Tag Archives: Consumer

Is there a Long Term for Short Termism?

We read nowadays of many clashes. Leaving aside the titanic struggles so breathlessly expounded on sports pages, the conflicts I am thinking of are the great global shapers of politics and economics. They might be between technologies (e.g. Apple vs … Continue reading

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Are Australian retailers on-board with the CSR agenda?

The recent furore surrounding Coles, milk prices and the social responsibilities of the supermarket giants provides  a useful opportunity to reflect on the state of CSR in the Australian retail sector. An online review of some of Australia’s largest retail … Continue reading

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Where is the “sustainability Churchill”?

Last month was a tough one. As a card-carrying optimist working on the sustainable development agenda, I was struck by how pessimistic the expert community has become about humankind’s prospects this century. Where a decade ago there was still optimism … Continue reading

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Sustainable seafood: a delicious fishy stew

When my extended family gets together for dinner, a favourite request is for my husband Bob’s baked trout. He douses it with grape juice and bakes it in foil for an hour. Simple and delicious. Recently Woolworths and Coles announced … Continue reading

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