What exactly is the circular economy (CE) and how does it work? Essentially its about reducing and ultimately eliminating the waste that our society produces from what we consume. It’s the opposite to the current predominantly ‘linear’ economy, which operates on a ‘take-make-dispose’ basis. The CE by contrast seeks to avoid wasting anything by finding some sort of use for stuff. If something can’t be used, it should be recycled. Barry Dalgleish provides the second of our series looking at economic alternatives for Glasgow
Am I sick and is that
my fault, or do I live in a sick society that contributes negatively to my
wellbeing? That is a question some
psychologists seem to be addressing at last, and there is now a serious debate
about whether capitalism and wellbeing are compatible and if capitalism could
ever deliver wellbeing for all of us and our world. John Rogers explores the subject. Read more
The SANE (Solidarity Against Neoliberal Extremism) Collective is working to build a social movement of social movements, creating spaces and opportunities for all those who want to transform our city of Glasgow for the many. We support new forms of activism, radical municipalism, collaboration and participation. Central to how we work are principles of solidarity, inclusion, the feminisation of politics and "power with not power over".To join the SANE Collective, email info@sanecollectiveglasgow.org.uk
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First Sunday: On the First Sunday of the month, 4pm - 5pm, we get together to talk about SANE Collective's work and the state of the City,
Last Tuesday: 6pm to 7pm - conversations and shared learning
SANE was established in 2017 and our First Sunday meet-up has been happening since April that year.
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