Cotton and Coffee - How Much?
How much does it really cost to bring every day commodities into our homes? The BBC World Service had explored this in a two-part series on the cost and value of coffee and cotton - via workers' stories at each stage of production.

To listen now, download, or podcast visit
The Cost of...Part One - Cotton

The Cost of...Part Two - Coffee

Read the issue paper on sustainability that governs this area of the work of the ELCA Corporate Social Responsibility program.

May 16, 2007

Toxic Chemical Risk
Ever wonder how many toxic chemicals and materials you come into contact with in a single day? Ever wonder what companies are doing to eliminate toxins from the products they produce or sell to consumers? The Investor Environmental Health Network (IEHN) has produced the "Fiduciary Guide to Toxic Chemical Risk" that will help you make a more informed decision as a shareholder when voting this proxy season.

April 30, 2007

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