Think Before You Buy!

From March 19th to 23rd, Responsible Consumption Week challenges you to re-think the power of your everyday choices in shaping social and ecological health. Workshops, speakers and other events will explore the ethics of consumption and the responsibilities of government, business and citizens. The Vote With Your Dollar trade fair will fill the Student Union Building with inspiring businesses, non-profits and campus groups who are leading inspiring changes. See below for a complete list of events.

THURSDAY March 15

>>Keynote Address: "Evolution or Revolution?" 12:30pm, AERL 120
Speakers: Dr. John Robinson and Dr. Bill Rees.

Through this event we hope to explore the interconnections between consumption and individual identity in order to reorient both towards a sustainable future. Our topic explores the relationship between perceptions and actions in the larger context of our rapidly changing climate.

MONDAY March 19

>> Oxfam "Uneven Playing Field" Soccer Game, The Grassy Knoll, 12pm

>>Workshop: "Responsible Consumption & Responsible Trade", SUB 216, 12:30pm

>>Workshop: Oxfam, "Should we hate globalization?" SUB 216, 2:20pm

TUESDAY March 20

>>Workshop: Sprouts Iron Chef Wrap Tasting, SUB 216, 11am

>>Waste Management Composter Bike Tour Grassy Knoll, 12pm

>>Workshop: Oxfam "No Sweat: Ethical Purchasing," SUB 216, 2pm

>>Sustainability Film Festival, Michael Smith Lecture Theatre 102, 7pm

THURSDAY March 22

>>Vote With Your Dollar Fair SUB Main Concourse, 9am-4pm

>>Oxfam "No Sweat" Fashion Show SUB Lower Plaza (a.k.a. next to Grassy Knoll, a.k.a. by the flagpoles), 11am

>>Workshop: "Making Sense of Everyday Food Choices", SUB 209, 11am

>>"Compost Carnival," Bin Basketball, SUB Lower Plaza, 1pm

>>Workshop: "Responsible Debauchery", SUB 209, 2pm

>>Panel Discussion "How much power do consumers have?", AERL 120, 5pm

Through this event we hope to learn more about the ability each of us has to effect social change through our economic choices, and to impart a sense of empowerement through knowledge.?Our panelists, who include representatives from the business and non-profit sectors, will share their experiences and insights about the power of the consumer's economic vote.

FRIDAY March 23

>>Vote With Your Dollar Fair SUB Main Concourse, 9am-4pm

>>Workshop: "Excuse me sir, which way to development?", SUB 209, 11am

>>Stuff Swap SUB Lower Plaza, 11am

>>Bike Decorating, SUB South, 11am & Bike Parade, Grassy Knoll, 1:45pm

>>Film Screening: Working World's "The Take" & Teleconference with Avi Lewis, Liu Institute Mulitpurpose Room, 1pm