--- product_id: 8599054 title: "The Ecology of Commerce Revised Edition: A Declaration of Sustainability (Collins Business Essentials)" price: "98.68 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8599054-the-ecology-of-commerce-revised-edition-a-declaration-of-sustainability store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Ecology of Commerce Revised Edition: A Declaration of Sustainability (Collins Business Essentials) **Price:** 98.68 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Ecology of Commerce Revised Edition: A Declaration of Sustainability (Collins Business Essentials) - **How much does it cost?** 98.68 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8599054-the-ecology-of-commerce-revised-edition-a-declaration-of-sustainability) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “The first important book of the 21st century. It may well revolutionize the relationship between business and the environment.” —Don Falk, Executive Director, Society for Ecological Restoration The Ecology of Commerce is the provocative national bestseller that addresses the necessity of merging good business practices with common sense environmental concerns. Nearly two decades after its initial publication, this controversial work by Paul Hawken has been revised and updated, arguing why business success and sustainable environmental practices need not—and, for the sake of our planet, must not—be mutually exclusive any longer. An essential work, Hawken’s The Ecology of Commerce belongs on the bookshelf of every concerned citizen—alongside Capitalism at the Crossroads by Stuart Hart and Al Gore’s Earth in the Balance and An Inconvenient Truth. Review: Global Required Reading - I don't even know how to begin describing how great this book is. It should be required reading for EVERYBODY on the planet. I learned about this book while watching the documentary, "The Corporation," and I'll have to admit, I wasn't expecting anything revolutionary in this book. I thought I'd be getting some interesting pictures and statistics relating to consumption, recycling, landfills, global warming...pretty much your standard environmental rhetoric (of which I'm a subscriber) to complement what I already know. What I got, however, was so much more. This book is not only about the environment, but about how the environment integrates with global business and economics. For some reason, the 'developed' world has created a disconnect between the environment and business. Hawken shows how the two are inextricably connected, and in order to guarantee a successful future for us, our children and all life on earth, business and the environment must work harmoniously and each stop being the bane of the other. His metaphor for business IS the environment: everything in nature is cyclical, which brings maximum efficiency. Nothing is more efficient than the natural world: one organism's waste is another organism's life source. If business would approach operations and resources from this perspective, waste would not be 'waste' and the benefits of increased efficiency would permeate throughout all life and systems. His metaphor is very simple but exceedingly beautiful, and only becomes more so as Hawken goes in-depth with concrete examples and further exploration of all issues from both sides. Throughout reading this book, I was continuously floored by his analysis, his insight and his prescription for the future. And a note about his prose: every sentence reflects structurally the economies and efficiencies it conveys ideologically. This man is concise and his style is powerful - every word packs a punch. He says so much with so little, maximizing the time spent in our reading investment. Clearly, I have nothing but the highest praise for Hawken and this book - it is truly visionary. Review: Great read! - I read "The Ecology of Commerce Revised Edition: A Declaration of Sustainability" because it offers a compelling vision for integrating business practices with environmental responsibility. Hawken's insights challenge conventional thinking, advocating for sustainable economic practices that benefit both business and the planet. It's a thought-provoking read that inspires individuals and organizations to reconsider their roles in creating a more sustainable future. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #493,509 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #104 in Sustainable Business Development #334 in Environmental Science (Books) #371 in Environmental Economics (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 325 Reviews | ## Images ![The Ecology of Commerce Revised Edition: A Declaration of Sustainability (Collins Business Essentials) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61l6vl9G3TL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Global Required Reading *by O***A on January 24, 2008* I don't even know how to begin describing how great this book is. It should be required reading for EVERYBODY on the planet. I learned about this book while watching the documentary, "The Corporation," and I'll have to admit, I wasn't expecting anything revolutionary in this book. I thought I'd be getting some interesting pictures and statistics relating to consumption, recycling, landfills, global warming...pretty much your standard environmental rhetoric (of which I'm a subscriber) to complement what I already know. What I got, however, was so much more. This book is not only about the environment, but about how the environment integrates with global business and economics. For some reason, the 'developed' world has created a disconnect between the environment and business. Hawken shows how the two are inextricably connected, and in order to guarantee a successful future for us, our children and all life on earth, business and the environment must work harmoniously and each stop being the bane of the other. His metaphor for business IS the environment: everything in nature is cyclical, which brings maximum efficiency. Nothing is more efficient than the natural world: one organism's waste is another organism's life source. If business would approach operations and resources from this perspective, waste would not be 'waste' and the benefits of increased efficiency would permeate throughout all life and systems. His metaphor is very simple but exceedingly beautiful, and only becomes more so as Hawken goes in-depth with concrete examples and further exploration of all issues from both sides. Throughout reading this book, I was continuously floored by his analysis, his insight and his prescription for the future. And a note about his prose: every sentence reflects structurally the economies and efficiencies it conveys ideologically. This man is concise and his style is powerful - every word packs a punch. He says so much with so little, maximizing the time spent in our reading investment. Clearly, I have nothing but the highest praise for Hawken and this book - it is truly visionary. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read! *by S***Y on July 20, 2024* I read "The Ecology of Commerce Revised Edition: A Declaration of Sustainability" because it offers a compelling vision for integrating business practices with environmental responsibility. Hawken's insights challenge conventional thinking, advocating for sustainable economic practices that benefit both business and the planet. It's a thought-provoking read that inspires individuals and organizations to reconsider their roles in creating a more sustainable future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring Textbook *by L***E on April 6, 2024* This required textbook addresses why we need to merge business with serious concerns about preserving the earth environment. 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