For my media-addicted friends... here are some short online movies relating to sustainability, economic and social justice and some websites that relate... enjoy!
The Meatrix - a set of three online movies (a parody of the Matrix trilogy) about the commercial meat industry... amusing in delivery but poignant in content. The website has tons of good links to further information (click on "international" and then "Canada" for a great list of Canadian resources)and if you really want to pursue it further, read The Omnivore's Dilema.
The Story of Stuff is a wonderful little educational movie about where the majority of our mass produced items come from and the logical implications that we may not have taken the time to consider. Annie Leonard is a little patronizing in her presentation style, but the information is easily understood and presented in a compelling manner.... get your older kids to watch it!
The Eat Well Guide is a great resource for local sustainable food choices - just type in your postcode and it lists local companies who provide sustainable food choices in your area (if you expand the search area to within 100km (roughly an hour's drive) of your postcode you'll be surprised how many options you have for local sustainable food. You will probably find that a lot of the businesses within 100kms of your postcode will either sell at farmers markets closer to you, or may have a delivery system in place for your location... so check them out.
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Thanks for mentioning the Eat Well Guide in your list of resources to find good food! We are always trying to expand our reach in Canada, so please let us know of listings in your local area that you think should be added to the Eat Well Guide. Check out our new and improved site where you can sign up to stay updated, search for local events, or download widgets for your blog (http://downloads.eatwellguide.org/widgets/search/). Stay tuned for the launch of our travel tool, an interactive feature that will allow users to map out their route and find local, sustainable food along the way.
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