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July, 2010

  • The Big Butterfly Count

    Marks and Spencer Butterfly Conservation

    By Editor, July 21st, 2010

    This week we heard about a great new initiative from Butterfly Conservation and Start partner Marks and Spencer aimed at helping reverse the decline in our butterfly and moth populations. The Big Butterfly Count is a nationwide survey taking place from 24 July to 1 August – and you can take part. To find out

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    Posted in Start partners, things we like. 25 Comments.

  • A virtuous circle

    BITC

    By Editor, July 9th, 2010

    Start took centre stage on Monday evening as HRH The Prince of Wales marked his 25th year as President of Business in the Community (BITC). In a speech to a prestigious audience of UK business leaders, The Prince explained his motivation for Start and the connection with his great-great-great grandfather, Prince Albert, who created the

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    Posted in HRH The Prince of Wales. 9 Comments.

  • Do The Green Thing

    do the green thing

    By Editor, July 9th, 2010

    The language of climate change and sustainability can sometimes be confusing (our launch film for Start highlighted this). Clearly sharing Start’s thinking, our friends at ‘Do The Green Thing’ created a light-hearted glossary of terms to do with climate change and what they mean. We thought you might find be interested to read it: www.dothegreenthing.com/a-to-z

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    Posted in things we like. 2 Comments.