Links
Check out the following sites for more consumer information:
Consumers can communicate their dissatisfaction with organisations that fail to operate ethically and in a sustainable manner. For a list of companies that have been deemed worthy of boycott by ethicalconsumer.org, see the Ethical Consumer Web site.
There are places you can go on the Web to support charities without spending a cent. By clicking on the donation sections of these sites, you are earning money for specific charities through contributions from corporate sponsors.
Check out the following free donation sites today:
There is a wide variety of information available on the Web for those wanting to become more knowledgeable consumers. The following sites are just a small sample of what is out there.
Some organisations have been categorised as “third world friendly” in terms of the ways in which they carry out their operations. This means that by choosing these suppliers over others, you can make a difference to those much less fortunate than yourself while you do your shopping. For a list of these organisations go to the Fair Trading Web page
When selecting between share investment options, keep in mind that you can
make a difference socially and environmentally by choosing ethical investment
options. See the following Web sites for more info:
- Australia: Australian Ethical Investments
- USA: Good Money Home Page
August 13, 2010
University of Western Australia Business School
Submissions were double-blind refereed.
Author(s): Wan Ying Chua, Alvin Lee, and Saalem Sadeque
Title: Why Do People Buy Hybrid Cars?
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Author(s): Simone Pettigrew, Melanie Pescud, and Robert J. Donovan
Title: Mental Health: A Hard Sell
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Author(s): Robyn Ouschan, Lynda Fielder, and Robert J. Donovan
Title: The Appeal of High Exposure Alcohol Advertisements to Male and Female Adolescents
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Author(s): Joanne Sneddon, Julie Anne Lee, and Geoffrey N. Soutar
Title: An Exploration of Ethical Consumers’ Response to ‘Animal Friendly’ Apparel Labelling
Article available from JRC website
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Author(s): Dave Webb and Viana Khoo
Title: Exploring Singaporean Giving Behaviour to Different Charitable Causes
Article available from JRC website
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Author(s): Michele Roberts and Simone Pettigrew
Title: The Influence of Grandparents on Children’s Diets
Article available from JRC website
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Author(s): Julie Anne Lee, Geoffrey N. Soutar, and Joanne Sneddon
Title: Personal Values and Social Marketing: Some Research Suggestions
Article available from JRC website
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Author(s): Melanie Pescud and Simone Pettigrew
Title: Children’s Family Dinner Experiences and Attitudes