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Self-determination theory and ethical consumption
In this post we’ll take a look at a psychological concept closely linked to eudaimonic happiness: Self-determination theory. Self-determination theory maintains that our three core psychological needs are competence, autonomy, and relatedness. Practicing ethical consumption can help us meet these needs.
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The importance of ethical consumption
Many of our social and environmental challenges, from climate change and extreme poverty to habitat destruction and modern slavery, are rooted in corporate misbehavior.
The only dependable way to ensure corporate social responsibility is by impacting sales via ethical consumption.
The Green Stars Project provides objective, science-based guidance for ethical consumers. It’s also a grassroots movement to hold corporations accountable – a democratic “Green Stars” rating system for social and environmental impact. Read more about the GSP.
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The environmental footprints of meat and other foods
As you probably know by now, the kind of food we choose to eat has a major impact on climate change, deforestation, pollution, biodiversity losses,…
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Earth is beyond 6 of 9 planetary boundaries. (Wait, what?)
The term planetary boundaries comes from an international group of scientists who have defined nine major threats to life on planet Earth and metrics for…
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Ultra-processed food: How meat and dairy are co-opting the narrative
This is the first of two posts detailing how the UPF conversation is a front line in the war against plant-based food. As a case…
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