the sustainable supermarket

Friends of the Earth Australia is currently developing a campaign aimed at delivering a major change in the way food and groceries are sold in Australia. The campaign will explore a range of food and grocery issues with a focus on the unsustainable nature of our existing retail sector and the supermarket duopoly. To respond to the issues raised, FoE will pilot a ‘sustainable supermarket’ - a weekend Eco Market that will provide at least 70% of the goods you can find in a traditional supermarket. However the goods you’ll find at the Eco-Market will need to pass certain environmental and social criteria before they are allowed to be sold on the market stalls. An online shopping guide will complement the market and help people make more informed and ethical choices when shopping.

Eco Market Briefing Brochure — by CamWalker — last modified 2008-09-17 09:49

Download the beautiful Eco Market Briefing Brochure to quickly learn more about the campaign and project.

the vision — by CamWalker — last modified 2008-10-31 08:21

It’s time for a food and grocery Revolution. Our vision for a sustainable food future

Eco Market Information Session Audio Recording — by CamWalker — last modified 2008-09-17 10:05

Download and listen to our recording of the Eco Market Information Session. Cam Walker from FoE, Giselle Wilkinson, founder of the Sustainable Living Foundation and Dave West, founder of the Boomerang Alliance talk about the exciting project and the problems with supermarkets.

support this project — by CamWalker — last modified 2008-10-31 08:32

There are a range of ways you can support us - from donating money and other resources to getting involved in planning and managing this venture.

Eco Market Donation Pledge Form — by CamWalker — last modified 2008-09-17 09:55

Download and complete our donation pledge form to help the Eco Market get off the ground,

The Time Line — by CamWalker — last modified 2008-10-31 08:20

Eco Market is not just an concept. It is a project that has already started and progressing to the stage of securing our first venue. Find out about where we are at now and where we are headed next.

whats the problem with supermarkets? — by CamWalker — last modified 2008-08-15 09:01

A range of resources outlining the many social and ecological problems associated with supermarkets.

photos from the community information night, September 2008 — by CamWalker — last modified 2008-09-17 20:22

This was the public launch of the eco market idea, held at FoE in Melbourne in early September 2008.

media items on the eco market — by CamWalker — last modified 2008-11-07 20:00

Stories and links to articles on the eco market, starting from November 2008