Well now, here is the interesting one. I work to help verify product/supplier information against Green Standards. The recent trend has been for corporates/organizations/Government to rely on third party certifications to judge whether a product/service's Green claims are "credible". To me that makes a lot of sense because this allows ...
Started by Alex R. in October 2009, about Architecture, Carbon Trading, Consumerism, Education, Industry & Business
Is demand for Organic produce low because the big businesses involved in fertiliser, pesticides and seed production will see their revenue greatly reduced? See http://www.organicdirect.co.nz/news-detail.php?newsID=380 and consider what more farmers turning to Organics would do to some business that are influential with New Zealand government.
Started by Megan L. in September 2009, about Agriculture & Food, Industry & Business, Organic, Politics & Government
I ended up getting on to this topic after yet another heated conversation with someone about our environmental woos over the weekend. This time round, Dr Bob Lloyd's recent presentation on peak oil, renewables & human nature was the catalyst for the discussion. Dr Llyod's presentation was great, full of ...
Started by Sarah Holden in September 2009, about Environment & Wildlife, Industry & Business, Population

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