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Article

3 Oct 2005

Author:
Professor David Miller, Head of Department of Geography & Sociology, Strathclyde Univ., Glasgow

Strathclyde University Department of Geography and Sociology Bans Coca-Cola and Nestle [UK]

At its first meeting of the academic year, the Department of Geography and Sociology at Strathclyde University decided to adopt an ethical purchase policy with a presumption in favour of fair trade products. In addition, the Department resolved to boycott products made by two of the world's most controversial corporations: Coca-Cola and Nestle.