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BSR Insight | Is Sustainability a Factor in Your Purchasing Decisions?

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Ted Howes, Former Director, Advisory Services

Joyce Sood, Former Digital Communications Manager

Publication Date

November 13, 2012

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Is Sustainability a Factor in Your Purchasing Decisions?

In a new video, Bay Area residents tackle the issue of sustainable consumption as it relates to everyday purchasing decisions.

BSR Director Ted Howes highlights a few themes from the video—what's in me, what's on me, and what's around me—as well as opportunities to help consumers make more sustainable choices in our latest blog.


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    About the Author(s)

    Ted Howes

    Ted Howes, Former Director, Advisory Services

    Joyce Sood

    Joyce Sood, Former Digital Communications Manager

    Topics

    Consumer Products, Sustainable Consumption

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