University of Teesside sust-tees are launching two new sustainable design and technology degree programmes and are therefore running a broader series of lectures in that field 26-30th January 2009.

Rob Holdway from Giraffe will be holding a lecture on Design for a One Planet Economy. Giraffe’s approach to projects combines analytical thinking with science with the creative ability to synthesise between different industries, techniques and cultures. The majority of our work involves establishing a detailed lifecycle analysis understanding of the environmental impact of an organisation, an operation, or specifically a product or pack. This underpins Giraffe’s work in undertaking carbon-led eco redesign projects with opportunities for lifecycle reduction. We realise that, from a business perspective, there is little point making environmentally sensitive products and services if they are not commercially viable.

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Giraffe has the great pleasure to announce that Rob Holdway has been elected a London Leader 2009. Rob was invited by the London Sustainable Development Commision to apply to become a London Leader 2009. He was nominated for his innovative sustainable design and business practices, raising awareness of issues such as waste management, and in recognition of projects such as the WEEE Man and projects with the RSA.

The London Leaders programme is dedicated to inspire and catalyse positive change, demonstrate sustainability in action and improve quality of life. The aim for the Leaders is to inspire all of us to take action in our own environment, homes and workplaces to make London better.

To read more about the London Leaders 2009 please click here.