Quick post just to say that if you are a KIVA lender, the organization has 18 GREEN projects listed currently. Most are agriculture (for natural fertilizer) with eight for home solar energy panels. These loans usually go fast! Other options, though not listed as green, are rickshaw operations (under transportation) and many clothing shop owners selling second-hand clothes (although I'm guessing the clothes are from North America/Europe to begin with). And earlier this year I saw a health project where the woman was growing and collecting local plants/herbs to treat her patients.
Some really great projects to help out! If you haven't considered loaning before check it out: Kiva.org!
Update November 17 - Wow! Less than 24 hours later there is only one left that is still raising money to complete the loan. That was fast!
2 comments:
Very cool! When you mentioned the clothing shops selling second-hand clothing, that reminded me to tell you about the clothing swap taking place later this month in Toronto, run by fashiontakesaction.com as an eco-friendly shopping experience. Shoppers drop of garments in advance (to be sorted), then pay $15 for a free drink and the opportunity to go home with as many garments as they initially donated. Maybe something similar will come to Ottawa?
Really cool! I did a clothing swap at university once but haven't done one lately as I keep hesitating thinking I won't find anything my size or that I like... I like what they are doing in Toronto - sounds quite organized and more like a social event/party!
I think that is the group that is doing the "Resizing Fashion's Footprint" Aviva project - you can vote for it online!
Can't wait to hear your take on the swap after you go!! Have fun!
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