Do The Green Thing: The Green Thing blog

Super Less So by Hamlet Au Yeung

2013-06-18T09:05:00Z

Super Less So by Hamlet Au Yeung

With 'Man of Steel' currently flying high at the top of the box office, Superman’s immense solar-fuelled flight powers got Hong Kong graphic designer Hamlet Au Yeung thinking about travelling green this summer.

"Being a super hero is easy - you just have to think twice about your decision. For example, try an alternative method of transport over airplane when planning your holiday. You don't need a super hero to save the world, because you are one."

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We’re selling this poster printed on FSC paper with sustainable ink for £10 plus VAT, postage and packing with all proceeds going back to the Do The Green Thing charity. You can buy this one here.

Softer Slower by Huntley Muir

2013-06-12T11:11:23Z

Softer Slower by Huntley Muir

Su and Donna, the two halves of artist duo Huntley Muir, have painted a poster that encourages people to be more tender on the accelerator.

“We decided to cut our speed by 10 miles an hour to save fuel and cut pollution and noise. It really works - we do use less fuel, it’s safer, less stressful and we don’t even notice the difference. And we are below the legal speed limits as well. Such goody two shoes."

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We’re selling this poster printed on FSC paper with sustainable ink for £10 plus VAT, postage and packing with all proceeds going back to the Do The Green Thing charity. You can buy this one here.

Energy Bike by Gabriel Comym

2013-06-03T11:41:34Z

Energy Bike by Gabriel Comym

Moving to one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world has had a profound effect on Brazilian designer Gabriel Comym, who produced this vibrant poster for us.

"Living in Amsterdam opened a new door of consciousness for me regarding the use of bikes as the main form of transport and how it affects our everyday life in different aspects, from practical and organisational levels to physical ones; the well-being and the joy of cycling everyday by the canals. No pollution, no traffic jams, no rush. The feeling that you are helping the planet and contributing with the purest fuel you have: your own energy."

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We’re selling this poster printed on FSC paper with sustainable ink for £10 plus VAT, postage and packing with all proceeds going back to the Do The Green Thing charity. You can buy this one here.

Bloody Meat by Mathieu Frossard

2013-05-21T12:30:42Z

Bloody Meat by Mathieu Frossard

Visual artist Mathieu Frossard has treated us to a stomach-turning poster to tie in with the UK's National Vegetarian Week.

“In every creative production, the visual aspect remains one of the key elements as it helps catch the attention of the viewer and thus communicate a message in a more efficient way. The image is intended to be a disgusting yet fascinating representation of flesh. Like an attractive revulsion, I hope it can capture a viewer’s attention to deliver the message: slow down on the meat and go for more vegetables.”

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We’re selling this poster printed on FSC paper with sustainable ink for £10 plus VAT, postage and packing with all proceeds going back to the Do The Green Thing charity. You can buy this one here.

Don't Don't by Emily Oberman

2013-05-17T14:21:36Z

Don't Don't by Emily Oberman

New York Pentagram partner Emily Oberman tweaks the iconic ‘Walk Don’t Walk’ street sign so it beams a message that we believe in.

“I was sitting with my team and we were tossing around something like “Don’t Not Walk” as kind of a variation on “Just Do It” and someone said what about “Don’t Don’t Walk”, and it was a little silly and also perfect. Those words, plus the little word ‘Walk’ at the bottom of the poster, feel so powerful - two statements made from four words that are actually only two words say it all.”

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We’re selling this poster printed on FSC paper with sustainable ink for £10 plus VAT, postage and packing with all proceeds going back to the Do The Green Thing charity. You can buy this one here.