theherd123 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I have always thought Coke wasn't a squeeky clean company and so this programme caught my eye it on 'Dispatches' Channel 4 8pm tonight. This next bit is a little intro to the programme.... Political activist and journalist Mark Thomas travels to South America, India and the US to investigate the way in which Coca-Cola and its suppliers operate and the extent to which they upholds moral and ethical obligations. Looks interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 That'll be interesting - I've seen a few things in the past about that company and it's use of child labour, also the 'disappearance' of union activists in it's processing plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 It was Snowy - all a bit scary really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Just have seen it...fairly appalling...anyway, I never drink coke as it is full of rubbish and now I feel great that I don't support them by buying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 *drinks coke whilst reading this....* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Just had a JD & Coke so don't think I can comment.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 We hate them. Would never buy any coca cola made product. They're vicious, besides the fact there is no goodness whatsoever in the drink. We're off to see Mark Thomas on Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 We hate them. Would never buy any coca cola made product. So you buy no fanta, 7up, sprite, any thing made by schweppes (tonic water etc) Mcdonalds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I don't buy fizzy drinks full stop - hate them and make my own lemonade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 So you buy no fanta, 7up, sprite, any thing made by schweppes (tonic water etc) Mcdonalds You are spot on Fred. We don't have fizzy drinks, like Clare, at all. Nothing by Nestle either. No KFC, McDonalds, Burger King or Subway and we don't rent DVD's from Blockbusters. Wouldn't mind the Lemo recipe though Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 So you buy no fanta, 7up, sprite, any thing made by schweppes (tonic water etc) Mcdonalds You are spot on Fred. We don't have fizzy drinks, like Clare, at all. Nothing by Nestle either. No KFC, McDonalds, Burger King or Subway and we don't rent DVD's from Blockbusters. Wouldn't mind the Lemo recipe though Clare I buy fizzy water though. Does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 So you buy no fanta, 7up, sprite, any thing made by schweppes (tonic water etc) Mcdonalds You are spot on Fred. We don't have fizzy drinks, like Clare, at all. Nothing by Nestle either. No KFC, McDonalds, Burger King or Subway and we don't rent DVD's from Blockbusters. Wouldn't mind the Lemo recipe though Clare I buy fizzy water though. Does that count? You beat me to it Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 We hate them. Would never buy any coca cola made product. They're vicious, besides the fact there is no goodness whatsoever in the drink. Not unless you add Jack Daniels or Jim Beam "goodness"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 (edited) So you buy no fanta, 7up, sprite, any thing made by schweppes (tonic water etc) Mcdonalds You are spot on Fred. We don't have fizzy drinks, like Clare, at all. Nothing by Nestle either. No KFC, McDonalds, Burger King or Subway and we don't rent DVD's from Blockbusters. We never touch any of those (except Subway sometimes) mainly because a) we're veggie and b) we eat healthy. However, I hate to say it but there's no way you can completely avoid these companies! Do you realise your councils paper recycling (assuming you have some) will end up in China where, chances are, it will reappear as packaging for MacDonalds? Crazy or what. Apparently the reason recycling goes to China is to fill up the ships that bring other goods over here on their return journey. Makes sense I guess. Edited November 20, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 The only fizzy drink I occasionally buy is Appletiser because it is 100% apples, nothing added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Lemonade recipe (from this forum) 1 lemon 1 dessert spoon of citric acid (from chemist) 3/4lb of white sugar 1.5 pints of boiling water ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Grate off the lemon zest and squeeze the juice. Tip into a stoppered bottle along with the sugar, citric acid and the boiling water. Tip and shake gently until all the sugar has dissolved. Refrigerate when cold and dilute to taste with either fizzy or still water. Note, I leave the lemon peel in because i like it, but strain it if you don't like bits in your drink. I have also made the same recipe with lime and a mixture of lemons and limes - both are just as refreshing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Is that for still lemonade becaus eI just squeeze a ouple of lemons add a load of water and then sugar to taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 It makes up a sort of cordial Bron, which you can then dilute with either still or sparkling water to your taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Ive never really understod the appeal of fizzy drinks, I dont like tham at all. I drink squash at home. I dont like tea, coffee or alcohol) If I want a treat then I get an inocent smoothie not a bottle of coke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Me too, i mostly drink water, or decaff tea. I don't like squash or fizzy drinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
