Chapter 8
1) The number of chemicals in sewage sludge and the manner in which these companies use words like "biosolids" to define the sludge when in reality it sits and poisons the environment for generations.
2) The idea that cities dumps tons of toxins and chemicals into their waterways for years is ridiculous to try to comprehend. What kind of limited brain power does it take to think that was a good idea? All I could think of was the Cuyahoga River fire in 1969, and how it took 6 foot high flames on a river to get Ohio from polluting their waterways.
3) Toxic sludge being called an organic by companies with no scientific or logistical data for the title. Straight up lies! But no one calling them out on it? Where is the help?
4) The shipping of toxic sludge across the country? Cost-Effective? Logical? Not really, but out of site, out of mind, that's been our policy for generations.
5) I loved the section about the "greasing" of mayors and other public officials by companies needed a place for their toxic waste. The idea that all it takes is a little cash in hand, and a publicly elected representative will allow someone to plop 50 tons of sludge on your town. So wrong.
Question: When are we going to get some serious legislation and protection from the government? Some officials with pride, morals, consciences?
Chapter 9
1) As stated in "The Corporation," the news is what the company who owns the broadcast says it is. So I was not shocked by the thought that only 40% of news is broadcast unedited, I actually thought it would be more like 20%.
2) The topic of companies altering their names so that the public might not quite understand what the company is or does. It made me think of all the companies you think are small organics, Annie's, even Vermont Bread Co., all owned by major conglomerates. Check this website out, it has a great chart of the companies connected to a number of my old favorites http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/rcbtoa/services/corporate-ownership.html.
3)Earth Day sponsored by McDonald's? Ridiculous!
4) The title organic, or green becoming an exploited marketing strategy where consumers have no idea the true nature of the branded green products background. When are we going to get some strict regulation, and blatant/clear icons for registered green products?
5) Are we the problem?
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Love your writing! Yes, we are part of the problem, but also must be part of the solution. We will get accuragte organic labeling and better legislation and political prespresentation when we take the time to become knowledgable, educate others, make better choices and elect people who truly represent our values and beleifs. Or run for office ourselves! Thanks for the website. And the reminder of the Ohio river. You are certainly well prepared to join in an activist role to affect the kind of changes you realize this world needs...
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