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Regenerative Economics
Regular price $24.99 Save $-24.99A bold vision of an economy as an intelligent living organism, freed from the mindless finance algorithm, unlocking unseen potential
Regenerative Economics is based on the deceptively simple idea that an economic system should emulate the process and patterns that define all life, enabling it to adapt and evolve to higher levels of complexity. This science-based next evolution of economics explains the root cause of the polycrisis–the compounding impacts of climate change, ecosystem and biodiversity loss, planetary systems breakdown, and increasing social and economic inequity—and promises a hopeful pathway forward at this pivotable moment.
Rather than reacting to crisis after crisis, the purpose of a regenerative economy is to create the conditions that nurture and sustain health and all life.
This hard-hitting and scientifically rigorous yet ultimately hopeful book:
- Identifies the unseen fatal error of our current economic model
- Outlines a set of key regenerative design principles to navigate the polycrisis
- Prescribes transformative individual actions and policies which both embrace and move beyond current materialist ideas of sustainability, circularity, and degrowth, to redefine systemic health and true value within the context of a whole-living-systems approach
- Offers a fresh pathway through the polycrisis and toward a new economy—one that prioritizes human and planetary well-being, operates within ecological limits, and promotes a more just and sustainable future.
This seminal work is required reading for business, government, and community leaders; economic thinkers; academics; and anyone who questions the future of capitalism given the reality of finite planetary boundaries and growing social injustice.
The New Sustainability Advantage
Regular price $19.95 Save $-19.95The New Sustainability Advantage shows how the benefits of the "triple bottom line" can increase a typical company's profit by at least 51 to 81% within five years, depending on the company's size and industry sector, while avoiding risks that could jeopardize its financial wellbeing.
Fully revised and updated, this 10th anniversary edition clearly demonstrates that, by focusing on seven powerful yet easy-to-grasp sustainability strategies, businesses can:
- Increase revenue
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Expressed in clear business language and presented in an appealing, graphically rich format, this practical guide and the accompanying online Sustainability Advantage Simulator Dashboard enables executives to enter their own data and quickly identify high-leverage benefit areas for their organization. More detailed downloadable Sustainability Advantage Simulator Worksheets help them drill down into specific areas of interest and fine-tune the assumptions to their specific situation.
An indispensable tool for both sustainability champions and senior management, The New Sustainability Advantage proves that the quantified business case for sustainability is more compelling than ever before.
Practical No-Till Farming
Regular price $34.99 Save $-34.99Do less, produce more, and grow soil that feeds crops using chemical-free, organic no-till methods
Andrew Mefferd, veteran farmer, author of The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution, and editor of Growing for Market magazine, brings you the ultimate guide to getting started with no-till farming.
Yet there are many ways to do no-till, including mulching with compost, cardboard, straw, silage tarps, and more. Plus plenty of conflicting advice on how to get started.
Practical No-Till Farming is here to help, sorting the wheat from the chaff and the horse manure from the plastic mulch. Coverage includes:
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Ideal for small-scale growers everywhere, Andrew Mefferd, veteran farmer, author of The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution, and editor of Growing for Market magazine, brings you the ultimate guide to getting started with no-till farming.
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Regular price $17.99 Save $-17.99Revolutionize meetings! Over 20,000 copies sold – the easy-to-use guide for running democratic meetings of any size
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- Tested and honed through thousands of successful meetings
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