Why, what and how ... Project Dirt stripped down

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - asked by Jack (Peckham Power Co)



A rather serious, but clearly defined “About Us”
Project Dirt was set up by a couple of mates (Mark and Nick) to make green living easier and more understandable.

We wanted to facilitate sustainable activity taking place and to make the learning more accessible. We also believed green living should be an upgrade, it should be fun – and it should be progressive.

So, Project Dirt was started on the current test site in Clapham Junction in April 2008, with 1 project and 5 members. The Project Dirt community has since grown to its current size through word of mouth.

The site provides individuals, community groups, companies, organisations and the government (mainly local authorities) a platform to come together and work on tangible green projects.

What
Project Dirt’s general purpose is two fold:

1) To help connect those doing their own projects so they can collaborate.
2) To let those wanting to be greener, learn from real people doing real projects.

How
Maintaining and nurturing the site’s integrity is our most important consideration. We will always encourage feedback, suggestions and criticism, as we want to make Project Dirt the best it can be for its members. The cornerstones of Project Dirt are:

1) TRANSPARENCY - By ensuring all activity is transparent, people can share in their information.
2) NEUTRALITY - which enables members/projects the freedom to act in the way that best suits them.
3) TANGIBILITY - Actual and real projects present the most reliable source of learning. Enough talking, more doing.

Why
The green space is too confusing. Too many people doing their own projects are re-inventing the wheel. And those looking to learn are confused.

Project Dirt was set up to help people and organisations collaborate over green issues and make things happen. We’re huge advocates of people’s skill, tenacity, talent and passion in making things happen (in this context – green change). This site is just a platform. The drivers are the people.

A bit of a reflection for those sentimental souls
We’re not a website, we’re a community. We’re not exclusive, we’re inclusive. We’re not preaching a message, we’re improving information links. We’re not another forum; we’re a projects based network encouraging activity.

We’re enthusiastic about what can be done, optimistic and determined to provide a good service. We have belief in people, in their ability to make things happen. In the talent within our society and how this can be used to help achieve a common goal – environmental improvement. We believe real and permanent change can be achieved through information sharing and application.

For our terms and conditions - please see the "terms of service"at the bottom of each page on the site. This represents the terms of service of the platform provider.