Solitaire Townsend
Futerra
Solitaire is a renowned sustainability expert and solutionist. She works with some of the worlds’ most influential organisations to activate social justice and environmental restoration. She is Co-founder & Chief Solutionist at Futerra and Trustee of the Solutions Union. She was named “Ethical Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2008 and more recently chair of the UK Green Energy Scheme, trustee of Ashden, a founder member of the United Nations Sustainable Lifestyles Taskforce and a London Leader for Sustainability. Watch her popular Ted talk, read her Forbes column and enjoy her first book, The Happy Hero: How to Change Your Life by Changing the World, which is available now.
An approach to making the SDGs personal
Here’s one way we could bridge the gap between the global aspiration of the Sustainable Development Goals and the grassroots nature of the sustainable lifestyle movement. Read More
Standing at the crossroads of the climate crisis
Three simple, psychological ways to deal with society's climate calamity. One of them leads to positive change. Which will you choose? Read More
Why you should stop selling sustainability
Instead, learn to put customers first, as feel-good brands such as Nike, Honest, Natura and Patagonia do. Read More
3 keys to communicate sustainability without the ego
The secret: Deliver a "return on attention," where you capture consumers' attention by offering value in return. Read More