In Defence of Incrementalism
The late Neil Armstrong always emphasised that the race to the moon was a relay race, with the lunar landing at its apex. Every prior mission did as many new […]
Dear Mr Michael Gove…
Dear Mr Michael Gove, I am writing to add my name to the 23,000 other UK citizens who have already asked you to re-examine your proposal for a move from […]
What’s your slave footprint?
You recycle religiously, own and drive (only when necessary) a hybrid, have a smart-meter and a photovoltaic on the roof, use solely ecologically sound cleaning products, and know your personal […]
Old guard businesses have plenty to offer sustainable economy start-ups
[By Aaron Hay, reposted from the original at the Forum for the Future blog, and his tumblr.] “All the old companies need to fit into the new economy.” That’s what I heard […]
bRIC With a Small ‘b’: Rethinking Business Models for the Emerging Middle Class
In 2012 Brazil overtook the UK as the world’s 6th largest economy, moving closer to meeting the expectations set by the novelist Stefan Zweig in 1942, when he said that “Brazil […]
Sustainability & ‘Profits’ – Part 2
So with all the festivities a week has turned into a month, but here is the second part of my blog on the practical application of sustainability values in order […]
The EU commits to a Circular Economy
This is a press release you probably missed. On December 17th, the EU issued a press statement confirming its commitment to transition towards a circular economy: “In a world with growing pressures […]
From Computer Case to Toaster: Re-imagining Design
Recently I’ve attended several events that have called upon the role of designers in steering us towards greater sustainability. As I leafed through my diary this A5 poster popped out, […]
Take a deep breath and don’t panic………
Five days to go and the stress levels are approaching critical levels. That desperate trawl around the well-known high street chains, the budget of £xx to show how much you […]
Dedicated followers of (sustainable) fashion
In this festive season, whether you’re selecting an outfit to impress at the office Christmas do, something to keep you warm against the December chill, a perfect look for the […]
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