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Monthly Archives: October 2009
We are weeds, vegetation…
Yesterday I went down the allotment to harvest weeds.* Specifically, I dug up a bunch of dandelion roots, and gathered a handful of what I suspected was (and now am sure is) chickweed. I’ve been reading this fantastic herbalism zine, … Continue reading
What counts as work?
At the Anarchist Bookfair at the weekend I picked up a book called Making Stuff and Doing Things. Among the collection of useful bits and pieces was an article by CrimethInc about getting active. Point 2 — spend less to … Continue reading
Posted in alternatives, anarchism, direct action
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350 reasons why carbon trading won’t work
Rising Tide have just launched a new campaign: 350 reasons why carbon trading won’t work. Well worth a read. The theory behind carbon trading is that it encourages innovation and carbon reduction funded by the market. The argument goes like … Continue reading
Posted in carbon trading, climate change, economics
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Allotment plans for the next few weeks
I’m feeling a little unfocussed about a lot of things right at the moment. For the food-growing, at least, one solution to this is to make a list of what I need to do before the end of November. Allotment … Continue reading
Posted in allotment, balcony, growing things, planning, plants
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Climate Change – take action this weekend!
At a loose end this weekend? Based in the UK? Come on down to Nottingham and close down a power station for the weekend! There’s something for everyone, whatever your direct action comfort level, from the Footsteps to the Future … Continue reading
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Positive goals
I read Little Light’s post on dangerous (hopeful) thinking today, and found it resonating strongly with my own attitudes. The activism I try to embody is positive: it seeks solutions, a world that we want to see. This is one … Continue reading
Posted in alternatives, goals, positivity
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Freecycle, free shops, and letting things go
There’s a couple of obvious advantages to using Freecycle (or Freegle, which is the new UK-based version). Giving a home to things you don’t want or need any more, rather than throwing them away. Getting hold of things second-hand … Continue reading
Posted in possessions, recycle, reuse
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Cheese, lentils, and carbon
I’ve been vegan for about 8 years now. Primarily this was an animal welfare decision, but as I’ve become more climate-change conscious, I’ve also become aware of the fact that vegan foods are lower-carbon than meat or dairy. More recently, … Continue reading
Posted in carbon footprint, food, veganism
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Non-disposables
After realising just how much tissue paper I was going through with my cyclist’s sniffle1, even if it does then go in the compost, I’ve made the decision to switch to handkerchiefs. I had one cotton one kicking around in … Continue reading
Posted in non-disposable, reviews
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