Posts Tagged global warming
Are You a Change Agent?
Posted by Irene Turner in Giving Back, Inspiration, Sustainability on April 19, 2010
There is no doubt about it, we live in a time of change!
While the media and many people are touting all the negative issues and events that happen in our world, I personally am quite optimistic and inspired by the positive movements I see happening at a grass roots level through individuals, projects and organizations. Some I’ve already talked about such as Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, David de Rothschild’s expedition the Plastiki and the Global Let’s Colour Project by AkzoNobel . These are all agents of change and transformation.
Recently I came across another change agent, Four Years.Go who’s purpose is to change the course of history. Really.

Their creed is that we are living in a time of unparalleled opportunity. And, that while there are tremendous dangers it is clear that we already possess all the technologies and practical solutions required to resolve the crises confronting us.
There are powerful transformative trends that are emerging and shaping a world ripe with new possibilities, such as: Continue reading “Are You a Change Agent?” »
Bon Voyage Plastiki
Posted by Irene Turner in Sustainability on March 25, 2010
As you can see, I’m on a roll of exploring global projects that inspire, call attention to specific issues, AND create something beautiful. Here…Plastiki, a work of modern art!
The Plastiki is the name of the sailing vessel which adventurer and environmentalist David de Rothschild and a four-man/one-woman crew
will sail across the Pacific Ocean. On March 20th, after nearly 4 years of development the Plastiki (a 60-foot catamaran made from post consumer plastic water and soda bottles) finally sailed off on its big adventure! Continue reading “Bon Voyage Plastiki” »





