Four reasons why green 'consumer behaviour change' is descending into a wild goose chase

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Robertsbridge's Brendan May on why he's sceptical about yet another new buzzword in the sustainable business movement

1. The interest is not there The vast majority of consumers remain largely indifferent to global environmental issues. They seem remote, intractable, and the divisions between greens on fundamental...

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