People, Planet, Profit!
August 29, 2007
Vous les hommes.com is a really interesting combination/marketing idea of a French-language blog and a men’s clothing brand ‘Celio’. ‘Bloggeuse’ Sophie Kune reacted when ‘les messieurs’ commented that she was basically ignoring them. Sophie approached Celio with the idea of […]
August 28, 2007
There was some good news about the NT community’s fight against cane toads on early ABC radio last week. According to Graeme Sawyer of Northern Frogwatch numbers are down on what they usually are at this time of year. Check […]
August 24, 2007
How do Gunns feel about alienating consumers and retaining workers, I wonder? Their primary export product is Tasmanian oak veneer, enhancing many Australian homes no doubt. The company also runs a Tamar Valley vineyard (!) as well as other timber-related […]
August 22, 2007
In today’s e-newsletter Co-op America – economic action for a just and sustainable planet gives a good run down on ‘new’ fuels. It’s interesting reading – let’s know your opinion? They say: “Some (new fuels) are nearly as bad as […]
August 21, 2007
One Mission accomplished!cries the banner on the Mission Beach Community Association website (MBCA) – population now 30,000 under the NEW Cassowary Coast Regional Council, as the coastal villages are officially united. MBCA was formed by residents and ratepayers (including non-residents) […]
August 20, 2007
A national conference in Bendigo, Victoria, 16-18 September 2007, will outline the growth ahead for the renewable energy sector. Renewable Energy and Regional Australia – who aim to create local economic development opportunities – will identify emerging business opportunities in […]
August 16, 2007
How good does it sound for competent, responsible people – wearing ‘grassroots hats’ – NOT to have to become an incorporated body to do a community job done that needs doing? ‘Place-based, bottom up community planning’ sounds inclusive and relevant […]
August 13, 2007
Drought has put people under siege all over Australia. Of those taking it as hard as you could ever imagine are the people in the Victorian Shire of Murrindindi who rely on Lake Eildon and its feeders for their very […]
August 10, 2007
Just a quick one for our Melbourne readers to let you know The Ethical Consumer Group meets monthly to discuss aspects of living out sustainable alternatives in a consumerist culture. This Wednesday August 15, there will be a showing of […]
August 9, 2007
Can any good come out of reports that Angus & Robertson sent letters last week to independent publishers demanding many thousands of dollars to occupy shelf space in their 180 stores across Australia? What happens if you’re in a one […]
August 2, 2007
There’s so much to take into consideration if you want to make the most ethical choices on your weekly shopping run. Wouldn’t it be easier if you had a pocket guide to take with you to the supermarket? While it’s […]
August 2, 2007
Inspired by skills learnt in producing the Tucker ‘n’ Tales Recipe and Story Book – part of the 2004 Women Who Mean Business Project – the Latrobe Valley Community Group in Gippsland (Vic) will turn its hand to a book […]