The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives. The film concludes with a call for viewers to support legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of cosmetics and personal care products. [Mehr] [Weniger]

We are experiencing a massive shift in cultural consciousness that has people seeking innovative solutions into health, sustainability, social responsibility and personal development. This shift is expressed on the high end of the spectrum by the influential LOHAS conscious consumer. But, the real power lies in capturing the emerging consciousness of every consumer. Within the next five years, this massive movement will stand alongside the advent of computers, the birth control pill and the explosion of the internet as iconic cultural shifts that transformed our existence. It will reinvent not only how consumers consume, but who they are. It is a global Trend that will influence every company and nearly every brand. Legendary Futurist Faith Popcorn will discuss the cultural trends her visionary company, BrainReserve has identified and what they mean for the future of LOHAS businesses and their consumers [Mehr] [Weniger]

John Elkington is the Founder and Non-Executive Director of SustainAbility and Founding Partner and Director of Volans Ventures. In this interview with Dr Wayne Visser, Director of CSR International, he talks about where he sees the sustainability and social enterprise agenda heading. The interview took place in Athens on 11 June 2010. [Mehr] [Weniger]

Dies ist der zehnminütige Kurzfilm, den das sustainable design center im Auftrag des Umweltbundesamtes jetzt fertiggestellt hat. Und er ist anders als die US-amerikanischen Umweltfilm-Kassenschlager, die viele Millionen Dollar Produktionskosten verschlungen haben, als "Low-Budget"-Produktion entstanden. Zudem ist FLOW vermutlich der erste umweltthematische Film, der sich mit nachhaltiger Ressourcennutzung beschäftigt. FLOW beeindruckt nicht mit drastischen Real-Bildern, sondern besticht durch ausdrucksstarke künstliche Welten, die ihre Wirkung nicht verfehlen. Der Kurzfilm aus der Reihe „Beyond Climate Change des Umweltbundesamtes beleuchtet eines unserer dringlichsten Probleme: die Verschwendung unserer natürlichen Ressourcen. [Mehr] [Weniger]

Research findings from the 2010 Global Green Brands Survey based on 8,000 responses from eight countries. Executives interviewed in this video clip include: Annie Longsworth, Global Sustainability Practice Leader, Cohn & Wolfe Daniel Esty, Chair, Esty Environmental Partners Mark Penn, CEO, Penn Schoen Berland Russ Meyer, Chief Strategy Officer, Landor Associates [Mehr] [Weniger]

Schwarz wie Milch / Black Like Milk: Konzeption und Realisation eines Kurzfilmes zum Thema: Beeinflussung durch Medien. Bachelorarbeit der Hochschule Ulm, Studiengang Digital Media. Betreuende Person Prof. Manfred Gaida (c) 2010 Stefan Kempas, Für mehr Infos: www.schwarzwiemilch.de oder www.blacklikemilk.com [Mehr] [Weniger]

LOHAS - dieses neue Bewusstsein wurde in den USA schon vor einigen Jahren entdeckt. In deutschen Medien beschreibt der Begriff „LOHAS“ mittlerweile so etwas wie eine zweite „grüne Welle.“ Grün sein und grün Leben zeigt sich als Lifestyle und verbindet Lebensqualität und Genuss mit sozialer und ökologischer Verantwortung. [Mehr] [Weniger]

Erwin Wagenhöfer

Eine Welt in Balance ist möglich - Global Marshall Plan Initiative

Effects of Green Marketing

Worldchanging.com founder Alex Steffen - 21st-century problems.

Dokumentarfilm Indigo Kinder

DER GROSSE AUSVERKAUF

Revolution Textilmode

green economy

Education guru Sir Ken Robinson

Erwin Wagenhöfer

Zeitgeist - Freedom of Choice

The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives. The film concludes with a call for viewers to support legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of cosmetics and personal care products. [Mehr] [Weniger]

John Elkington is the Founder and Non-Executive Director of SustainAbility and Founding Partner and Director of Volans Ventures. In this interview with Dr Wayne Visser, Director of CSR International, he talks about where he sees the sustainability and social enterprise agenda heading. The interview took place in Athens on 11 June 2010. [Mehr] [Weniger]

Research findings from the 2010 Global Green Brands Survey based on 8,000 responses from eight countries. Executives interviewed in this video clip include: Annie Longsworth, Global Sustainability Practice Leader, Cohn & Wolfe Daniel Esty, Chair, Esty Environmental Partners Mark Penn, CEO, Penn Schoen Berland Russ Meyer, Chief Strategy Officer, Landor Associates [Mehr] [Weniger]

Warum tun wir nichts? Der offizielle Trailer des deutschen Kinofilms "Age of Stupid - warum tun wir nichts?" mit dem oscarnominierten Schauspieler "Pete Postlethwaite". Das "Ecologist magazine" schreibt: Fantastisch! Schlägt 'Eine unbequeme Wahrheit' um Längen!. Weitere Informationen auf http://ageofstupid.tao.de - Ab 3.6.2010 im Kino! [Mehr] [Weniger]

FOUR YEARS. GO. is a campaign to change the course of history. The next four years will determine the quality of life on this planet for the next 1,000 years. There is still time to act, but no time to waste.

Städte und Menschen im Wandel - Vortrag über die Transition Town Initiative Bielefeld bei der 2. Bielefelder Pecha Kucha Nacht