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Bright Green – the new Black (Friday)

Posted on November 23, 2016 by

That Green is the new Black is illustrated through sustainability focused alternatives to the commercialism of Black Friday. Patagonia whose sustainability vision entails using business to make change will be giving 100% of sales to 1% For The Planet this … Continue reading →

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Books that have shaped our thinking … Parts 1 and 2

Posted on August 22, 2016 by

Driving back from Andrew Platten’s funeral with Anne Parker, conversation was centred on how Andrew had inspired us, and others, in numerous ways; (for me, sustainability, academia/industry collaboration and cycling) And as is common when discussing inspiration, our conversation picked up on … Continue reading →

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Advocacy and Activism: Patagonia ‘Tools’ Book Review

Posted on August 8, 2016 by

Patagonia Tools for Grassroots Activists.Edited by Nora Gallagher and Lisa Myers; introduction by Yvon Chouinard. Book Review Advocacy or activism. Advocacy has become a common descriptor for many sustainability folk, and one I’ve used for many years. Maybe now is the … Continue reading →

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Patagonia Worn Wear – UK Tour

Posted on April 7, 2016 by

“Let’s all become radical environmentalists” commented Patagonia chief executive Rose Marcario “As individual consumers, the single best thing we can do for the planet is to keep our stuff in use longer. This simple act of extending the life of … Continue reading →

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Seattle, Vancouver and Squamish: a sustainability visit.

Posted on March 17, 2015 by

Having just returned from a visit / tour of sustainability projects in the Cascadia, NW pacific area of Seattle, Vancouver and Squamish, combined with a outdoor vacation, I am now sorting copious notes, photos and observations from the trip that … Continue reading →

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Towards a Responsible and Sustainability Construction Economy

Posted on October 28, 2013 by

Increasingly we hear more and more on emerging sustainable, responsible, collaborative economies. For example: Patagonia, following on from Chouinard’s Responsible Business have launched their Responsible Economy initiative, and wisely, not having the answers shape the programme with the mission to … Continue reading →

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Grey to Green sustainability – revisited

Posted on September 19, 2013 by

Where are you on the Grey to Green spectrum is a question I often ask at sustainability and CSR sessions with clients or in workshops. Cornucopian Thinking: The glass that will always refills itself no matter what we do. Indeed the natural … Continue reading →

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