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What can National Energy Foundation’s experience of the ‘Pioneer Places’ project tell us about how to maximise the uptake of energy efficiency measure... 27 Aug 2013 | 05:42 pm
In order to fulfil the UK’s obligation to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 80% by 2050, it’s estimated that we need to carry out energy efficiency refurbishments on 700,000 properties per year, ...
How to make behaviour change a continuing process 27 Aug 2013 | 02:58 pm
Nick Reynolds explains three steps than can lead to behaviour change. At GAIA everything we do is about changing how people behave in their energy environment, starting with how they think and mov...
Four traits you'll need to set up a social enterprise 23 Aug 2013 | 08:11 pm
Shannon Houde explores the top four values, skills and traits you need to kick-start an innovative business that makes a difference to the world. Social enterprise is big business these days, and ...
Why the circular economy is big in Japan 23 Aug 2013 | 06:41 pm
When it comes to the ways in which stuff is made, consumed, and disposed of, there’s a lot the UK could learn from Japan. Japanese recycling rates are extraordinary: 98% for metals for example and...
What does cross-industry collaboration for sustainability innovation look like? 23 Aug 2013 | 03:40 pm
Does anyone have any best practice examples to share? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.
Stop speaking Martian: How to effectively translate the language of sustainability 22 Aug 2013 | 03:59 pm
Language is capable of being used in a way that unites, but it can also alienate and divide. So how do you ensure you get it right, asks VIcky Grinnell-Wright. As the sustainability profession gra...
Unilever opts to crowdsource ideas for efficient ‘shower of the future’ 22 Aug 2013 | 03:40 pm
Consumer products giant Unilever is turning to consumers for ideas for a “next generation, sustainable shower” design. As part of the company’s Sustainable Living Plan it is asking everyone – from...
TUI Travel airlines hits carbon target two years early, saves £16m in process 22 Aug 2013 | 03:32 pm
Holiday business TUI Travel has achieved its carbon reduction target two years early thanks to a mixture of operational efficiencies, fuel conservation, capacity amendments and airline enhancements...
Obama puts solar panels back on to White House 22 Aug 2013 | 03:13 pm
The White House will soon don a series of solar panels on its roof as part of an energy retrofit that will improve the efficiency of the first family’s residence. But it is not the first time the ...
Are you under-25 and working in sustainability? Then we want to hear from you 21 Aug 2013 | 02:25 pm
The shift towards a low-carbon, less resource-intensive global economy demands the emergence of a business community more willing to disrupt traditional models, collaborate with others (including ...
