World Earth Day 22 April 2013

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Firstly, why is this not more heavily promoted?! Seriously, why are we not more motivated celebrate this day and use it as a call to action or at least contemplation?

Is it because ANZAC Day is just around the corner and we’re all too busy working on our two-up strategy to notice. Well if so, perhaps we need to take a long hard look at our priorities as individuals, a community, a nation and a planet! Get them in check and it’ll make that beer and two-up win next Thursday even sweeter. Just take a sec to check it out, World Earth Day 2013.

And perhaps the fashion industry needs to take heed. Often given a bad rep, polyester fabric and in turn sublimation digital printing, could be that “little bit” that goes a long way when you consider it as an alternative to some natural “green” fibers. The argument is that, for example, cotton (even organic) has a larger footprint than polyester when you compare factors such as water usage and pollutant hazards; renewable and recyclable sources; and the potential for a closed-loop production cycle. There’s plenty of reference material out there on this, but here’s just one interesting read on Social Responsibility.

Marvel at the amazing place we live in and be inspired to love it and not abuse it. Consider your choices and the impact they have not only in your immediate environment, but also as an ongoing process over the coming months, years or decades.

Cherish your Earth and she will cherish you. Happy Weekend!!