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Philanthropy in Australia: Are the rich morally obliged to give?
By Lorrin Windahl. The other night I caught the ABC’s Compass report entitled ‘Hey Big Spender’. It discussed the idea of philanthropy in Australia and looked at why the wealthy are reluctant patrons. As a whole we are a very…
Read MoreDesigner Profile 4: Cynthia E. Smith
By Lucy Smith. The Smithsonian Institute encompasses some of the best known and most reputable museums and galleries in the world. The Institute was founded by the US government in 1846 “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge” and holds…
Read MoreFor a product to succeed, being “green” isn’t enough
By Alistair McCaskill (Guest contributor from The Switch Report). In the last couple of years I’ve interviewed the owners and managers of over 45 companies that are each contributing in some way to the move towards a more sustainable way…
Read MoreThe dirty truth about recycling
By Lucy Smith. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been told to recycle. As a child I recollect asking why I should do this and being told, ‘because it’s good for the environment’. Many years on when the…
Read MorePulp – the green packaging alternative
By Lorrin Windahl. So I mentioned in a previous post that polystyrene foam, which has been used for many years as a good impact resistant packaging material, is slowly being outlawed worldwide due to its low sustainability credentials. So what…
Read MoreSaluting those that Salute the Reuser
By Lucy Smith. In my time I’ve had the good fortune of being able to travel far and wide. One of the first things I say to overseas friends or out-of-towners who ask me about Melbourne is; ‘coffee culture’. It’s…
Read MoreLife Cycle Assessment Part 3: Reduce Your Product’s Environmental Impact
By Giles Matthews. My last post stepped into some heavy territory – reducing your product’s negative social impact. This post we’ll grapple with the equally dense issue of reducing your product’s environmental impact.
Read MoreDesigner Profile 3 – William McDonough
By Lucy Smith. William McDonough has been famed as a ‘hero for the planet’ by Time magazine. The American designer, architect and author is certainly a worthy recipient of the endowment as a globally recognised leader in sustainable development.
Read MoreOlder people – the forgotten generation?
By Heather McInnes. Health care standards have significantly improved over the last few decades. People are living longer and people with previously fatal injuries and illness are being saved. As a result of this, within developed countries, there are individuals…
Read MoreCardboard coffins – an eco exit?
By Lorrin Windahl. A pretty morbid post I know but I’ve always been amazed at the elaborate and ‘over the top’ design of coffins when they are just put in the ground or, worse still, burnt. When you think about…
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