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Tuesday 31 July 2012

Communications Survey Finds Low Take-Up of Social Media


Source: EACD
The European Communication Monitor 2012 is the latest research about communications management and public relations worldwide.  Carried out by the European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA), the European Association of Communication Directors (EACD) and Communication Director Magazine, the research aims to highlight the challenges and competences required in communications and PR.

Wednesday 25 July 2012

Is A ‘Green’ Olympics Even Possible?


Source: architectureoflife.net
A report launched on the eve of the London 2012 Olympics has somewhat deflated claims made by British Prime Minister David Cameron and London Mayor Boris Johnson at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year that the 2012 London Olympics will be “the greenest held to date.”

Tuesday 24 July 2012

Will the Economic Crisis Impact Sustainability in Greece?


Source: herrco.gr
The risk that environmental programmes and sustainability initiatives be postponed due to the crisis is strong and nowhere less so than in Greece where environmental initiatives have been put on hold.  The government justifies this break as a consequence of the present economic crisis.  

Monday 2 July 2012

Apps for a more sustainable world?

Source switchboard.nrdc

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.