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July 2008

30 Jul 2008
Global Warming, well that's not funny...is it?

Posted by: Helen Spoor

Global Warming, well that's not funny...is it?
This postcard caught my eye and I thought I had to share it with you – I think this is the perfect example of the power of communication,  especially communication that is different, and ..
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30 Jul 2008
Power to the Floor

Posted by: Amisha Ghadiali

Power to the Floor
I love the idea ‘Dance to save the world.’ It seems to me that the best way to make effective changes in the world is to make the things we love more sustainable. And make us love being ..
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30 Jul 2008
A more natural way to fly...

Posted by: David Willans

A more natural way to fly...
Just as I was thinking 'I haven't posted on the blog for ages' an absolute beauty of a muse fell into my lap. The headline that caught my eye? -'Publicis campaign lauds green credentials of Airbus'I..
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27 Jul 2008
Introducing... the Futerra Film Club!

Posted by: Lulu Kitololo

Introducing... the Futerra Film Club!
For a few hours last Wednesday night, our meeting room was transformed into a cushy bohemian screening room, complete with ambient lighting and homemade popcorn courtesy of culinary wonders Emily an..
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23 Jul 2008
I'll take a free one please

Posted by: Jeff Melnyk

I'll take a free one please
I’m quite wary of those “collect a stamp every time you buy” type-deals.  My wallet isn’t big enough to fit all the individual loyalty schemes, and I don’t tend to..
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22 Jul 2008
Child's Play?

Posted by: Laurie Bennett

Child's Play?
The philosophical (and topical) Calvin reminds us that fear must be used with caution in sustainability communications.(Or that tigers are scared of bulldozers?)
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21 Jul 2008
Evian or naïve?

Posted by: Georgina Combes

Evian or naïve?
When you’re trying to live a sustainable life it’s never quite as simple as choosing between right and wrong. Sustainable or not. Ethical or immoral. There’s always a bit of a blur..
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21 Jul 2008
Sustainabilit-E

Posted by: Laurie Bennett

Sustainabilit-E
On Saturday evening I learnt about over-consumption in an unlikely setting. (No, not the pub).  Instead, it was at the hands of animation geniuses Pixar Studios.  Their latest masterclass ..
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15 Jul 2008
Up, up and away...

Posted by: Ed Gillespie

Up, up and away...
...in my beautiful, my beautiful balloon! Oh yes, continuing the musical theme that no blog shall be posted without a suitably apt song lyric (preferably involving some form of pun) here's a link to..
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14 Jul 2008
All about the girl

Posted by: Georgina Combes

All about the girl
 Now I know I’m biased but some ladies are just so damn remarkable. There are lots of inspiring stories out there - from Mama Laadi, the amazing foster mother featured in Sorious Samura&r..
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14 Jul 2008
AA and Innocent kill the ethical consumer

Posted by: David Willans

AA and Innocent kill the ethical consumer
A strong title I know, but it got your attention. I've seen two things recently that reinforces Futerra's position that sustainability needs to be mainstream, not ethical niche. 1. An arti..
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11 Jul 2008
Flooded London...

Posted by: Ed Gillespie

Flooded London...
The geniuses at Squint Opera have produced some astonishing images of London in 2090, a post climate change flooded city where cathedrals have become municipal swimming pools, fishermen cast their r..
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11 Jul 2008
The rise of 'lagom'

Posted by: Ed Gillespie

The rise of 'lagom'
Now what the hell is 'lagom' I hear you ask? Has Ed finally lost it? No (well not entirely at least), it's a rather apt Swedish word apparently (and the name of the rather splendid pattern in the pi..
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07 Jul 2008
Futerra gives the finger

Posted by: Henry Hicks

Futerra gives the finger
As Georgina mentioned in the post below we had Casper in for lunch last week, fresh 'n' frosty from the Arctic. He was charming, witty and informative with a great blend of urgency and positivity. H..
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04 Jul 2008
The weird looking guys

Posted by: Georgina Combes

The weird looking guys
Now I thought I knew quite a bit about climate change but I was shocked to learn today that polar bears could be extinct within three decades. No more fluffy, white, 6ft tall, arctic grizzlies. And ..
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04 Jul 2008
The Joy of Slow

Posted by: Jeff Melnyk

The Joy of Slow
Many troubadours have waxed lyrical about the joys of slow. Simon and Garfunkel told us to slow down - encouraging us to make the moment last. John Lennon reminded us that life is what happens when ..
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03 Jul 2008
More Greenwash

Posted by: Henry Hicks

More Greenwash
Some fantastic examples of greenwash today from jonasrisen on the greenline blog from Ziger/Snead LLP Architects. Have a look. The article is spot on and reinforces much of what we said in our own G..
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01 Jul 2008
Happiness is a warm yurt...

Posted by: Ed Gillespie

Happiness is a warm yurt...
...and I've just spent a glorious weekend learning traditional Mongolian construction techniques and practising poor innunendo (...five long, hot, sweaty hours of erection in the woods etc etc) duri..
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