Making the Case for Social Media at the Sustainability Communications Lunch

Today’s Sustainability Communications Lunch put the spotlight on social media and particularly its use for NGO communications. Our guest speaker was Julian Ferguson, Communications Manager of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), an association which promotes biking as a daily mode of transport. 

Is Brussels More Sustainable for an Athenian? A Personal View

After more than eight months here in Brussels, I have found out every day that it is a more sustainable city than Athens.  There was a hope that things would improve in Athens but unfortunately everything seems to be going backwards now...

Apps for a more sustainable world?

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Since the boom of the smartphone started, a huge number of smart applications or Apps have arrived on the market. We wanted to share the list of sustainability-related Apps compiled by treehugger and Apps for the environment from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).  One of our favourites from this list is ‘Gardening Toolkit’ which teaches you how to be a good gardener.  It finds where you live, gives suggestions for the best plants to grow in your area, helps keep track of what you have planted and gives tips for beginners.