World Centric

Raising awareness of compostable disposables made from readily renewable resources like sugarcane, corn & potato and bringing to market a range of compostable &...See more » Raising awareness of compostable disposables made from readily renewable resources like sugarcane, corn & potato and bringing to market a range of compostable & biodegradable food service disposable and packaging products for use in schools, companies, cafeterias, restaurants etc. Fair Trade & Eco Store Sustainable and equitable products, including biocompostables for everyday consumption choices. Fair trade and environmental products which minimize social & economic inequalities and reduce the impact of our consumption on the environment. Film & Speaker Series Weekly film series about a wide range of issues ignored by the mainstream media - social/economic injustice, environmental destruction, consumption, trade policies, third world debt, sustainable alternatives etc., together with guest speakers from progressive organizations in the area (Global Exchange, IDEX, International Forum on Globalization, etc.) to further expand our understanding of the issues presented in the films. Courses Regular offering of discussion courses developed by NorthWest Earth Institute to examine personal values and habits, their impact on the planet and to provide a supportive environment for personal change, if desired. Conscious Living Guide A guide highlighting the environmental and social impacts of our consumer choices on the planet together with recommendations for sustainable alternatives and their availability in the local area. We are taking a break over the winter quarter and will continue with the film and speaker series in the Spring 2007.See less »