LAKESHORE WOMEN FOR PEACE
Resources for the concerned
If we are to live peacefully with our global neighbors, it is imperative that we work together to minimize the impact of “stuff”—our consumer economy. Here is a sampling of resources for those who wish to pursue their mastery of “stuff” further.
Books
Brower, M., & Leon, W. (1999) The consumer’s guide to effective environmental choices. Union of Concerned Scientists. Three Rivers Press NY.
Elgin, D. Voluntary Simplicity.
Johnston, J., Gismondi, M., & Goodman, J., eds. (2006) Nature’s Revenge: Reclaiming sustainability in an age of corporate globalization. Broadview Press. Petersboro, Ont, Canada.
Lappe, F.M. (2007) Getting a Grip: Clarity, creativity and courage in a world gone mad.
Small Planet Media.
Papers and Magazines
Grunwald, M. (2008) Time The Clean Energy Myth. April 7.pp. 40-45
Lipschutz, B. (2008) Sustainable Development: Implications for World Peace. Retrieved 3/18/2008. www.utexas.edu/courses/sustdevt/papers/lipschutz.html.
Tierney, J. (2008) Conserve Your Energy. Readers Digest. April pp. 82-89.
Websites
Remove your name from direct mailing lists. www.directmail.com/directory/mail_preference or www.dmaconsumers.org/dgi/offmailinglist//reqform.
Opt out of pre-approved credit card offers at www.optoutprescreen.com
Great River Earth Institute, Voluntary Simplicity and Deep Ecology. www.greatriv.org/vs.htm
Spread Peace. Org (sustainable living, the peace card etc) www.LocalOutreach.org
The simple living network (Making Peace with the things in your life) www.simpleliving.net
The Simplicity Resource Guide by Linda Breen Pierce www.gallagherpress.com/pierce
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