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NGO Initiatives
Semaine Sans Pesticides (SSP)
'Semaine Sans Pesticides' (Week without Pesticides - in English)is a major grassroots initiative which originated in France and incorporates hundreds ofeventstaking place over a 10 day period. Held annually in late March, SSP aims to promote viable alternatives to chemical pest control in agriculture, transport, gardening, and local amenities.
Weet Wat Je Eet
Initiated by Dutch NGOs Milieudefensie, Natuur en Milieu, and Goede Waar & Co, 'Weet Wat Je Eet' ('Know What You Eat' - in English) is an on-line information resource which allows Dutch consumers to compare pesticide contamination levels among food items sourced from major Dutch supermarkets
Chemicals Health Monitor
A project initiated by Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL). Provides authoritative information to support measure to reduce harmful effects of hazardous chemicals on human health and the environment
Wear Organic
A project of PAN UK, Wear Organic works to reduce the negative impacts of pesticides in global cotton production by promoting organic and fairly traded cotton alternatives. Free information resources including a directory of organic cotton retail outlets are available on-line.
The Bhopal Medical Appeal
Supported by groups and individuals worldwide, the Bhopal Medical Appeal is a civil society organisation which delivers free medical relief to the victims of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal, India.
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