From ric at transitionedinburghuni.org.uk Tue Jan 11 13:04:44 2011 From: ric at transitionedinburghuni.org.uk (Ric Lander) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:04:44 +0000 Subject: [Goinggreener] An invite to... Grassroots Climate Exchange: Unis, Colleges and the Green Transition, 18-19 March 2011 @ Edinburgh Uni Message-ID: Hello People & Planet! Come to P&P/Transition Edinburgh Uni's amazing practical action/knowledge sharing extravaganza this March! Crash spaces available and the event is free. IT WILL BE AWESOME! Hi 5's from Edinburgh, * Ric and the team* Grassroots Climate Exchange: Universities, Colleges and the Green Transition *Friday 18 ? Saturday 19 March 2011 *at the University of Edinburgh How can staff and students make the necessary changes to achieve a low carbon world? Inspired by student groups, students? associations, and the growing Transition movement, colleges and universities are leading the way. In March 2011 we will gather in Edinburgh to share practical-action solutions to climate change. Programme *Friday afternoon* will *showcase and celebrate* successful projects. Teviot Row House, Bristo Square, University of Edinburgh. Registration and lunch from 12pm (at New Amphion caf?); Main programme 1.15-5.30pm followed by evening social (please bring ID). Join us for: - A *celebration *of environmental practical projects already happening at universities and colleges, including learning from the champions of the Scottish Young Green List, and the incredible success of Transition Edinburgh University. - What should university and college *institutions *be doing, including fulfilling the Universities & Colleges Climate Commitment for Scotland (UCCCfS) and Climate Change legislation? - Universities and colleges in their surrounding *communities*. - *Introductions *to climate change, the Transition Model, and the People & Planet Going Greener campaign. On *Saturday *we?ll* exchange ideas and skills* with attendees and experts. Patersons Land, Holyrood, University of Edinburgh. Registration and coffee from 9.30am; Main programme, 10am-4.30pm with sandwich lunch provided on donation. Join us for: - Creating exciting practical projects on* food, waste, energy, travel *and *consumption*. - Using *art, craft, film, *and *photography* to engage and inspire. - How students and staff can *work together* to create change. - How to *engage *people to rethink their lifestyles. - How *grassroots leadership* can drive long-term cultural change. - Plenty of *open space* to share ideas and experiences. Please* register for free* at *http://grassrootsclimate.eventbrite.com*. The conference runs over two days but you may register for either or both days. A full programme will be published on-line and provided to registrants in February. Comments from 2010 event: *?Lots of interesting ideas.? ?The enthusiasm present was especially motivating.? ?Was great to meet like minded people with different ideas and approaches.?* Accommodation Hostel accommodation is available at around ?15 from *Budget Backpackers * or *High Street Hostel *. Bed & Breakfast accommodation is available from around ?45 form *Edinburgh First, University of Edinburgh * (closest venue: Kenneth Mackenzie Suite). Couchsurfing can be found at *the international couchsurfing website *. Edinburgh residents have kindly volunteered their homes for attendees to use as crash-space for Friday 18 March. Spaces will be offered to over 18s only on a first-come-first-served basis. Register using *this form * before 28 Feb. The organisers cannot take responsibility accommodation but do get in touch if you need help. Accessibility All venues are accessible. Friday venue: please use the bell outside the Teviot Row House main entrance to activate the full lift access. A PA system will be used, however we regret that a hearing aid loop is not available. Saturday: all rooms are located on the same floor with access either via five steps a lift at Patersons Land main entrance. A PA system and hearing aid loop will be used. Supporters Organised by *Transition Edinburgh University * and *People & Planet * (UK), funded by the Climate Challenge Fund and *Transition Scotland Suppor *, and with confirmed contributions from *Transition Scotland Support *,* Scottish Sustainable Development Forum *, *NUS Scotland *, *Environmental Association of Universities & Colleges Scotland *, *Transition Scotland Support *, *St. Andrews Transition *, *University of St. Andrews Environment Team *, *AUSA?s Climate Change Project. * For more information about green transition in Universities and Colleges please visit *People & Planet Going Greener * and the *Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges *. -- Ric Lander Events and Outreach Facilitator ric at teu.org.uk Transition Edinburgh University 5 Forrest Hill, Edinburgh EH1 2QL tel. 0131 65 040 65 em. info at teu.org.uk web. www.teu.org.uk =What do we do?= http://www.teu.org.uk/about-us =Who works with us?= http://www.teu.org.uk/staff =Where is our building?= http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/forrest-hill-building Supported by the University of Edinburgh (http://www.ed.ac.uk/) the Climate Challenge Fund (http://www.climatechallengefund.com) and People & Planet (http://peopleandplanet.org/transitionuniversities). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: People and Planet all unis.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 12238 bytes Desc: not available URL: From louise.hazan at peopleandplanet.org Fri Jan 21 12:56:01 2011 From: louise.hazan at peopleandplanet.org (Louise Hazan) Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:56:01 +0000 Subject: [Goinggreener] Fwd: January Newsletter Message-ID: <4D398261.2010008@peopleandplanet.org> The Part-Time Carnivore newsletter below has details of the all-new League Table of universities - Aberdeen is in the lead in terms of number of sign-ups so far, but expect a fierce competition for new sign-ups during Go Green Week. Also NB special offer for other P&P groups who don't have their own mini-site yet for signing up part-time carnivores. Now's your chance to get one for free for a trial period (perfect for Go Green Week even if you don't continue with it afterwards). Louise -------- Original Message -------- Subject: January Newsletter Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:35:06 +1100 From: Part-Time Carnivore Reply-To: info at parttimecarnivore.org To: Louise Hazan Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser . Part-Time Carnivore Issue 8 January 2011 Hello part-time carnivores, Firstly, a big thank you to those who signed up to Part-Time Carnivore or promoted it to friends as part of our New Years Resolution event. Since December we have welcomed over 70 new part-time carnivores to our ranks, a great start to the new year! A big hello to Bath, Bangor and Edge Hill Universities who have become part of our Universities Network ! Go Green Week is fast approaching and we're offering a free trial for students who's universities haven't signed up yet so you can all fight it out on our league table . The PTC website now has a shop containing some rather fetching pin badges and brand new t-shirts , enabling you to shout about your Part-Time Carnivore status via a dashing, ethical clothing choice. Thanks for reading, we look forward to a successful 2011 ! Anna Watson, Communications Coordinator Meaty News Flashback Meaty News Flashback European study reveals that eating less meat leads to weight loss , whilst advocates of eating insects instead of beef continue to argue the benefits. An interesting mix of arguments have also been explored, including meat consumption can never be ok vs. claims that vegetarians stand by as pacifists as sustainable meat consumption is the only way forward. However, if you only read one article check out ?What?s the beef with meat?? (page 28) a New Scientist article that concisely describes why Part- Time Carnivore is the way forward. More on our news page > Clever Carnivores... Go Organic Clever Carnivores... Go Organic So what exactly is the fuss about organic meat? It may be more expensive but, as described below, the benefits to both the environment and animal welfare are surely worth it. Plus your taste buds are also likely to notice the difference? Full article on our blog > Healthy New Year with Part-Time Carnivore Healthy New Year with Part-Time Carnivore We all know what it?s like post- Christmas; suddenly it?s once again unacceptable to eat Ferrero Rocher for Breakfast, Toblerone for lunch and Milk Tray for dinner (all washed down by a bottle of Baileys) and one abruptly realises that we?ve stuffed ourselves fuller than the Christmas turkey. So how can being a Part- Time Carnivore help shift the pounds? Well, a recent European study that examined the weight of 400,000 participants and found that eating meat led to long term weight gain . This was especially true of those consuming processed meat products such as sausages and ham... Full article on our blog > This Month's Mission: Join the Network This Month's Mission: Join the Network Are you a student, a teacher or part of a community group or forward thinking company? You can help reduce the carbon footprint of your entire community by becoming a member of our Part-Time Carnivore Network. Contact our Network Coordinator, Amy (amy at parttimecarnivore.org.uk ), to find out how you can start your own Part-Time Carnivore campaign! You stay classy part-time carnivores. CHECK YOUR SAVINGS See how much you have saved by visiting our stats page ? EVENTS THIS MONTH Vegan Pizza Day: 29 Jan Go Green Week: 7-14 Feb You are receiving this email because you signed up to parttimecarnivore.org . Unsubscribe here . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From louise.hazan at peopleandplanet.org Thu Jan 27 17:05:32 2011 From: louise.hazan at peopleandplanet.org (Louise Hazan) Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:05:32 +0000 Subject: [Goinggreener] Fwd: Get ready for Go Green Week Message-ID: <4D41A5DC.5020600@peopleandplanet.org> Latest Going Greener newsletter has just dropped. If you want to get it straight to your inbox, sign up here: http://peopleandplanet.org/eupdates#climatechange -------- Original Message -------- People & Planet logo Hi Louise, With February fast approaching, we've got lots of exciting news and resources to help you make your Go Green Week on 7 - 14 Feb the best ever! test image What green behaviour do you LOVE? Get Snap-happy! We've just launched a new Go Green Week national photo competition . Send in creative and fun photo entries that show your *love for the climate* to be in with a chance of winning a whole host of *prizes* including eco-goodies & a much coveted *media internship with Do The Green Thing *. Whether it's your mate hugging their bike or you looking chuffed to bits with your first (rather wonky) home-grown leek, we?re particularly keen to see photos of things that you think are ?worth a hug?. *Upload a photo now* test image UEA students finding their carbon soulmates at last year's event Size does matter - how big is yours? Carbon footprint, that is! Being so close to Valentine?s Day, Go Green Week 2011 is all about feeling the love and what better way to get in the mood than to organise a Carbon Speed Dating event! We?ve developed everything you could possibly need to organise an amazing event.**D*ownload your pack * including a *Carbon Speed Dating guide, dating cards, press releases, posters and stickers*. Go Green Week Day of Action Sign-up to take part in the Day of Action stunt Cut carbon, not education People & Planet is coordinating a *national day of action on 11 February* to call on the government not to divert finance away from carbon-cutting initiatives for universities. Whether it is by making a *giant human banner*, doing a spot of *guerilla gardening* or *clean graffiti* we want you to spell out the message ?Cut the carbon, not education? in creative visual ways. We will then collate your photos into an giant online petition! Sign up to take part in the Day of Action and find out how to coordinate your stunt. What's on near you? Find out what *Go Green Week activities* are happening in your area with our online map . *Don't forget to tell us about what you're doing too!* Good luck and let us know what you're getting up to for Go Green Week! 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