Eliminating plastic bags from you daily routine is probably one of the easiest things to do. Jeremy Irons narrates this mockumentary on the journey of the plastic bag from the store to “it’s home,” the ocean, for healthebay.org.
California is moving to ban plastic bags statewide this year as it Oregon next year. There is some debate on using paper bag instead that argue that it’s also wasteful because it requires killing trees. The solution?
Trusty canvas bag.
It’s not that hard people.
The other day the gf and I were walking through Fort Greene when we came across a brownstone with a makeshift memorial on the stairs. Flowers, a notebook and pen were surrounding a picture of Aileen McKay-Dalton. We noted that she had only died the week before.
I proceeded to look up how she had passed away only to find out she had been hit by an SUV on Dekalb Avenue and Clinton Avenue while riding her “pride and joy” Vespa. Both McKay-Dalton and the driver were taken to the Woodhull Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
The driver has yet to be identified but The Daily News did discover that the SUV was registered to the Department of Treasury and the original case was closed. It is unclear who ran the red light but a witness says the SUV speed up at the intersection “the way cars sometimes do when it’s a yellow light.” Currently, there is a petition online to re-open the case and investigate police conduct. The NYPD stated the would not be investigating or pressing charges as there were no witnesses.
Other sites, including Streetsblog, are reporting that there were at least three known witnesses who came forward. One of which was a slight distance behind the Ford Explorer before the accident. Tara Simoncic, states “In my opinion, the police were not receptive”. She asked the police if they wanted her to stay to give a statement. A police officer at the scene replied, “I have more important things to worry about right now. If you want to go, go. If you want to stay, stay.”
There were two other witnesses, one who had to leave and the other who missed an exam to talk to the police. The man who left wasn’t asked for any contact information so the NYPD could contact him at a later date.
We encourage you to sign this petition to reopen this case. McKay-Dalton was the mother of three children aged 8, 6, and 3.
You can look at photos from her candlelight vigil here.
Our condolences to her family and friends.
If you support the Prospect Park Bike Lane and don’t want it to be removed sign this petition from Transportation Alternatives to keep it alive.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Brooklyn Pride.
If you can’t get enough of us we’ll be partying this saturday at the Bicycle Film Festival Party for Ladies.
Pride Month is upon us and in celebration DOB-C is throwing a Pride Kick-off Benefit Dance Party.
Join us this Saturday, June 5th @ Bar 4 courtesy of Queerespondence and those adorable homos Douglas C. and Lauren G.
$5 Gets you in and a raffle ticket toward a brand new bicycle. All other raffles are just $1. Raffle prizes include:
# Goodies from Babeland
# BPA Free bottles from SIGG
# Gift Certificates to Velo Brooklyn (a.k.a Bushwick bike Shop)
# 1-yr membership to Transportation Alternatives
# Dykes on bike-cycles T-shirts
# Gift Certificate to Continuum Cycles
# 2 Prints from our adorable friend Daniel Anthony St. George II
# A signed UH HUH HER photograph via Autostraddle
# Bicycle t-shirt from artist Taliah Lempert
# A gift certificate to the fabulously delicious bar/restaurant Beast
# Bicycle hat from Outlier
And if you rsvp to dykesonbikecycles@gmail.com between today and noon on June 5th you’ll receive 2 extra regular raffle tickets at the door.
20 % of the money raised will go to help the Brooklyn Community Pride Center
Hey Kids,
Sorry for the lack of posts. We’ve been a bit busy planning this!:
Here are some cool videos to keep you occupied.
The first is a video is by Photographer Sean Stiegemeier. Shot on the Canon 5d.
Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull – May 1st and 2nd, 2010 from Sean Stiegemeier on Vimeo.
The second was made by aquascript.
Solidarités International: Water talks from La Boite Concept on Vimeo.
Hey All,
Because of the impending downpour on Sunday we’ve decided to reschedule the ride to the Bohemian Beer Hall and Garden to the much sunnier Saturday, April 24th. That’s tomorrow! Sorry for the last minute change.
We thought the rain forecast would mysteriously disappear but chances now seem unlikely. So change those calendar dates and if you’re going out for drink tonight keep these hangover myths in mind.
As always rsvp to dykesonbikecycles@gmail.com or to the facebook invite. We’ll be posting the route tonight. Sorry for the last minute change.
Update your rsvps if you can.
Hopefully you all still love us enough to make it. 
-DOBC
Maybe it can be the one weekend you put sausage in your mouth…too much?
Naaaaah.
Date: April 24th, 2010
Time: 2:30 P.m
Place: Meet up at Grand Army Plaza under the arch
RSVP to dykesonbikecycles@gmail.com or on facebook here
Also, remember we want to touch every borough this year…and by borough we mean vag… no really every borough. So if you have destination ideas for a ride let us know and we’ll help you organize it.
Earth day is 40 years old today and I’ve got mixed feelings about the celebrations.
On the one hand, purposeful environmentalism isn’t nearly as obscure as it was that first year in 1970. Most people outside of environmentalists groups wouldn’t touch the issue with a ten foot pole. Today being “green” has become a more prominent part of everyday conversation in the news, politics, blogs, schools, etc…. Corporations tout “green” policies and energy efficiency, celebrities do PSAs about recycling or they (more than likely) start a organic fashion line.
Sure, Whole Foods is more crowded than ever. But, at the same time, do any of these people even know why they’re green? To help the planet, yes, but the problem with environmentalism becoming so trendy is that that aligns it with passivity that accompanies all fads. If no one really understands the magnitude of what is at stake and possesses little to no ability to muddle through the solutions and muddle through the options then we’re left with a, sort of, nonchalant participation.
We know why companies do it. Companies do it the because it has become a viable market. Environmentalism, and more often “green-washing,” has now become a commodity. All a corporation has to say is that their tote bag is made from hemp by retired hippies in Oregon or throw their logo on a BPA free water bottle and the job is done. Therefore, people think buying from these companies contributes to their responsibilities. And it does even if only a little. That’s not the issue. The issues is if people can so easily jump on the bandwagon they can just as easily jump off.
Its kind of like liquor companies selling at gay pride events but not changing their homophobic policies.
The debate about climate change is an endless battle between two side who strongly believe whatever they think the facts.
Does it really matter as much, at this point, what’s causing it?
Why can’t we invest in energy efficiency for sake of being more efficient?
Has environmentalism jumped the shark?
Dear Drivers,
Yes cyclist can be dicks on the road but you’re still in a god damned hunk of metal that can do more damage. Try not to hit us on the road. Also try not to drive away when you do.
Meredith of Fucked in Park Slope witnessed a hit and run outside of her home. Luckily she and the guys outside with the cyclist manage to get the plates.
If you see a black pick-up truck with the plates 4028GT call the po po. I’m sure the cops can track this ass-hat down (if they care) Thanks
Much Love
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