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Elves, buttercups, etchttp://kitty-tape.livejournal.com/281394.html [Elves, buttercups, etc] Most of the socially responsible funds I looked into were socially responsible by virtue of avoiding vice industries and making sure that the companies they invest in have good labor and environmental practices. Now, these are good things (well, I actually do not care about the avoiding vice industries part, but watching the labor and environment practices is good).

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interjunction.orghttp://interjunction.org/interview/media-must-uphold-human-rights-and-social-justice-principles/ [interjunction.org] ”˜Media must uphold human rights and social justice principles’: It is important for journalists to avoid taking sides in a conflict, or prejudging an issue, but there is no question in my mind that they must be totally uncompromising in upholding the rule of law in international relations and condemning flagrant violations of international law like the invasion and colonization of Iraq by the United States and its allies since March 2003.  Living in the United States, I was particularly distressed to see American journalists exhibiting bias and prejudice for either chauvinistic so-called patriotic reasons, or out of concern about their ability to have access to information. The notion of so-called “embedded journalists”, whereby a journalist would live and move with units of an invading army, seems to me to mock and contradict any notion of independence and impartiality. 

[richerbytheday] Is Social Lending a Socially Responsible Investment?: By reading loan descriptions and deciding which causes to support, nearly any P2P lending site, and certainly the major ones like Prosper, Lending Club, and Zopa, can be used in a socially responsible manner. Each lender has their own conscience to deal with and can adjust their techniques to the level where they maximize their financial returns while still being able to sleep at night.

Latest content updates[Latest content updates] The Challenge of Socially Responsible Investment: Since ACC is also committed to the responsible investment of public money and takes a whole-of- government approach towards achieving outcomes, ACC communicates regularly with other Crown Financial Institutions on their investment framework and policies. Similar policies would make it easier to exchange ideas and share resources.

Fund.com Blog[Fund.com Blog] THE POWER OF GREEN INVESTING: The concept of green investing is really an outgrowth of the socially responsible investing movement. Socially responsible investors avoid investing in companies that engage in undesirable social or ethical practices like those that have poor labor practices such as using child labor in developing countries, dealing in pornography, or that produce products such as alcohol, tobacco and firearms.

Business Enhancement Associates Aha! Momentshttp://beamemphis.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!9F772AA95EDE2DCA!293.entry [Business Enhancement Associates Aha! Moments] Anatomy of an Eco-Makeover: Image 4 manufactures trade show exhibits and what Baker calls “branded environments” ”” the banners, signs, displays, even the furniture that companies use to announce themselves to the world. Increasingly, Baker and his 15 employees have taken some innovative steps to make Image 4’s practices more eco-friendly, including using non-toxic inks on 100-percent recycled fabric, reclaimed metal, egg-based varnish, non-volatile paints and other green materials.

The Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal[The Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal] GREENBUZZ :: May 12, 2008: Seth Goldman, the founder of Honest Tea, says his deal with Coke is not just part of being true to his mission, but the only way for socially responsible companies to have a real impact on society.

The Skilled Investor's PERSONAL FINANCE BLOGhttp://www.theskilledinvestor.com/wp/carnival-of-financial-planning-march-15-2008-edition-248.htm [The Skilled Investor's PERSONAL FINANCE BLOG] Carnival of Financial Planning - March 15 2008 Edition: This particular interview was with a millionaire who has a strong belief in avoiding debt and investing conservatively. It’s the first in a two-part series of posts about him.” That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to ...

Climate Crisis Coalition - Daily Newshttp://www.climatecrisiscoalition.org/blog/?p=762 [Climate Crisis Coalition - Daily News] Weekend Summary: No one, though, has been pushing cap-and-dividend harder than socially-responsible investment pioneer Peter Barnes”¦ cofounder and former president of WorkingAssets”¦ ”˜For political reasons, if nothing else, you want people to .

AEMhttp://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=123 [AEM] What is social responsibility?: Is it socially responsible for pharmaceutical companies to sell the same drugs in Canada and the United States, charge Canadians less, yet prohibit Americans from buying those drugs in Canada?

Conscious Living TV[Conscious Living TV] Go Green for Earth Day!: And, if overhauling your whole life to go green still feels a little overwhelming, take your time. Incorporating just one of these tips on an ongoing basis can make a world of difference, so feel free to experiment and make your green lifestyle work for you!

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