What happens to all the GLASS

Countdown to Essence Festival. Come by the Convention Center July 3-5, 2009 and find out what happens to the glass.

Last summer glass drive (#5)

Yesterday I attended the Healing Center's open house. I am so excited that they will be opening in 2010 to offer a health-hub in my neighborhood. There were all kinds of yoga, massage, spiritual healings, reiki, etc. I got a back massage and although I didn't fall asleep like I usually do, I did get my shoulders stretched out.


Toward the end of the day, I picked up the glass from our final glass recycling drive. This was the biggest to date, over 300 bottles. If we get our funding, the program will be reinstated at the Sankofa Marketplace in September. In the meantime I invite all supporters of recycling to call their congressman, state representatives, and city councilmen. Bug the heck out of them and let them know that recycling is a public service that non-profits can only support--not solely provide.


Our focus will be the glass jewelry line that will launch soon....so keep an eye out.


TTYL

Yasmin

State of Environmental Justice Conference 2009

On May 27-29, I had the wonderful pleasure of attending the State of Environmental Justice Conference in Washington, DC. I saw some familiar faces and met some really cool people. The conference had wonderful panels that discussed the stimulus money and environmental justice, youth leadership within the environmental justice community, and how current legislation such as the Waxman-Markey Bill/American Clean Energy and Security Act addresses or needs to address environmental justice communities. The conference engaged my in topics that I hadn't thought of and reaffirmed the need for traditional green and brown environmental movements to coexist and unite in environmental health equity for all.


That's all for the soapbox. Consciously Rebuilding tabled the event (It basically consisted of me running in between panels, but I tried :)

Also, my past boss and mentor de'Lisa Bratcher received an award for her hard work and committment to Environmental Justice and Equity within the Department of Energy. Ms. Bratcher is my second mom and a huge supporter of my career. I love you de'Lisa.

Bayou Boogaloo Recycled Tshirts

Ok, so I've been a little spacey over the past month. Basically my life has been work, work, work, some play, and work. We're working hard on the recycled glass jewelry line so send prayers, positive thoughts, and wishful thinking this way.


With that said on Saturday, May 23, 2009 I attended the Bayou Boogaloo. I enjoyed the hot sun, the sounds of Soul Rebels (my favorite brass band) and discovered a very eco-firendly and socially responsible "New Orleans Craft Mafia." A group of artists and dressmakers are empowering/encouraging/teaching people how to transform tshirts into dresses, purses, and halter tops. I knew I wanted one of these so I approached the booth and started cutting, sewing, and tying a very cool halter. I must admit that this is my new favorite shirt. Check them out and support this non-profit. www.neworleanscraftmafia.com

TTYL

Yasmin