Awakening to a new economics
In the Gospels we read famous accounts of Jesus feeding great crowds of people, his miraculous hospitality extending to thousands of hungry listeners. “They all ate and were satisfied,” writes … Continue reading Take a step towards ending food waste
In the latest of our Joy in Enough talks, Tim Cooper discusses disposability, consumerism and the desire for the new. If you missed it, the video is below and you … Continue reading Talk: Responsibility in a throwaway culture
Cloud Cuckoo Land is a much celebrated novel by Anthony Doerr, who won a Pulitzer for his previous book All the Light we Cannot See. And it has a lot … Continue reading Cloud Cuckoo Land, by Anthony Doerr
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
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
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
@LessWasteLaura explains how the #GreatFashionFast from @Tearfund can challenge the environmental impact of fast fashion.
“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?
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