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
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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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
Contribute your comments!
