The last couple of months have been huge for the subjects of energy and climate change. The UN Summit in New York, coinciding with Climate Week led to the Climate March, attended by 300,000 people in London alone. This has led to a big buzz (in the sustainability world) around the subject and a lot of noise being created – but what exactly are we going to do? Continue reading
Author: harrietdonation
Mindfulness
This weekend I got into an interesting conversation on ‘Mindfulness’. I’d heard of this practice before, noticed it popping up in various conversations and across different channels – I was vaguely aware it was one of those new fads, like Pilates and yoga had been, born from Buddhism. Continue reading
Naomi Klein: This Changes Everything
Last night I attended a Guardian Live talk with Naomi Klein and Owen Jones. I was really excited; Naomi Klein’s book, The Shock Doctrine had fuelled my Master’s degree in International Relations, and even kept me working hard on it when I was apt to procrastinate. Continue reading
In my first ever march
In my first ever march, I took to the streets yesterday with 300,000 other people around the world to show government that we needed action on climate change – now. Continue reading
Waste Less, Live More
What could you do for Waste Less Live More week?
Being resourceful at home, watching what you buy and monitoring your energy use is a bit easier when you’re paying the energy bills. But what about when you’re at work? Continue reading
The Challenge of ‘Eco’ Living
Last week I found myself chatting to the wonderful Zoe Morrison, our Eco-thrifty Doer of the Month. Zoe has spent the last year setting herself monthly challenges around living more sustainably. On top of that she’s been encouraging people to get involved by inviting them to make a pledge on The DoNation
We caught up to find out how it had been going… Continue reading
Valencia, a secret escape
Last month I went on holiday to Valencia. The first morning of my holiday I have to admit that sustainability, The DoNation and my list of ‘to do’s’ was still whizzing around my head. Fast forward a few hours however and I was sitting in a beautiful beach bar, a gin and tonic clinking in my hand, looking out over the great mass of white sand, blue water and endless palm trees. It’s safe to say, work was no longer on my mind. Continue reading
Observer Ethical Awards
Last night Hermione and I had the exciting opportunity to attend the Ethical Observer awards on behalf of one of our top Doers, David Kemp. David used The DoNation as part of his entry to the Great Energy Race sponsored by B&Q. He was shortlisted for an award after renovating his home, adopting new low carbon habits within the family, and inspiring others to do their bit via his Donate by Doing page. Continue reading
Great Energy Racer
Back in March, David was in the race for the Doer of the Month with his cycling 30 miles to work challenge. Now he’s hoping to win the Great Energy Race and we are right behind him. Will his challenge on The DoNation help clinch the deal? Continue reading
London Marathon
Alan Hayes did the London Marthon a few weeks back, raising pledges on The DoNation for the third time. We caught up with him to find out how it went… Continue reading
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