I’m a couple of weeks into my new role at Do Nation and this seems like a good opportunity to reflect on the challenges we face in the next few years and to think about how we might go about achieving our aims. Beyond our business objectives, what is it we actually want to achieve as an organisation? Continue reading
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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
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
Lee: Into The DoNation
Greetings reader. I’m Lee Yan Gen (Lee for short), the new Malaysian intern. It has been an amazing month working with The DoNation so I thought I’d write this blog post. Continue reading
Head first into user testing
I’ve had an incredible first month at The DoNation. Getting to work with some fantastic people, becoming part of something great, and seeing Toby & Tom growing taller than their bamboo. But by far the most exciting bit being helping out with our brand new site. 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
Puddleduck Valley
Puddleduck Valley, a family holiday destination in Devon, prides itself on its sustainable solutions. Puddleduck Valley’s owner Phil tells us more about how and why he created this haven. Continue reading
Pondering sustainability: whose responsibility?
When I started as an intern at The DoNation last October I was beyond excited. It was my first job in London and my first job working within the area of my new found passion. Having just spent a year doing a Masters in International Relations and writing my dissertation on behaviour change, I was more than ready to get into work. Continue reading
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