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Gaye Crispin 3:12 pm on July 22, 2012 Permalink | Reply
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Championing practical, local energy solutions that cut carbon, protect the environment, reduce poverty and improve people’s lives.

The Ashden Awards bring to light ground-breaking green energy champions in the UK and developing world and inspire others to follow. From an enterprise bringing clean stoves to rural Africa to a Cornish school embracing energy-saving across its learning and practice, our winners are passionate about bringing change to their communities and the planet.

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Apply for the 2013 Ashden Awards

Are you breaking new ground in increasing the poor’s access to energy, saving energy or generating renewable forms of energy supply? Are you encouraging more sustainable forms of living, working or travelling? If so, The Ashden Awards want to hear from you! There are four (4) different Award schemes for 2013, and applications are now open.

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About Ashden: Sustainable Solutions – Better Lives

“We live in a world where 1.5 billion people lack access to modern forms of electricity and three billion cook on smoky inefficient stoves and outdoor fires while in the industrialised world our dependence on fossil fuels and our inefficient use of energy is threatening energy security, raising the price of energy and damaging the planet. To address these challenges, Ashden promotes universal access to sustainable energy. In the UK we promote local sustainable energy and a shift to a low carbon economy bringing green jobs, energy security, lower fuel bills and reduced fuel poverty.

Through the Ashden Awards, we champion some of the world’s best green trailblazers then help them accelerate their work through the Ashden UK andInternational support programmes. We advocate on behalf of our winners to inspire the wider take-up of clean technologies and alternative business models that make them affordable to all.

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Aprovecho Research Centre, Southern Africa, Rocket Stoves

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Are you breaking new ground in increasing the poor’s access to energy, saving energy or generating renewable forms of energy supply? Are you encouraging more sustainable forms of living, working or travelling? If so, The Ashden Awards want to hear from you! There are four (4) different Award schemes for 2013, and applications are now open. Click here to find out how to apply

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Gaye Crispin 1:55 am on July 19, 2012 Permalink | Reply
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#Follow @OneGreenPlanet Helping people, animals and the planet! via @greenplaneteer #greenplaneteer #eco #green #organic
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One Green Planet is your online guide to making conscious choices that help people, animals and the planet. One Green Planet’s goal is to cut through the green noise and provide high quality resources, experiences and product recommendations that empower you to re-imagine the way you eat, buy and think.

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Gaye Crispin 9:15 am on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
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#Follow @RnfrstAlliance to help conserve #biodiversity and ensure #sustainability! via @GreenPlaneteer #GreenPlaneteer #Eco #GoGreen
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“We envision a world where people and the environment prosper together.”

The Rainforest Alliance is a non-profit working to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.

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The Rainforest Alliance Frog

Did you know that you can help to prevent deforestation, curb climate change, protect wildlife, alleviate poverty and urge companies to do right by people and the planet just by looking for the Rainforest Alliance’s green frog? Whether you’re traveling, working on a new building project, or shopping for food, beverages and paper products, the frog is your guide to green living.

Businesses that meet strict sustainability standards are eligible to use one of the Rainforest Alliance trademarks to make their products and services stand out in the global marketplace. These marks make it easy for consumers to identify a legitimately sustainable product or service and to support those businesses that are acting responsibly.

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- Srivatsan 10:14 am on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Lovely Noble cause this Happy to spread the word around
- DES Daughter 10:19 am on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Let’s save the Forests
- Leia D 10:30 am on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  “Sustainable development is the best way to live there”.. makes sense. i’ll check for the green frog certification from now on.
- Barry Gumm 10:34 am on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  HI Gaye
- mandyf 10:47 am on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Great information Gaye!
- ajarndonald 10:53 am on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  I really LIKE the video Gaye.
- m 10:56 am on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  “We envision a world where people and the environment prosper together.”…that is def. wha we need!
- (e)ECLAIR 10:57 am on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  HI! Really nice blog!
- Harold Gardner 11:19 am on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Thanks for the info. Some days it amazes me how we can help with simple, easy choices.
- superstarbusiness 12:57 pm on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Thanks for giving us this opportunity Gaye !
- Nicolas 1:16 pm on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Another day, another fresh air.
- Catherine 1:42 pm on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  appreciate you including the logo so I know what to look for!
- Syarif Syam Arman 3:16 pm on July 12, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Hi, great cause…let’s ensure the sustainability…:-)
- Janet Callaway 12:25 am on July 13, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Thanks for the reminder, Gaye, on our interdependence. We need to nurture Mother Nature because she provides so much for us. We give to each other.
Gaye Crispin 1:14 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
#Follow @growinghome #JobTraining Employment Community thru #OrganicAgriculture! via @GreenPlaneteer
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Growing Home provides transitional employment and training to Chicagoans who have multiple barriers to employment, such as, having been previously homeless or incarcerated.

Through a social enterprise business based on organic agriculture, the Growing Home job training program assists individuals in securing permanent and unsubsidized employment.

The program provides experiential learning opportunities and employment in a local economy, as well as, a unique job readiness curriculum that helps reintroduce participants back into the workforce.

-Growing Home develops innovative urban and other agricultural initiatives with economic development potential. In 2010, Growing Home’s Wood Street Urban Farm grew and sold over 11,000 pounds of local, USDA Certified Organic produce, with over $45,000 in earned income.

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Growing Home’s Mission:

To operate, promote, and demonstrate the use of organic agriculture as a vehicle for job training, employment, and community development. Read the story here

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Fred Daniels talks about Growing Home.

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Polly, from Growing Home, Inc tells us about their newest urban farm in the Chicago neighborhood of Englewood and how they combat one of the food deserts in Chicago.

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- ajarndonald 1:57 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  So many things are always happening to help people in my home city Chicago (The Windy City).
  - Gaye Crispin 1:22 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Ajarn, that is great to know
- terilg 2:01 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Love the Chicago slant of this post! Thanks Gaye!
  - Gaye Crispin 1:23 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Teri, this story sure is a great one
- Syarif Syam Arman 2:01 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Great cause, thanks for sharing & good luck! (e)BANGGOWES
  - Gaye Crispin 1:23 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Syarif, thank you for sharing!
- rictownsend 2:02 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Hi nice idea particularly as it helping those who need a hand as well as promoting going green.
  - Gaye Crispin 1:24 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Ric, these stories are so inspiring aren’t they? I hope your week is great
- Charles Slang 2:06 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Being green is a very involved thing, but it’s the only way to go if you want our planet to thrive! Thanks Gaye!
  - Gaye Crispin 1:25 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Charles, it is the only way to go. Thank you for sharing
- Harold Gardner 2:11 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  So awesome feeding folks well, teaching them effectively, and providing a sustainable income.
  - Gaye Crispin 1:25 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Harold, very true. Great to read these good news/good actions stories. Thank you for sharing
- sea lily 2:15 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  that is a really good thing, helping those in need like that AND teaching them about being green, it’s also a great way to earn money for the cause.
  - Gaye Crispin 1:27 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Sea Lily, great points. A great way to create a sustainable community. Love the whole urban farming initiative. I think it’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing and I hope your week is lovely
- WebNode 2:15 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Good cause. Keep it up.
  - Gaye Crispin 1:28 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Thank you for sharing
- Leia D 2:15 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Hello Gaye, some interesting video you have here. =)
  - Gaye Crispin 1:28 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Leia, thank you for sharing and great to see you.
- Nicolas 2:17 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  It’d be great if I can find supplies for home farming.
  - Gaye Crispin 1:42 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Nicolas, great to see you. I hope you can find some. We are working on a small project here and it is proving to be fun. Thank you for sharing and I hope your week is great friend
- superstarbusiness 2:49 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Hey this is a wonderful idea – I can just see this as an awesome step for a city like Mumbai ! (e)abhijit
  - Gaye Crispin 1:40 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Abhijit, that sure would be awesome! And thank you for taking the time to spread the word. I hope your week is great friend
- Stephanie 3:36 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Wonderful cause, love hearing about things like this
  - Gaye Crispin 1:39 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Stephanie, thank you for sharing. It is wonderful and so appreciate you sharing
- mandyf 3:42 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  I’m loving keeping up with this. It’s even making me think a little greener.
  - Gaye Crispin 1:38 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Amanda, thank you so much for dropping by and sharing. I am glad you are loving this too. Have a great week friend
- Barry Gumm 4:50 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  HI Gaye
  - Gaye Crispin 1:37 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Barry, thank you for sharing and I hope all has been well with you
- mrbill01 7:01 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  great post Gaye!
  - Gaye Crispin 1:35 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Mr Bill. thank you for visiting and sharing. I hope all is great with you
- Srivatsan 8:14 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  As always great work from a truly amazing Gaye
  - Gaye Crispin 1:35 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Srivatsan, I hope all has been great with you friend. It is an amazing story and thank you for sharing
- geoffrey 9:10 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Hello dear Lady, Great Goings Gaye, this is doing wonders beyond believe. Cheers on the share
  - Gaye Crispin 1:34 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Geoffrey, quite and inspiration story isn’t it? Thank you for sharing friend
- Jean 9:27 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Very informative on many levels……….that this could be the model for other cities to implement.
  - Gaye Crispin 1:31 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Jean, I think it could work anywhere. the produce just may vary according to climate. Thank you for sharing and I hope your week is lovely
- layanglicana 10:53 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Absolutely agree with Jean – if they can do it in Chicago, surely they can do it in any Western city (eg London!)
  - Gaye Crispin 1:33 pm on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Laura,
    I think it could work anywhere, just that the produce would vary. What a great community allotment that could make in high homeless areas. Thank you for sharing Laura and I hope your week is great
Gaye Crispin 8:58 am on July 9, 2012 Permalink | Reply
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#Follow @grist Environmental journalism with a wry twist since 1999! via @GreenPlaneteer #GreenPlaneteer #Eco #GoGreen
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“Grist has been dishing out environmental news and commentary with a wry twist since 1999 — which, to be frank, was way before most people cared about such things. Now that green is in every headline and on every store shelf (bamboo hair gel, anyone?), Grist is the one site you can count on to help you make sense of it all.

Each day, we use our Clarity-o-Meter to draw out the real meaning behind green stories, and to connect big issues like climate change to daily life. We count on our users to bring their stories to the table, too — through blogs, photos, and whatever else they care to share. Except Jell-O molds. Those things scare us.

At Grist, we take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Because of the many things this planet is running out of, sanctimonious tree-huggers ain’t one of them.”

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fpvallet and #Follow @growinghome Job Training Employment Community Development thru Organic Agriculture! via @GreenPlaneteer « The Green Planeteers are discussing. Toggle Comments
- fpvallet 2:35 am on July 11, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Bonjour,
  Reducing networks energy consumption by 30% is our objective.
  Excellent ROI for nature & humans
  François
Gaye Crispin 11:54 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
Tags: 1 billion hungry and 1 billion overweight., ellen gustafson, feed the world, fight obesity, The 30 Project, world hunger ( 3 )
#Follow @the30project A think + do tank for changing the food system! cc @ellengustafson via @GreenPlaneteer #GreenPlaneteer #Eco #Organic #GoGreen
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The 30 Project is a think + do tank for changing the food system which gathers stakeholders to the table to crowd-source a new vision and promote action towards long-term food system change.

Currently on the global landscape there are 1 billion hungry and 1 billion overweight people.

The 30 Project believes that by taking a 30-year look back we can see the trajectory of how we got to where we are now, and that if we can take a 30-year look forward, we can envision a global food system that provides healthy, affordable food for (all) people around the world.

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Inspiring talk by 30 Project founder Ellen Gustafson at TED.

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Ellen Gustafson: Founder, The 30 Project.

Co-Founder, FEED Projects + the FEED Foundation.

Foodie, Feeder, Fighter for a better food system.

NYC + the World ·

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- WebNode 12:35 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  really interesting concept. hope it will be implemented and balance eco system somehow.
- dl101 12:47 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Putting hungry people and our wonderful planet before profit, what an excellent idea. Spreading the news!
  - Gaye Crispin 1:49 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Diana, thank you for sharing. I hope your week-end is great
- Aviva 12:58 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Brilliant thought!
  - Gaye Crispin 1:48 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Aviva, yes! I agree. Thank you for sharing the message
- Harold Gardner 1:02 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  A really awesome plan. Wish much success!
  - Gaye Crispin 1:48 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Harold, thank you for dropping by and sharing the message
- sea lily 1:54 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Every time I visit your blog I find myself thanking God that there are people like you on this planet! You do the work of Angels! Bless you!
- Bewitched in Salem 3:14 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Ellen presents this important information in a way that is easily absorbed despite the fact that it is one of the most disturbing topics our society faces today.
- superstarbusiness 3:32 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  My daily meditation – coming here thanks Gaye !
- JB King 5:06 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Hi Gaye, thanks for sharing a great talk. Love TED stuff.
- Volary 5:12 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Hi Gaye, thanks for sharing this article.
- Barry Gumm 7:28 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  So many good causes thank you Gaye
- Charles Rein 8:08 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Thanks Gaye for Sharing
- layanglicana 8:21 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  I echo what Barry says – we all feel strongly about the environment, and want to help, but it is you I look to to show me how!
- ryanmercer 9:54 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Great post, shared!
- Christian 10:51 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Thanks for your effort Gaye!
- Charles Slang 11:34 pm on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  I liked the video, “Change dinner and change the World” so true, but it’s so difficult to change entrenched systems, specially when there is opposition from industries that put profits ahead of public health!
  Hi Gaye, thanks for all you do, and have a wonderful weekend!
- barry 4:18 am on July 7, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  good Stuff Thank you Gaye
Gaye Crispin 1:04 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
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Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) is a think tank founded in 2009 with the goal of analyzing major global issues connected with food and nutrition.

“The fact is that today nearly one billion people in the worldsuffer from hunger in contrast to the same number of people who are overweight or obese.”

“While we cannot stop the continuing evolution of the planet, we have the moral duty to suggest orientations and make proposals so that we can interact in a responsible manner with it.

This is why we feel it is our duty to get involved in the debate on issues related to food and nutrition and to make a contribution by responding to the challenges and emergencies we face today through offering concrete and feasible recommendations.”

We are convinced that the urgent issues regarding food and nutrition must be priorities in the agendas of opinion leaders and decision makers across our Planet.

Therefore, we will continue to work to help the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition play an increasingly important role as an information resource and bridge between both science and research as well as political decisions and governmental action.

Our goal is to create an open dialogue and foster widespread well-being among the world’s population, while remaining committed to facing the challenges of the future to promote change.

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The Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition - How do we feed (and nourish) a planet of 7 billion people?

The Barilla Center For Food and Nutrition in collaboration with the Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet project launched Eating Planet – Nutrition Today: A Challenge for Mankind and for the Planet at an event in New York City on 28/6/12.

The book highlights the challenges facing today’s Eating Planet, as well as the myriad of benefits that reform could bring.

“The book’s conclusions represent a major step toward ensuring that agriculture contributes to health, environmental sustainability, income generation, and food security,” said Paolo Barilla, Vice President of the Barilla Group. “The ingredients will vary by country and region, but there are some key components that will lead to healthier food systems everywhere.

Worldwide, 30 percent of food is wasted, 1 billion people go to bed hungry each night while another 1 billion suffer from health problems related to obesity, and agriculture contributes to a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Reversing these trends will require a more holistic approach to agriculture and more investment in agro-ecological practices.

“What we all need is more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and healthy proteins for good nutrition,” said Nierenberg. “Until those foods are the focus of agricultural systems all around the world, both sides of the malnutrition coin—hunger and obesity—are likely to persist.”

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Eating Planet is divided into four sections:

1) Food for All

2) Food for Sustainable Growth,

3 ) Food for Health

4) Food for Culture

Each of the sections ends with concrete recommendations, proposals, and actions that need to be taken to solve the global food crisis.
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- Janet Callaway 1:47 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Gaye, aloha. Thanks for another enlightening post. It was a surprise to me that 30% of food is wasted. Thanks too for the book recommendation. “Eating Planet” sounds like my kind of book. Look forward to reading it. Aloha. Janet
  - Gaye Crispin 1:51 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Aloha Janet, it’s an incredible amount of waste isn’t it!? It’s all about education I think. I am looking forward to reading my copy when it arrives too.. thank you for sharing and maybe if we both read it we can compare notes at some time in the future .. have a great week-end
- sea lily 1:47 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Hi Gaye! more great information from you as always. I use barilla whole wheat spaghetti noodles myself!!
  - Gaye Crispin 1:54 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Sea Lily, thank you for sharing. That’s great to know. I’ve bought the Barilla pasta for years without ever knowing there was social conscience operating within the Barilla Corp economy. Very good news for us all. Have a great week-end friend
- greatpoetrymhf 2:00 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  GREAT POST thanks for helping me learn. Merci beaucoup……..(GR8LISTENER)
  - Gaye Crispin 2:11 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Gr8Listener, lovely to see you and thank you so much for dropping by and sharing. I hope your week-end is lovely friend
    - greatpoetrymhf 2:44 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink
      
      Interested in a guest author article(s) on my blog Please advise….
- Nicolas 2:11 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Good evening / morning, Gaye.
  - Gaye Crispin 2:13 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Nicolas, good afternoon to you my friend.
    It’s just after noon Friday here in Sydney now.
    Thank you for stopping by and sharing this post.
    Awesome work!
    I hope your week-end is fabulous
- V. 2:28 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Great article, Gaye.
  - Gaye Crispin 3:50 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi and thank you for sharing
    - V. 4:04 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink
      
      You are welcome, Gaye.
- Sandor 2:29 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Hi Gaye! Thanks for an other enlightening, informative post!
  - Gaye Crispin 3:51 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Sandor, thank you for dropping by and helping to spread the word. I hope your week-end is lovely
- terilg 3:20 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Very informative Gaye. Thanks for your always excellent posts.
  - Gaye Crispin 3:52 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi Teri, lovely to see you. Thank you for stopping by and sharing the message. I hope your week-end is wonderful friend
- superstarbusiness 3:32 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Gaye, thanks and keep spreading that energy
  - Gaye Crispin 3:53 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
    
    Hi SuperStarBusiness, great to see you here. Thank you for helping spread the message. Wishing you a lovely week-end
- JB King 3:55 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Hi Gaye, thanks for the post.
- Charles Slang 5:37 am on July 6, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  It’s so unfortunate that most people are ignorant of the damage a meat-based diet causes, and that they can actually do something about it by changing their diets! If one wanted to change the World for the better, spreading the information on this page would be hard to beat! Hi Gaye!
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- Charles Slang 8:47 am on July 4, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  I like the description of vision and visionaries, vision is what it will take to change the world for the better. Thanks for all you do Gaye!
- layanglicana 8:50 am on July 4, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  You’re my visionary, Gaye!
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  green is such a pretty colour (-;
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  Great colour Green – it changed the world
- avivaburstein 10:06 am on July 4, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  I love green everywhere and Your post especially! Thanks Gaye!
- superstarbusiness 10:52 am on July 4, 2012 Permalink | Reply
  
  Hey ! Thanks again Gaye for spreading the energy !
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  Nice exemplary work
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  Well written – many issues to be solved & you provide a possible solution
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  I agree, unless we wake up and take responsibility and force the necessary change, we may lose the very thing we depend upon for everything that we need.
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