11/01/08
Finally… an opportunity for some real conversation here on “Earth Revolution”. Our mission – should we choose to accept it – is to generate thinking and dialogue related to the full range of environmental issues that affect us all, as they affect the well-being of our planet. With that in mind, your input is most welcome!
One of those issues, which has been very much on my mind of late, is the manufacture and consumption of plastic bags – such a harmful and unnecessary commodity! I recently had Belmont University photography professor Teresa Van Hatten - aka “The Green Bag Lady” - on the show (which is airing the week of this writing, and for which a You Tube video will soon be available) to discuss the charitable mission for which she has become quite famous in recent months (now with a recent appearance on CNN, to boot!!); the making of cloth bags which she gives away or mails to anyone who requests one, regardless of where they are geographically, in exchange for their firm commitment to use the bag in place of plastic. Such a simple and profound act of stewardship and goodwill! Perhaps with what began as a simple offering for family and friends, Teresa has begun a revolution here in Nashville – and around the world!! Let’s take her challenge and STOP USING PLASTIC BAGS!! In fact, while we’re at it, let’s do away with plastic water and beverage bottles, too! Surely we can find a better way…