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This is a surprising bit of research in that it indicates that most or at least half of consumers are not concerned about having convenience packaging and in NZ they are topping the table with a more eco conscious approach with most NZlanders willing to give up all aspects of packaging for the environment.

Perhaps not considered is the re useability and ability to turn some types of packaging into other storage and or recycling benefits to some industry who rely on such materials waste.Biodegradeable packaging is perhaps not highlighted as well.Still it highlights through research the attitudes of some consumers willing to change

Comments on New Directions...Sustainability Practitioners Assoc.

Just a few links and comments on the new directions being set by SPA.The discussion takes place in the SPA public forum.
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* CommentAuthorDunedata
* CommentTime3 days ago
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It seems as though SPA or what may end up being formerly called SPA is losing focus and relevance ...or appears to be with little real presence and profile in the wider community and in the area of advocacy at the moment.Why is this ?not enough active participation by a broader section of its membership...publicising in the right places.Having a concept and project of both cultural and global change practice in organisations and community etc.Its not that these practitioners and projects are not being carried out by membership...its that they are not published ,promoted and supported and or captured in some way that plugs SPA into such action and that SPA as an entity is seen as facilitating and servicing in some way this 'approach with and on behalf of such workers/project leaders etc.Where is our cutting edge interaction and clearly lead focus....What about our interface and advocacy for our membership/workers in sustainability??....whats happening in this area?Too much of a ghetto/elitist mentality ...not for the masses and in additon it needs to firmly step into the real marketplace of commerce and non government sustainability activity(as wellas its government and some community focus)Publishable and publicity?Both is lacking...what searching out and finding out what is happening in both the academic and operational sustainability field is going on...we must encourage the sharing of both story and case study whilst also promoting a more globally focussed project with local links and example....

PS remember this organisation...Implications and relationship with?...do we have one with?.. http://sustainabilityprofessionals.org/

PSS other examples of organisations and approaches that I admire with well thought out strategy...including a sophisticated web strategy where other styles of membership and knowledge sharing,interaction and action are created...
Here are a couple of my favourites...of which some I am a member of and some not...but monitor via newsletter or 2,3.etc...

http://www.ifap.asn.au/
http://www.panda.org/
http://aoir.org/
http://www.fibreculture.org/
http://www.canwa.com.au/
http://www.wilderness.org.au/
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/
http://www.acfonline.org.au/Default.asp?c=23122
http://www.oxfam.org/en/tools/index.htm
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/
http://www.commonground.org.uk/
http://www.culture.gov.au/

blogs and magazines;
http://www.treehugger.com/
http://www.grist.org/
http://www.environmentalleader.com/
http://www.soros.org/about
http://www.culture.gov.au/
http://www.greenpagesaustralia.com.au/

Each of these allows for various levels of engagement and interest....maybe there is something to be learnt here..i.e branding as well as in focus in project and networks,services etc...?

What does anyone think?
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* CommentAuthorbkent
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I think you've hit the nail on the head here. I looks as if the shake up the Committee is talking about will cover anything/everything any member throws out there.

I think you raise some very valid points that will surely be address by the Committee and membership as a whole.

Thanks for the links, they're proving to be rather handy!
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* CommentAuthorDunedata
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No probs .Meant to be constructive crit. ...glad links are useful.Ciao again !

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