Comments on: Can Business Imitate Nature?

By: Global Patriot

Global Patriot — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:11:27 +0000

I agree Giovanna that we should follow a path that aligns business with nature, and hopefully we can convince business to adopt that idea.

By: Global Patriot

Global Patriot — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:05:59 +0000

Many books have influenced me with regards to aligning our lives more closely with nature, but you’re right Steffan, there has been little written which describes how to effect positive change at a policy level. My personal opinion is that life at the top – both within government and business circles – is so innately corrupt at this point that we need to take a different approach.

One book stands out on the topic of changing the world from the bottom up (those on top will only change their ways when the bottom speaks out loudly) and it also happens to be written by Paul Hawken. Blessed Unrest talks about the millions of people who are making a difference in the world today, acting as individuals or as part of nonprofits and NGOs. Highly Recommended!

If we speak, and act, in a manner that supports the common good, I believe policy will follow.

By: Giovanna Garcia

Giovanna Garcia — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:37:11 +0000

Hi Mark,

Now you got interested in Paul Hawken’s book The Ecology of Commerce. If everyone will follow the Philosophy, we will all living in a better world.
Thanks for sharing.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Giovanna Garcia´s last blog ..We can end hate and discrimination.

By: Global Patriot

Global Patriot — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:40:53 +0000

William McDonough’s TED presentation is filled with thought provoking comments and insights – as well as examples on how to design cities in a cradle-to-cradle fashion – highly recommended viewing for all – thanks for the link Erik!

By: Erik van Erne, Milieunet Foundation

Erik van Erne, Milieunet Foundation — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:00:44 +0000

I guess these viedo’s are interesting: Wisdom of designing C2C http://tinyurl.com/yfp9jgn Cradle to Cradle Explained http://tinyurl.com/ylb6lgx

By: Steffan Antonas

Steffan Antonas — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:43:24 +0000

Mark – Great summaries of important ideas, as always. Tweeted. You’ve been doing such a good job of packaging ideas in bite-sized, digestible chunks for others who aren’t reading this stuff. Thanks for spreading important ideas. Here’s what I’m wondering about this stuff though…

Successful adoption of values and philosophies like this always seems to depend on policy structure and adoption. Without law to guide behavior and structure incentives, organizations almost always default back to “cheaper” and “more convenient”, which often shifts outcomes away from sustainability. Do you know of any books/resources on how to effectively change policy or change the balance of power? I read a lot about solutions in an ideal world and problems, and not much on how to really deal with the social barriers (policy) that stop good people with good ideas in their tracks. Thoughts?
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