Category Archives: Green Living

Tips to live green day-to-day

UN COP17 Climate Negotiations kick off in Durban

The 17th UN negotiations to try and limit the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions and potentially catastrophic climate change began on 28th November, in Durban South Africa. Since the UN Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) entered into force in 1995, the Conference of … Continue reading

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Time for Community Currencies – workshop at Arcola on 11 October

As the world’s economy enters a ‘dangerous phase’, with the IMF warning the US and Europe risk double-dip recession, experts fear a domino effect in Europe’s debt crisis. But what of LETS and Timebanks, and the emergence of the UK … Continue reading

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Arcola at the London Green Fair 2011

On 4th and 5th June, Arcola Energy took part in the London Green Fair in Regents Park, as part of the London Community Resources Network tent. The Energy Team presented sustainability projects at Arcola and held workshops on how to … Continue reading

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Arcola’s 10:10:10 Success!

Just yesterday was Arcola’s biggest Green Sunday yet and what a wonderful day it was to host it!  The event was in celebration of the 10:10 campaign A Global Day of Doing and we had plenty of food, free workshops, … Continue reading

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Give or Take Day

Give or Take (with Forest Recycling Project www.frponline.org.uk/) Bring what you don’t want and take what you do!  What can you give? Baby equipment, books, toys, children’s bikes, kitchenware, paint (reusable), plants, garden tools and equipment and even small electrical … Continue reading

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Toronto to New York City Travel Options

This journey actually involves going from London to Toronto to New York with a stop over in Washington in an attempt to make the most out of one transatlantic trip. The following represents one leg of the journey. Distance: approximately … Continue reading

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London Leaders Programme

“London Leaders brings together London’s leading lights in sustainability, to deliver real change, and inspire others to do the same“. The London Sustainable Development Commission (LSDC) launched London Leaders in October 2007 to inspire and catalyse positive change, demonstrate sustainability … Continue reading

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Looking for Greener Festivals?

Summer is coming and festivals are blooming all around the world. But have you ask yourself how green is your festival? Please find here some links to achieve more sustainable festival events! The European Festival Association Yourope is dedicated to … Continue reading

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Greening the Uk Music Industry

Julie’s Bicycle is a not for profit company established to find ways to reduce the UK music industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. They are working with science and industry to find achievable and effective solutions for the music industry and beyond. … Continue reading

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Easy green initiatives for your company

Bryan Raven from White Light has very kindly provided us with a presentation on how they, as a theatre-lighting supply company, are going about improving their operations and procurement. They also give a handy list of improvements that they either … Continue reading

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