Make a difference - Consumtion as a key lever to influence change

Hi there,

We are all full of contradictions. On the one hand our desire to contribute to a sustainable world, and our desire to enjoy our life and constantly improve our life quality sometimes seem to be contradicting each other. Often we get the feeling, a sustainable lifestyle means to let go of many of our beloved habits and behaviours. At the moment there is still little external pressure on us to change, however I believe this will change. Rising energy prices, a shortage of footsupplies are just two visible symptoms, that our system is in a very delicate situation.

This forum, however, is not about doom and gloom, rather it likes to inspire people to think about ways how there behaviour, there comsumption, their vote influences our future. There is hardly anything more powerful than our comsumption patterns. In a world of global players, supply and demand are in constant exchange and influence future product designs, e.g. the now fast growing Bio wave, which is an immediate reaction of the industry to create products for a fast growing part of the western population, that is willing to spend more for healthier food.

This forum wants to inspire people to reflect their posibiliies ot influence change. We like to share best practices and ideas around the topics of the LOHAS movement (Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability). Furthermore we like to network and discuss actions .

I am looking forward to your comments and ideas!

Frank