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Eco Hero: Richard Leyland

Sally Hill | 11.08.10

Richard Leyland is a technology entrepreneur and expert commentator on workplace technology trends. He has particular expertise in the expectations and technology use of the next generation and how technology, design and architecture can be harnessed to provide workspaces conducive to work in the 21st Century.

He has written for publications such as The Guardian, Director Magazine, The Times Educational Supplement, FX Magazine, Mix and Silicon.com, and stood as a candidate for the Green Party.

In late 2009 Richard launched WorkSnug, a pioneering Augmented Reality tool for the iPhone, which connects mobile workers to the nearest and best places to work.

Richard advocates for change to our perception of work, work places and business travel, and this has the potential to make a huge environmental impact. Richard has been outspoken on these issues and recently sparked public discussion around the question ‘Can a startup think global without boarding a plane?’ and in WorkSnug’s founding principles, his company made a public commitment not to fly in the course of business.

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Greenhouse Weekly Round-Up

Sally Hill | 13.08.10

Episode 1: Creamy Eggs With Thyme -- powered by eHow.com

eHow has launched a new series called 'Grow Cook Eat' which demonstrates organic garden-to-table cooking. The video above walks you through how to make creamy eggs with thyme. Mmmmmm.

Speaking of delicious, naturally-grown food, things are gearing up for the 2010 Bristol Organic Food Festival who launched their new website this week. The festival boasts cooking demos by a host of celebrity chefs, The Food Market, the Kids Taste Experience Tent, a Sheep Show, and lots of surprises to entertain families and food lovers.

A new initiative called 'Carbon Calculated' provides software solutions for carbon and greenhouse gas management. It's an independent, free, open platform that aggregates carbon and green house gas emissions for "everything in the world", including passenger transport, raw materials and consumer goods. Definitely worth a look.

Energy secretary Chris Huhne lifted the ban on the sale of surplus electricity, giving local councils the lead in 'green energy revolution'. 

Here are the links we loved this week:

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