Category Archives: consumption

Consumerism, the real meaning of Christmas

Posted on 2 December 2014 by Peter Boyer

We consume because of biological imperatives. So how do we stop it being so destructive? [2 December 2014 | Peter Boyer] You’ll need to know this: including today there are just 23 days left in which to buy your Christmas … Continue reading →

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Axing the tax is not so simple, after all

Posted on 15 July 2014 by Peter Boyer

We owe it to our obstructing Senate for helping to reveal the true cost of abandoning carbon pricing. [15 July 2014 | Peter Boyer] If it hadn’t actually happened, no-one would believe the story of the lingering death of Australia’s … Continue reading →

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Wealth, waste and the futile generation war

Posted on 15 April 2014 by Peter Boyer

It’s pointless trying to blame another generation for the problems we face. The problems belong to us all. [15 April 2014 | Peter Boyer] Every now and again we’re reminded of the thing we call a generation, and it’s often … Continue reading →

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