Category Archives: Social Change
My New Monthly E-Zine
Over the years I have shied away from sending e-mails. I know that everyone has bulging inboxes and didn’t want to add more to it. Instead I was sharing ideas and links through social media and doing occasional blog posts.
My New Monthly E-Zine
Over the years I have shied away from sending e-mails. I know that everyone has bulging inboxes and didn’t want to add more to it. Instead I was sharing ideas and links through social media and doing occasional blog posts.
Future Fashion \\ TRAID
Back in April last year I was joined at Shoreditch House by Lyla Patel from the Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development charity TRAID. For every garment TRAID collects for re-use and re-sale in the UK, TRAID make a positive
Future Fashion \\ TRAID
Back in April last year I was joined at Shoreditch House by Lyla Patel from the Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development charity TRAID. For every garment TRAID collects for re-use and re-sale in the UK, TRAID make a positive
It’s Time To Lay Our Values On The Table
How many of us ever stop to imagine the world we want to live in, or consider how our actions can help to create it? In some ways many of the ideologies running our world systems have failed, but there
It’s Time To Lay Our Values On The Table
How many of us ever stop to imagine the world we want to live in, or consider how our actions can help to create it? In some ways many of the ideologies running our world systems have failed, but there
Thought for The Day
Last month I was asked to do a Thought For The Day for BBC Radio Humberside. It was a great experience and I hope that those of you that were up at 6.45am on that Friday morning enjoyed it. It
Thought for The Day
Last month I was asked to do a Thought For The Day for BBC Radio Humberside. It was a great experience and I hope that those of you that were up at 6.45am on that Friday morning enjoyed it. It
Detox Fashion
Last year Greenpeace successfully challenged leading active wear brands Nike, Puma and Adidas to become the most sustainable brand through their campaign Detox. Something that the brands are still working on. Well this year Detox is back and tackling the hight street.
Detox Fashion
Last year Greenpeace successfully challenged leading active wear brands Nike, Puma and Adidas to become the most sustainable brand through their campaign Detox. Something that the brands are still working on. Well this year Detox is back and tackling the hight street.
Earth Day: What do you wish for?
Today is Earth Day, the international day to celebrate the earth’s natural environment. So my question to you is what do you wish for the earth and what can we do to help create it? You can join Earth Day’s
Earth Day: What do you wish for?
Today is Earth Day, the international day to celebrate the earth’s natural environment. So my question to you is what do you wish for the earth and what can we do to help create it? You can join Earth Day’s
The Futures Interview
Through my project Think Act Vote (?!X) we do a thing called The Futures Interview, where anyone can share their ideas of the future that they choose and ways to think, act and vote to create it. Taking part is
The Futures Interview
Through my project Think Act Vote (?!X) we do a thing called The Futures Interview, where anyone can share their ideas of the future that they choose and ways to think, act and vote to create it. Taking part is
Be Part of a Very Collaborative Book
I am making a very exciting book this year. It’s being designed by Ella Britton and Joana Casaca Lemos, and is part of the Think Act Vote (?!X) project that I started in 2010. It is a radical think tank
Be Part of a Very Collaborative Book
I am making a very exciting book this year. It’s being designed by Ella Britton and Joana Casaca Lemos, and is part of the Think Act Vote (?!X) project that I started in 2010. It is a radical think tank
Think Act Vote (?!X) Manifesto
The Think Act Vote Manifesto - written by me, illustrated by hand by artist Robert Reed. ** Every second the world is changing, and we shape it by how we spend our time, money and energy. We Think, Act and Vote. We Create
Think Act Vote (?!X) Manifesto
The Think Act Vote Manifesto - written by me, illustrated by hand by artist Robert Reed. ** Every second the world is changing, and we shape it by how we spend our time, money and energy. We Think, Act and Vote. We Create
The Secret Lives of Our Clothes
This is a great video from Greenovate that takes you through the clothing supply chain and gives you a clearer idea of what really happens. “At some level, we know that our style reflects what kind of person we are.
The Secret Lives of Our Clothes
This is a great video from Greenovate that takes you through the clothing supply chain and gives you a clearer idea of what really happens. “At some level, we know that our style reflects what kind of person we are.
eXtinction
I don’t have the words to describe this video, but simply think everyone should watch it. It’s a powerful story with Summer Rayne Oakes about the world that we live in. “It reveals that the most pressing environmental issues are
eXtinction
I don’t have the words to describe this video, but simply think everyone should watch it. It’s a powerful story with Summer Rayne Oakes about the world that we live in. “It reveals that the most pressing environmental issues are
Electoral Reform
Today I was elected onto the council of the Electoral Reform Society for a two year term. I was encouraged to stand after supporting the Yes Campaign earlier this year, here is my vision for change. Why I want to
Electoral Reform
Today I was elected onto the council of the Electoral Reform Society for a two year term. I was encouraged to stand after supporting the Yes Campaign earlier this year, here is my vision for change. Why I want to
The Wilderness of the Mind
Last weekend I went to the Wilderness Festival. As soon as I saw the artwork, I knew that I was going. A magical festival experience can leave you smiling at the memories all through the winter. You enter an alternative world filled with people
The Wilderness of the Mind
Last weekend I went to the Wilderness Festival. As soon as I saw the artwork, I knew that I was going. A magical festival experience can leave you smiling at the memories all through the winter. You enter an alternative world filled with people
The ‘Futures Interview’
I am excited to share some Think Act Vote news. We are launching the ‘Futures Interview’ and a monthly night which will launch in the autumn this year. Watch this space for more on the monthly night, but until then
The ‘Futures Interview’
I am excited to share some Think Act Vote news. We are launching the ‘Futures Interview’ and a monthly night which will launch in the autumn this year. Watch this space for more on the monthly night, but until then
A Good Week – Good as a Choice
UPDATE 10/08/2011 - The video for this talk is now available to watch Yesterday saw the launch of an exciting new initiative from A Very Good Company – A Good Week. I was delighted to speak at their launch event, along side Oli Barrett (@OliBarrett), founder
A Good Week – Good as a Choice
UPDATE 10/08/2011 - The video for this talk is now available to watch Yesterday saw the launch of an exciting new initiative from A Very Good Company – A Good Week. I was delighted to speak at their launch event, along side Oli Barrett (@OliBarrett), founder
No Place To Go – Climate Refugees
Last month the UK held it’s first ever Climate Week, which received a great deal of scrutiny due to it’s headline sponsor. A friend Jamie Burdett joked on twitter ‘This week it’s the RBS sponsored Climate Week. Next Monday sees the start
No Place To Go – Climate Refugees
Last month the UK held it’s first ever Climate Week, which received a great deal of scrutiny due to it’s headline sponsor. A friend Jamie Burdett joked on twitter ‘This week it’s the RBS sponsored Climate Week. Next Monday sees the start
Make Your Vote Count!
On Monday I took part in a press conference with some of our politicians and Eddie Izzard speaking out for Yes to Fairer Votes. As those of you who read my blog will have noticed, I am supporting the campaign as a Vice-Chair
Make Your Vote Count!
On Monday I took part in a press conference with some of our politicians and Eddie Izzard speaking out for Yes to Fairer Votes. As those of you who read my blog will have noticed, I am supporting the campaign as a Vice-Chair
Give Up Yourself Unto This Moment – The Time For Change Is Now!
We now have just over three weeks until the hopefully transformative referendum on our voting system. It’s hard to judge the mood of the country on this, as I am involved in the Yes to Fairer Votes campaign, but from
Give Up Yourself Unto This Moment – The Time For Change Is Now!
We now have just over three weeks until the hopefully transformative referendum on our voting system. It’s hard to judge the mood of the country on this, as I am involved in the Yes to Fairer Votes campaign, but from
The Yes Campaign People’s Launch
Last weekend was the People’s launch of the Yes Campaign, for the Alternative Vote in the up-coming referendum. Back in Feb, in my post, Why I Say Yes in May, I explained that I am a Vice-Chair of the campaign.
The Yes Campaign People’s Launch
Last weekend was the People’s launch of the Yes Campaign, for the Alternative Vote in the up-coming referendum. Back in Feb, in my post, Why I Say Yes in May, I explained that I am a Vice-Chair of the campaign.
Shortlisted for Treehugger Best Green Style Twitter Feed Award
I have been nominated for an award for my twitter stream! It’s the time of the Treehugger Best of Green Readers Choice Awards 2011. I have been nominated in the fashion and beauty section as ‘Best Style Twitter Feed.’ It’s
Shortlisted for Treehugger Best Green Style Twitter Feed Award
I have been nominated for an award for my twitter stream! It’s the time of the Treehugger Best of Green Readers Choice Awards 2011. I have been nominated in the fashion and beauty section as ‘Best Style Twitter Feed.’ It’s
Celebrating Women – International Women’s Day Celebrate 100 Years
It is a beautiful sunny day here in London, perfect weather to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. This celebration is actually a national holiday in many countries around the world including Afghanistan, France, Mexico, Zambia, Russia, South
Celebrating Women – International Women’s Day Celebrate 100 Years
It is a beautiful sunny day here in London, perfect weather to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. This celebration is actually a national holiday in many countries around the world including Afghanistan, France, Mexico, Zambia, Russia, South
Ethical Fashion in The House of Lords
Yesterday was a ground breaking day for the ethical fashion movement, as Baroness Young of Hornsey secured the first ever parliamentary debate on the subject, asking Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to support and promote the ethical and
Ethical Fashion in The House of Lords
Yesterday was a ground breaking day for the ethical fashion movement, as Baroness Young of Hornsey secured the first ever parliamentary debate on the subject, asking Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to support and promote the ethical and
Why I Say Yes in May
In less then three months, we have an incredible opportunity to update the system that effects our lives. When it comes to how laws are made in our country, our main interaction is in the ballot box. We vote to
Why I Say Yes in May
In less then three months, we have an incredible opportunity to update the system that effects our lives. When it comes to how laws are made in our country, our main interaction is in the ballot box. We vote to
Intelligent Design: Isabell de Hillerin
When I discover a new designer like German Isabell de Hillerin, it reminds be why I am so passionate about ethical fashion. It provides an opportunity to think through clever design solutions that offer both a creative and desirable aesthetic as
Intelligent Design: Isabell de Hillerin
When I discover a new designer like German Isabell de Hillerin, it reminds be why I am so passionate about ethical fashion. It provides an opportunity to think through clever design solutions that offer both a creative and desirable aesthetic as
Why Green Matters
At the start of the month on a snowy day not unlike today, I was lucky enough to attend the Green Awards at the Natural History Museum. The dinner and ceremony took place in my main hall around the iconic
Why Green Matters
At the start of the month on a snowy day not unlike today, I was lucky enough to attend the Green Awards at the Natural History Museum. The dinner and ceremony took place in my main hall around the iconic
