The more we study the major problems of our time, then more
we come to realize that they cannot be understood in isolation. They are
systematic problems, which means that they are interconnected and interdependent.
Language can both help us see and also blind us. With out
the means to communicate we would not be able to form societies or exchange
ideas. Yet we can also be led believe that once a word or phrase has been
used enough, the idea that it represents becomes an accepted fact that is
not questioned.
Summary to 'The Natural Advantage, a Blueprint for a Sustainable
Australia'
The Northern Rivers Regional Strategy is the result of a
successful partnership between the Northern Rivers Regional Economic Development
Organisation (NOREDO), the Northern Rivers Regional Organisation of Councils
(NOROC) and Planning NSW.
The objective of ecolabelling is to reduce damage to the environment
by promoting products with the least environmental impact.
As the market is increasingly global in its outlook and
impact, many business leaders have come to believe that it is important
for them to demonstrate a real commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Far from harming a company’s prospects, a commitment to the principles
of corporate social responsibility may enhance their reputations and reduce
their business risks.
Green power is growing in Australia and Internationally,
posing a dilemma for business. Does it push back and resist the rising
tide of regulation? Or dose it go green itself in the hope that it may
gain some competitive advantages or at least ameliorate the effects of
the regulation?
