http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ Project Dirt Forum: Last 35 Posts en Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:12:56 +0000 http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=13#post-41 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:57:13 +0000 admin 41@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>OK - we're now up with a Beta site, which we've been testing with the Cambridge guys (plus a few others). Wandsworth are coming online soon! </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-40 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:18:11 +0000 George 40@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Thanks to all for the thoughts and links. Nick - I should have pointed out that I was skiing, so coach wasn't a viable option.</p> <p>On a lighter note, Can I suggest taking longer skiing holidays less frequently? </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-39 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:54:19 +0000 Nick 39@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>We've now uploaded a draft 'Structure Document' and mock-ups of the web pages for comment. We've taken your comments on-board Majeed, and added in a few "scenarios", with fictional activists and projects... comments welcome!<br /> (NB: Find them on "What are we doing?" on the blog in the left-hand column!) </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=15#post-38 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:44:18 +0000 Nick 38@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Please leave us any feedback you have on our ideas for the way the website might look, after having had a good read of the Structure Document! </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-37 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:42:25 +0000 Nick 37@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Please leave us any feedback you have on our ideas for the structure, particularly on the functionality of the site, and of the project areas! </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=13#post-36 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:02:27 +0000 Nick 36@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Here, the Project Dirt team will keep you updated on latest timings. These things are difficult to predict, but we're hoping to get you something functional at the beginning of March (2008!!!). Watch this space... </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=12#post-35 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:01:07 +0000 Nick 35@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>You can start a new "topic", or leave a reply - as with this one. </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=12#post-34 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:58:40 +0000 Nick 34@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi folks. After our presentation to the various societies and students at Cambridge, we thought it would be useful to have a place to share and discuss ideas for development of the website. Please post your ideas here, and discuss or comment to your heart's content... this is your space! </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-33 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:50:37 +0000 Nick 33@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Here's a link to another article... [bit of a doom-forecast though!]<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2005/nov/08/ethicalmoney.environment" rel="nofollow">http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2005/nov/08/ethicalmoney.environment</a> </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-32 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:38:33 +0000 JimmyGee 32@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>As far as 3rd party resources go, check out Onboard Snowboard mag's website for their take on environmental challenges and issues for people strapping in</p> <p><a href="http://onboardsnowboarding.com/features/category/more-features/a-snowboarders-guide-to-saving-the-planet/" rel="nofollow">http://onboardsnowboarding.com/features/category/more-features/a-snowboarders-guide-to-saving-the-planet/</a> </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-31 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:20:00 +0000 Nick 31@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Let's not forget, skiers are also quite self-interested in this whole debate... warmer world = less snow (or at the very least, less predictable!). Ski Club GB has 7 practical tasks for the eco-savvy skier / boarder:<br /> <a href="http://www.skiclub.co.uk/skiclub/respectthemountain/environment/whatcanyoudo.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.skiclub.co.uk/skiclub/respectthemountain/environment/whatcanyoudo.asp</a> </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-30 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:03:19 +0000 Nick 30@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Travel by coach: "Skiers and snowboarders who fly to Chamonix in the French Alps will emit 146.96 kilos of carbon dioxide whereas a passenger on a full coach carrying 61 people is responsible for just 28.4 kilos, according to a study by the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Management" <a href="http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/28858/Go-green-when-you-ski-" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/28858/Go-green-when-you-ski-</a> </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=11#post-29 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:56:40 +0000 Nick 29@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Mr.Melon - good question. You raise an interesting point: should we actually be seeking to "stop the Chinas and Indias of this world"? In terms of seeking their own development, surely the answer has to be No, so I think we really have to put our efforts into a) developing low carbon technologies, and then sharing them / encouraging their adoption, and b) developing a strongly positive economic case for 'clean' energy (be it renewables, or 'clean coal', or carbon capture and storage, or whatever). </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=11#post-27 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:18:20 +0000 Mark 27@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>If nothing else - i reckon this just shows how divided the governments of the world are ... over how to take things forward. The fact that there are no targets highlights these divisions - and sugests that we'll have to wait for another 2 years to Denmark, before they have another crack. </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=11#post-26 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:28:50 +0000 montymelon 26@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>What significance does everyone think this is going to have on reducing climate change? I think it must have some intangible affect on awareness and people's individual consciences about their own carbon footprint but how are we going to stop the Chinas and Indias of this world who are amongst the worst polluters? </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-25 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:53:58 +0000 Suz 25@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Definitely reducing your carbon footprint! Some of those carbon credit schemes are a complete waste of time. </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-24 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:51:29 +0000 Suz 24@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>I saw an awesome scheme in France last year, where the resort provides little tins for skiiers to put their cigarette butts in and take them home instead of chucking them off the chairlift. Apparently they take up to five years to disintegrate, which is contributing to the 'alleged' increase in lung cancer cases amongst marmottes and chamois! Maybe you can suggest they do the same thing in the resort you're in (I read your other post!) </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-23 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:54:46 +0000 George 23@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>OK people, I (like Nick) have a serious conflict going on. I'm keen to help save the World, but love skiing.</p> <p>I'm keen to hear ideas on what I can do to balance my environmental karma! </p> <p>So far I've paid to go "Carbon Neutral" on the flights (I guess by buying credits) and I'm making a point of picking up any litter that I find on the mountain. Other suggestions welcome. </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-22 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:49:17 +0000 George 22@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>I reckon it's reducing your Carbon Footprint, but as I'm skiing at the moment in Western Canada it's probably a bit rich coming from me. </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-21 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:38:48 +0000 swabeych 21@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Also, what do you feel is of bigger importance, becoming Carbon Neutral (possibly by buying carbon credits) or reducing your carbon footprint (proactivly reducing the harful affects of you busines, project, etc) even if you do not end up totally carbon neutral....? </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-20 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:05:29 +0000 swabeych 20@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Branding is the the way forward, you just need to target the right channels. Not only do you need the dreadlocked vegaterians you also need the general public onboard and try and remove the stigma. Timing is everything and this is the hot topic of the day. Just need to keep pushing. Brainstorming is the way forward. Maybe some sponsord ski race suits...? </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-19 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:00:47 +0000 majeed 19@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi, sorry not been back for a while. Am no longer based in Cambridge but will keep checking back to see if there's any way I can help :-) </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=6#post-18 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:39:42 +0000 Suz 18@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Ugh - it's horrible. Has anyone done a protest at the Japanese embassy? I read about one in Berlin which happened last year... <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4627178.stm." rel="nofollow">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4627178.stm.</a> </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=6#post-17 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:49:06 +0000 DanielH 17@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>If British police shoot commuters when they're trying to catch terrorists and fishermen throw dead cod back into the sea when they go over quota, do we believe that Japanese whaling ships only ever get Minke Whales? </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-16 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:43:34 +0000 Nick 16@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>One of our key initial thoughts has been this: we're aiming to use branding and the power of the internet to really get people excited and engaged with 'doing something'. There are plenty of people out there who are closet environmentalists, but don't know where to start. And others are put off by the thought that it's just for people with dreadlocks (apologies if that includes you or anyone you know!). So it's seeking to<br /> be mainstream, rather than niche. (Although clearly there will be plenty of support for serious debate!) </p> <p>I'd like to know what you think about this focus? </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=8#post-15 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:33:49 +0000 aene 15@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Hey Nick - won't be able to make it to CB1 but looking forward to chatting about the project at 2:30! Had a fantastic 3 1/2 hour brainstorming session with the UK Ultimate CEO (don't laugh) and a few Cambridge Frisbee kids last night - SUPER productive, so we can fill you in tomorrow. See you then. Great website! Now you just need a few projects :) --a </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-14 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:07:21 +0000 Mark 14@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi Majeed - Thanks for coming onto the site and having a look around. We've just started the blog/forum, so there are a couple of holes we need to fill. Your suggestion on getting a detailed over-view of the site (and what it will offer) is spot on .. it's something i am in the process of drafting. I'll let you know when we have uploaded. </p> <p>In the meantime, i'd take Nick up on a drink at the CB1 cafe if you are around ... i've been trying to get a pint off him for years! </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-13 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:31:29 +0000 Nick 13@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Great idea Majeed! I like it - we'll be able to showcase our initial thoughts AND get people excited about getting involved. As you know we're still working the ideas up, but this should be perfectly possible after I've set up a few REAL (!) projects on Friday. Are you coming to meet us when I'm in Cambridge on Friday? (CB1 cafe, Mill Road, 11.30am) </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-12 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:08:04 +0000 majeed 12@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>Just heard about this from the CUECS mailing list and thought I'd drop in. The suggestion I'd make is that it's quite vague at this stage - perhaps write a case study with a few fictional activists and projects so you can showcase PD's role?</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Majeed </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=8#post-11 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:23:50 +0000 Nick 11@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi folks</p> <p>I'm in Cambridge this Friday (30 Nov) and meeting up with various people! Let me know on this forum if you'd like to join us.<br /> I'll be meeting Emilia from CUECS at 11.30 in CB1 on Mill Road. </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-9 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:03:41 +0000 Nick 9@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Let us know your ideas about our ideas! We need your help to make Project Dirt happen, and we'll listen hard to what you have to say. </p> http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/topic.php?id=6#post-8 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:00:29 +0000 Nick 8@http://www.projectdirtblog.com/forum/ <p>Here's a place to discuss what you think of Japan's latest whaling expedition, which started in November 2007. You can find a post on our blog under 'Environmental News'. </p>