Global Cool
Global Cool is a green lifestyle campaign run by the Global Cool Foundation, a registered climate change charity in the United Kingdom. Global Cool works with celebrities and the media and entertainment industries to promote green behaviours such as using public transport and taking flight-free holidays.
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[edit] History
Global Cool was founded in 2007 with a mission to raise awareness of climate change. Tony Blair endorsed the campaign at its launch party in 10 Downing Street.[1]
[edit] People
In 2008 Caroline Fiennes was appointed Executive Director of Global Cool Foundation, running the organisation on a day to day basis.[2] The board of non-executive trustees is chaired by Tessa Tennant,[3] who also founded The Ice Organisation. Global Cool's campaigns are run by campaign director Naomi Segal.[4]
[edit] Activities
Global Cool promotes green living in four main areas: home energy (via the Turn Up The Style, Turn Down the heat campaign),[5] public transport (via Do It In Public),[6] flight-free holidays (Traincations)[7] and recycling (specifically of clothes via the Swishing campaign).[8]
[edit] Celebrity supporters
Global Cool has attracted the support of several famous names, including Leonardo Di Caprio, Orlando Bloom, Sienna Miller, Scissor Sisters, Kasabian, Heather Graham, Josh Hartnett, Brandon Flowers, Johnny Borrell, Dave Grohl,[9] Amitabh Bachchan,[10] Rosario Dawson, Tony Blair, Shekhar Kapur,[11] KT Tunstall, Perry Farrell,[12] Maroon 5,[13] Scott Henshall, Adam Croasdell, Jo Wood, Leah Wood, Stella Tennant, VV Brown, Rick Edwards, Scott Mills, George Lamb, Mr Hudson, Gemma Cairney and Grace Woodward.
[edit] Funding
In 2007 Global Cool launched a mobile phone recycling scheme in partnership with Vodafone to help fund its work.[14]
[edit] References
- ^ "PM hosts Global Cool reception". National Archives (UK). Feb 1, 2007. http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page10883. Retrieved Feb 3, 2011.
- ^ "Caroline Fiennes profile". London Leaders (London). Unknown. http://www.londonsdc.org/londonleaders/profile.aspx?ID=36. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
- ^ "Global Cool Foundation". Open Charities Profile (London). Unknown. http://opencharities.org/charities/1116673. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
- ^ "Help go green by restyling your woollies". The Scotsman (Scotland). January 7, 2011. http://news.scotsman.com/edinburgh/Help-go-green-by-restyling.6682895.jp. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
- ^ "Re-fashion your winter jumpers with Grace Woodward". Company Magazine (London). Unknown. http://www.company.co.uk/fashion/news/re-fashion-your-winter-jumpers-with-grace-woodward. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
- ^ "Catching a bus is the 'Smart Move'". The Independent (London). September 17, 2010. http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/catching-a-bus-is-the-smart-move-2082000.html. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
- ^ "Train vs plane: Tired of airports and keen to reduce your carbon footprint?". Metro (London). March 26, 2010. http://www.metro.co.uk/travel/819187-rail-against-climate-change. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
- ^ "Mobile phones, 'Swishing' and Global Cool 2009". BitchBuzz (London). February 2, 2009. http://tech.bitchbuzz.com/mobile-phones-swishing-and-global-cool-2009.html. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
- ^ "Global Cool is hot on carbon emissions". The Times (London). May 12, 2007. http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/natural_resources/article1779692.ece. Retrieved Feb 1, 2011.
- ^ "Sienna Miller and Amitabh Bachchan unite for Global Cool". The Insider (London). July 18, 2007. http://www.theinsider.com/news/275202_Sienna_Miller_and_Amitabh_Bachchan_unite_for_Global_Cool. Retrieved Feb 1, 2011.
- ^ "Green Business with Julian Knight of Global Cool: A hot week to be globally cool". CityWire (London). July 4, 2007. http://www.citywire.co.uk/adviser/-/news/green/content.aspx?ID=284771. Retrieved Feb 1, 2011.
- ^ "Perry Farrell, Doors drummer launch Global Cool". NME (London). Jan 30, 2007. http://www.nme.com/news/perry-farrell/26148. Retrieved Feb 1, 2011.
- ^ "Maroon 5 hits the road with Global Cool". Ecorazzi (London). July 11, 2007. http://www.ecorazzi.com/2007/07/11/maroon-5-hits-the-road-with-global-cool/. Retrieved Feb 1, 2011.
- ^ "Vodafone and Global Cool launch handset recycling campaign". HippyShopper (London). Sept 28, 2007. http://www.hippyshopper.com/2007/09/vodafone_and_gl.html. Retrieved Feb 1, 2011.
