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Raj Patel: The Value of Nothing
Static PreviewRaj Patel talks about economic models in a way that points out a number of significant problems with the free market one and highlights some of the the ones that are working.  Remember Mr. Greenspan's testimon before Congress? "I found a flaw in the model that I perceive is the critical functioning structure that defines how the world works, so to speak." He refers to a book that is to be published and was published this month, The Value of Nothing.
EarthSayer Raj Patel
Date unknown Format Lectures
Length unknown Keywords SustainabilityMember of Special Collection Transforming Our Economy More Details
Historic Anchor Inn: Kip Ward
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Kip Ward, owner of the Historic Anchor Inn in Lincoln City, Oregon, a central coast beach town,  talks about the importance of the first step towards a sustainable lifestyle and getting started.

EarthSayers Barry Heidt; Kip Ward
Date unknown Format Interview
Length unknown Keywords SustainabilityMember of Special Collection Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism More Details
Post Crash, Investing in a Better World by Geoff Mulgan

http://www.ted.com As we reboot the world's economy, Geoff Mulgan poses a question: Instead of sending bailout money to doomed old industries, why not use stimulus funds to bootstrap some new, socially responsible companies -- and make the world a little bit better?

Geoff Mulgan CBE is Chief Executive of the National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts and Visiting Professor at University College London, the London School of Economics, and the University of Melbourn


As we reboot the world's economy, Geoff Mulgan poses a question:
Instead of sending bailout money to doomed old industries, why not use
stimulus funds to bootstrap some new, socially responsible companies --
and make the world a little bit better? He raises the issue of the effectiness of the GDP as a measurement tool for a new, sustainable economy. t
http://www.ted.com


 



Tags: Geoff Mulgan, TED Talks recovery stimulus package money finance recession sustainability sustainable development










EarthSayer Geoff Mulgan
Date unknown Format Lectures
Length unknown Keywords SustainabilityMember of Special Collection Transforming Our Economy More Details
The New, New Deal by EcoTrust
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A trailer for a 10 minute video on the Ecotrust belief that building local, living communities is the way to save the economy and the environment at the same time. The film shares the stories of analysts, professors, bankers, students, entrepreneurs and architects, and their movement toward a new economic model of recovery and sustainability.

This and other programs are available on EarthSayers as well as the EcoTrust Website and on their YouTube Channel.

Date unknown Format Documentary
Length unknown Keywords SustainabilityMember of Special Collection Transforming Our Economy More Details
Sustainability as Mainstream Business Opportunity
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Chris Laszlo presents his latest book, Sustainable Value: How tSustainable Valuehe World's Leading Companies Are Doing Well by Doing Good, arguing that far from being a cost to society and business, sustainability is emerging as a huge opportunity for both. 

To order his book from Amazon, please click on the imgage or visit your local bookstore. Thank you.

EarthSayer Chris Laszio
Date unknown Format Corporate
Length unknown Keywords SustainabilityMember of Special Collection Innovation and Sustainability More Details
All About Kiva: Matt and Jessica Flannery

A short promotional video about KIVA.org. Kiva's mission is to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty. Kiva is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend to unique entrepreneurs around the globe.They are headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

EarthSayers Jessica Flannery; Matt Flannery
Date unknown Format Appeal
Length unknown Keywords SustainabilityMember of Special Collection Portland Sustainability Leaders More Details
Change the Way You Think by WWF
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We live on a finite planet and sometimes our impact on it is greater than we realize. The seemingly isolated actions we take every day, from our choice of morning beverage to our choice of business practices, are often links in a chain of unusual connections we would never have imagined.

The bottom line: The health of business is directly connected to the health of the natural world. And both can grow and flourish—together.

From the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Date unknown Format Instructional
Length unknown Keywords SustainabilityMember of Special Collection One Water More Details
Vision Across Boundries and Understanding Connections
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Conversations host Harry Kreisler of the University of Berkeley welcomes Amory Lovins for a discussion of Natural Capitalism ( http://www.natcap.org/ ). Lovins explains the origins and mission of Rocky Mountain Institute ( http://www.rmi.org/ ) and analyzes the opportunities and benefits of using the profit motive to redesign the relationship between the environment and capitalism. Drawing on his thirty year career as an innovator and scientist, he analyzes the mechanisms by which ideas can impact business practice and government policy with the goal of sustaining the environment.

 

EarthSayer Amory Lovins
Date unknown Format Interview
Length unknown Keywords SustainabilityMember of Special Collection Transforming Our Economy More Details
What is Sustainability by Hunter Lovins
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Hunter Lovins discusses the nest of issues surrounding sustainability and how these issues are forcing change whether we like it or not.  She emphasizes that there is now strong evidence that the companies that are adopting sustainability practices and principles are out performing their competitors.

EarthSayer Hunter Lovins
Date unknown Format Interview
Length unknown Keywords SustainabilityMember of Special Collection What is Sustainability? More Details
The Wisdom of Designing Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough
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Special Collection: TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design), Ideas Worth Spreading Cradle to Cradle presents architect and designer William McDonough asks what our buildings and products would look like if designers took into account "All children, all species, for all time." http://www.ted.com/

Click image to order book from Amazon.

EarthSayer William McDonough
Date unknown Format Lectures
Length unknown Keywords SustainabilityMember of Special Collection Innovation and Sustainability More Details
 

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