National Consumer Council <Great Britain>

NCC

Stevenson, Greg

Keehn, Beth

I will if you will.

Towards sustainable consumption.

London

2006

1899581790

If everyone in the world consumed at the average rate we do in the UK, we would require three planets' worth of resources. Globally we are already ′living beyond our means′ to the tune of around 20%, despite the fact that a significant proportion of the world receive significantly less than their fair share.

Preface

Executive summary

Introduction: from a three-planet economy to one

One: people – the first corner of the triangle

Two: business – the second corner of the triangle
> Recommendations for helping business

Three: government – the third corner of the triangle
> Recommendations for implementing the framework
> Recommendations on procurement

Four: linking the triangle through a product and lifestyle approach
> Recommendations for our homes
> Recommendations for the food we eat
> Recommendations for getting around
> Recommendations on holiday travel

Five: show people they are part of something bigger
> Recommendations for community-based action

Six: the long-term challenges
> Recommendations on long-term challenges

Conclusion

Appendix one: Glossary

Appendix two: Consumer forum methodology

Appendix three: Business dialogue methodology

References and notes

↑ http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/data/files/publications/I_Will_If_You_Will.pdf

↑ http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/806484705