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Submitted by Anouk Bertner on February 23, 2008 - 12:45am.

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    • Another Elephant in the Sustainability Room: Over-Consumption - A weekly blog by sustainability expert Bob Willard

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      In my August 24, 2010, blog, we explored a dilemma for sustainable companies: growth. This week we will discuss its Siamese twin: over-consumption. It’s the second undiscussable elephant in the board rooms of companies aspiring to be sustainable enterprises.

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      Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 8:22am
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      Marieke
    • On August 21, we exceed nature’s budget

      This article in the Global Footprint Network's newsletter captures our attention at The Natural Step. It was a reminder to all of us that there is still a long road ahead of us. 

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      It has taken humanity less than nine months to exhaust its ecological budget for the year, according to Global Footprint Network calculations.

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      Friday, August 27, 2010 - 9:44am
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      Marieke
    • An Elephant in the Sustainability Room: Growth - A weekly blog by sustainability expert Bob Willard

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      In today’s business model, growth is a given—an imperative. “Grow or die” is the undisputed maxim of business leaders. The stock market punishes companies that do not meet growth expectations. Growth is good. However, continuous growth appears to be at odds with sustainability principles. Growth is the ‘un-discussable’ elephant in the board rooms of companies aspiring to a sustainable business model.

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      Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 9:33am
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      Marieke
    • Sustainability – The 4-Step Transformation from Stage 3 to Stage 4 - A weekly blog by sustainability expert Bob Willard
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      Is it really possible for a company to become a sustainable enterprise? Yes, it is. But, it requires a significant transformation. No company will undertake such a significant metamorphosis unless it increases its value. In fact, each step must benefit the company or it will be difficult to convince shareholders and other important stakeholders that it should go further on the sustainability journey. The four stepping-stones from an unsustainable company to a sustainable business model are designed to ensure that each step produces real business benefits.
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      Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 8:47am
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      Marieke
    • Community-Based Social Marketing

      The Natural Step Exchange wants to let you know about an upcoming workshop presented by Dr. McKenzie-Mohr. Find a description and more information below. 

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      The cornerstone of sustainability is behavior change. If we are to move toward a sustainable future we must encourage individuals and businesses to engage in a multitude of actions (e.g., waste reduction, water and energy efficiency, pollution prevention, etc.). To date, most programs to encourage such activities have relied upon disseminating information.

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      Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 9:55am
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      Marieke
    • Canmore adopts Towards Zero Waste events policy :: The Canmore Leader

      The town of Canmore is continuing on the road to sustainability after adopting The Natural Step Framework in 2008. Canmore was the second Canadian community to implement The Natural Step’s community-wide engagement program. Read more about their journey in the case study here. 

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      By Hamish Maclean, The Canmore Leader. August 18, 2010.

      Special events in Canmore will be moving towards zero waste.

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      Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 8:55am
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      Marieke
    To read more of our blogs visit our blog archive here http://www.thenaturalstep.org/en/canada/blog-canada

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