Green Games?
There must have been some nervous faces in Canary Wharf as the PR disaster of the Delhi Commonwealth Games began to unfold a couple of weeks ago. With LOCOG, the 2012 organising committee, based a stones throw from our offices in Canary Wharf, the spectre of the London games becoming a similar mire of unfinished [...]
Read moreCall for submissions: Sustainable Events Summit 2011
It’s that time again. We are now planning the Sustainable Events Summit 2011 and we’re looking forward to building on the work of previous years to make this the most engaging, practical and inspiring summit yet.
This year we want to broaden our reach to include contributors from beyond our current networks. For the first [...]
Start – a Garden Party to Make a Difference
We’re very pleased to be working at Start which begins next Wednesday – check out full details at www.startgardenparty.co.uk. This is a fantastic opportunity to get tips on greener living while enjoying unprecedented access to the home of the Prince of Wales. The party runs for 12 days so don’t miss out on your chance [...]
Read moreI recommend…
I had a fabulous meal last night at Konstam, Kings Cross. The menu includes numerous UK grown ingredients and locally sourced drinks, like Greenwich Meantime, and ox-tongue from Sevenoaks (close to my home town!). I highly recommend a visit www.konstam.co.uk
Read moreLong Horizons
Last night we attended the launch of Long Horizons – a collection of essays and poetry by artists about climate change. Contributors include Antony Gormley, KT Tunstall and Jay Griffiths – who read her piece at the event. I’ve yet to read all of it, but it promises to provide a fresh and thought-provoking take [...]
Read moreSustainable Events Summit 2010
The third annual Sustainable Events Summit has launched this week, promising an unmissable day for event professionals everywhere who are interested in making the industry more sustainable. Check out the summit website for more details on the programme, speakers and why you should attend. We’ll be announcing more great speakers soon including a high profile [...]
Read moreGreen hedgehogs
We were visited yesterday by Graham from Seymour Green and Robert the green hedgehog…
Robert is an eco ad van which also doubles up as a recycling bin. These eye catching vehicles can travel around London promoting your event / product, and when parked can provide a useful recycling service. They also have a nifty bluetooth [...]
Charity pop up members club
The fantastic House of St Barnabas have teamed up with Quintessentially to create a pop up members club in Soho. The space is a stylish lounge and events space with stunning Georgian decor – perfect for a Christmas party. And the best thing is all the profits go to charity – helping homeless people in [...]
Read moreLondon Sustainable Events Drinks – 23rd September
Are you an events professional or student who’s interested in sustainability? Would you like to informally meet other people working in the same field? You’re in luck.
Tomorrow night we’ll be attending the second London Sustainability Drinks for Events people, or LSD drinks as we have cunningly titled it. There is no agenda, no name [...]
