The word culture it is often put to good use by some specific groups. One might reasonably ask whether we could we speak of an energy culture? This article explores some of the ways in which individuals are influenced in the choices they make when it comes to energy.

Edwin Herbert Land, the scientist and inventor who co-founded the Polaroid Corporation, once said: “Industry is at best at the intersection of science and art”. By throwing bridges across culture gaps and linking up with the arts and humanities, environmental technology professionals and enterprises can reap a wide range of benefits.