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This competition is now ended. Find out how to win an ethical coffee hamper from Greencup in our new competiton.

You don’t have to be a nerd in an anorak to appreciate the beauty of train travel, and in particular Eurostar. We all enjoy a European getaway – but whilst cheap flights might not dent your wallet, they certainly hit the environment.

That’s why we’re very excited to be offering a pair of return Eurostar standard class tickets to one lucky energyrethinking competition winner. You’ll be able to travel in style and comfort from London St Pancras station to Paris, Brussels or Lille. Avoid the airport rush and the ash clouds and settle down to a quick and easy hop across the channel.

Since 2007 Eurostar have pioneered a ‘Tread Lightly‘ campaign – reminding consumers of sustainable travel and reducing their carbon footprint. As part of this we are proud to offer a pair of tickets enabling you to treat a friend, brother, mother or significant other!

Answer this question to win:

When Vicki Butler-Henderson went to the Food festival at Earl’s Court, which fruit was she specifically recommended NOT to put in the fridge? To find out watch this video

1. Apple
2. Banana
3. Orange
4. Tomato

Send your answer, in an email with ‘EUROSTAR’ as the subject line, to info@energyrethinking.org  by noon, 12th September.  Remember to include your full name, email address and telephone number. All correct answers will be entered in a draw from which one winner will be selected at random.  See below for full terms and conditions.

And win or lose, start planning your low-carbon cross-Channel break now

1. This competition (“Competition”) is open to all residents of the UK over 18 years of age(“Participants”), but excludes: (i) Burson-Marsteller (the “Promoter”) employees (and their immediate families), (ii) employees (and their immediate families) of The Energy Saving Trust, the Institute of Directors, Michelin, Tomorrow’s Company, Eurostar and Royal Dutch Shell Group (the “Partners”), and (iii) persons located in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful to play the Competition. Each Participant may make any number of entries to the Competition

2. The Competition commences on 15.08.11 and ends at midday on 12.09.11 (“Competition Period”).

3. The winners will be contacted within a week of the end of the Competition Period. If the Promoter has not received a minimum of 20 valid entries by 12.09.11 the Competition Period shall be extended until midday on 19.09.11, with the winners contacted within a week of that date. All entries received in the original Competition Period will continue to be valid.

4. To enter the Competition, Participants must answer the multiple choice question, emailing their answers, along with their full name, email address and telephone number, in an email subject line “EUROSTAR” to info@energyrethinking.org. The Promoter shall use contact details in accordance with the Privacy Policy at www.energyrethinking.org/privacy.

6. The Promoter does not accept any responsibility for entries which are lost, damaged, or delayed (including due to internet service disruption). The Promoter accepts no responsibility for the entries that a Participant makes.

7. The winning entry will receive one pair of return standard class Eurostar tickets for two people both ways from London to Paris, Brussels or Lille (Disneyland, Paris is excluded). Travel must be completed within one year and travel dates are subject to availability and some dates are excluded for travel including, but not limited to, all Public/Bank Holidays and associated weekends and Valentine’s Day. The prize is as stated and will not be provided in any other form. The prize cannot be redeemed for cash and are non-transferable.

8. Entries will be picked randomly. In the event of a draw, a casting vote will be exercised by the Promoter’s [Web Editor]. The decision of the Promoter’s [Web Editor] is final.

9. By entering the Competition, each Participant warrants that:

• nothing in their entry infringes any copyrights, trade marks, or other intellectual property rights of a third party or any rights of privacy;
• nothing in their entry contains any material which is pornographic, sexually explicit, obscene, offensive, harmful to minors, discriminatory or in any way likely to upset, distress or harm any person, or is otherwise contrary to public policy and/or accepted moral standards;
• their entry complies with all applicable laws; and
• he/she shall not knowingly transmit any data or other material which contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spyware, adware or any other harmful programmes or similar computer code designed or known to adversely affect the operation of any computer hardware or software.

11. The Promoter reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject any entries which do not comply with these Terms and Conditions, or to remove any entry if the Promoter receives notification about any potential infringements or breaches of law.

12. In relation to individuals participating in the Competition as consumers, by submitting their entry to the Competition Participants guarantee that such entries are in full compliance at all times with the Terms and Conditions. Participants also agree that the Promoter, the Partners or any other partners that may subsequently be added, will not be responsible for the Participant’s – the individual’s – actions, and thus will not be liable to any legal fees, damages and other expenses that may be awarded as a result of the Participant’s breach of this warranty.

13. In relation to companies and business entities participating in the Competition, by submitting their entry to the Competition Participants warrant that such entry is in full compliance at all times with the Terms and Conditions. Participants shall indemnify and keep indemnified the Promoter to the fullest extent possible against any legal fees, damages and other expenses that may be awarded as a result of the Participant’s breach of this warranty.

14. Under no circumstances will the Promoter be liable for any losses, damages, costs or expenses arising from or in any way connected with the Competition, including the following types of loss or damage:

• any loss of profits, business, contracts, anticipated savings, goodwill, or revenue, any wasted expenditure, or any loss or corruption of data (regardless of whether any of these types of loss or damage are direct, indirect or consequential); or
• any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall exclude or limit the Promoter’s liability for death or personal injury as a result of its own negligence or in relation to fraudulent misrepresentation or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited by law.

15. The winner will not be required to participate in related publicity. For the name and country of residence of the winners, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the Promoter.

16. If any provision contained in these Terms and Conditions shall be prohibited by law or adjudged by a court to be unlawful, void or unenforceable such provision shall, to the extent required, be severed from these Terms and Conditions and rendered ineffective as far as possible without modifying the remaining provisions of these Terms and Conditions, and shall not in any way affect the validity or enforcement of the remaining Terms and Conditions.

17. The Competition, these Terms and Conditions, and any matter arising from them (including any dispute or claim relating to non-contractual obligations) are governed by the law of England and Wales and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
The Promoter is Burson-Marsteller Limited. It is registered in England with company number 601529, its registered address is Level 6 South, Central St Giles, 1 St Giles High Street, London WC2H 8AG.

EUROSTAR TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• By applying for travel using this voucher you are deemed to have read, understood and accepted these terms and conditions and be bound by them.
• You must send us this original voucher before reservations can be confirmed and tickets issued.  Photocopies will not be accepted.   Eurostar International Ltd accepts no liability for originals lost in the post.
• Eurostar travel is subject to availability.  You may not be able travel on the dates you would like.
• All passengers must travel together on both the outbound and return journeys.
• Travel booked using this voucher excludes insurance, transportation to and from regional rail stations in the U.K., transport across London and transport at your destination.  This is your responsibility.
• No alterations, exchanges or refunds will be permitted after the reservation has been made.
• This voucher is not transferable or exchangeable nor can any form of cash or credit alternative be offered.
• This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.  Bookings made prior to, and, for travel during the validity of this voucher cannot be exchanged or refunded for any ticket acquired under this voucher.
• Eurostar International Ltd does not accept any liability for elements of this voucher other than the travel on Eurostar.
• Eurostar International Ltd Conditions of Carriage apply to all travel which may be obtained by writing to the address shown overleaf or via the website: www.eurostar.com  ;

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• Travel must be completed within a year from date of issue.
• Some dates are not available for travel including, but not limited to, all Public/Bank Holidays and associated weekends and Valentine’s Day.