better-world-magazine
Issue 20 - 2011
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Coaching for life – on the move

A new mobile application from BT is helping parents and carers make exercise fun for kids, while developing their own mentoring skills at the same time.

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London 2012 – truly sustainable
With fewer than 500 days to go, the spotlight is really on London 2012's sustainability credentials.

Young scientists and technologists make their mark
January 2011: Dublin is full of bright young things for the BT exhibition.

The Savoy embraces a new age
The Savoy hotel is steeped in tradition, but that doesn't mean it has to be behind the times.

Try before you buy
For people with certain types of disability, choosing the right phone can make life a whole lot easier.

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Back issues
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In the frame for film competition
The Big Voice competition offers students and young people the chance to help their communities be more inclusive and socially cohesive through the medium of film.
On a mission to Moldova
A road trip to Moldova makes all the difference for orphans in Europe's poorest country.
The business of equality
How BT's network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees promotes equality in the workplace.
FITS: Making renewable do-able
A new tariff for locally generated electricity could boost renewable generation.
The true spirit of giving
Many people want to balance Christmas celebrations with sustainability - here's some tips.
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A new Start for sustainability
A new initiative is aiming to help paint a picture of a truly sustainable future - and it's led by the Prince of Wales.
Small but mighty
Our precious bees are under attack and in decline - what you can do to help.
Alternative holidays? It's not rocket science!
Not everyone wants to surf, sea and sand - all sorts of other options exist for the adventurous.
Picturing the past
A new image gallery has made 150 years of treasured photos available online.
Travel plan gets people moving
There's more than one way to get to work - Andrew Cassy is showing how.
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Up and running after the floods
When torrential rain hit Cumbria, BT and Openreach engineers braved the storm to restore communications to 40,000 customers.
Energy saving campaign thrives
A long-term energy efficiency programme is saving money and cutting carbon emissions.
The benefits of becoming crafty
Gardening icon Monty Don is encouraging the nation to try traditional skills and crafts.
Ethics good enough to eat
The preference for principled food is spreading even further - to happy pets.
Carry on giving
Is charity fatigue setting in, or is the UK still happy to donate hard earned cash to good causes?
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Talking about change
December's Climate Change conference in Copenhagen may be just a lot of hot air if the luminaries present can't agree on the right ways to encourage climate friendly policies.
Champions for digital inclusion
Over 65 and not online? You need an Internet Champion to lead the way.
Permaculture comes of age
Working with nature, at a local level, may be the best way to achieve a balance with the environment.
Nurturing apprenticeships
Being 'an apprentice' may be TV topical, but BT has long led the way in training young people on the job.
Q&A; - David Metcalfe
Sustainability in telecoms requires a long-term outlook - one expert explains his analysis.
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On the net, in the net
Want to help lots of people improve their computer skills? Just combine learning with the nation's favourite passion - football!
Competing for a living
BT's sponsorship of the Paralympic World Cup is a real boost to British athletes - Ade Adepitan explains why.
Taking a stand, together
The Co-op's founding principles still guide its alternative and thriving approach to business.
We did mean to go to sea
Dame Ellen MacArthur on helping children with cancer, Round Britain and her ideal sailing companions.
Inspiring Young Minds in China
UNICEF and BT are supporting education for many children left behind by China's economic boom.
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Seeking gold in the one planet Games
London 2012 is banking on teamwork to help it succeed at a daunting challenge - delivering a truly sustainable Olympic Games.
The ecology business
Can the world of nature teach us about better business? Satish Kumar thinks so.
Keeping history alive
BT Heritage preserves and promotes 150 years of telecommunications history.
Reasons to be cheerful?
Grim economic tidings abound, but do hard times force a necessary change in priorities?
Youth guides the way
BT's Internet Ranger awards celebrate young people who spread the online word.
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A recipe for success
The Communication Cookbook is helping children's speaking and learning skills
False economies
When hard times hit, CSR has an even bigger role to play for companies
Global endeavours
Our student essay winner takes a look at community-corporate partnerships in India
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Our green and pleasant land
Will the great British holiday return from foreign shores now the oil is running out?
The thirst for power
Data centres are booming, but is enough being done to combat the carbon cost
Inspiring young minds
Keeping Brazilian youngsters learning in school and out of trouble in the slums
Green-Works in Sierra Leone
No time to waste
Changing our throw away culture is also helping those in need
One of the heard
New technology initiatives are helping those without a voice to communicate
The power to change
With so many electronic devices in our lives, increased energy efficiency is vital
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Second-hand Rose comes of age
For many, reuse and reduce is the latest fashion.
Slowly does it
For Ed Gillespie it's slow-go or no go as he travels round the world without flying.
People power in a changing climate
Transition towns are leading the fight against climate change.
Confessions of...a tree planter
Planting for the future
Secret admirer
Money transfers for all
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The feel-good factor in customer service
Customers want to buy from companies with corporate integrity
Initiatives that inspire
Shining examples of responsible business practice
Taking the sustainability message around the world
Dame Ellen MacArthur – sustainability role model
In conversation with...
Leo Hickman
Just the job
Fiona Miller – BT Age & Disability manager
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Green marketing comes of age
Marrying CSR practice with marketing
Giant sleepover sets new world record
A night of fun, frolics and fundraising
Private equity`s public image problem
Can PE firms do the right thing?
In conversation with...
Tara Trethowan
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Donna Young, BT's head of Climate Change
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BT and UNICEF unite
New investment helps underprivileged kids
Eco-tourism takes off
Travel firm pioneers responsible travel
The real internet whiz-kids
Youngsters pass on internet skills
In conversation with...
Joel Kellhofer, managing director of AC2.com
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Kevin Moss, head of CSR, BT Americas
Wind turbines on a hill
BT employees get energy smart
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Taking positive action
Tackling the taboo of mental health
High-tech and green
Brewer cuts costs through eco design
In conversation with...
With Kath Abrahams, director of fundraising, ChildLine
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Meryl Bushell, BT's chief procurement officer