Monthly Archives: November 2019

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From the Archives: Green City Growers & Evergreen Energy Solutions

  This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated.      Joshua Peterman explores a fascinating model for developing social enterprises in Cleveland, Ohio.  On this [...]

By |2019-11-26T13:47:54-08:00November 28th, 2019|Show|0 Comments

The Rochdale Pioneers Museum

On Saturday 21st of December 1844, the Rochdale Pioneers first opened their shop to the community, selling pure foods at affordable prices just before Christmas. In that same building is where the Rochdale Pioneers Museum is currently housed. It is located in Rochdale, England, and is often regarded as the birthplace of the modern co-operative [...]

By |2020-02-04T19:23:28-08:00November 27th, 2019|Show|0 Comments

From the Archives: BC Forestry Co-ops

This is an episode of our From the Archives series, where shows that got lost in our private archives now get their chance to shine. Because of the changing nature of time, some information may be outdated.  Situated in a tiny town near Nelson, BC, the Harrop-Procter Community Co-operative provides ecosystem-friendly forest management and lumber [...]

By |2020-02-04T19:23:41-08:00November 14th, 2019|Show|0 Comments

From the Archives: Come As You Are Worker Co-operative

Josh speaks with Jack Lamon of Come As You Are. Come As You Are is Canada’s only worker co-operative sex-toy shop. Based in Toronto their online sales serve all of Canada. Topics include the development of sexual attitudes over the past 20 years, philosophies behind sexual health, the economic transition happening on Queen Street, and the decision to switch from brick and mortar to digital storefront.

By |2019-10-31T13:24:13-07:00November 7th, 2019|Show|0 Comments