Apr 14, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
The Broken “Buy-One, Give-One” Model: 3 Ways To Save Toms Shoes Written by: Cheryl Davenport via FastCoExist (Illustration via GOOD) Toms has built a popular brand around the buy-one, give-one model. But two critical flaws in that model threaten to undo its social...
Apr 13, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Written by Annie Leonard, author of The Story of Stuff A few years ago I bought a cheap portable radio for $4.99 to listen to the news while I walk to work. Soon after, one of the earphone buds broke. No problem, I thought – I’ll just fix it using parts from my drawer...
Mar 27, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Interview with Daniel Vidal of Whole Planet Foundation (WPF) Mike: Break it down for us, what is Whole Planet Foundation (WPF)? Daniel: WPF is a Whole Foods Market (WFM) established nonprofit foundation. Our mission is poverty alleviation through microcredit in the...
Mar 20, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Do we really need to cut down this many trees to make room for factories? thiscitycalledearth: by one of TccE’s favourite photographers at the moment, 罗 希 (flickr / tumblr), location unknown (I’m guessing...
Mar 6, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Do the clothes you wear, wear out the world? adhibition: Pivot – Ecosmart...
