The Dutch energy meter arrives at Eindhoven TU

It's that time again! Ever since the Global Day of Doing two years ago, October 10th (aka 10/10) has been a special day for the 10:10 community. This year we're celebrating in style...

• UK 10:10ers had two reasons to celebrate this year, with a brand new phase of Solar Schools project getting underway, and inspiring examples of carbon-cutting progress going live on the #itshappening photo gallery. It's just the beginning for both of these projects, but they're already off to a flying start!

Photo by Hans de Kort

• Over in the Netherlands, the 10th of October is the Dutch Day of Sustainability with good stuff happening all over the country. The chefs from Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Amsterdam restaurant have developed a recipe for a special low carbon risotto; the media company Sanoma hosted a big clothing swap; and e-waste collections took place on Texel Island, in Amsterdam and in Utrecht. 10:10 NL has suggestions for actions people can take to save energy from electric appliances, gas / water consumption, clothing, food and transportation.

• October 10 was also the final day of the 10:10 electricity meter tour stop on Texel Island and at Eindhoven University of Technology, where they have been tracking electricity use for one week to see if they can make reductions compared to a similar period in the past. There are photos of Texel Island’s unveiling, their team; and TU Eindhoven’s meter and a placemat in their cafeteria.

• 10:10 Bangladesh launched their new project, the 10:10 Sustainable Hunt, on 10/10/12 by collecting energy-saving ideas, see photos on their Facebook page. Watch this space for more details of the Hunt!

• In Finland, marketing firm TBWA Helsinki are leading by example with a new rooftop gardening project called Grow Up Helsinki. The first destination? Their offices!

Events to watch out for in the coming weeks

• 10:10 Argentina and Ambientate are planning a second zero-carbon festival for late November, after a triumphant debut last year. Check their website for more information in the coming weeks.

• 10:10 China collaborators Roots & Shoots and Greening the Beige are planning a festival in Beijing with Dr. Jane Goodall as a special guest. The event will feature a Remade Beijing booth, and be managed by a huge team of local student volunteers of all ages. Watch this space for more information.