Envisioning a world without work
We are getting closer to 1984 and Brave New World, where people work but that has nothing to do with the cost of living, rather… Read More »Envisioning a world without work
Making a living sustainably
Sustainable investment
Sustainable investment is for investors who believe economic growth is close to being curtailed by lack of raw materials, energy shortfalls, restriction on greenhouse gas… Read More »Sustainable investment
We are in dire need of a paradigm shift to bring us into sustainability
We are in dire need of a paradigm shift. One that brings us into sustainability. Before I explain what this shift could entail I need… Read More »We are in dire need of a paradigm shift to bring us into sustainability
The Units of Trust scheme investing in local, sustainable enterprises
Units of trust are simple investment devices based on preferential debentures. Put simply, you invest money in a company you purchase from regularly. You do not get back money primarily from the company, but you get what money can buy – goods, services, or use of physical assets. When you wish, you can get the original investment back.
Of course, any company can issue an investment instrument like this, but we believe a local scheme has several advantages.
1) Education: the effort needed to explain to the public and to entrepreneurs is shared amongst those companies participating
2) Recognition. Local consumers will recognise the scheme and a shared scheme carries more credibility
3) Comparison. If units are valued similarly across the board, investors will be able to compare and contrast offerings from local companies.Read More »The Units of Trust scheme investing in local, sustainable enterprises
Connecting people to sustainability: the uncomfortable truths
Attending a recent workshop on sustainable development and regional development, I got involved in a working group looking at the challenge of connecting people and… Read More »Connecting people to sustainability: the uncomfortable truths
Free e-book: Get ahead of the curve
I wrote this book, and am giving it away, because I am concerned that we citizens of Earth are heading for a crisis caused by… Read More »Free e-book: Get ahead of the curve
Updates to Units of Trust with Slow money
One thing I just realised about the UNITS OF TRUST scheme that I have been promoting, and am working on here in Sweden, is that… Read More »Updates to Units of Trust with Slow money
Mr Oil is already making a long, slow exit. You might not be seeing it though…
Since the end of the First World War, oil has been flowing into almost every aspect of our daily lives: as fuel, as basis for… Read More »Mr Oil is already making a long, slow exit. You might not be seeing it though…
White paper on Powerdown
POWER DOWN … the main business challenge of the 2010’s. What organizations need to know about the impact of liquid fuels on communities as oil… Read More »White paper on Powerdown
Video envisioning: Units of Trust
Imagine it were possible to, instead of just consuming, invest your money in local sustainable enterprises. As long as your money is with these enterprises,… Read More »Video envisioning: Units of Trust