In this episode of Debating Marketing & Climate Change, we debate the environmental impact of individual consumers in fast fashion industry. Through a structured debate, we discuss arguments for and against consumer responsibility, analysing the complexities surrounding sustainable choices. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on consumer decisions and the role of large corporations in the fast fashion industry.

By Emmy Sawyer, Barry Fan, Will Kingham, Lydia Kong, and Reet Mittal

 

Do the actions and choices of an individual fast fashion consumer matter

Sound effects by Leberchmus via Pixabay and by Yuki Ishii via Capcut.

Apr 21, 2025

Welcome to Echoes of Tomorrow, where we explore the future of time travel and its impact on human life. In this episode, we investigate the implications of time travel on the environment through an alternate reality in which one person can be sent back in time to stop climate change. Who is best suited for the task?

By Yaojia Ma, Kimberly Frahm, Jiayu Meng, and Nadia Pajkovski

 

Echoes of Tomorrow_Transcript & References

Apr 21, 2025

This episode explores whether individual consumer choices are powerful enough to combat climate change or systemic action is needed. The children advocate for personal responsibility, while the parents argue that mass-market accountability and government policies are essential. Using insights from studies, academic articles, and examples, our discussion navigates the complexities of sustainable action.

By Bipsita Lohani, Beth Yates, Freddie Cade, and Ziying Chen

 

Am I a drop in the Ocean_Transcript & References

 

 

Apr 15, 2025

As we continue our mission for ‘One World Living!’, today we ask: Who has greater power to positively impact on climate change by tackling overconsumption: marketers or consumers? Explore the complexities of this question with Briony, Harvey and Rhona!

By Briony Stewart, Harvey Matthias, and Rhona Clark

 

One World Living_Transcript & References

Apr 9, 2025

In this first-ever edition of “Debating Marketing and Climate Change”, we go head-to-head on a vital topic: climate responsibility! Dynamics between marketers and consumers continue to shift, but one question remains relevant. Who can change the world? And what must they do to take this immense responsibility by the reins?

By Yuri Takei, David McDougall, Gustav Mjengwa, Anna Quinn

 

Marketers VS Consumers_Who can do the most to steer us in a more sustainable direction before it’s too late_Transcript & References

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Apr 9, 2025

Stella and Xu boldly argue one side, that marketing can make environmentally sustainable behaviours cool and/or the norm. Victoria and Ross will argue for the latter, claiming that marketing poses limitations for making environmentally sustainable behaviours ‘cool’ and/or the norm.

by Honghao Xu, Victoria Farmer, Ross Elder, and Stella Zhang

 

Can marketing make environmentally sustainable behaviours cool_Transcript & References

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Apr 9, 2025

In this episode, Hannah and Blandine argue for side one which emphasises that they are just a drop in the ocean. They will cover challenges of individual actions with cost-benefit analysis. Georgia and Sofia argue for side two that we are not just drops in the ocean and why individual agency is so important for collective action to create change.

 

Drop in the ocean_Transcript & References

Jan 24, 2024

The podcast episode this week will cover the debate as to who has the greater power to have a positive impact on climate change: consumers or marketers? Hearing arguments raised by two experts in the field, concerning points such as rising consumer pressure, Ecopreneurship, and marketing sustainability. This not-to-miss podcast takes a contemporary and relevant take on the discourse, featuring current examples from the real world of business to bring the debate to life.

 

The Power Play_Transcript & References

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Jan 19, 2024

Take a listen in on the Sustainable Suits courtroom where the role of the individual consumer in climate action will be debated in front of our esteemed Judge Judith. Will the lawyers survive in her high pressure courtroom? Or will they burn up like the Amazon rainforest in the face of her heated questioning? With passionate witness statements and fighting facts from both sides, the role of the individual consumer will be broken down and analysed to the bone. Will you come to the same conclusion as the Judge and Jury or do you have your own opinions on the matter? Listen in until the very end to hear the conclusion on this episode of Sustainable Suits!

 

Sustainable Suits_Transcript & References

Jan 12, 2024