Posted in Events, Mangrove Action Project, Shrimp Farming, tagged EcoZone, Fremont Fair, Seattle on June 17, 2008 | No Comments »
Shrimp Less, Think More will be at the Fremont Fair this weekend June 21-22, and we would love to see you there! The fair is Saturday from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm, and on Sunday from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm. We will have a table in the EcoZone, so come by to learn [...]
Posted in Audio, Consumer Info, Mangrove Action Project, tagged Alfredo Quarto, KEXP, Mangrove Action Project, Mind Over Matters, shrimp on May 29, 2008 | No Comments »
Alfredo Quarto, Executive Director, and Eli Penberthy, Campaign Coordinator of the Mangrove Action Project, speak with Diane Horn about our shrimp consumer awareness campaign on the Mind Over Matters Sustainability Segment, originally aired on 10 May 2008.
The Sustainability Segment presents one-on-one interviews with inspiring leaders and grass roots activists on a variety of environmental, [...]
Posted in Consumer Info, Events, Mangrove Action Project, tagged consumer awareness, Mangrove Action Project, Seattle, shrimp, Spitfire on May 6, 2008 | No Comments »
Please join Mangrove Action Project (MAP) in Seattle to learn about our exciting new campaign on imported shrimp! We are eager to share news with you about MAP, details about why imported shrimp is so destructive, and how you can be part of the campaign!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
What: Shrimp Less, Think More – a [...]
Posted in Events, Mangrove Action Project, tagged Eat Local Now, Hazel Wolf, Seattle University, sustainable seafood, Vancouver Spot Prawn Festival on April 19, 2008 | No Comments »
The campaign will be participating in many exciting events happening this spring, so mark your calendars!
Tuesday, April 29th: Panel Discussion and Slide Show about Sustainable Seafood
Seattle University, noon.
For more information, contact eli@mangroveactionproject.org
Tuesday, April 29: Eat Local Now! Annual Dinner
Ballard High School, 6-9 PM
This year, Eat Local Now! will raise awareness about farmland flooding issues [...]
Posted in Consumer Info, Events, Mangrove Action Project, tagged Green Festival, shrimp, Seattle Green Festival on April 18, 2008 | No Comments »
Thanks to everyone who came by the MAP table at Seattle Green Festival last weekend, where we kicked off our awareness campaign against imported shrimp! At this 2-day “party with a purpose,” we joined forces with other socially and environmentally responsible organizations and businesses to celebrate—and inspire–the movement toward a sustainable future, which is thriving [...]
Posted in Consumer Info, Events, Mangrove Action Project, tagged Green Festival, Mangrove Action Project, Seattle on April 10, 2008 | No Comments »
Join us for this 2-day party with a purpose!
Come celebrate what’s working in our communities — for people, for business and for the environment. You’ll enjoy more than 150 visionary speakers, great how-to workshops, interactive kids’ activities, delicious organic cuisine and diverse live music. Shop in our extensive green marketplace of more than 300 exhibits [...]
Posted in Consumer Info, Events, Mangrove Action Project, tagged Alfredo Quarto, Green Festival, Seattle, sustainable seafood on March 22, 2008 | No Comments »
MAP’s Executive Director, Alfredo Quarto, will participate in a panel discussion on sustainable seafood during this year’s Seattle Green Festival.
Date: 12 April 2008
Location: Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Time: noon - 1pm
Panel - Sustainable Seafood: Healthier for Everyone
Unsustainable fishing practices threaten fish populations and their habitat, and the entire food [...]
Posted in Consumer Info, Mangrove Action Project, tagged Eli Penberthy, Mangrove Action Project, shrimp on March 22, 2008 | No Comments »
Mangrove Action Project (MAP) set to launch new campaign.
Look for MAP this spring at events in the Seattle area and beyond. For more info or to participate, contact the campaign coordinator, Eli Penberthy, eli AT mangroveactionproject.org.
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