Welcome to the Jan/Feb issue of our bulletin and wishing you a clean, green and healthy 2007!  This year we are focussing on 'greening' London's takeaways and restaurants, letting Londoners know how they can help tackle climate change and turning a sustainable 2012 Games into a reality. We are also continuing our pioneering work with diverse communities across the capital.
Please do get in touch if you have comments or suggestions.
Samantha Heath
Director, London Sustainability Exchange

Creative communications seminar

Ever wondered how to inspire your audience to live a greener lifestyle? Have you considered using 'creative communications' over more traditional methods? Find out top tips, tools and techniques on using mediums like art and dance to create powerful messages in our free seminar: Sustainability and the Arts, Inspiring Behaviour Change, on 26th January 2007. More information here or contact Owen Wilson /020 7324 3611/ o.wilson@lsx.org.uk.

Serving 'greener' food
As part of the 4th Annual Caribbean Food and Drink Conference, LSx's Greener Food Project Coordinator, Janice Ansine, talked to food and drink businesess about the benefits of greening their operations. Delegates responded enthusiastically to the support offered through the project, which includes audits, training and information. For more information contact: Janise Ansine / 020 7324 3655 /  j.ansine@lsx.org.uk

New London survey shows support for 2012
Londoners feel positive about the 2012 Olympics and two thirds felt that they will benefit long-term a new survey has found. However, crime remains an issue of concern to over half of Londoners. These and other findings are part of the new 2006/07 Survey of Londoners - the 17th annual survey commissioned by London Councils. More

Upcoming events in London
Procurement with Principles: Can the 2012 Games get conscious about consumption, Triodos Bank 17th January 2007 (invitation only). More
Action Sustainability training courses, Procuring the Future - 8th February 2007 More
British Design Innovation launch the Open Innovation Challenge, matching designers with SME manufacturers to reduce carbon emissions and/or landfill waste whilst opening up new business opportunities. Inaugural OIC event 27th February 2007. Contact donna@britishdesigninnovation.org. More

London schools sign up to tackle climate change
A record number of schools have signed up to help tackle climate change in London. Over 700 schools are taking part in the London Schools Environment Awards. Established in 2002 by Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, the scheme aims to encourage children's learning about the environment. Each school receives an educational toolbox inclusing a solar educational kit and other resources. More

South London gets funding for eco-projects
Wandle Valley Boroughs (Wandsworth, Croydon, Merton and Sutton) have secured £120,000 worth of funding. Through Groundwork Merton's Placemakers scheme, local communities who lack expertise or funding, will be given the opportunity to make environmental improvments to their local areas. More