drsFILM
drsFILM is the production company of Silent Snow. For more information, see the about us section or visit the website.
Marla Cone
In 2005 Marla Cone, journalist and environmental expert, released her book Silent Snow. In this she describes the slow poisoning of the pole areas. This book has inspired us and many others to raise awareness for this problem.
Cradle to Cradle
'Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things' is a book by German chemist Michael Braungart and architect William McDonough. It is a manifesto calling for the transformation of human industry through ecologically intelligent design. McDonough and Braungart argue that an industrial system which "takes, makes and wastes" can transform into a creator of goods and services that generate ecological, social and economic value.
International Polar Year
The International Polar Year is a large scientific programme focused on the Arctic and the Antarctic from March 2007 to March 2009.
Slow Food Movement
Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. For more information see the Slow Food International website. Also check out Slow Food Nation: an organisation dedicated towards a deeper environmental connection to our food which aims to inspire and empower Americans to build a food system that is sustainable, healthy and delicious. Here you will also find more info on their upcoming 2008 sustainable food event in San Francisco (Aug 29-Sept 1), during which they will screen Silent Snow as part of their "Best of Slow Food on Film" session.
Maurits Groen Milieu & Communicatie BV
Maurits Groen Environment & Communication BV (MGE&C) is specialised in promoting and creating communication on environmental and sustainability issues, between public and governmental institutions (national, provincial, local), business, environmental and non-profit organisations, education, science and consumers. MGE&C also acts as an intermediary, facilitating organizations of different kinds to communicate on sustainability issues.
Greenpeace
Greenpeace takes on an important role in fighting Persistant Organic Pollutants. Within their Toxic Campaign they currently pressure leading manufacturers of electronics such as Apple and Nokia to produce products that are greener, last longer and do not contain hazardous chemicals. Another important element is political lobbying to reform chemicals and waste policies and raise consumer awareness. Click here for a video on e-waste in China.
Antony Jinman
Polar Explorer Antony Jinman organizes and promotes projects and expeditions involving outdoor learning that help to inspire children and the public on issues concerning the environment.
The International HCH & Pesticides Association (IHPA)
IHPA is an independent and non-political network aiming to draw international attention on the world-wide problems stemming from the production and use of HCH and other obsolete pesticides and especially its dangers for human health and the environment.
Natuurinformatie (in Dutch)
De schone schijn van de noordpoolsneeuw, educatief artikel over de vervuiling van de noorpoolsneeuw.
