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Solidarity: Are you willing to fight for a sustainable future?

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On its surface, the concept of solidarity doesn’t have a lot in common with sustainability. After some years pushing myself to understand the nuances of how a sustainable future could come to be, I now know there is no possibility of a sustainable future without solidarity.  I am in my mid-30’s and belong to a … Read more

No such thing as a sustainable consumer-oriented company

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In 2011 Patagonia, a multinational medium-size corporation specializing in high-end, technically advanced outdoor equipment and clothing, posted a curious ad. Above a picture of its popular jacket, the ad says “Do Not Buy This Jacket”; and the extensive accompanying text, rather than listing the alluring attributes of the jacket, discusses environmental impacts of its manufacturing … Read more