The latest news from the world of sustainability, the latest views from the brains behind Best Foot Forward

Opinion

Read our blogs to find out what's been going on recently in the world of sustainability.

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Pass the sustainability baton and rebrand it 'sexy'

Blog by Vicky Grinnell-Wright, Head of Citizen & Consumer Sustainability, 15 May 2013

It is officially time to pass on, or at the least share with marketing, the baton of sustainability.

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Thrift Shop: An open letter to Ben 'Macklemore'

Blog by Nick Roberts, Researcher at Best Foot Forward, 26 April 2013

Thanks to his hit, 'Thrift Shop,' Macklemore might be the closest we've had to a rapper promoting sustainability. But how much does he actually know about reuse in the garment industry? Nick Roberts attempts to open his eyes with this personal letter.

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‘Prawns are basically locusts that live in the sea’: Could psychology drive sustainable choices?

Blog, 5 April 2013

An understanding of psychology could help persuade people to make more sustainable dietary choices – and even steer their preferences, according to Dr Andrew Bodey, analyst at sustainability consultancy Best Foot Forward.

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Why horsemeat is better than beef

Blog by Dr Andrew Bodey, 28 March 2013

Across Europe, shoppers have been shocked to learn that meat products have been contaminated with horse. We have unwittingly been eating horse for months, perhaps years.

It is obviously bad that we don't know the true content of our food, but is it actually bad to eat horse?

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In with the old

Blog by Helen Tyrrell, Operations Manager, 13 March 2013

As BFF has been expanding rapidly we have taken the opportunity to refurbish our Oxford offices.

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Sustainable food: the Cool Farm Tool and cracking the nut of agricultural emissions

Blog by Craig Simmons, Co-Founder and Director, 13 March 2013

The Cool Farm Tool can help increase opportunities for improving the efficiency of the food supply chain.

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The Art of Influence - Ecover`s Message in a Bottle

Blog by Sarah Daly - Marketing Consultant, 7 March 2013

Ecological FMCG manufacturer Ecover has announced a major innovation in its aim to reduce its impacts.

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How (virtually) green are you?

Blog by Elena Cimpoi, Software Developer, 6 March 2013

Being a software developer, working for an environmental company, I am often thinking about my footprint.

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Farm to Plate – The 33% dilemma - where does our food go?

Blog by Sarah Daly, Marketing Consultant, 25 February 2013

Following the recent report by IMechE, there has been much discussion and speculation about the moral and economic issues surrounding food waste.

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All that glitters is not gold: A guide to buying responsible jewellery

Blog by Nicola Jenkin, Senior Consultant, 20 February 2013

Being of South African origin, jewellery has been part of my life.

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