"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter"
-Dr. Martin Luther King

design studio conservation efforts

Future Primtive Graphics is dedicated to contributing to positive social and environmental change and implements daily conservation strategies into its studio reducing its Carbon Footprint which include:

• Utilizing 100% Windsource® to power its studio
• Working remotley keeping another car off the streets
• Unplugging equipment when not in use conserving energy
• Using a laptop instead of a desktop using less energy
• Printing only when absolutley necessary
• Recycling AND composting (and NO plastic water bottles)
• Growing some of its own food - locally and on-site

Nature, protecting our Planet, its creatures & oceans

Each of us has the ability to make positive changes to respect the environment and convey gratitude. Exploiting resources simply for greed is no longer an option. We must also be more mindful of the amazing creatures we share our spaces with. They too deserve our respect - rather than just be seen as a "natural resource" or "commodity" and be abused or exploited as man sees fit. These important creatures are a vital part of our eco-systme and deserve to be allowed to live as nature intended. Furthermore, we must stop over-fishing and disrespecting our Oceans! Leaving a minimal carbon footprint can be achieved by all of us!

some organizations making a difference

There are truly some amazing people and organizations currently on the environmental front — the movers & shakers if your will on sustainable living, social resposibility, animal rights and more. Bringing awareness to the many options we have available to make positive changes in our world. True eco-innovators from all over the globe and leading the way on sustainable living to green design. The knowledge they share is abundant. Inspiring is an understatement!! Here are a few that I follow:

The Designers Accord - The Designers Accord is a global coalition working together to create positive environmental and social impact.
Re-nourish - Re-nourish is dedicated to helping the graphic design community grow into a more sustainable industry. "What designers do—and how we do it—matters"
Design Can Change - Graphic designers uniting to address climate change and encouraging sustainable practices.
Inhabitat - Green Design will change the world! An amazing website of eco-innovations!
B Corporation - Knowing the difference between a "good company" & just "good marketing".
GreenBiz - News and tools for aligning sustainability with business success & resources for successful green strategies.
Green America - Economic Action for a just planet.
Treehugger.com - An amazing & diverse array of incredible environmental information.
Planet Green - Sustainable living ideas, energy conservation tips and lots more.
MNN (Mother Nature Network) - Daily environmental news, green commentary, simple steps to save money, stay healthy, & support the planet.
Patagonia - Common Threads Initiative to Reduce Our Environmental Footprint.
Survival International - The movement for tribal and indigenous peoples.

"What we do in life echos in eternity!"

"Mother Nature doesn't do bailouts" .... Reduce-Repair-Reuse-Recycle.