Natural Cures: Why All The Confusion?

There is a lot of confusion and controversy regarding the topic of natural cures. What is natural cures? Does it really work? Do many people use natural therapies? What's the reasoning behind natur...

Tagged: natural cures

Started by Karen in make changes for our health 1 day ago.

I pledge to change my shopping habits 9 Replies

Today I am making a pledge to make a complete change to my food/grocery shopping habits. I know it will take time for me to get into the swing of things but I'm going to plan meals for the week in ...

Tagged: organics

Started by Karen in make changes in the home and garden. Last reply by Jason Reece Jul 1.

Please let us know how we can help you

Please let us know what you would like to see on Pledging for Change. How can we be of more benefit to you? Do you have suggestions that might improve the network for you, your friends and associat...

Started by Karen in This is not ABOUT US: This is all ABOUT YOU! Jul 1.

Exploited children -:what would you have done? 2 Replies

It began with a series of emails from a visiting childcare NGO in Ukraine. The last was to report a very disturbing matter. Neglect so severe that staff were barely able to keep up with burying the...

Started by Jeff Mowatt in How do you define ethical?. Last reply by Jeff Mowatt Jun 27.

Defining ethical 11 Replies

This is only my definition and thoughts about the matter so it would be really interesting to see what you think and whether you we can all summarize and create a clearer definition. Generally spe...

Tagged: defining ethical

Started by Karen in How do you define ethical?. Last reply by Jeff Mowatt Jun 26.

Free Software Downloads For Anybody

As we all have different needs and wants I wanted to start a discussion where we can go and download FREE unrestricted software. This one is a great piece to have if anybody wants to make an electr...

Tagged: Journal, Daily, BOS, Diary, Efficient

Started by Liz Mason in Open Category Jun 22.

Urgent ALERT: Court Ordered Eviction of California Valley Miwok Tribe

Below, an URGENT request for assistance from Silvia Burley, Chairperson of the California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT). The Tribal community has lost their land to foreclosure and an eviction notice w...

Tagged: california, eviction, tribe, miwok

Started by Dagmar Rainbowserpent in Open Category Jun 20.

What do you do if Paul McCartney steals your thunder? 1 Reply

What do you do if you've spent over a year planning a campaign, you've got the web site, the supporters, the content - everything is in place and you're ready to launch, and then 2 weeks before D D...

Tagged: London, Mondays, Leaders, sustainability, environment

Started by Chantal Cooke in Open Category. Last reply by Christine Miller Jun 18.

Green Copywriter Adds Eco-Consulting

It began with a series of questions at networking events - "What do you mean, you're a copywriter for green business - what's green business? I recycle (buy CFLs, etc.) - am I green enough for you?...

Started by Phila in Business looking for funding/investment Jun 6.

Protect Organic Food-End the Threat from GMO Food 1 Reply

GMO crops mean more pesticides on our food, and present the greatest threat to organic farming on the planet. Learn more and see regular updates and action alerts to protect safe food at http://cli...

Started by Charles Margulis in make changes for our health. Last reply by Leslie Patten May 13.

Scrubbing up the caravan 5 Replies

Does anyone know if there are caravan sites that have converted their electricity supplies for hook ups, to a renewable energy source? We are scrubbing our van up this year hoping to take some shor...

Tagged: caravanning-uk, renewable-energy

Started by Karen in make changes for our leisure and lifestyle. Last reply by Karen May 11.

Recycling cooking oil for vehicle fuelling 2 Replies

I've often wondered if it is really true that people actually use cooking oil to fuel thier cars. I wouldnt like to try it myself as I can ill afford an engine overhaul if things do go wrong. I di...

Tagged: Disposing of used cooking oils, using cooking oil for my car, can cooking oils be recycled, recycling cooking oils

Started by Sue Jenks in make changes to recycle,re-use and reduce. Last reply by Karen May 4.

Perils on the path to ethical responsibility 1 Reply

Disappointing article I found in today's Times. Makes you wonder if companies are just signing up for the positive PR as opposed to belief in the cause... http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/busines

Started by Keith McGuinness in How do you define ethical?. Last reply by Sue Jenks Apr 26.

coming Soon..... The Launch of SuekaSol 1 Reply

I'm in the final stages of completing an ethical (outdated word?) business plan. I'll call it a business plan with integrity and conscience. It'll announce the launch of an exclusively renewable e...

Tagged: Solar heating investments, Solar heating, investment opportunities, business looking for invest..., solar

Started by Abdul of Sueka in Business looking for funding/investment. Last reply by Karen Apr 16.

Earth Day: Who shifted the dates?

John McConnell, the original Founder of Earth Day initiated the celebration of Earth Day on March 21, 1970 ....... "what could be more appropriate than the first moment of Spring, when day and nigh...

Tagged: earth day, origins of earth day, original Earth Day

Started by Karen in Open Category Apr 16.

Earth Day: The Origins and Charter

EARTH CHARTER by John McConnell History of the original EARTH CHARTER - 1979 The original EARTH CHARTER, written by John McConnell, was featured in a large-sized illustrated poster. The poster ...

Tagged: the origins of earth day, Earth Charter, Earth day

Started by Karen in Open Category Apr 16.

If they completely banned the making of plastic 3 Replies

Take a good look around you folks. It's shocking and it's frightening. Starting with the computor in front of you. Yes it's made of plastic. The pen that you are taking notes with is plastic,your ...

Tagged: a plastic free world, ban plastic, banning plastic manufacture

Started by Juliette Faithful in make changes to recycle,re-use and reduce. Last reply by Sally Lever Apr 14.

Bottled water or not? 26 Replies

My daughter is an addict to bottled water but the debates go on everywhere about the value against tap water and the pollution from all those plastic bottles. However here is a fantastic company.....

Tagged: clean water around the world, bottled water, Belu bottled water

Started by Karen in make changes to recycle,re-use and reduce. Last reply by Juliette Faithful Apr 14.

Hello to all my Fabulous New Friends on Pledging For Change!

“Hi there” to all my new Fabulous Friends . . . Thought I’d start by introducing myself here so we can start to get to know each other. I'm Creative Director of our Refreshingly Different Design ...

Started by Ces Loftus in Saying Hi Apr 3.

Creating compost with a wormery 2 Replies

This is a must for the organic and keen gardener. Creating a wormery isn't that difficult ......you can make one out of your old dustbin as long as you provide good drainage ( gravel) at the bottom...

Tagged: making a wormery, organic garden compost, garden compost, wormery, organic gardening

Started by Karen in make changes in the home and garden. Last reply by Karen Apr 1.