Monday, September 13, 2010

Nic Marks: The Happy Planet Index | Video on TED.com

Another great talk on TED, showing how by measuring a nation success through GDP only we miss-out on the most basic and essential needs that we need the most. We are made to believe nations must only focus on productivity, but I believe the time has come to think of out the box and start looking at other factors that will guarantee social justice and wellness for everyone, not for the few.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Ray Anderson on the business logic of sustainability | Video on TED.com

One of the men who inspired me to write this blog. At his carpet company, Ray Anderson has increased sales and doubled profits while turning the traditional "take / make / waste" industrial system on its head. In a gentle, understated way, he shares a powerful vision for sustainable commerce.