A\J – Alternatives Journal – Canada's Environmental Voice

Responsible Business

May 05 2013 | IN Responsible Business | REVIEWED BY Semini Pathberiya

Director Amy Miller explores the dark side of carbon offsets.

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Web Exclusive: Resequencing Corporate DNA

Mar 2013 | IN Greenbelts 39.2 | BY Julie Bélanger

A new report outlines the changes to an organization's operational DNA that are needed for true sustainability. We show how you can also use this framework in your own life.

The Bittersweet World of Chocolate

Feb 11 2013 | IN Responsible Business | BY Jo Anne Tacorda

A taste of the ecological challenges of chocolate, and the efforts to make it more sustainable.

Lifecycle Analysis Success Stories

Jan 11 2013 | IN Technology | BY Dan Beare

Exploring successful LCA applications—from beer bottles to those new polymer banknotes.

Fair Trade: A Human Journey

Jan 08 2013 | IN Responsible Business | REVIEWED BY Elizabeth Claire Alberts

Québec-based photojournalist Éric St.-Pierre captures the lives of the workers behind the fair trade label.

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Best in Flow

Jan 2013 | IN Lifecycles 39.1 | BY Stu Campana

A six-pack of decentralized water management systems that deal with climate change turmoil by building local resilience.

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Lifecycle Analysis Answers the Christmas Tree Debate: Real or Fake?

Dec 14 2012 | IN Responsible Business | BY Dan Beare

A look at the need for lifecycle analysis policy in Canada – and provides a holiday-themed example.

The Roots of Social Entrepreneurship

Nov 30 2012 | IN Responsible Business | BY Nicole Dufraine

Nicole Dufraine shares her experience of the inspiring SociaLIGHT Conference.

Would(n’t) you like a bag with that?

Nov 14 2012 | IN Waste | BY Julia Hawthornthwaite

In London, England, they (gasp!) don’t charge for plastic bags!

Unplugged

Jan 2006 | IN Zero Waste 32.1 | BY Beverley Thorpe

Canada should follow Europe’s lead on e-waste.

Art & Media 39.3

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