consumption
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Environmental Sustainability and Consumption
The best way to achieve environmental sustainability is to develop a circular economy with services and products that have the least possible impact on the environment. Attacking consumption is futile and a waste of effort.
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How Buying Stuff Drives Climate Change
Consumerism causes a large chunk of our carbon emissions. Here are a few ideas for healthier habits during the holidays and beyond.
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Climate Change and Economic Consumption
Climate change requires nothing less than transforming the nature of economic production and consumption: Not to consume less, but to consume without destroying the planet that sustains us.
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The Sharing Economy is Transforming Sustainability
During a talk on Wednesday, panelists discussed the benefits and challenges of this emerging industry.
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