http://consciouslifestyle.org/taxonomy/term/178/feed The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en-US http://consciouslifestyle.org/content/chinese-government-bans-something-else <p>Yes, we've all heard about the different instances where the Chinese government has banned something- whether it be access to the uncensored internet or people with "mental diseases" from the Olympics. However, this time the ban is something we should all be applauding- the ban of free plastic bags. <span class='read-more'><a href="http://consciouslifestyle.org/content/chinese-government-bans-something-else">&nbsp;read&nbsp;more&nbsp;&raquo;</a></span></p> http://consciouslifestyle.org/content/chinese-government-bans-something-else#comments Sustainability ban China plastic bags Pollution supermarket Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:14:09 -0400 Molly 484 at http://consciouslifestyle.org http://consciouslifestyle.org/content/boycott-or-not-question-2008-olympics <p>The Olympics has never just been merely an athletic competition. Ancient Greeks viewed it as a religious ceremony with mythological origins. However, after the games were revived in 1896 in Athens, the Olympics has come to stand for varying concepts such as fame, corporate advertising, nationalism, and independence.</p> <p>Through wars and turmoil, the games have gone on. However, this year's games have brought about more conflict than ever. <span class='read-more'><a href="http://consciouslifestyle.org/content/boycott-or-not-question-2008-olympics">&nbsp;read&nbsp;more&nbsp;&raquo;</a></span></p> http://consciouslifestyle.org/content/boycott-or-not-question-2008-olympics#comments Human Rights air pollution boycott China Human Rights Olympics Tibet Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:38:25 -0400 Molly 393 at http://consciouslifestyle.org