic farmer at the McKinney Market. The market is at Chestnut Square from 8 am until 12 noon. The rest of the market? This is from the rules and regs of the McKinney market, "Vendors shall be subject to inspection of their farm or place of production at any time to assure that at least 60% of their produce is homegrown or their products are homemade." I assume this means the farmer can buy and resell 40% of products at this market.
There is also a certified-organic farmer at the Coppell Farmers Market each Saturday.: Starts at 8 am at the corners of Bethel and South Coppell Roads in Coppell. Coppell does try to limit the produce sold there to farmers who grow their own or bring a neighbors produce. Although I saw produce that were far out of season for North Texas, the head of the organization said the volunteers would try to inspect farms in the future to stop that.
If you know of other certified organic farmers that grace our local farmer's markets, please let me know who, where, when, and what time so I can spread the word.
PHOTOS
Taken by Hubble Space Telescope and supplied by Peggy LaPoint.
Remarking in an article from the Daily Mail, reporter Michael Hanlon writes the photos "illustrate that our universe is not only deeply strange, but also almost impossibly beautiful."
To me... It also shows how insignificant we are and how easy it would be for humans and most animals to cease to exist if we don't take care of the earthship that takes care of us and the other inhabitants of this planet.
Photos online at http://dfwnetmall.com/news/x2009-july.htmQuick RESTAURANT REVIEWS
online for Bliss Raw Care, Hericoh's, Southpaw's Organic Cafe, and Veria Natural Cafe.
Quick RECIPES
online for Stuffed Squash, Berry Breakfast or Dessert, Hummus-Veggie Appetizers.
http://dfwnetmall.com/news/x2009-july.htm
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Calendar:
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Tue, Jul 14 - Dallas Sierra Club Meeting, 7 pm; come early for food. Avarita Williams from the Texas Workforce Commission will provide an overview on green jobs in Texas and their impact on the environment and the economy. The Sierra Club meets at The Center for Spiritual Living, near the northwest corner of Inwood and Spring Valley in north Dallas (see map below). From the Tollway and Spring Valley Road, go west past Inwood Road and the train tracks. Take the next right (north) on International Parkway (called Arborview on older maps). When the road bends to the right, look for the entrance way and Sierra Club signs.
Wed, Jul 15 - General Meeting of the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club, 7 pm. Brief business meeting followed by speaker Lucy Harrell of Arlington, Texas Certified Nursery Professional and expert on Texas landscapes and organic gardening specialist. Location: Ft Worth Botanic Gardens, Main Garden Center, 817 871-7686, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard at University, north of I-30, Fort Worth.
Wed, Jul 15 - Dallas Sierra Club Outings Committee meets at 7:00 pm at REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch). All outings leaders, future outings leaders, and interested Sierrans are welcome.
Thu, Jul 16 - Sierra Club Night Hike Chisholm Trail. Meet at 7:00 pmin front of the Starbucks/Barnes & Noble (north side of 15th just west of US 75). We will walk 5 miles on a paved path. Bring water. No reservations, just show up. Leader: Judy Cato 972-238-5738.
Sat- Jul 18 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas White Rock Lake outing and potluck picnic. 12 noon -3 pm, Flagpole Hill, 3100 Doran Cr, Dallas. Contact Angelica at 214 577-5840 for more information and for contributions to the potluck.
Sun, Jul 19 - All-vegan, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly $9, $1 off for Sierra Club, Dallas Vegetarian Lunch Group and DFW Vegetarian Education Network members.. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Call for info: James Bisby 469-371-1938.
Sun, Jul 19 - Dallas Trekkers group walks at White Rock Lake at 8 m. Meet at Doctors Hospital, 9330 Poppy Drive, Dallas. 972-489-3072 for more information. Small charge.
Thu, Jul 23 - Dallas Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Fretz Recreation Center, Dallas. 7 pm. Free.
Thu, Jul 23 - Arlington Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Bob Duncan Community Center Garden Room, 2800 S. Center St. in Arlington. 7 pm. Free.
Thu, Jul 24 - Sierra Club Night hike on White Rock Creek Trail. Meet at 7:00 pm at Moss Park on the SE corner of Greenville and Royal. We will walk 5 miles on a paved path. Bring water and bug repellant. No reservations, just show up. Leader: Judy Cato 972-238-5738.
Sun, Jul 26 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas monthly luncheon at Spiral Diner, Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. 1:30 pm.
Sat, Aug 1, - Fort Worth Vegetarian Society monthly dinner at Spiral Diner, 7 pm. 1314 W Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. No reservation necessary; look for FWVS sign.
Sat, Aug 1 - SPCA of Texas' Pet Grief recovery program for those grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Meet at 1 pm at the conference room at SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas. Free.Sun, Aug 2 - Sustainable Sunday: Vegan Buffet every first Sunday at Papaya Garden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless on the corner of Airport Fwy (Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM157 also known as Collins in Arlington). Thai, plant-based, and all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. There are several groups here including DFW Veg Ed and Sierra Club, Larger restaurant means more room for families and other groups Ask for Terry at the door to meet/converse with an interesting group of people. Or sit with your friends and family . Organizer: Terry Jensen 817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532.
NOTE: There will be no Mid-Suburban Sierra Club or Collin County Sierra Club meetings during the summer months. Have a great summer.