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Book Synopsis The Ethical Consumer by : Rob Harrison
Download or read book The Ethical Consumer written by Rob Harrison and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005-04-23 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on ethical consumers, their behaviour, discourses and narratives as well as the social and political contexts in which they operate, this text provides a summary of the manner and effectiveness of their actions.
Book Synopsis The Myth of the Ethical Consumer Hardback with DVD by : Timothy M. Devinney
Download or read book The Myth of the Ethical Consumer Hardback with DVD written by Timothy M. Devinney and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-29 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A no-holds-barred examination of 'ethical' consumerism.
Book Synopsis The Ethical Consumer Guide to Everyday Shopping by :
Download or read book The Ethical Consumer Guide to Everyday Shopping written by and published by Ecra Pub.. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fair Trade written by Alex Nicholls and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005-06-07 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ′Today, Fair Trade finds itself at a crucial point in its evolution from alternative trading mechanism to a mainstream economic model. As the only certifier in the largest Fair Trade market in the world, TransFair USA has observed the explosive growth in consumer awareness and business interest in Fair Trade certification. New research into the progress of Fair Trade to date and, crucially, its key future directions is urgently needed. Fair Trade is therefore a valuable and timely contribution.The range and depth of the book is considerable. It is international in outlook and engages with a broad spectrum of theory and thinking. Its style is approachable yet rigorous. I would strongly recommend it to industry, academics, students, policy-makers and the interested reader in general′ - Paul Rice, CEO, TransFair USA ′This work - a powerful study of the maelstrom of issues and cross currents in the Fair Trade and Development movements is long overdue. Through case studies, quantative analysis and reasoned arguement, this work makes its case with cogent force′ - Hamish Renton, Product Manager Food You Can Trust, Tesco ′With the fair trade sector growing rapidly, it is vital that the concept is understood properly and the future potential mapped out. Fair Trade provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of fair trade which make it a "must read" for everyone from casual buyer right through to seasoned producer. Here′s your chance to see how you can easily change the world for the better′ - Mel Young, editor-in-chief, New Consumer, Britain′s only fair trade magazine, www.newconsumer.org. Fair Trade is at a crucial moment in its evolution from alternative trading mechanism to mainstream economic model. This timely and thoughtful book looks at the strategic future for Fair Trade. Each chapter spearheads a key area of Fair Trade thinking and theory and the political, legal and economic context of Fair Trade is given careful scrutiny. Difficult questions are tackled such as `What is the role and value of corporate social responsibility?′ and `What is the brand meaning of Fair Trade?′ Throughout, readers are supported by: - Revealing case studies and useful data analysis; - Concise histories of different Fair Trade organisations; - Chapter summaries and conclusions.
Download or read book Magnifeco written by Kate Black and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Non-toxic beauty products and eco-fashion to help you be magnifeco! In the wake of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh—the worst garment industry accident in recorded history—the words "fashion disaster" acquired a new and much more sinister meaning. Commentators suggested that the tragedy was completely predictable in a sector with a shocking track record of rampant environmental damage, the use of toxic chemicals, and chronic human rights abuse. Now the industry is undergoing a shift, and many of us are questioning our buying habits. The rise of socially and environmentally responsible retailers like Patagonia and The Body Shop has led to dramatic changes in the eco and ethical fashion landscape. Magnifeco is the Fast Food Nation of the fashion world—your guide to making a difference too. In this guide, author Kate Black: Examines non-toxic beauty and ethical fashion Recommends a multitude of ways for consumers to make better decisions Introduces the brands and designers leading the way along this socially responsible path. With this complete head-to toe guide covering everything from hair and beauty products to shoes and footwear, you can feel better about everything you put on your body and be— magnifeco! Kate Black is the founder and editor-in-chief of Magnifeco.com, the digital source for eco-fashion and sustainable living. She has lived and worked in the major fashion centers of the world, has written over 1,000 articles about designers and ethical fashion, and speaks regularly at regional and national green living events.
Book Synopsis The Handbook of Ethical Purchasing by : Rob Harrison
Download or read book The Handbook of Ethical Purchasing written by Rob Harrison and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From boycotts of plastics and palm oil by consumers, to the tracking of carbon footprints and modern slavery in their supply chains by businesses, buying ethically has now fully captured the public interest. The Handbook of Ethical Purchasing is designed to help both ordinary people and industry professionals to understand this new movement, its political background and, most importantly, how to become involved more effectively By looking in turn at sustainable supply chain management by companies, green public procurement by governments, and the ethical choices made by consumers, this book operates as a practical handbook for people across all industries and sectors to become involved in the important changes that need to be made. It provides the key principles, language, and techniques that companies, campaigners, certification schemes, and regulators are beginning to use to address the moral, practical, and political problems that commonly occur in this transition to more ethical economies. Written by a leading authority on ethical consumption, Rob Harrison, the book provides the reader with the tools to operate with confidence and effectiveness in an easy-to-access format. It also provides a useful structure to understand this new subject area for students of marketing, supply chain management, and business studies generally.
Book Synopsis A History of Fair Trade in Contemporary Britain by : Matthew Anderson
Download or read book A History of Fair Trade in Contemporary Britain written by Matthew Anderson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-09-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an original contribution to the empirical knowledge of the development of Fair Trade that goes beyond the anecdotal accounts to challenge and analyse the trading practices that shaped the Fair Trade model. Fair Trade represented a new approach to global trade, corporate social responsibility and consumer politics.
Book Synopsis SAGE Brief Guide to Marketing Ethics by : Sage Publications
Download or read book SAGE Brief Guide to Marketing Ethics written by Sage Publications and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With key terms and concepts related to marketing ethics presented in a short, easy-to-use format, this guide is an essential companion for marketing courses or as a reference for students and practitioners who would like to learn more about the basics of ethical marketing. The text is divided into four sections which contain important keywords that relate to those sections: Business Ethics, Ethics and the Marketing Mix, Ethics and the Promotional Mix, and Special Topics in Marketing Ethics. Each keyword entry is written by a scholar drawn from the fields of business and marketing ethics, and is a comprehensive essay on such crucial topics as ethical issues in pricing, green marketing, and deceptive advertising. Each essay includes a list of references and suggested readings for each article so that readers can find more information on those issues they are most interested in.
Book Synopsis The Ethical Consumer Guide by : John Elkington
Download or read book The Ethical Consumer Guide written by John Elkington and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Resolving Ethical Dilemmas by : Bernard Lo
Download or read book Resolving Ethical Dilemmas written by Bernard Lo and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-04-29 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Fifth Edition, this respected reference helps readers tackle the common and often challenging ethical issues that affect patient care. The book begins with a concise discussion of clinical ethics that provides the background information essential to understanding key ethical issues. Readers then explore a wide range of real-world ethical dilemmas, each accompanied by expert guidance on salient issues and how to approach them. The book’s two-color design improves retention of material for visual learners. An accompanying website lets readers access the full text, along with features designed to reinforce understanding and test knowledge. New to the Fifth Edition: This edition includes new discussions of ethical issues as they relate to clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine, electronic medical records, genetic testing, and opioid prescription. The book also includes an increased focus on ethical issues in ambulatory care. Readers will also find more detailed analysis of cases, more examples of ethical reasoning, more highlight pages relating clinical ethics to emergency medicine, oncology, palliative care, and family medicine. Also new are discussions of quality improvement and use of advance care planning rather than advance directives.
Download or read book Clothing Poverty written by Andrew Brooks and published by Zed Books Ltd.. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘An interesting and important account.’ Daily Telegraph Have you ever stopped and wondered where your jeans came from? Who made them and where? Ever wondered where they end up after you donate them for recycling? Following a pair of jeans, Clothing Poverty takes the reader on a vivid around-the-world tour to reveal how clothes are manufactured and retailed, bringing to light how fast fashion and clothing recycling are interconnected. Andrew Brooks shows how recycled clothes are traded across continents, uncovers how retailers and international charities are embroiled in commodity chains which perpetuate poverty, and exposes the hidden trade networks which transect the globe. Stitching together rich narratives, from Mozambican markets, Nigerian smugglers and Chinese factories to London’s vintage clothing scene, TOMS shoes and Vivienne Westwood’s ethical fashion lines, Brooks uncovers the many hidden sides of fashion.
Book Synopsis Shop Ethical! the Guide to Ethical Supermarket Shopping 8th Ed by : ETHICAL CONSUMER GROUP INC.
Download or read book Shop Ethical! the Guide to Ethical Supermarket Shopping 8th Ed written by ETHICAL CONSUMER GROUP INC. and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Ethical Travel Guide by : Polly Pattullo
Download or read book The Ethical Travel Guide written by Polly Pattullo and published by Earthscan. This book was released on 2009 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Book Synopsis The Conscious Closet by : Elizabeth L. Cline
Download or read book The Conscious Closet written by Elizabeth L. Cline and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From journalist, fashionista, and clothing resale expert Elizabeth L. Cline, “the Michael Pollan of fashion,”* comes the definitive guide to building an ethical, sustainable wardrobe you'll love. Clothing is one of the most personal expressions of who we are. In her landmark investigation Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, Elizabeth L. Cline first revealed fast fashion’s hidden toll on the environment, garment workers, and even our own satisfaction with our clothes. The Conscious Closet shows exactly what we can do about it. Whether your goal is to build an effortless capsule wardrobe, keep up with trends without harming the environment, buy better quality, seek out ethical brands, or all of the above, The Conscious Closet is packed with the vital tools you need. Elizabeth delves into fresh research on fashion’s impacts and shows how we can leverage our everyday fashion choices to change the world through style. Inspired by her own revelatory journey getting off the fast-fashion treadmill, Elizabeth shares exactly how to build a more ethical wardrobe, starting with a mindful closet clean-out and donating, swapping, or selling the clothes you don't love to make way for the closet of your dreams. The Conscious Closet is not just a style guide. It is a call to action to transform one of the most polluting industries on earth—fashion—into a force for good. Readers will learn where our clothes are made and how they’re made, before connecting to a global and impassioned community of stylish fashion revolutionaries. In The Conscious Closet, Elizabeth shows us how we can start to truly love and understand our clothes again—without sacrificing the environment, our morals, or our style in the process. *Michelle Goldberg, Newsweek/The Daily Beast
Book Synopsis Ethical Consumers and Ethical Trade by : Anne Tallontire
Download or read book Ethical Consumers and Ethical Trade written by Anne Tallontire and published by Nri. This book was released on 2001 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series focuses upon policies which affect the management of natural resources in support of sustainable livelihoods, primarily in developing countries. Its core is issues which affect livelihoods of poor people in rural areas, but it also recognizes linkages u notably the role of non-natural resource components in livelihoods, the interests of the urban poor, and the role of associated factors such as health and education. It aims to provide topical analysis to inform development practitioners concerned with issues of poverty in development.
Book Synopsis Ethical Consumerism and Comparative Studies Across Different Cultures: Emerging Research and Opportunities by : Al-A'ali, Ebtihaj Ahmed
Download or read book Ethical Consumerism and Comparative Studies Across Different Cultures: Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Al-A'ali, Ebtihaj Ahmed and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the integral parts of determining business success directly correlates to how well a company interacts with their customers. This increased demand for direct communication has evolved how companies cooperate with their patrons and examines how essential ethics is related to these communications. Ethical Consumerism and Comparative Studies Across Different Cultures: Emerging Research and Opportunities provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of the fundamental issues related to ethical consumerism and applications within business, science, engineering, and technology and examines the impact Arab and global cultures have on consumerism. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as business ethics, data management, and global business, this book is ideally designed for managers, executives, advertisers, marketers, sales directors, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students.
Book Synopsis Shop Ethical! the Guide to Ethical Supermarket Shopping 9th Edition by : ETHICAL CONSUMER GROUP INC.
Download or read book Shop Ethical! the Guide to Ethical Supermarket Shopping 9th Edition written by ETHICAL CONSUMER GROUP INC. and published by . This book was released on 2018-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shop Ethical!' is a handy pocket-sized guide designed to help you match your shopping habits with your values. It's the ideal size for keeping in your bag for quick reference so every time you shop in a supermarket you can make an informed decision about where your money goes. This completely updated edition includes tips on shopping beyond the supermarket while still tracking the ever-increasing consolidation of company ownership. In this revised edition you will find more information to empower you to make the best possible choices at the supermarket and beyond. 'Shop Ethical!' also contains information addressing contemporary issues such as plastic waste, food miles, palm oil, overfishing, animal welfare, child labour, genetic engineering, multinational ownership, tax justice and packaging. Looking beyond the supermarket the book encourages home-grown, independent and local purchasing choices. Here's what you'll find in Shop Ethical! A comprehensive aisle by aisle list of products and brands found in the supermarket (plus liquor) with company and parent company information Bonus sections on clothing, electronics and retail Easy-to-use icons to clearly identify company ratings, Australian ownership, and outstanding products "Be an Ethical Shopper" 12 step action calendar centrespread Ownership chart mapping the dominant food & drink companies operating in Australia Rating overview showing the areas a company has received praise or criticism Information snapshots - Shopping tips, Blights of Industry, Labelling Tips for shopping beyond the supermarket, with illustrations Five principles to guide a more sustainable purchase Easy-to-use contents page, index page, and colour-coded categories 'Shop Ethical!' has sold over 130,000 copies and is in its ninth edition (previously known as The Guide to Ethical Supermarket Shopping) and is also available as an app on the App Store and Google Play.
