The Human Mapping Project Research
 
In creating and performing the various works associated with the Human Mapping Project (Your Planet, Plastic People of the Universe, and Burdened Bodies) questions often arise about recycling, product and food safety, chemical avoidance, and strategies for greener living. I wanted to share some resources that are helpful in navigating these issues and that have influence the works. I’ve felt confused at times by the often contradictory information that exists, overwhelmed by the myriads of harmful substances and practices integrated into our modern lives, and insignificant and helpless by the large scale of the problems and the issues they raise. It’s hard to know where to start making changes and understand what’s effective. I’ve discovered that integrating new practices one at a time creates lasting changes. Carry a stainless steel water bottle and you’re no longer consuming single use plastic water bottles. Clean your sink with a lemon and the chemical load in your home and that goes into the water supply is reduced. Moisturize with olive oil instead of lotion and you eliminate a host of harmful substances, and another single use plastic bottle. Simple changes you make, and the information you can relay to your family and friends, makes are progressive steps forward. Happy surfing and reading. Lynn A Citizens Guide To Plastic Pollution http://emedia.art.sunysb.edu/maxliboiron/webpages/citizensguideplastic.html - Discusses how plastics pollute the environment and harm the human body and outlines best practices for plastic use. Plastic Pollution Coalition www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org - The “learn” pages provide some quick information about plastics and highlight common misconceptions. Five Gyres www.5gyres.org - Examines plastic pollution in the oceans and conducts, gathers, and offers the opportunity for participation in research. Chemicals that act as estrogens: http://www.natural-progesterone-advisory-network.com/avoid-chemicals-and-foods-that-act-as-estrogens/ - States simply what chemicals to avoid and why and where these are normally found, including products to avoid. Trash Patch www.trashpatch.org - Profiles people and artists making a difference in the environment with a particular focus on plastics in the marine environment. Body Burden www.chemicalbodyburden.org - puts the body burden in everyday terms, explains causes and provides suggestions for everyday living and further reading. http://pollutioninpeople.org - Emanating from a study that analyses the body burden of 10 individuals, this site presents the results, outlines harmful additives to avoid in products, and offers safe alternatives. Top books that don’t require a degree in science: Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What’s at Stake for American Power, Mark Shapiro Gone Tomorrow: The Hidden Life of Garbage, Heather Rodgers Plastic Ocean, Captain Charles Moore Silent Spring, Rachel Carson Slow Death by Rubber Duck, Rich Smith and Bruce Lourie http://emedia.art.sunysb.edu/maxliboiron/webpages/citizensguideplastic.htmlhttp://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.orghttp://www.5gyres.orghttp://www.natural-progesterone-advisory-network.com/avoid-chemicals-and-foods-that-act-as-estrogens/http://www.trashpatch.orghttp://www.chemicalbodyburden.orghttp://pollutioninpeople.orgshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2shapeimage_1_link_3shapeimage_1_link_4shapeimage_1_link_5shapeimage_1_link_6
Resources, Research, Results
Apr 18, 2012