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What Makes a Green-Collar Worker?
(by Tim Cotter, featured in The Age newspaper)

They are part of the fastest growing sector in the economy.  The rapidly growing band of people plying their trade in the environmental field has even been blessed with their own name - the "green-collar worker".   Who are these people, where did they come from, and how will they change workplaces?
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Building a Culture of Sustainability
(by Tim Cotter)
Many leaders are talking about creating a "culture of sustainability".  This article explores what it is, and give valuable tips on how to create it.
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Values and Sea Change
(by Tim Cotter)

A "sea-change" (or "downshift", or "tree-change") requires a values-based decision. This article explores how to identify and connect to your values, and to use them as a guide for deciding if a sea-change is really for you.
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Sustainability Research Report
Awake has recently completed a preliminary study into the link between psychological factors, attitudes and pro-environmental behaviour.
Read a brief overview here
Download the full report here
(51kb pdf)