Ethical Consumption - MIT & Boston Review - Nov. 3, 2011Dara O'Rourke
This document discusses the potential for ethical consumption to drive changes in global production practices. It notes that while many consumers say they care about environmental and social issues, there remains a large gap between attitudes and actual purchasing behaviors. The document outlines some growth areas in ethical consumption like organic food and fair trade products. It argues that consumers need better information at the point of decision making to empower collective action. A platform providing transparency into product impacts could help close the gap by making sustainability visible and showing consumers the collective impact of their choices.
The document discusses ethical consumerism, which involves favoring products from companies that have ethical business practices through positive buying. It was first popularized by the UK magazine "Ethical Consumer" in 1989. Ethical consumerism helps consumers compare and select products that align with their values while avoiding financial loss. Some critics argue that uneven wealth distribution limits how democratic ethical consumerism can be. The document also describes the concept of "tax choice," which would allow taxpayers to direct their taxes to specific companies.
Ethical consumerism is a type of consumer activism based on dollar voting, where consumers favor ethical products or engage in moral boycotts of companies. It can be practiced by buying only necessary items, donating materials to others in need, recycling papers and bottles, and choosing products that are fair trade, organic, or sustainably sourced. Educating children and families on ethical consumption of food, toys and other goods is important to promote these practices in communities.
Ethical consumption is a western born concept; what does ethical consumption mean to the rest of the world? This research project is interested in exploring the meaning of ethical consumption from a Chinese perspective
The document provides information about mammals and dolphins in particular. It discusses how mammals share common characteristics like mammary glands to feed young. Dolphins are classified as mammals that live entirely in water and have modified appendages for swimming. The document also discusses hippopotamuses, describing their aquatic lifestyle while also grazing on land at night.
Inergy Automotive Systems provides breakthrough solutions for the automotive world, including a plastic fuel system to meet California's stringent emissions reduction requirements for Partial Zero Emission Vehicles, as well as a particulate filter that uses Selective Catalytic Reduction technology for reliable and efficient NOx reduction.
Improving the quality of school and out of-school time nutrition programsmambrosefrac
The document discusses improving the quality of school and out-of-school nutrition programs. It notes that obesity rates are higher among low-income and minority children. While school meals can help dietary intake, current meals often exceed fat and sodium limits and provide too few whole grains and vegetables. The IOM recommends strengthening nutrition standards for school meals to reduce obesity and improve health. Expanding access to subsidized federal nutrition programs may be the most effective way to combat child obesity.
My Works About User Experience Study & Usability TestRuby Kuo
This document lists several projects the author worked on between 2004-2007 related to user experience studies and usability testing for various clients such as Ikala, Kijiji, Yahoo! Taiwan, and BenQ. The author's roles included usability test planner, user experience planner, researcher, and project leader.
Ethical Consumption - MIT & Boston Review - Nov. 3, 2011Dara O'Rourke
This document discusses the potential for ethical consumption to drive changes in global production practices. It notes that while many consumers say they care about environmental and social issues, there remains a large gap between attitudes and actual purchasing behaviors. The document outlines some growth areas in ethical consumption like organic food and fair trade products. It argues that consumers need better information at the point of decision making to empower collective action. A platform providing transparency into product impacts could help close the gap by making sustainability visible and showing consumers the collective impact of their choices.
The document discusses ethical consumerism, which involves favoring products from companies that have ethical business practices through positive buying. It was first popularized by the UK magazine "Ethical Consumer" in 1989. Ethical consumerism helps consumers compare and select products that align with their values while avoiding financial loss. Some critics argue that uneven wealth distribution limits how democratic ethical consumerism can be. The document also describes the concept of "tax choice," which would allow taxpayers to direct their taxes to specific companies.
Ethical consumerism is a type of consumer activism based on dollar voting, where consumers favor ethical products or engage in moral boycotts of companies. It can be practiced by buying only necessary items, donating materials to others in need, recycling papers and bottles, and choosing products that are fair trade, organic, or sustainably sourced. Educating children and families on ethical consumption of food, toys and other goods is important to promote these practices in communities.
Ethical consumption is a western born concept; what does ethical consumption mean to the rest of the world? This research project is interested in exploring the meaning of ethical consumption from a Chinese perspective
The document provides information about mammals and dolphins in particular. It discusses how mammals share common characteristics like mammary glands to feed young. Dolphins are classified as mammals that live entirely in water and have modified appendages for swimming. The document also discusses hippopotamuses, describing their aquatic lifestyle while also grazing on land at night.
Inergy Automotive Systems provides breakthrough solutions for the automotive world, including a plastic fuel system to meet California's stringent emissions reduction requirements for Partial Zero Emission Vehicles, as well as a particulate filter that uses Selective Catalytic Reduction technology for reliable and efficient NOx reduction.
Improving the quality of school and out of-school time nutrition programsmambrosefrac
The document discusses improving the quality of school and out-of-school nutrition programs. It notes that obesity rates are higher among low-income and minority children. While school meals can help dietary intake, current meals often exceed fat and sodium limits and provide too few whole grains and vegetables. The IOM recommends strengthening nutrition standards for school meals to reduce obesity and improve health. Expanding access to subsidized federal nutrition programs may be the most effective way to combat child obesity.
My Works About User Experience Study & Usability TestRuby Kuo
This document lists several projects the author worked on between 2004-2007 related to user experience studies and usability testing for various clients such as Ikala, Kijiji, Yahoo! Taiwan, and BenQ. The author's roles included usability test planner, user experience planner, researcher, and project leader.
02 - La Stratégie de Spécialisation Intelligente : Vecteur de Croissance des ...Mohamed Larbi BEN YOUNES
This document summarizes a presentation on strategies for smart specialization as a driver of regional growth. It discusses key global trends like the rise of global value chains and increasing innovation-related collaboration. It also covers regional considerations, noting productivity differences across regions and the importance of tradable sectors for growth. The presentation outlines two stylized models of regional economies and emphasizes that smart specialization strategies should facilitate entrepreneurial self-discovery in regions through strategic diversification and knowledge investments in activities rather than sectors.
Social Media for Chicago Community Trust presentationHack the Hood
This document discusses the rise of social media and its implications for community news and media. It notes that everyone is now connected globally through platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. This has implications for how information spreads and how people can engage with peers as experts. The document also profiles Oakland Local as a case study of a nonprofit community news site that relies heavily on social media for community engagement, fundraising, and spreading its content. It discusses Oakland Local's social media strategies and lessons learned in building a sustainable model for local journalism.
The document provides information for students taking online courses at a community college. It outlines important details like the campus and Moodle websites, the online coordinator's contact information, and expectations for students. Students are expected to regularly check the class homepage, know how to use the student information system, and use campus email. They should expect timely feedback from instructors and for course materials to be available. The document also provides tips for using Moodle and safety concerns when interacting with classmates online.
This document provides an overview of the territory surrounding Ottaviano, Italy. It discusses the geography, history, natural beauty, and risks of the area. The geography section outlines the location of Naples, Vesuvius, Pompeii, Ercolano, and other nearby cities. The history discusses the ancient Greek colonies and the famous destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum by the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. It also gives brief histories of Ottaviano and other cities. The document outlines the natural beauty found in views of Naples, Capri, Sorrento and the surrounding coast. It also notes the riskiness of the area from eruptions of Vesuvius, which has
This document outlines the agenda for an event hosted by the Somali Student Association at Ohio State University. The event will begin at 4pm and feature presentations from Somali delegates and community leaders about Somaliland's progress in building democratic institutions. Specifically, the house speaker will discuss inspiring future leaders and preparations for upcoming elections, while the chairman of the UCID party will address building democracy from grassroots efforts and his party's role and vision. Additional speakers will also present before closing statements and refreshments.
This document summarizes several Bulgarian traditions:
1. Survakane involves visiting homes early on New Year's Day to wish for health and fertility, carrying decorated wooden sticks called survaknitsas.
2. Kukeri involve wearing scary costumes and ringing bells to scare away evil spirits around New Year and before Lent and bring good fortune to the village.
3. Martenitsi are symbolic amulets given on March 1st for health, happiness, and removed when the first stork is seen, representing the coming of spring.
4. Other traditions include Lazaruvane where girls decorate homes with flowers on Lazarus Saturday and sing for blessings, Nestinarstvo involving
This document lists and describes 10 of the most beautiful natural landmarks in Bulgaria. It includes descriptions of caves like Saeva dupka and Magura Cave. It also mentions natural formations like the Krushunski waterfalls, Skakavica waterfall, Stob's Pyramids, and the Chiprovtsi waterfall. The Seven Rila Lakes and Raiskoto praskalo waterfall are highlighted for their natural beauty. The document concludes by naming the Belogradchik Rocks as the top natural landmark in Bulgaria.
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. It has a population of over 1 million people and is a major political, economic, transportation and cultural hub. Some key facts about Sofia are that it was originally called Sredets but was renamed to Sofia in the late 19th century, the Bulgarian National Bank was founded there in 1879 making it one of the oldest central banks in the world, and Vitosha Mountain lies nearby. The document provides various details about the history and culture of Sofia.
A Kaleidoscopic Analysis of the Sing Up ProjectAntia G. Ben
The document provides a kaleidoscopic analysis of the Sing Up project in the UK. [1] The Sing Up project is a singing program launched in 2007 that involved over 91% of primary schools and 115,000 people. [2] The project has implications that are sociopolitical by privileging singing and emphasizing the neediest, pedagogical by taking a child-centered approach, and musicological by viewing voice as a musical instrument and forming identity. [3] The project is evaluated as having strengths like potential implications and low-stakes voluntary nature, but also weaknesses like vague goals and lack of close monitoring.
137 Secondary School "Angel Kunchev" is a secondary school in Sofia, Bulgaria founded in 1957. It merged with an elementary school in 1958 and took the name "Angel Kunchev." The school has a monument of Angel Kunchev in its yard and is led by Headmaster Mariana Zakova. It has facilities like a computer lab and supports student activities such as basketball, karate, and daily recess in the yard.
Le Concept de la Stratégie de Spécialisation Intelligente / The Concept of a Strategy for Smart Specialisation
Mr. Dominique FORAY, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Séminaire sur la Stratégie de Spécialisation Intelligente / S3 organisé par l'ANPR avec le support de l'UE les 17 et 18 mai 2016 à Hammamet.
How can community foundations and other local organizations think about creating hyperlocal sites that truly engage the community, both as participants and as creators and partners? This preso offers some ideas for discussion.
The forest is currently on fire. The document warns that the entire forest is burning and is in a dangerous state. In just 3 sentences, the document alerts readers to a forest fire that is actively spreading.
Houston has a thriving startup scene driven by five key factors: diversity of industry, a project-focused approach, international obsession, creativity, and deep entrepreneurial roots in the city.
02 - La Stratégie de Spécialisation Intelligente : Vecteur de Croissance des ...Mohamed Larbi BEN YOUNES
This document summarizes a presentation on strategies for smart specialization as a driver of regional growth. It discusses key global trends like the rise of global value chains and increasing innovation-related collaboration. It also covers regional considerations, noting productivity differences across regions and the importance of tradable sectors for growth. The presentation outlines two stylized models of regional economies and emphasizes that smart specialization strategies should facilitate entrepreneurial self-discovery in regions through strategic diversification and knowledge investments in activities rather than sectors.
Social Media for Chicago Community Trust presentationHack the Hood
This document discusses the rise of social media and its implications for community news and media. It notes that everyone is now connected globally through platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. This has implications for how information spreads and how people can engage with peers as experts. The document also profiles Oakland Local as a case study of a nonprofit community news site that relies heavily on social media for community engagement, fundraising, and spreading its content. It discusses Oakland Local's social media strategies and lessons learned in building a sustainable model for local journalism.
The document provides information for students taking online courses at a community college. It outlines important details like the campus and Moodle websites, the online coordinator's contact information, and expectations for students. Students are expected to regularly check the class homepage, know how to use the student information system, and use campus email. They should expect timely feedback from instructors and for course materials to be available. The document also provides tips for using Moodle and safety concerns when interacting with classmates online.
This document provides an overview of the territory surrounding Ottaviano, Italy. It discusses the geography, history, natural beauty, and risks of the area. The geography section outlines the location of Naples, Vesuvius, Pompeii, Ercolano, and other nearby cities. The history discusses the ancient Greek colonies and the famous destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum by the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. It also gives brief histories of Ottaviano and other cities. The document outlines the natural beauty found in views of Naples, Capri, Sorrento and the surrounding coast. It also notes the riskiness of the area from eruptions of Vesuvius, which has
This document outlines the agenda for an event hosted by the Somali Student Association at Ohio State University. The event will begin at 4pm and feature presentations from Somali delegates and community leaders about Somaliland's progress in building democratic institutions. Specifically, the house speaker will discuss inspiring future leaders and preparations for upcoming elections, while the chairman of the UCID party will address building democracy from grassroots efforts and his party's role and vision. Additional speakers will also present before closing statements and refreshments.
This document summarizes several Bulgarian traditions:
1. Survakane involves visiting homes early on New Year's Day to wish for health and fertility, carrying decorated wooden sticks called survaknitsas.
2. Kukeri involve wearing scary costumes and ringing bells to scare away evil spirits around New Year and before Lent and bring good fortune to the village.
3. Martenitsi are symbolic amulets given on March 1st for health, happiness, and removed when the first stork is seen, representing the coming of spring.
4. Other traditions include Lazaruvane where girls decorate homes with flowers on Lazarus Saturday and sing for blessings, Nestinarstvo involving
This document lists and describes 10 of the most beautiful natural landmarks in Bulgaria. It includes descriptions of caves like Saeva dupka and Magura Cave. It also mentions natural formations like the Krushunski waterfalls, Skakavica waterfall, Stob's Pyramids, and the Chiprovtsi waterfall. The Seven Rila Lakes and Raiskoto praskalo waterfall are highlighted for their natural beauty. The document concludes by naming the Belogradchik Rocks as the top natural landmark in Bulgaria.
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. It has a population of over 1 million people and is a major political, economic, transportation and cultural hub. Some key facts about Sofia are that it was originally called Sredets but was renamed to Sofia in the late 19th century, the Bulgarian National Bank was founded there in 1879 making it one of the oldest central banks in the world, and Vitosha Mountain lies nearby. The document provides various details about the history and culture of Sofia.
A Kaleidoscopic Analysis of the Sing Up ProjectAntia G. Ben
The document provides a kaleidoscopic analysis of the Sing Up project in the UK. [1] The Sing Up project is a singing program launched in 2007 that involved over 91% of primary schools and 115,000 people. [2] The project has implications that are sociopolitical by privileging singing and emphasizing the neediest, pedagogical by taking a child-centered approach, and musicological by viewing voice as a musical instrument and forming identity. [3] The project is evaluated as having strengths like potential implications and low-stakes voluntary nature, but also weaknesses like vague goals and lack of close monitoring.
137 Secondary School "Angel Kunchev" is a secondary school in Sofia, Bulgaria founded in 1957. It merged with an elementary school in 1958 and took the name "Angel Kunchev." The school has a monument of Angel Kunchev in its yard and is led by Headmaster Mariana Zakova. It has facilities like a computer lab and supports student activities such as basketball, karate, and daily recess in the yard.
Le Concept de la Stratégie de Spécialisation Intelligente / The Concept of a Strategy for Smart Specialisation
Mr. Dominique FORAY, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Séminaire sur la Stratégie de Spécialisation Intelligente / S3 organisé par l'ANPR avec le support de l'UE les 17 et 18 mai 2016 à Hammamet.
How can community foundations and other local organizations think about creating hyperlocal sites that truly engage the community, both as participants and as creators and partners? This preso offers some ideas for discussion.
The forest is currently on fire. The document warns that the entire forest is burning and is in a dangerous state. In just 3 sentences, the document alerts readers to a forest fire that is actively spreading.
Houston has a thriving startup scene driven by five key factors: diversity of industry, a project-focused approach, international obsession, creativity, and deep entrepreneurial roots in the city.