In light of recent events in the Middle East, I find this initiative beyond cool. Access is a global movement for digital freedom, one which aims to bring access to internet and other forms of technology for all – especially in countries where
As you may have heard, founder of the Grameen Bank and Nobel Peace Prize winner prof. Muhammad Yunus is being investigated for alleged corruption by the government of Bangladesh. According to a recent article by Nick Stace at The Telegraph, due to his clear stance against corruption in politics Yunus has long been distrusted and [...]
After their Garden collection and the precious ten garments made of organic cotton which are included in the H&M selection every three months, the textile giant has decided to take on the next giant challenge: Waste. Recently, the Swedish fashion company launched a new collH&Mection with garments created out of unsold clothes. It is difficult [...]
What is the future of liveable cities? 26th of February marks the start of two-day conference Cognitive Cities, which tries to find an anwer to this question. Urban planners, designers, technology geeks, environmental experts, public officials, urban gardening enthusiasts and cultural influencers are attending the conference in Berlin, which aims to create a platform for [...]
As I trust you are aware, yesterday marked the last day of the 41st annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Easily the most influental event of its kind, at the start of each year
A professional services consultancy in London is currently looking for an experienced CSR Manager to create and develop their sustainability strategy and be responsible for the company’s global (UK, Asia, Americas, Europe, Australia and the far East) sustainability remit. Read more about the tasks and requirements here, where you will also find contact details and instructions for [...]
There is no denying that the esthetics of our surroundings affect us greatly. But there are more reasons to fall in love with the fantastic examples of architecture pictured above: these buildings are also models of sustainable construction. At the top: Norway is in the process of
UK newspaper The Guardian has launched a Sustainable Business Awards programme aimed to recognize companies that integrate sustainability into the core of their operations and showcase genuine innovation in corporate sustainability. The goal is also
Ever heard of Groupon? This site negotiates mass discounts with popular businesses for its members, at between 50-90% off. Thousands of subscribers recieve great deals, and the businesses get a ton of new customers. A concept so successful that Google recently offered a$6 billion buyout offer, which Groupon refused. Now Green America, a network of [...]
After the successful outcome of the EESC Design ZeroNine competition in 2009, EESC (the European Economic and Social Committee ) is now launching the second edition of the European Design Award For A Sustainable Present, the EESC Design Eleven. The competition challenges design students and designers in all 27 EU Member States as well as European [...]
