Consumerism

Nov

18

2011

Sustainability Speaker Series: “The Story of Stuff” with Annie Leonard

Nov 18 2011 - 2:00am to 3:30am

Tickets: $5 On sale now!

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The Office of Sustainability invites you to attend the second presentation in our 2011-2012 Sustainability Speaker Series, “The Story of Stuff,” presented by Annie Leonard. Read More

Source: U of A Office of Sustainability

Location

Room 11

Tory Lecture Theatre — University of Alberta

Edmonton , AB

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Environment & Society

Toxics

Consumerism

Environmental Health

Environmental Justice

Mar

17

2011

Film Screening and Q & A: The Economics of Happiness

U of A Office of Sustainability

Mar 17 2011 - 1:00am to 3:00am

Join us for a special screening of ‘The Economics of Happiness’, a documentary about the worldwide movement for localization. The film will be followed by a Q and A session with Filmmaker Helena Norberg-Hodge (via Skype).

View the film’s trailer

Website: http://www.theeconomicsofhappiness.org/ Read More

The Economics of Happiness

Source: U of A Office of Sustainability

Location

Petroleum Club

319 5 Avenue SW

Calgary , AB

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Economics

Sustainability

Environment & Society

Consumerism

Business & the Environment

Apr

04

2009

REAP Down to Earth Week: Responsible Shopping Event

REAP Calgary

Apr 4 2009 - 7:00pm to 11:00pm

REAP Business Association presents "Responsible Shopping Event"

This fun and informative afternoon will help Calgarians connect with local companies that offer socially and environmentally responsible products. Discover the variety of eco fashion available in Calgary for men, women and children – everything from yoga wear to formal wear. Then learn from the world’s leading expert on ethical consumerism, Dr. Ellis Jones, how to use your shopping dollars to create a better world. Read More

Location

SAIT Campus, Colonel Walker Building

1301 16 Avenue NW

Calgary , AB

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Consumerism

Dec

17

2008

Thoughtful Tuesday Documentary: "Buyer Be Fair"

Dec 17 2008 - 2:00am

Presented by Steeps Tea Lounge & Earth's General Store

James Spurlock/Rob VanAlkemade. 90 minutes. 2007.
http://www.buyerbefair.org

A documentary that explores how conscious consumers and businesses can use the market to promote social justice and environmental sustainability through product labelling. Read More

Location

Steeps Tea Lounge College Plaza

11116 82 Avenue NW

Edmonton , AB

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Ecology Systems Information Society

Sustainability

Consumerism

Nov

28

2008

Buy Nothing Day!

Nov 28 2008 - 7:00am to Nov 29 2008 - 6:59am

International Buy Nothing Day always falls on the day after the American Thanksgiving in November, traditionally the first day of Christmas shopping! People are encouraged to not make any purchases throughout the entire day. The idea is to increase participants' awareness of their spending habits and to think about mass consumerism and its effect on the cultural and natural environment of the world. Read More

Environment & Society

Consumerism

Nov

26

2008

Thoughtful Tuesday Documentary: What Would Jesus Buy?

Nov 26 2008 - 2:00am

Presented by Steeps Tea Lounge & Earth's General Store

James Spurlock/Rob VanAlkemade. 2007.
90 minutes

"The movie Santa doesn't want you to see!" An examination of the commercialization of Christmas in America.

If you can't make it to this screening of this documentary you can catch it on December 4^th.

http://wwjbmovie.com/about.html Read More

Location

Steeps Tea Lounge College Plaza

11116 82 Avenue NW

Edmonton , AB

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Consumerism

Dec

05

2008

Documentary: What Would Jesus Buy? Reverend Billy & The Church of Stop Shopping

Dec 5 2008 - 2:00am

Hosted by Edmonton Small Press Association & Theatre Yes

Screenings at 7 & 9pm

What Would Jesus Buy? follows Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir as they go on a cross-country mission to save Christmas from the Shopocalypse: the end of mankind from consumerism, over-consumption and the fires of eternal debt! From producer Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) and director Rob VanAlkemade comes a serious docu-comedy about the commercialization of Christmas. Read More

Location

Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre

9828 101A Avenue

Edmonton , AB

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Consumerism

Jun

26

2008

Living on Earth as if we want to stay - Mike Nickerson

Jun 26 2008 - 1:00am to 3:30am

More and more people are realizing that change is essential.

"Living on Earth as if we want to stay" is an invitation to discuss the sort of change necessary to secure long-term well-being.

Cures do not result from treating symptoms. The cause must be addressed. While Climate Change has captured public attention, it is a symptom of a greater challenge. That challenge is that the human species has grown to fill its planet. Read More