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Category: consumerism

By Jeremy Williams Posted on May 24, 2022May 23, 2022

Greenwash and how to spot it

If you’ve ever stayed in a hotel, it’s likely that you’ve seen some kind of variation of the little sign in the bathroom: re-use your towels and we can all … Continue reading Greenwash and how to spot it

Categories: Articles, consumerism
By Jeremy Williams Posted on May 4, 2022May 3, 2022

Book review: Buy Better, Consume Less

When people start thinking about social justice or the environment for the first time, their own consumer choices are often a starting point. What brands should I be avoiding? Which … Continue reading Book review: Buy Better, Consume Less

Categories: books, consumerism
By Jeremy Williams Posted on April 26, 2022April 25, 2022

Earth day on the EDGE

Catherine Masterman considers the middle ground in climate action, and the unsung potential of the school Parent-Staff Association. Earth Day on Friday was a reminder that many centuries ago (it … Continue reading Earth day on the EDGE

Categories: consumerism, Parenting
By Jeremy Williams Posted on February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Join the Great Fashion Fast

@LessWasteLaura explains how the #GreatFashionFast from @Tearfund can challenge the environmental impact of fast fashion.

Categories: consumerismTags: fashion, Tearfund
By Jeremy Williams Posted on February 1, 2022January 26, 2022

Could we all just… stop shopping?

“Stop shopping!” shouts the satirical anti-consumerist street preacher Rev Billy. “The shopocalypse is upon us!” he cries, and his gospel choir breaks into song. Blurring the lines between street theatre, … Continue reading Could we all just… stop shopping?

Categories: books, consumerism
By Jeremy Williams Posted on January 11, 2022March 7, 2022

Talk: The economics of enough

In the second of our monthly Joy in Enough talks, Jeremy Williams shared some ideas from his book The Economics of Arrival: Ideas for a grown-up economy, written with Katherine … Continue reading Talk: The economics of enough

Categories: consumerism, EventsTags: talks
By Jeremy Williams Posted on October 27, 2021October 21, 2021

Could a smartphone last for a decade?

We often hear that if we want to reduce the impact of our electronic devices, we should ignore the siren song of the mobile phone companies and keep our handset … Continue reading Could a smartphone last for a decade?

Categories: business, consumerismTags: repair
By Jeremy Williams Posted on October 6, 2021October 6, 2021

Common Wealth or Private Riches?

John D Anderson considers five ways to rebuild a commonwealth – a society that shares accumulated wealth broadly. “Private affluence and public squalor” were denounced by J K Galbraith a … Continue reading Common Wealth or Private Riches?

Categories: consumerism, Politics

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