Ethical consumption, encompassing "buy local," "buy green," and "buy organic," raises significant moral questions. This lecture explores how consumption became imbued with right and wrong, and the

Ethical consumption, encompassing "buy local," "buy green," and "buy organic," raises significant moral questions. This lecture explores how consumption became imbued with right and wrong, and the effectiveness of the ethical-consumption movement in influencing market behavior.

This discussion is part of the Ideas Matter lecture series. A joint project of Boston Review and MIT's Political Science Department, the series brings together writers, experts, and practitioners for substantive debate on contemporary challenges.

Raj Patel, author of *The Value of Nothing*, critiques the free market's impact on freedom and resource management. He argues that prices often mislead us, revealing "hidden costs" that distort

Raj Patel, author of *The Value of Nothing*, critiques the free market's impact on freedom and resource management. He argues that prices often mislead us, revealing "hidden costs" that distort true value. For instance, a hamburger's real price could be $200 when factoring in environmental and health expenses.

Patel, an activist and academic, suggests Nobel laureate Elinor Ostrom's concept of collaborative governance, known as "the commons," offers a better alternative for resource management than the current free market system. Visit Raj Patel's website: rajpatel.org.

At the BSR Conference 2014, President and CEO Aron Cramer delivered the opening speech, addressing the profound transformation impacting business models, markets, products, and personal

At the BSR Conference 2014, President and CEO Aron Cramer delivered the opening speech, addressing the profound transformation impacting business models, markets, products, and personal relationships. He stressed the necessity of engaging "hearts, heads, and hands" to navigate these shifts.

Transparency was highlighted as a second key conference theme. Cramer challenged participants to explore how transparency can be effectively transformed into a strategic advantage and valuable asset for businesses.

As of Earth Day 2012, Whole Foods Market no longer carries red-rated wild-caught fish in its seafood departments. This initiative supports ocean health and helps reverse overfishing

As of Earth Day 2012, Whole Foods Market no longer carries red-rated wild-caught fish in its seafood departments. This initiative supports ocean health and helps reverse overfishing trends.

We prioritize sustainable wild-caught seafood, offering the widest selection from fisheries certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). For more on our seafood sustainability, visit wholefoodsmarket.com/seafood-sustainability-basics.

Roz Savage, a British ocean rower and environmental campaigner, transformed her life from management consulting to become the first woman to row solo across three oceans. Her journey, undertaken

Roz Savage, a British ocean rower and environmental campaigner, transformed her life from management consulting to become the first woman to row solo across three oceans. Her journey, undertaken on behalf of Mother Earth, challenges the notion that material possessions bring happiness. Savage advocates simplifying life to discover one's true purpose, arguing that materialism impedes sustainability efforts.

Her book, *Stop Drifting, Start Rowing: One Woman's Search for Happiness and Meaning Alone on the Pacific*, shares her experiences. It can be ordered from Amazon or purchased at local bookstores. For more information about Roz Savage, visit www.rozsavage.com. She was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

World record-holding free diver Tanya Streeter discusses her

World record-holding free diver Tanya Streeter discusses her experiences with plastic pollution in our oceans.

She offers a unique perspective on this critical environmental challenge.

Climate scientists Kevin Anderson and Alice Bows-Larkin propose a radical de-growth strategy to address climate change. They argue that current solutions by world leaders are insufficient to

Climate scientists Kevin Anderson and Alice Bows-Larkin propose a radical de-growth strategy to address climate change. They argue that current solutions by world leaders are insufficient to prevent "runaway global warming," necessitating a fundamental shift in the economic system.

Interviewed by Amy Goodman at the UN Climate Summit in Warsaw, Anderson and Bows-Larkin are from England's influential Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research.

For more details, visit Kevin Anderson's website or read the full transcript.

For over a decade, activist performance artist Bill Talen, known as Reverend Billy, and his Church of Stop Shopping, have preached against recreational

For over a decade, activist performance artist Bill Talen, known as Reverend Billy, and his Church of Stop Shopping, have preached against recreational consumerism and climate disaster. He was recently arrested after a 15-minute musical protest at a JPMorgan Chase Bank in Manhattan, highlighting the bank's environmental record and the extinction of the Central American golden toad.

Facing misdemeanor charges that could lead to a year in prison, Reverend Billy and The Stop Shopping Choir continue to perform in New York City every Sunday through December 22. Reverend Billy is also featured in the film and book, "What Would Jesus Buy?" The book is available for purchase.

This excerpt is from a panel presentation at the Business In The Community Ireland Summit on Corporate Responsibility, held in November

This excerpt is from a panel presentation at the Business In The Community Ireland Summit on Corporate Responsibility, held in November 2010.

The panel featured experts including James Quincey (The Coca-Cola Company), Sir Stuart Rose (Marks & Spencer), and Gerard O'Neill of Amarach Research.

O'Neill highlighted how marketers' 'pricing trap' hinders sustainability initiatives. He argued that while price accounts for only 30% of a purchase decision, emotion and feelings drive 70%. Emphasizing trust and the social environment is crucial for consumers to move beyond price-driven choices.

This animation explores a post-consumer society, envisioning a future with fewer work hours, increased re-skilling, homesteading, and small-scale enterprises. These shifts aim to reduce the

This animation explores a post-consumer society, envisioning a future with fewer work hours, increased re-skilling, homesteading, and small-scale enterprises. These shifts aim to reduce the consumer economy's overall size and impact. It is narrated by economist and best-selling author Juliet Schor and produced by The Center for the New American Dream.

Dr. Schor's book, *Plenitude*, delves deeper into these concepts. You can order it from Amazon or find it at your local bookstore.