The Economy for the Common Good (ECG) is an alternative to the existing economic model of capitalism, including the pursuit of profit and constant growth.
Interview – Andrew Barnes: “The Reality Is the 4-Day-Week Works Everywhere!”
Four years ago, New Zealand’s trust company Perpetual Guardian introduces 4-day week to work less for the same pay.
Four years ago, New Zealand’s trust company Perpetual Guardian introduces 4-day week to work less for the same pay.
Netherlands to Tax Excess Profits to Finance Energy Price Cap
The Netherlands wants to raise 3.2 billion euros with a tax on the usurious profits of energy companies. They want to use the money to finance price caps for households.
The Netherlands wants to raise 3.2 billion euros with a tax on the usurious profits of energy companies. They want to use the money to finance price caps for households.
A New Hope: Lula Da Silva Wants to End Rainforest Deforestation
The Amazon rainforest is threatened with collapse. If nothing is done about deforestation.
The Amazon rainforest is threatened with collapse. If nothing is done about deforestation.
The Supply Chain Act Can Prevent Corporations From Exploiting People and the Environment
By the time a T-shirt reaches a shop in Austria, it has travelled thousands of miles, from cotton production to sewing, dyeing, and finishing.
By the time a T-shirt reaches a shop in Austria, it has travelled thousands of miles, from cotton production to sewing, dyeing, and finishing.
Amazon Continues to Destroy New Goods and Returns
An investigation by Greenpeace, Business Insider and ZDF frontal proves that Amazon continues to throw away and destroy returns and new goods.
An investigation by Greenpeace, Business Insider and ZDF frontal proves that Amazon continues to throw away and destroy returns and new goods.
Remote Inequality: The Effects of Working From Home on the Work-Life Balance of Women
During 2020 around 40% of workers in the European Union switched to working from home.
During 2020 around 40% of workers in the European Union switched to working from home.
Super-Rich Held Accountable for Water Usage in Drought Stricken LA
No legal challenges have yet been pursued.
No legal challenges have yet been pursued.
EU: Sales Ban on Products and Goods Made With Forced Labor
It lists goods produced by forced or child labor.
It lists goods produced by forced or child labor.
Brazil Election: Left-Wing Icon Lula Wins Against Far-Right Bolsonaro
Bolsonaro himself has not yet commented on the election results.
Bolsonaro himself has not yet commented on the election results.
Spain Strengthens Rights of Domestic Workers—Social Security and Minimum Wage
The Spanish government is strengthening the rights of caregivers, cleaners, and gardeners.
The Spanish government is strengthening the rights of caregivers, cleaners, and gardeners.
Denver Helps Homeless People With Unconditional Basic Income
Homeless people in Denver will receive an unconditional basic income starting in November.
Homeless people in Denver will receive an unconditional basic income starting in November.
Redistributing 11 Billion Dollars: Colombia’s Left-Wing President Wants To Fight Poverty With a Wealth Tax
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro wants to tax oil exports and the rich. This could raise 11.5 billion dollars a year for the country.
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro wants to tax oil exports and the rich. This could raise 11.5 billion dollars a year for the country.
EU Parliament Wants Sales Ban on Products That Destroy Rainforest
The European Parliament has agreed on a regulation to stop the worldwide deforestation of rainforests.
The European Parliament has agreed on a regulation to stop the worldwide deforestation of rainforests.
Finland Gives Mothers and Fathers Equal Rights To Parental Leave
A new family law is now in effect in Finland that redefines the length of parental leave and the amount or duration of child care benefits.
A new family law is now in effect in Finland that redefines the length of parental leave and the amount or duration of child care benefits.
UK: 4-Day Week Trial Shows First Successes
Work shorter hours for the same salary.
Work shorter hours for the same salary.