May 7, 2013
by Alisa
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Recent developments from our client Biome Bioplastics who are investigating new sources of bio-based chemicals for the manufacture of next generation bioplastics has spread far and wide with nearly 30 pieces of coverage across green, business, plastics, packaging and biotechnology press. Continue reading “BBC features Biome Bioplastics research” »
April 30, 2013
by Alisa
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A team from Delft University of Technology has won the CleanTech Challenge 2013 for their ‘Power Window’ concept. The Netherlands-based students scooped a £10,000 prize to develop their idea for coated windows that produce clean electricity. Continue reading “Cleantech Challenge 2013 announces winners” »
April 25, 2013
by Emma
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Last week the European Parliament voted to reject the European Commission’s “back-loading” proposal and the carbon price in the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (“EU ETS”) slumped by over 40% to all-time lows of less than 3 euro. Continue reading “GUEST BLOG: Back-loading and climate change politics” »
April 23, 2013
by Alisa
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Could you be looking at the Green PR Company of the Year? Life Size Media is very proud to have been shortlisted for the Business Green Leaders Awards 2013, having been Highly Commended in this category in 2012.
We are also delighted that our clients Partnerships for Renewables has also been shortlisted in the Renewable Energy Project of the Year category for their wind turbine development on the Isle of Sheppey.
The largest green awards in the UK, the Business Green Leaders Awards will be presented on 3 July at a glittering ceremony in the City of London. For a full shortlist and more details on the awards, click here.
April 23, 2013
by Alisa
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Executive search firm Six Degree People are expanding their reach in the US with the opening of a New York office and the appointment of a US-based Associate Director. Continue reading “Finding business leaders in the big apple” »
April 4, 2013
by Emma
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Research into a new source of organic chemicals for the production of bioplastics could accelerate growth in the market and lead the way for a bio-based chemicals industry. Continue reading “Could research into renewable chemicals break our dependence on oil-based plastics?” »
March 15, 2013
by Alisa
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Being honest, if it weren’t for our recent work with Biome Bioplastics and the Industrial Biotechnology Leadership Forum I wouldn’t really have been able to tell you what the term “biotechnology” meant. Whilst this is obviously an embracing indictment of my own knowledge, I think it’s also typical of a sector that’s somewhat overlooked on the mainstream sustainability agenda but could be absolutely fundamental to meeting the challenges of a fossil-free future. Continue reading “Biotechnology: the industrial revolution that is here and now” »
March 14, 2013
by Alisa
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Russia has been inconsistent on the low-carbon agenda but big businesses is increasingly recognising the opportunities that sustainable innovation in the region will bring. Ross Nicholson, Co-Founder at Six Degree People, comments on the challenge of finding the right leaders to exploit these opportunities in article featured by the Moscow Times. Continue reading “GUEST BLOG: Russia, recruitment and resource efficient growth” »
March 6, 2013
by Alisa
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When we made our latest film “The Ugly Potato‘ that follows the journey of a humble spud that gets turned into a beautiful bio-based flag, we hoped that putting a different spin on things might encourage people to think differently about the materials we use everyday. So we were pretty pleased when the BBC’s ‘Bang Goes the Theory’ got in touch to find out more about it. Continue reading “Bang goes the potato” »
March 1, 2013
by Alisa
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Much of our work over the last year has focussed on the benefits of advanced LED technology over inefficient traditional lighting. But for those who have seen the light (sorry) and switched to energy saving solutions, what exactly are you supposed to with the fittings that you replace? Nigel Harvey, Chief Executive of Recolight, has all the answers you need. Continue reading “GUEST BLOG: What you need to know about lamp recycling” »
February 25, 2013
by Alisa
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When Life Size Media visited the Isle of Sheppey this month for the launch of Partnerships for Renewables first turbine development we were accompanied by a reporter and camerman from Energy Live News. Their report ‘Prison is no bar to wind power’ is now live. Continue reading “Energy Live News features PFR turbine launch” »
February 22, 2013
by Alisa
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Xyntéo, an international advisory firm that identify, create and build low-carbon collaboration projects between big businesses, has worked with executive search firm Six Degree People to appoint their first senior advisor on the ground in Russia. The appointment comes ahead of their inaugural Russia New Growth Partnership (RNGP) roundtable in Moscow later this year. Continue reading “Xyntéo develop Russia New Growth Partnership with new appointment” »
February 18, 2013
by Alisa
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With new measures coming into force in July, Chris Bedford, Managing Director of Open Technology, joins us to examine why the UK is still failing to take control of our lighting as France commits to switching off at night. Continue reading “GUEST BLOG: In the game of energy efficiency it’s France 1, England 0” »
February 15, 2013
by Alisa
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At one point during filming for our latest project (a short educational film about the process of producing bioplastic from potatoes), the Director (pictured!), DoP and myself were huddled over the small viewing screen on the Canon 7D watching back a surprisingly beautiful shot of starch powder passing through a co-rotating extrude. We were delighted with the shot but looked at each other in concern, “Is anyone else slightly worried that we’ve ended up making a French art-house movie?” I asked. Continue reading “Why are corporate films so crap?” »
February 15, 2013
by Alisa
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Onshore wind is recognised as one of the least costly and most easily delivered forms of renewable energy. The UK enjoys the greatest wind resource in Europe and already has the largest portfolio of installed offshore capacity in the world. Since 2008, wind energy has more than doubled its contribution to the UK energy supply. Continue reading “PfR open first major wind energy development on prison land” »
February 6, 2013
by Emma
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After an amusing mix up with our favourite bioplastic manufactures, Biome Bioplastics, (they meant plastic film, I though they meant video) we found ourselves at the end of last year agreeing to make a film to follow the production of a bioplastic flag from potato to the London skyline. Continue reading “Behind the scenes with An Ugly Potato” »
February 4, 2013
by Emma
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Last week Life Size Media joined their favourite low energy lighting client at the Rushlight Awards. We were very pleased when Light Planet were commended in no less than two different categories. Continue reading “Light Planet commended at Rushlight Awards” »
January 31, 2013
by Emma
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Life Size Media has been chosen by executive search firm Six Degree People to work on all aspects of the company’s external communications. Continue reading “Six Degree People ‘recruit’ Life Size Media” »
January 28, 2013
by Emma
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We’ve all had one, that teacher or lecturer who inspires you more than any others. Whilst all the facts and figures you accumulated in your education have long since been pushed out of your head by other stuff, their bits remain.
Recently I met mine again.
January 22, 2013
by Alisa
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A potato-based and fully biodegradable Union Jack flag will oversee proceedings today as the UK’s largest showcase of industrial biotechnology opens in Westminster. The story of the flag’s journey is told in a new film from Life Size Media that takes an unusual look at innovation in this field. Continue reading “Flying the (potato) flag for UK biotechnology” »
January 14, 2013
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January 11, 2013
by Alisa
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For a happy third year in a row, Life Size Media is a prize-donor for the Rushlight Awards, contributing to a total in-kind prize fund of well over £50,000. Each year, the Rushlight Awards bring together the leading organisations developing new clean technologies and innovations for a celebratory gala dinner and awards ceremony. Continue reading “Good things come in threes as we support the Rushlight Awards 2012-13” »
January 2, 2013
by Alisa
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First of all, Happy New Year to all our clients, partners, colleagues and friends. We’ve been enjoying a much-needed break but are back and ready for an incredible year ahead. Now I’m not normally one to get carried away with the New Year spirit (without being too cheesy, I like to think that everyday is an opportunity for a new start), but this year I decided to seize the opportunity to set myself a challenge. This year I will be doing a traithlon, a real one; 1 mile swimming, 25 miles cycling and 6 miles running.To put the scale of this challenge in context for you, I can currently just about run 3 miles. But you know what they say, long journeys, single steps… Continue reading “A life-sized resolution for 2013” »
December 20, 2012
by Alisa
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This time a year ago, Life Size Media was deep in the midst of a major campaign for polar explorer Mark Wood. As the New Year drew closer Mark was making his way solo and unaided to the Geographic South Pole to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on the polar regions. Thousands of people followed Mark’s adventure: from bumping into Norwegian Kites surfers featuring in The Telegraph’s “British solo explorer and the invite to a Polar tea party” article, to securing front page of the Metro at Christmas as “The loneliest man on the planet”. Mark has been back on warmer ground for some months now but we had a feeling the calm wouldn’t last for long, here he updates us on the next leg of his epic journey. Continue reading “GUEST BLOG: Explorer Mark Wood looks to 2013 and the Third Pole” »
December 6, 2012
by Alisa
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Steve Edwards, Technical Director at our LED specialist client Light Planet, was somewhat taken aback this week by the widespread media attention over news that US researchers have developed a new type of lighting that could replace fluorescent bulbs. The concept of light from polymers is certainly intriguing, but we already have viable alternatives for fluorescents that do all of the above. So why are we under the impression that we don’t? Continue reading “GUEST BLOG: Our fascination with fluorescents and the end of the affair?” »
November 29, 2012
by Emma
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Despite recent squabbles in the corridors of power, onshore wind is widely recognised as the least costly and most easily delivered form of renewable energy. The UK enjoys the greatest wind resource in Europe and the government’s renewable energy road map sees the sector growing 13% per year and contributing up to 13GW of electricity by 2020. It was this potential to make a significant contribution to our low-carbon energy future that inspired our work for Partnerships for Renewables (PFR), who develop onshore wind projects working with landowners and local communities. Continue reading “Harnessing our energy potential” »
November 26, 2012
by Alisa
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“A bear? On Paddington station?” Mrs Brown looked at her husband in amazement, “Don’t be silly, Henry. There can’t be!”
Mr Brown adjusted his glasses. “But there is,” he insisted. “I distinctly saw it. Over there – near the bicycle rack. It was wearing a funny kind of hat”. Continue reading “Trains were humming, loudspeakers blaring, porters rushing about…” »
November 26, 2012
by Alisa
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Last week Life Size Media bid farewell to our beloved Argyll St office in style by transforming it into a Christmas Island for one of our famous festive parties. Continue reading “Christmas Island beach party: before and after” »
November 21, 2012
by Emma
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James Atkins is the Chairman of Vertis Environmental Finance, one of the first companies to be involved in emissions trading in the world and now the most experienced emissions trading finance house in Central Europe. Like us, James felt that Hurricane Sandy provides an opportunity to not only equip ourselves better against extreme weather events, but to also stop and look at the causes behind them. Continue reading “Guest Blog: Sandy’s silver lining” »
November 20, 2012
by Emma
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The Scottish European Green Energy Centre (SEGEC) matches Socttish Potential with European opportunities.
On a more down to earth level, we’ve been matching their banners to their brochures. Continue reading “This season it’s all about the matching…” »
October 30, 2012
by Emma
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In the midst of the fear and devastation spreading across the East Coast of America, the most important thing right now is for all efforts to focus on protecting people, homes and businesses, and beginning the process of rebuilding lives. Continue reading “How a pretend postcard from the future turned into the sad reality of today” »
October 26, 2012
by Alisa
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A week on and we finally have time to take stock of the amazing experience that was the Ecoislands Global Summit 2012, and if we’re honest give ourselves a little pat on the back whilst we’re at it.
To say time has flown since that first evening when Ecoislands and Life Size Media were first brought together by happy chance at the Business Green Leaders Awards, would be somewhat of an understatement.
Powered by the irrepressible energy of the one and only David Green, our campaign has involved not only helping to define the global Ecoislands vision and raising national awareness of their impressive projects and partners, but also the small matter of the Global Ecoislands Summit. Continue reading “PRing a global summit: a how-to guide” »
October 22, 2012
by Alisa
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Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust expect to achieve savings in the region of £21,000 after retrofitting LED lighting in several areas of the building, and payback in some areas is projected to take less than 2 years. The retrofit programme, delivered by advanced LED specialists Light Planet, has also reduced energy consumption by 68% and significantly lowered maintenance demands. Continue reading “LED retrofit achieves significant savings for Brighton hospital” »
October 18, 2012
by Alisa
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Completely exhausted but feeling pretty pleased with ourselves, Life Size Media has just returned from the inaugural and inspirational Ecoislands Global Summit 2012. From filming the Minister’s arrival on the ferry to somehow squeezing three broadcast interview into five minutes, arranging a speed dating session between journalists Continue reading “Summit success as Ecoislands’ goes global” »
October 17, 2012
by Emma
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As the Minister of State for Energy, John Hayes, arrived on the Isle of Wight he was collected from the ferry by a vehicle powered by hydrogen before being driven by Channel 5’s transport guru, Quentin Wilson, to the Ecoislands Global Summit 2012. Continue reading “Hydrogen is the future of fuel at Ecoislands Global Summit 2012” »
October 17, 2012
by Emma
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The Minister of State for Energy this morning travelled to the Isle of Wight to provide the keynote address at the Ecoislands Global Summit 2012. Continue reading “Energy minister hails the power of communities at Ecoislands Summit” »
October 15, 2012
by Alisa
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October 12, 2012
by Emma
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Paul Dickinson, Executive Chairman of the Carbon Disclosure Project, was kind enough to join Alisa in the snug to unknot a deceptively simple question – what is sustainability? Continue reading “Hug in the Snug with a sustainable business expert” »
October 9, 2012
by Alisa
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Ecoislands and Best Foot Forward partner to provide a definitive measure of sustainability for world’s island and regional communities.
We all want to do our bit for the planet but how much do we need to do? And how much should we be doing compared to everyone else? Too much in sustainability is uncertain, unclear or undefined. Whether it’s in the home or on a global scale, when it comes to tackling the challenge of a changing planet, clear and achievable goals are crucial to success. Continue reading “Global summit to take the measure of sustainability” »
October 5, 2012
by Alisa
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Reggae artist Derek Sandy releases new anthem for his adopted ‘Eco’ island.
“Come on, get on this wagon. Don’t miss this train. Trust me.”
With these words reggae artist, Derek Sandy, who swapped his native island of Tobago for the UK’s Isle of Wight introduces his new track celebrating the island’s eco ambitions. Continue reading “A reggae song for sustainability? You heard it here first.” »
October 1, 2012
by Alisa
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The inaugural Ecoislands Global Summit, held in October on the Isle of Wight, will unite island and regional communities from around the world on a journey to achieving sustainability by 2030.
The Minister of State for Energy, John Hayes, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker.
October 1, 2012
by Alisa
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“LEDs are an extremely attractive addition to any portfolio, but in some cases lack of understanding around product availability or experience of LED performance characteristics and capabilities is holding specifiers back. Continue reading “Does confusion around LG7 risk leaving lighting design in the dark?” »
September 27, 2012
by Emma
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Puffy things, cool lasers, travelators. Life Size Media Directors Alisa and Emma took the same journey our recycling does to find out exactly what happens to it. Turns out it’s a lot more fun that you might think…
Continue reading “The Murphys visit a MRF” »
September 25, 2012
by Alisa
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King of Shaves to support global sustainability summit
One of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs, Will King, is to lend his support to a major new international event, the Ecoislands Global Summit 2012 that will unite island communities from around the world on a journey to sustainability by 2030. Continue reading “‘Shaving the world, one island at a time’” »
September 20, 2012
by Emma
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This time I was joined by chemical engineer and waste and environment technology innovator, Carlos-Ludlow Palafox. Carlos is the Managing Director and CTO of Enval, a company tackling the problem of materials that are currently unrecyclable or unrecycled with the aim of diverting them from landfill or incineration. Continue reading “Hug in the Snug with a recycling innovator” »
September 18, 2012
by Alisa
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Environmental experts and commentators are warning that the lowest ever recorded levels of sea ice in the Arctic are some of the clearest signals to date of major and accelerating climate impacts to come.
International superpowers may be ignoring the deafening alarm bells our planet is sounding to us, but those communities whose very existence is threatened by the impact of climate change and rising sea levels are not. Continue reading “Technology giants to back global sustainability summit” »
September 11, 2012
by Fran Willby
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As the most sustainable Games to date come to a close, Team Green Britain hero David Green explores what London’s Queen Elizabeth Park can teach us about creating sustainable communities for the future. Continue reading “The Road to Self-Sufficiency: Lessons from London 2012” »
September 10, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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“As incandescent bulbs are ushered out of the marketplace and a new report reveals that consumers are shunning LEDs in favour of less efficient alternatives, Simon Leggett, Managing Director of Light Planet, explains why it’s time to set a new standard in lighting.September 5, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Ecoislands, a global leader for sustainable communities, has taken the opportunity to explain more about how it places community led initiatives at the heart of its global vision on the Isle of Wight. Continue reading “Local action, global ambition: Community initiative becomes a beacon for a sustainable future” »
September 4, 2012
by Fran Willby
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This morning, myself and Emma headed over to the Deloitte offices to present our experience of and recommendations for Planet Positive’s 7 Days to Sustainability challenge to its corporate partners. Continue reading “If only every organisation had a Fran…” »
September 3, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Life Size Media has been shortlisted for The Electrical Times Electrical Industry Awards 2012, in the Marketing Campaign of the Year category. Continue reading “Life Size Media shortlisted for Electrical Times Award” »
August 31, 2012
by Alisa
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The last month or so here at Life Size Media has been heavily focused on getting our campaign for Ecoislands, a global leader for sustainable communities, up and running. We realised that, amidst all the excitement, we hadn’t yet added Ecoislands to our client page but yesterday we finally got round to asking Founder and Chief Executive, David Green, for a few words of endorsement. What he came back with blew us away slightly. We work pretty hard here at Life Size so we hope you’ll forgive us for feeling a bit proud of ourselves and sharing what he had to say… Continue reading ““The inspiration that is Life Size Media”” »
August 28, 2012
by Fran Willby
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August 23, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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From lighting up the Olympic opening ceremony to decorating Tower Bridge (and saving 40% on its energy bills in the process), LEDs have certainly made their mark this summer. Now LED specialists Light Planet are raising the bar even further and have developed a new finance initiative to support the implementation of energy efficient lighting technology by businesses and organisations.
Continue reading “Light Planet gives LED industry the real (green) deal” »
August 22, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Ecoislands, a global leader for sustainable communities, has today announced a national partnership with Toyota GB as part of a shared commitment to alternative, low-carbon transport on the Isle of Wight. Continue reading “Toyota Prius Plug-in pushes Isle of Wight’s sustainable transport plans into next gear” »August 20, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Ecoislands, a global leader for sustainable communities, has announced that it will host the the inaugural Ecoislands Global Summit 2012, uniting island and regional communities from around the world on a journey to achieving sustainability. Continue reading “Global summit to unite island communities on a journey to a sustainable future” »
August 20, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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A new information resource centre for solid state lighting in the UK has been launched today as part of an ambitious move to accelerate the widespread adoption of LED technology.
August 17, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Today is the final day of our 7 Days to Sustainability challenge. We’ve combined ‘Procurement’ and ‘Communicating About Our Successes’ into one day as we we’ve been doing our best to do both throughout our challenge. Continue reading “And on the Seventh day…” »
August 16, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Today is the last of what Life Size has deemed ‘theme’ days for our 7 Days to Sustainability challenge. As it’s my day, I shall be upping the stakes on how far we can go to challenge ourselves to be greener when it comes to food, water and our well-being. Continue reading “And that’s a WRAP: 7 Days to Sustainability – Day 5” »
August 15, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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Let’s play a word association game.
What springs to mind when you hear the word “travel”?
Sunshine, sand, sangria?
Stress, sweat, Southwest Trains?
Continue reading “The Long and Winding Road: 7 Days to Sustainability – Day 4” »
August 14, 2012
by Alisa
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Continuing on our Planet Positive 7 days to sustainability challenge, today is all about energy efficiency. This is an area we’re pretty familiar with in terms of client work but today we’re turning the low-energy spotlight on our own office. Continue reading “Energy Efficiency: 7 days to sustainability – Day 3” »
August 13, 2012
by Emma
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As announced on Friday, this week Life Size Media is undertaking the 7 Days to Sustainability Challenge. I have been allocated the lovely subject of ‘Waste and Recycling’ and I’m keen to get started. Continue reading “Waste Not Want Not: 7 Days to Sustainability – Day 2” »
August 10, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Today is the launch of our 7 Days to Sustainability Challenge. As most of our clients, fans and followers will know, Life Size Media regularly sets itself a number of sustainability challenges and this one is definitely our biggest yet. Continue reading “7 Days to Sustainability, Day 1: The Launch” »
August 9, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Our second interview in just a week: this time, Life Size Media’s Emma and Alisa caught up with Your Hidden Potential to discuss entrepreneurship, starting your own business and what it’s like to be sisters in business. Continue reading “Life Size Media chats to Your Hidden Potential” »
August 9, 2012
by Fran Willby
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A recent YouGov study has highlighted a major lack of awareness around energy use and raised concerns around the likely success of the Green Deal if government fails to tackle behaviour change. Onzo, the smart data specialists, explains why smart meters are the key to success. Continue reading “Onzo: Lack of energy awareness highlights importance of smart metering in delivering Green Deal” »August 7, 2012
by Fran Willby
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A recently published report, Key Trends in Environmental Advertising Across 30 Years, has found that green marketing and advertising spending contracts as GDP decreases and economic growth falters. Continue reading “Communicating sustainability needs to be effective in any climate” »
August 3, 2012
by Fran Willby
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As regular readers will know, Life Size Media start every day with a determination to communicate a better future and what better example of that future than working with an organisation that is saving our world, one island at a time.
Continue reading “Life Size Media to help Ecoislands save our world, one island at a time” »
August 2, 2012
by Fran Willby
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This week, Life Size Media was interviewed by the Editor at Creative Boom. Continue reading “Life Size Media interviewed by Creative Boom” »
August 2, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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After weeks of build up and several innovative invites, last night Life Size Media finally got to see London pop we joined We Are Pop Up for the official launch of The Pop Spot Festival: Summer 2012
July 26, 2012
by Alisa
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Life Size Media is feeling the Olympic tingle this afternoon after productivity came to a halt and we gathered to watch the torch relay head down Regent Street. The crowds were five or six deep but there was no looking at the back of someone’s head for us. Lifesizers got the best view in the house from our fourth floor office and were very lucky that the handover happened right in front of our window. Continue reading “A room with a flaming good view” »
July 24, 2012
by Fran Willby
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After announcing our Planet Positive certification this week, I thought I’d explain in a little more detail what the Planet Positive mark of sustainability actually is, and what we’ve committed to doing to become a Planet Positive business. Continue reading “Life Size Media is Planet Positive” »
July 24, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Recently, Fran was made responsible for getting Life Size Media’s annual carbon footprint calculated. Although aware of carbon footprints she had never been directly involved; here she tells the story of her journey of discovery into what a carbon footprint is, and what it really means to become a carbon neutral business. Continue reading “Life Size Media’s 2011-2012 carbon audit: counting, calculations and conundrums” »
July 20, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Pop-up shops are set to take a lead role in revitalising the high street as a report by Mary Portas leads to government plans to cut red tape and a new festival launches to celebrate the pop-up movement. Continue reading “Pop-ups to lead high street revival” »
July 18, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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The pop-up movement has been secretly transforming London for years now, offering unique experiences to those who know where to look and giving everyday people the chance to take their passions and talents to the wider world. The power of the pop-up has been to make an event an experience, the mundane exceptional, and ideas reality — and in August The Pop Spot Festival will make this magic accessible to everyone. Read on to see what the power of pop-up can achieve…July 13, 2012
by Alisa
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Last week, Life Size Media had the pleasure of meeting the founder and chief executive of EcoIsland Partnership, David Green at the Business Green Leaders Awards 2012. Green by name, Green by nature, David received the Sustainability Executive of the Year Award for his revolutionary work leading a project that aims to make the Isle of Wight almost entirely self-sustaining by the end of the decade. Continue reading “Green gets our vote” »
July 12, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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The dresses were on, the snacks were out, the “I spy” skills were honed and the Life Size Media road trip rolled into action. Destination: Coventry, by any means possible. OK, so it’s not quite a journey worthy of polar explorer Mark Wood, but we were determined to do all we could to go the extra mile and celebrate his awe-inspiring achievement at the inaugural Ice Awards.
Continue reading “Life Size Media chill out with Mark Wood at the Ice Awards” »
July 11, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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Introducing The Pop Spot Festival: Summer 2012
This summer there’s more to London than meets the eye; throughout August unexpected events will be popping up all over the city…
July 10, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Having co-founded Life Size Media to clearly and effectively communicate on behalf of the clean tech sector, Alisa used the opportunity in her recent interview with Features Exec to tell the clean tech industry that to be a success, companies must start communicating how and why their ‘magic box’ is the next big answer the economy’s been looking for. Continue reading “Interview: LSM Director discusses the role of PR in the cleantech sector” »
July 6, 2012
by Alisa
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Life Size Media were most pleased to be Highly Commended for Green PR Agency of the Year at this week’s Business Green Leaders Awards.
For full details of the category winners visit the Business Green website. Continue reading “Life Size Media Highly Commended at Business Green Leaders Awards” »
July 4, 2012
by Fran Willby
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2012 has London’s name written all over it and Life Size Media is thrilled to be part of the moment, promoting what promises to be one of the summer’s most exciting experiences: The Pop Spot Festival. Continue reading “Life Size Media chosen to promote unique London summer festival” »
June 28, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Last night Life Size Media attended The DoNation’s DoAwards, an event celebrating everyone who’s been involved in making this unique grassroots social enterprise the great success it has become over the past year for inspiring environmental action. Continue reading “Life Size Media Do it again at The DoNation’s DoAwards” »
June 26, 2012
by Fran Willby
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The Energy Saving Trust has launched Powering the Nation- household energy habits revealed, a highly detailed, first of its kind report unearthing average UK household electricity consumption and the associated using habits of household appliances. Fran attended the report launch and came away with many thoughts and ideas on some next steps for smarter energy use in the home. Continue reading “A smart, timely launch: Energy Saving Trust reveals domestic energy habits” »
June 26, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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Governments around the world have adopted smart metering as a means of influencing energy consumption, but roll-outs are already experiencing setbacks as early delpoyments disappoint and questions are raised about privacy and value for consumers. Against this backdrop, a new report published today argues that if smart meters are to fulfil their potential, customer engagement must be made a priority.
Continue reading “Customers must come first for smart meter success” »
June 25, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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At Life Size Media we’re always busy extending our green tendrils through the sustainable landscape – most recently, Alisa has been telling the Edie audience why the art of good storytelling is so fundamental to a low-carbon future.
Continue reading “Sustainable storytelling for a low-carbon future” »
June 18, 2012
by Fran Willby
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On Friday, Fran attended The Eco Technology Show 2012 which showcases the latest innovative eco technologies that will enable both business and domestic environments to become more efficient. Continue reading “The Eco Technology Show 2012” »
June 15, 2012
by Alisa
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Unless you’ve been on a desert island for the past couple of weeks you’ll know that last night our Mad Men-themed summer party finally arrived. We’re all sneaking snoozes behind our typewriters today but just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came along and made is so special.
For those who were sadly otherwise engaged, we wouldn’t want you to miss out entirely so here are some snippets and snaps from the evening.
June 13, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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Delphis Eco becomes first SRA Approved Supplier of ecological cleaning products
The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has approved its first supplier of cleaning products in a bid to ease restaurants’ concerns about the environmental impact of cleaning products. Delphis Eco, the UK’s leading manufacturer of ecological cleaning products, has already started supplying SRA member restaurants, including the central London-based pub group Cubitt House.
Continue reading “Sustainable Restaurant Association helps caterers clean up their credentials” »
June 8, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Today is the United Nation’s third annual World Oceans Day. Often, our marine environments are taken for granted so I was motivated by the opportunity to enlighten people on what today really means as part of ‘the bigger picture’.
May 31, 2012
by Fran Willby
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After attending All-Energy 2012 last week, Fran was so inspired by the abundance of both Scottish and global marine energy potential that she decided to reignite her passion for physical geography (and all things hydro) by exploring the power, policy context, and passion behind one of the world’s fastest-growing low-carbon energy sectors.
Continue reading “All-Energy 2012 and Scotland’s marine energy potential” »
May 28, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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Could climate bonds save the world?
Emma spends some quality time in the Life Size snug with Nick Silver, co-founder of the Climate Bond Initiative, to find out more…
Continue reading “Hug in the Snug with a Climate Bond expert” »
May 22, 2012
by Alisa
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Yesterday I kicked off an event packed week (Fran and I are off up to All Energy tomorrow while Charlotte will be visiting Sustainability Live) with Banking on Energy Efficiency, a seminar on financing models for the Green Deal.
The gentlest way to describe the reception of this particular initiative is probably to say that delivering the Green Deal is seen to be a significant challenge, not least from a communications perspective. In the real world energy efficiency could hardly be described as a priority and the concept of a ‘home retrofit’ doesn’t even approach people’s agendas, explained David Hall of Behaviour Change. The Green Deal is perceived as another government initiative: the difficulty lies in getting the public to see it as something new and, crucially, as a project that will benefit them rather than the banks.
May 21, 2012
by Fran Willby
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At Life Size Media we’ve been inspired by our recent work with the Scottish European Green Energy Centre (SEGEC) promoting the significant opportunities offered by developing the low-carbon energy sector in Scotland. Alisa and I will be heading off to Aberdeen tomorrow (on a 10-hour overnight low-carbon train journey) to attend All-Energy 2012. We’ve been so impressed by Scottish activity in this sector that we thought we’d delve a little deeper into how and why Scotland has become the green powerhouse of Europe, and how this can inspire us all to secure a more sustainable future.
Continue reading “Scotland, the green powerhouse of Europe” »
May 21, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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The fact that much of the UK is still officially in drought, despite what feels like endless weeks of rain, is just the latest reminder of the importance of water conservation. Climate change and rapidly increasing population mean that the sustainable management of water is crucial if we are to meet future demand
Continue reading “New initiative to help schools lead the way in reducing water pollution” »
May 17, 2012
by Emma
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On Tuesday I attended Water: an attractive investor opportunity, part of the Rushlight Investor Briefing series.
As a company focused on working with sustainable innovators, water is an area we are very keen to get a lot more involved with. I personally agree that water is often overlooked and undervalued, it is talked about in sustainability circles as “the poor cousin of carbon” so it was with great interest that I headed off to learn more about it. Continue reading “Desalinisation: By George, he thinks he’s got it!” »
May 16, 2012
by Alisa
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Several major brands have recently announced their intentions to cut LED bulb prices to encourage uptake in the consumer market. But what impact might this cost-cutting drive have on the quality of the technology and its role in an energy-efficient future?May 15, 2012
by Fran Willby
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Last night I attended the KEA UK networking event which aimed to connect those working in New Zealand’s (NZ) cleantech and biotech sectors with those in the IP and investment sectors (based in both the UK and NZ). Continue reading “Fran heads ‘down under’ to learn about cleantech” »
May 14, 2012
by Alisa
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The Life Size Media mission statement was spotted at the far ends of the Earth after it was carried there by polar explorer Mark Wood. Last month Mark completed his epic North South Solo Expedition, an adventure that saw him solo ski across 680 miles of ice to the South Pole before completion his journey at the geographic North Pole after a 140 mile trek from Russia. Continue reading “Life Size mission statement makes it all the way to the North Pole” »
May 10, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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The now famous story of a Japanese schoolboy’s football, lost in the tsunami, washed up in Alaska and, against the odds, returned to him echoes fairy tales in which messages in bottles and things fortuitously lost and found eventually lead to a happy ending. Continue reading “Message in a bottle: a giant plastic problem” »
April 30, 2012
by Charlotte Hodgson
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As we all know, communications companies are built around the people who – well, communicate. So, imbued with some of spring’s lush optimism, we at Life Size Media have been doing some sustainable growing ourselves and are delighted to present our new PR Assistant, Charlotte Hodgson. Continue reading “Green Shoots: Introducing our new PR Assistant” »