October 7th, 2009
Team Green Britain is an online organisation which encourages people to join and participate in making Britain greener.
Currently their focus is on the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They intend to show the world that Britain is winning the war against climate change.
Team Green Britain is supported by EDF Energy, The Eden Project, London 2012 and Global Action Plan.
The general idea is for everyone to get involved, even if it is only in a very small way, for example; being more aware of carbon footprints, switching off lights, appliances etc… and understanding that with a very small, but continual effort, a difference can be made. Then and very importantly, passing this message on to friends, relatives, neighbours and colleagues. Small steps maybe, but slowly spreading this message will hopefully educate people and social groups, bringing with it a sense of ‘community’ and the joint desire to improve the environment.
This approach may initially appear naïve, but imagine the impact if thousands upon thousands joined in, purely by word of mouth! Click Here to find out more
Tags: 2012, EDF Energy, Global Action Plan, London 2012, Olympic, Paralympic, Team Green Britain, The Eden Project | Posted in 2012, Climate Change, Events, Life Change, environment
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August 21st, 2009
The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been billed as the greenest games in history.
The organisers are striving to exploit and improve the Brownfield sites, while respecting and preserving the Greenfield areas.
The Brownfield site (underdeveloped, derelict or contaminated land), in this case the Lower Lea Valley in London, will house the Olympic Village and the area will post-games become the biggest new park in the city.
The Greenfield sites (area which has not been used for non-agricultural development) such as Hackney Marshes and London Fields will be used sympathetically, meaning that nothing permanent or damaging will be built in these areas.
Also 2012 will be ‘car free’ (except for disabled vehicles), construction will minimise pollution, waste and wildlife habitats will be protected. In addition to this, the organisers are conscious of taking every opportunity to educate Londoners about the importance of sustainable development.
Green Olympics
Tags: 2012, car free zone, green games, greenfield sites, London, Olympics | Posted in News, Transport
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