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National Donut Day

6/5/2015

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Save the World with WED or a Donut?

Yesterday I posted on Going True Green's Blog the fact that Friday, June 5th was World Environmental Day. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) coordinates this environmental day and the WED theme this year was: 7 Billion Dreams. 1 Planet. Consume with Care. I even provided the LINK: http://unep.org/wed so you can start your own individual action and make a no-cost pledge. Then inspire your family and friends to do the same. After all, I stated, we have to start thinking about the food we eat, the water we drink, the waste we create, the energy we consume, and the natural resources we use.

Did any Media Outlet cover this story? NO. They were all busy covering National Donut Day! That is right, forget about how and what you eat, never mind how everything we do is connected! Go get a Free Donut with any cup of high-fructose, lactose loaded, double caffeine driven, artificially infused flavored whipped cream covered, a la Grande Latte! Oh and don't forget one of those flavoring ingredients may have PG in it. PG is Propylene Glycol. The ordorless chemical compound in Anti-Freeze, but don't worry it is only used in food to maintain flavor, moisture and texture.

"In humans the side effects of PG may include conjunctivitis, rash, irritation, burning, and possible organ and central nervous system damage. Notwithstanding, the FDA maintains that the low levels of PG in our food, in and of itself, does not pose a significant threat to our health. That's almost tantamount to saying that eating a little bit of poison won't kill you. One thing is for sure, eating a small amount of poison or something that is toxic is certainly not good for you." This paragraph is quoted from the Scales Of Justice blog at: Click Here

Now don't misunderstand me, I am all for National Doughnut Day that has been on the first Friday of each June since 1938! The event was started to honor the Salvation Army women, known as "Lassies", who served doughnuts to World War One soldiers and as a fund raiser for The Salvation Army in Chicago. Their goal was to help the poor during the Great Depression not celebrate or stuff our selves with free donuts.

I am sorry to say this, but America, our priorities are all screwed up. Today was to be 7 Billion Dreams. 1 Planet. Consume with Care. NOT, Zero Dreams, 1 Free Donut and Consume with Greed.

Bill Lauto , GTG
Environmental Scientist
 International Sustainability and Energy Consultant 
at GoingTrueGreen.com
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Friday is WED

6/4/2015

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Tomorrow, Friday June 5th, is World Environment Day for 2015. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) coordinates environmental activities, implementing environmentally sound policies and practices. Activities cover a wide range of issues such as: atmosphere, marine and terrestrial ecosystems, green economy and environmental governance.

Started in June 1972 by Maurice Strong, the headquarters is in the Gigiri neighborhood of Nairobi, Kenya, there are also six regional offices and several offices in different countries. The most significant aspect of UNEP is their role in developing environmental conventions internationally and supporting the advancement of environmental science. They also implement policy and information with national governments, regional institutions in conjunction with environmental non-governmental organizations known as NGOs.

This year's WED theme is: 7 Billion Dreams. 1 Planet. Consume with Care.

After all, everything starts with a dream. Many great people have been quoted referencing a "dream." Start by posting your dream to encourage a global community sharing ideas for a healthier planet and environmental sustainable goals! Each one of us can start by thinking about the food we eat, the water we drink, the waste we create, the energy we consume, and the natural resources we use. Then this World Environment Day, join the Dream Team at this LINK:

http://unep.org/wed

Start your own individual action and make a pledge today. Then inspire your family and friends to also join. If you need assistance, visit GoingTrueGreen.com and EnergyHotwire.com for details about saving money, energy, and our environment. We are happy to help so that all our efforts will help Humankind consume with care!

Bill Lauto , GTG
Environmental Scientist
 International Sustainability and Energy Consultant 
at GoingTrueGreen.com
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United "sustainable" Nations

5/27/2015

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United Nations, New York

Last week concluded a series of Sustainability Conferences at the United Nations in New York city. Through one of my connections, who has knowledge of the environmental and energy saving work I conduct, I received an invitation to attended the first Sustainability Conferences co-sponsored by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).

Attending this conference was an honor and a little surreal. Security was intense and thorough, nevertheless I became busy preparing to attend the conference by reading about all the speakers. I continued reviewing all topics and speakers that were at the additional sustainability conferences the following week.

As I write this Going True Green Blog Post, I am finally reflecting back on my copiousness of notes that I put to paper at the conference. Additionally, all the people I met from around the world expressing the same interest in helping our world of countries become increasingly sustainable was invigorating. The conference speakers were from all walks of life and living a more sustainable life were the first steps being taken. Speakers were: H.E. Mrs. Katalin Bogyay, Permanent Representative of Hungary to the United Nations; H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, High Representative for the UNAOC; H.E. Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations; Dr. Patrick Fagan, Director of Marriage and Religion Research Institute; Dr. Jacqueline Rivers, Executive Director of Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies; Mrs. Matilda Raffa Cuomo, Founder of Mentoring USA; H.E. Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontifical Council for the Family.

As for myself, I arrived early as you can tell from the photo of me below. The first item I noticed was that the conference room was not illuminated in the most energy efficient way. However, this first sustainability conference before the Second Annual United Nations Sustainable Energy For All Forum was focused on the "reasons" and the "how to" get every human on our Earth contributing to sustainability for everyone on every topic. In the midst of last week's UN conferences I started a discussion on Sierra Club's IN (Linkedin) posts. A fellow Environmentalist, Ramakrishna Venkatasamy, commented that no organization or any person should be exempt from contributing to a sustainable planet. There are to be no exceptions. So what is the answer?

"There are to be no exceptions"

Outside the UN Entrance

Prior to Conference Start

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I Arrived Early

Studies, Reports and Stats

Presentations Abound

Discussions Abound

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"The answer is FAMILY"

The answer is family. Everyone said the same message and they had the statistics and facts to support every point. Flow charts abound and personal stories solidified...
For a sustainable environment, we need the family to survive.
For sustainable energy, we need the family to instill solutions in our children that there is always a better way.
For a sustainable economy, we need loving family ethics and virtue to operate our corporations.
For sustainable intellect, we need a supporting family around each school aged child.
For sustainable peace, we need the family to give thanks together.
AND then we can have a sustainable world.

Yet, the family which is the most important factor, is the most fragile. The bond between a woman and a man must first be one, so the family can be a team working toward a better tomorrow. Every speaker presented the same truths about what the solution is and it comes down to the Father and Mother of every family.

Afterwards, when the conference concluded two hours later, I had the privilege to speak with others and the speakers. From the Archbishop to Matilda Cuomo, the wife of New York's past Governor Mario Cuomo, as well as many other guests like myself. Connections were forged and friendships started, perhaps we will not see a State, Country, or Corporation lead us to a sustainable tomorrow, instead we will see the family be the vanguard for our world.

Bill Lauto , GTG
Environmental Scientist
 International Sustainability and Energy Consultant 
at GoingTrueGreen.com
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