People, Planet, Profit!
September 16, 2008
A reader has passed on this Sydney Morning Herald article about a new book on vegetarianism and the good environmental reasons that go with this lifestyle choice. Angela Crocombe’s book Ethical Eating aims to teach us ‘how to make food […]
September 15, 2008
Victoria’s upcoming Agribusiness Summit will focus on the Big Issues & Opportunities Facing Agriculture. Witchmount Estate Winery, Melton, will host Day 1 and the All Seasons Resort, Bendigo, will host Day 2, on September 24 and 25. Agribusiness forums across […]
September 9, 2008
There is a 100 Mile Trial meeting in Melbourne at Nick Ray’s place – 33 Barkly Street, Footscray – this Thursday the 11th September. The 100 Mile diet has taken off in many places around the world with people experimenting […]
September 9, 2008
In June there was anger in Brisbane at Winter Veg Marked Up 250% and hope that the recently released ACCC inquiry into grocery prices would clarify the situation, unfortunately it just seems to have muddied the waters. It appears the […]
September 4, 2008
Reg Clairs, CEO of Woolies from 1993 to 1998, is reported as having concerns about the survival of Australia’s food manufacturing industry. He says there is now a greater emphasis on the retailer taking charge of the supply chain. Many […]
September 1, 2008
Charles, the Australian inventor/manufacturer of ‘Nature’s Style Magic No Hosing Car Wash’ says his product needs only 10 – 20 litres of water for rinsing the chamois while around 250 litres is an average estimate for washing the family car. […]
September 1, 2008
Ikea – the ‘cheapie’ Swedish housewares store we can’t do without – is planning to invest 50 million euros in cleantech start-ups with the with the goal of eventually selling solar panels, smart meters and other technology in its stores. […]
August 23, 2008
A Crikey article by Canberra writer Bernard Keane on the Business Council’s emissions trading submission and the way the mainstream media ‘falls for junk economics’ turned up in my inbox today. Bernard writes: “Independent consultants’ reports, that businesses and peak […]
August 21, 2008
A PWF Reader travelling overseas recently discovered ‘can do’ US communities interested in food security and local economies, who have bought their own farms. Read on… An Illinois Farm Called Erehwon Last year Erehwon – Nowhere ‘Backwards’ – sold out […]
August 17, 2008
Passing on another ProBono Australia news item, this time about Australian women and a rise in ethical consumerism. “Australian female consumers and employees are demanding transparency and ethical business practices, with over 90 per cent saying that a company’s commitment […]
August 7, 2008
Is it possible to paint a picture of our world in 2020, a world that is successfully addressing climate change issues and achieving a balanced triple bottom line for business, social concerns AND the environment? Academics draw complex matters together […]
July 29, 2008
How are you coping with the complexities of emissions trading? I found the following New Matilda discussion and the alternative suggested enlightening. Writing about the Green Paper Drs Iain MacGill and Regina Betz – their academic qualifications are listed below […]