From the frontlines: Tracking the latest news, updates, and projects of Summer Rayne Oakes
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"Sustainable development is a lot like teenage sex. Everyone says they are doing it, but they are not. And those that are, aren't doing it really well."
Is sustainable development feasible? YES!
Is it going to happen? Probably Not.
Why not? We are not trying.
Concerns of today's youthful food shoppers seem to reflect in some ways the idealism that inspired prior generations to join boycotts in solidarity with farm workers. But today's efforts are distinct in that youthful consumers say they don't want to make sacrifices. They want high-quality, competitively priced goods that don't require exploitation of workers or the environment. They'll gladly reward companies that deliver.
One activist who shares this sentiment and hears it repeatedly from her peers is Summer Rayne Oakes, a recent college graduate and fashion model who promotes stylish Fair Trade clothing.
"My generation has come to terms with the fact that we're all consumers, and we all buy something.... So if I do buy we must ask ourselves what are the consequences? Who am I affecting on the planet? And what am I affecting on the planet?"
The blog is replacing the "News" section on summerrayne.net for ease in reporting the latest news and updates. The blog will also be interspersed with some personal documentary from the frontlines. From fashion to fair trade; environmental conferences to political musings; SRI to SRO; filming to traveling, www.summerrayneoakes.blogspot.com will keep you in the loop while showcasing the bigger picture of her line of work.
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