Welcome to our July/August bulletin. We are pushing ahead with our projects including taking action on environmental injustice and working to deliver a sustainable 2012. And you can read more about how creative businesses in East London can benefit from our eco-design network. 
Do send us your comments or feedback on our current work - it's always good to hear from you.
Samantha Heath
Director, London Sustainability Exchange

Planning for a fairer London
LSx and London 21 are helping to make London a fairer place to live by increasing protection for vulnerable people. We were invited to provide recommendations on climate change for the revised London Plan - the Mayor's planning framework. Our evidence, informed by our Enviro-justice work, includes provision for the impacts of climate change on the elderly. We also supported Mayoral targets on energy saving and cleaner souces in new developments. For more details contact Jane Mulholland on 020 7324 3656/ j.mulholland@lsx.org.uk.

Hinduism and H2O
Hundreds of London Hindus have pledged to save water thanks to our community-led initiative with Thames Water our new report shows.Temple talks, festival stalls and children's activities made the link between the Hindu faith and water conservation. This led to many adopting water efficient measures such as turning the tap off when brushing their teeth. Click here for more details or contact Afsheen Rashid on 020 7324 3627 / a.rashid@lsx.org.uk.

Measuring London's environment progress
London's public transport, renewable energy, recycling and air quality have improved but too much waste is being sent to landfill according to the 2007 Mayor's State of the Environment Report. The Report is published every four years and records progress made on issues such as waste, litter and climate change. More

Upcoming events in London
Rise Festival: London United Against Racism, Finsbury Park, N4
Sunday 15 July 2007 More
From Local to Global: Making a Difference, Sustainability In Practice conference, Kingston University
Thursday 6 and Friday 7 September 2007 More

Local police should be more accountable
Londoners should have more of a say in setting the priorities of their local police forces says London Councils. Executive Member for Crime, Cllr Ian Clement, stressed the need for more local accountability and partnership working. He was commenting on calls for a review by the President of the Association of Chief Police Officers, Ken Jones. More

Planet DIY campaign launched
Londoners are being asked to make six simple lifestyle changes to help the planet and save themselves money at the same time. The Mayor of London's Planet DIY Repairs campaign wants us all to 'unplug, switch off and turn down' and is part of the Climate Change Action Plan. Londoners can also apply for a special pack including a booklet, stickers and a mug to help them make the changes.  More