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20 must-read books about food systems

GreenBiz

20 must-read books about food systems. But even as these shifts expose inequities in the health and food systems, many experts hope that the current moment offers an opportunity to build a new, more sustainable food system. Focusing on the concept of dude foods, the book follows the evolution of food marketing for men.

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7 roles to create sustainable success

GreenBiz

7 roles to create sustainable success. As someone who works at the intersection of human resources and sustainability, I’m fascinated by the question of who is leading this change, and how they can do so effectively. That’s where Wijdoogen’s book comes in. Ellen Weinreb. Fri, 10/02/2020 - 00:30.

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Book Review: Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard

Terra Infirma

A few months ago, I realised there was a Patagonia-shaped hole in my Sustainability knowledge. Not the southern region of South America, of course, but the outdoor clothing company which has a reputation as something of a Sustainability maverick in the mould of its founder Yvon Chouinard. The History section was by far my favourite.

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Can sustainability save capitalism?

GreenBiz

Can sustainability save capitalism? My inbox and bookshelf have been groaning lately under the heft of some weighty books, essays and reports heralding a kinder, gentler era for capitalism. To be sure, few of these individuals and organizations are advocating for a sharp turn to socialism, communism or any other alternative-ism.

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The road to a sustainable economy

The Environmental Blog

As the world struggles to combat climate change, the need for a sustainable economy is more urgent than ever. Why do we need a sustainable economy? Despite the urgent need for a sustainable economy, there are several barriers that have hindered progress. What’s stopping us?

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America is hungrier than ever for sustainable food systems. Can we build them?  

GreenBiz

America is hungrier than ever for sustainable food systems. So Miller, who launched the platform in the fall of 2019 to provide funding to small, sustainably run farms — operations often underserved by traditional finance — soon found himself expanding Steward’s services to help these same farmers shift their business model.

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Sustainability and the never-ending battle against burnout

GreenBiz

Sustainability and the never-ending battle against burnout. Yes, my own, which came at the end of four years helping Apple become a model of environmental sustainability. But also the debilitating exhaustion of so many sustainability professionals who wear themselves down in service of this crucial work. I’d booked my flight.