Saturday 2 March 2024

Microplastics found in every human placenta tested in study

Microplastics have been found in every human placenta tested in a study, leaving the researchers worried about the potential health impacts on developing foetuses.

The scientists analysed 62 placental tissue samples and found the most common plastic detected was polyethylene, which is used to make plastic bags and bottles. A second study revealed microplastics in all 17 human arteries tested and suggested the particles may be linked to clogging of the blood vessels.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/27/microplastics-found-every-human-placenta-tested-study-health-impact

UK gives £600m backing to Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘carbon bomb’ petrochemical plant

The UK government is providing a €700m (£600m) guarantee for the billionaire Jim Ratcliffe to build the biggest petrochemical plant in Europe in 30 years that will turbocharge plastic production.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/29/uk-600m-backing-jim-ratcliffe-carbon-bomb-petrochemical-plant

SIX BILLION UNITS: THE LIFE CYCLE OF A SMARTPHONE

Watch the Life Cycle of a Smartphone to discover the environmental destruction a smartphone has caused before it even ends up in your hand.



Wednesday 7 February 2024

The Green Stationery Company

The Green Stationery Company

The Green Stationery Company is the UK’s original Green Office and Recycled Paper supplier, established in 1989. Green Stationery stock recycled office papers and an extensive range of papers made from unusual fibres, including recycled brown kraft, coloured, textured, and watermarked papers. They supply long-life products built to last, and beautiful sustainable wood office accessories. They also have unique recycled, plastic free and biodegradable packaging materials and everything for the eco office: from recycled string to glue sticks made from almonds and potato starch. Their customers include big organisations wanting to run green conferences, small pioneering green businesses, eco-conscious home users, natural wedding planners and green pubs, restaurants, cafes and hotels. They have over two thousand regular customers throughout the UK and some overseas, who all want to use their purchasing power to make a difference. You are not recycling unless you are buying recycled, CLOSE THE LOOP.

Email: jayoffice@greenstat.co.uk

Tel: 01225 480556

www.greenstat.co.uk

www.greenmenu.shop 

Sunday 4 February 2024

Tpazo. Sustainable business cards.

Tapzo

Tapzo
is the future of in person networking. A sustainable, efficient, modern and cheaper alternative to business cards. One card that lasts a lifetime.

8 Billion business cards get thrown out each year, these are coated in a plastic laminate making them non recyclable. There’s a better way for the planet and your wallet. Tapzo specializes in smart business cards that you tap onto a smartphone to share your details. Their mission is to provide an alternative method of networking that improves conversions while reducing environmental impact and cutting costs.

Email: hello@tapzo.io

https://tapzo.io

Tuesday 9 January 2024

2023 was world's hottest year on record - and 2024 could be worse

Scientists had long expected 2023 to be the hottest on record, due to human caused climate change and a warming El Nino weather pattern. Today they have warned 2024 could be hotter still according to a report from Sky News

https://news.sky.com/story/2023-was-worlds-hottest-year-on-record-and-2024-could-be-worse-13044196

Global warming


Tuesday 2 January 2024

Sprout ethical accountants

Sprout ethical accountants

Sprout provides flexible, down-to-earth accountancy and strategic support services to ethical, sustainable and purpose-led businesses to help them build strong financial foundations and allow them to focus on the more important things like having a positive impact on the planet. They provide all the financial support services, laughter and unofficial therapy sessions you need to help grow your business. Sprout think business is better when you keep things casual. If you’re making a positive impact on people and the planet and are looking for friendly folk who care, they’d love to hear from you.

www.sproutconsulting.co.uk

Email: hello@sproutconsulting.co.uk 

This feeling connects us all

Friday 29 December 2023

They cleaned up BP’s massive oil spill. Now they’re sick – and want justice

Thirteen years after the Deepwater Horizon explosion, documents shed light on the company’s response and ‘scorched earth’ legal tactics.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/apr/20/bp-oil-spill-deepwater-horizon-health-lawsuits

Oil spill


UK household plastics found in illegal dumps in Malaysia

An Unearthed investigation has found packaging from everyday British products – exported as recycling – discarded at multiple illegal dump sites in Malaysia.

The news comes as the UK’s Environment Agency (EA) embarks on a major investigation into claims of fraud in the UK’s recycling exports system, including allegations that exported UK plastic waste is not being recycled. On Monday Unearthed handed over details of their investigation – which exposed the flaws in the UK’s recycling exports system – to the EA.

https://unearthed.greenpeace.org/2018/10/21/uk-household-plastics-found-in-illegal-dumps-in-malaysia/


UK household plastics found in illegal dumps in Malaysia


Tuesday 12 December 2023

Creative Mongrel

Creative Mongrel

Creative Mongrel – web design and branding  Are you an ethical small business, keen to challenge the status quo and build a better world? Do you want an online brand that cuts through the noise, gets you seen and heard, and inspires action – created by a designer who understands you and your outlook?

At Creative Mongrel, they’re on the same page. Ethically-focused, they work with the kind of small business that puts people and planet first, building websites and providing a range of related services under one roof including brand messaging, copywriting, photography and logo design.

Interested? Get in touch!

W: www.creativemongrel.com
E: getintouch@creativemongrel.com

M: 07754 495 434 

Sunday 3 December 2023

Permaculture

Permaculture

Permaculture Earth care, people care, future care is a visionary magazine that offers the tools needed to create productive and resilient homes, gardens, economies, relationships, schools, farms and communities: www.permaculture.co.uk

It’s full of solutions and contacts, with a targeted and responsive readership for you to connect with.

Subscriptions come with FREE Digital and App access to all back issues – that’s over 30 years of content. Making it an ideal research tool for teachers, students, designers, practitioners and businesses alike.

View a digital copy of the current issue here: https://tinyurl.com/3nt9kvk2

For further information, to advertise and share please email tony@permaculture.co.uk today.

Thursday 30 November 2023

Earth to warm up to 2.9C even with current climate pledges: UN

Global warming forecast

The world’s emissions-cutting pledges are nowhere near enough to curb the effects of climate change, with Earth on track for warming a potentially catastrophic 2.9C (5.2F) this century, the United Nations has warned.

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP)’s annual Emissions Gap report, published on Monday, assesses countries’ promises to tackle climate change against the action needed.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/21/earth-to-warm-up-to-2-9c-even-with-current-climate-pledges-un

Wednesday 1 November 2023

Climate change has pushed Earth into 'uncharted territory': report

Climate change

By the end of this century, a third to a half of the world's population — three to six billion people — may be pushed beyond the "liveable region."

https://www.space.com/earth-enters-uncharted-territory-new-climate-report


Tuesday 24 October 2023

Smallbutcool - Climate-friendly accountants

Smallbutcool chartered accountants

Smallbutcool
Climate-friendly accountants, bookkeepers, and tax advisors, helping small business owners create a cooler future for their business and for the planet. Their bookkeeping, tax, and accounting services save time and money and reduce carbon footprints, whilst their advisory services help make the most of all growth and climate-friendly opportunities.

For businesses that deliver or are developing climate-friendly products and services, they offer unique support ranging from incubation packages, to sourcing climate-friendly investors, to specialist R&D advice, to verifying the climate-friendly credentials of suppliers.

www.smallbutcool.com

Email: hello@smallbutcool.com

Tel: 01926 754 700

Saturday 2 September 2023

Arma Karma

Arma Karma

Arma Karma was created as a flexible insurance option for renters looking to cover the items that matter most to them, without having to commit to an annual contents policy. Every month they are protecting their valuable items through Arma Karma, subscribers can be supporting a good cause at no extra cost to them, as 25% of commission revenue on the policy goes to a charity of their choice from a select panel of four. The B-Corp pending insurtech also contributes to carbon offsetting projects through climate crisis solution platform, Ecologi.

www.armakarma.insure
hello@armakarma.insure

Wednesday 23 August 2023

Triple Bottom Line Accounting


TBLA is a digital accountancy practice at the forefront of change. They help clients with their accounting and taxation requirements. Advisory services include budgeting, financial modelling, business sales and raising investment. In addition, TBLA has a net zero / sustainability reporting service that integrates into the Advisory activity.

TBLA employs 13 people who support their customer first ethos. Their transformation from a traditional accountancy firm to one that embodies sustainability and change is marked by the portfolio of clients many of whom are working in areas associated with sustainability, climate change, ecology, social change and other areas connected to ESG.

www.triplebottomlineaccounting.com 
hello@triplebottomlineaccounting.com

Tel: 01603 619 570

Wednesday 26 July 2023

Sleep Organic

Sleep Organic

Sleep Organic is an online luxury bedding store with a difference! They create and provide original design duvet covers, matching pillowcases and flat and fitted sheets. They exclusively use certified organic and fairtrade cotton of the finest quality (percale and sateen) giving you peace of mind that your night’s sleep won’t cost the earth! In addition to classic white, navy blue piping and stylish silver line embroidered duvet covers, they offer cat, dog and bunny themes for the animal lovers among you. Their embroidered lavender flowers design is also a popular choice. Come visit and see for yourself! www.sleeporganic.co.uk

Contact: customer.service@sleeporganic.co.uk

Telephone: 020 8255 5914

Monday 24 July 2023

Treetop Design and Print

Treetop Design and Print

Treetop Design and Print If you are looking for ethical printers Sussex based Treetop Design and Print are an experienced provider of digital, litho and large format print services for all requirements. From in-house graphic design and print through to mailing fulfilment. They offer eco printing services across the UK and same-day turnaround for businesses in Mid Sussex and Brighton. Visit the website for full details and get in touch for a quick quote. https://www.treetopdesignandprint.com/

Friday 14 July 2023

Ingle & Rhode - Ethical Jewellery

Ingle & Rhode


Ingle & Rhode is an ethical fine jeweller, specialising in engagement and wedding rings. They use only certified recycled or Fairtrade gold and platinum in their jewellery, and only ethically-produced gemstones, including lab-created diamonds. They don’t agree with sweatshops or production lines. Their rings are all made individually in the UK, and their craftsmen and women are amongst the most respected in the industry. The exceptional quality of their materials and craftsmanship mean that they create exquisite pieces of jewellery backed by a Lifetime Warranty.

Ingle & Rhode believe that the finest jewellery shouldn’t be the preserve of the wealthy few, and offer exceptional value to all of their clients. They’ll work to your budget, whether modest or generous, to create a future heirloom. They understand that buying a piece of fine jewellery isn’t something you do every day. They provide expertise and advice in a relaxed environment, and they are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for all of their clients. www.ingleandrhode.co.uk

Address: 14 Gees Court, London W1U 1 JW (all visits are by appointment only)

Tel: 020 7499 2012 or email enquiries@ingleandrhode.com 

Monday 15 May 2023

Victory Colours. Down to Earth Paints.

Victory Colours. Down to Earth Paints.

Victory Colours is an independent family run business. Their small team is mindful of the environment, so when launching their eco paint business they were clear they didn’t want to add to the toxins on the planet. Their Down to Earth Paint is their way of being more conscious. They have beautiful colours, exceptional quality & opacity. Their paint is durable, colourfast & washable, easy application and solvent-free. Their paint is water based, it’s virtually VOC-free and has exceptionally low odour. Oh and it’s vegan. www.victorycolours.co.uk

Get in touch – info@victorycolours.co.uk or call 01258 841310 @victorycolours on Instagram 

Wednesday 26 April 2023

Green award winning Darcica Logistics

Darcia Logistics

Green award winning Darcica Logistics provide sustainable delivery and fulfilment services.

Carbon reductions play a big part in everything Darcica does from plastic-free fulfilment, route optimisation, reducing waste and innovation towards a zero emissions fleet.

Their services include:

  • Ecommerce plastic-free fulfilment including pick and pack from their 15,000 square foot warehouse.
  • Same day and next day courier. Dedicated deliveries via their fleet of electric vehicles.
  • Parcel and pallet deliveries and collections.

They’ll maintain your online inventory, track and manage all your courier requirements, express parcels and shipments on one simple platform.

www.darcica.co.uk
Email: info@darcica.co.uk
Tel: 01869 322999

Tuesday 28 March 2023

Green & Moore - environmentally friendly accountant and business advisor

Green and Moore Accountants

Green & Moore is an environmentally friendly accountant and business advisor. They are an ethical business with a passion for the environment, they offer accounts, taxation, business advice and other supporting services to businesses and individuals. See their Green Initiative to see what they do.

Green & Moore’s online accounting services mean they are also accessible to any business or individual in the UK. Being a vegan accountant and an environmentally friendly business, they love to work with other vegan businesses and environmentally friendly businesses.

Please get in touch on:

www.greenandmoore.co.uk

info@greenandmoore.co.uk

T: 07422 650034

Friday 24 March 2023

Bamboo Beautiful

Bamboo Beautiful

BambooBeautiful curate a wide range of beautiful items for your home and family, all made with Bamboo.

Bamboo is an incredibly sustainable resource, growing up to 91 cm a day without the need for irrigation or pesticides. It also stores carbon dioxide, and produces 35% more oxygen than the equivalent area of trees. It can be used in a huge variety of applications including building, tableware, beauty products, clothing and more.

Whether you’re looking for eco-essentials or an eco-conscious gift, BambooBeautiful offer a wide range of products – from luxury scarves to children’s tableware, toothbrushes and beauty products to picnic ware.

Visit www.bamboobeautiful.uk 

Monday 6 March 2023

Kempii - zero in on waste

kempii zero in on waste

Kempii
is an online platform designed to help people who want to reduce their waste impact – from plastic disposables to food waste. They offer easy, everyday swaps that add up to a huge impact. Their site provides free tips on reducing waste at home or on-the-go, and lists recommended products (they’ve done the searching for you!). All of their products will in some way reduce your waste footprint – for instance, by switching disposables for reusable items (like water bottles), using low-packaging alternatives (like shampoo bars) or reducing food waste (compost bins). Kempii also donate 10% of their profits to WasteAid UK, an independent UK charity that shares practical and low-cost waste management know-how with communities in low-income countries. With Kempii, reducing your own waste footprint can help others do the same! www.kempii.co.uk

Saturday 11 February 2023

Snooty Catz - ethical living for people and pets

Snooty Catz green and ethical

Snooty Catz ethical living for people and pets was founded in 2016 in the steel city of Sheffield; they are a small independent business with a passion for living ethically for both themselves and their pets. They work hard to offset their carbon footprint and they also plant one tree for every order placed.

Snooty Catz believe living a more ethical and sustainable lifestyle shouldn’t be expensive and they endeavour to offer fabulous products at great prices. They are passionate about the environment and this reflects in their ever-growing range of cruelty-free, plastic-free, natural, vegan, made in Britain and fair trade products.

For 10% off use code GreenProviders10

Visit https://snootycatz.co.uk

Tuesday 7 February 2023

The Green Stationery Company

The Green Stationery Company

The Green Stationery Company is the UK’s original Green Office and Recycled Paper supplier, established in 1989. Green Stationery stock recycled office papers and an extensive range of papers made from unusual fibres, including recycled brown kraft, coloured, textured, and watermarked papers. They supply long-life products built to last, and beautiful sustainable wood office accessories. They also have unique recycled, plastic free and biodegradable packaging materials and everything for the eco office: from recycled string to glue sticks made from almonds and potato starch. Their customers include big organisations wanting to run green conferences, small pioneering green businesses, eco-conscious home users, natural wedding planners and green pubs, restaurants, cafes and hotels. They have over two thousand regular customers throughout the UK and some overseas, who all want to use their purchasing power to make a difference. You are not recycling unless you are buying recycled, CLOSE THE LOOP.

Email: jayoffice@greenstat.co.uk

Tel: 01225 480556

www.greenstat.co.uk

www.greenmenu.shop 

Thursday 2 February 2023

Friendly Soap - Natural, biodegradable soap and shampoo bars

Friendly Soap

Friendly Soap Natural, biodegradable soap and shampoo bars. Their products are vegan, cruelty-free and made by people paid a living wage, without using plastic or preservatives. They use a cold-process method handed down through generations of makers. Creating no by-products and relying on old-fashioned elbow grease, with every bar poured, cut and packed by hand in Yorkshire. Friendly Soap is biodegradable too, so it’s better for the planet even once you’ve used it. Friendly Soap hope to change buying habits by giving a more natural, sustainable and affordable option. www.friendlysoap.co.uk

Monday 30 January 2023

Tapzo, the future of in person networking

Tapzo


Tapzo is the future of in person networking. A sustainable, efficient, modern and cheaper alternative to business cards. One card that lasts a lifetime. 8 Billion business cards get thrown out each year, these are coated in a plastic laminate making them non recyclable. There’s a better way for the planet and your wallet. Tapzo specializes in smart business cards that you tap onto a smartphone to share your details. Their mission is to provide an alternative method of networking that improves conversions while reducing environmental impact and cutting costs.

Email: hello@tapzo.io

https://tapzo.io 

Thursday 5 January 2023

Jungle Culture

eco-friendly products wholesale

Jungle Culture’s philosophy is to inspire people to see the beauty and purpose in nature. They create earth-friendly and functional goods sourced directly from independent artisans and makers from all over the world. They believe in fair and honest manufacturing and care deeply about building relationships with the local communities that they work alongside.

Jungle Culture provide their products at wholesale rates to purchase worldwide and on top of this they also offer opportunities to custom brand their products for businesses, events and weddings. If you think your business could benefit from partnering with Jungle Culture, get in touch today using their email zerowaste@jungleculture.eco and one of their friendly team will get back to you with some options.

https://jungleculture.eco/pages/wholesale

Contact: zerowaste@jungleculture.eco

Wednesday 7 December 2022

Ethiqana – Ethical, Sustainable, Logical

Ethiqana
Ethiqana – Ethical, Sustainable, Logical. Ethiqana is a convenient, stylish, ethical and sustainable alternative to the usual. Ethiqana are passionate about people and the planet so they get very excited about things that are ethical and sustainable. They work with small artisan producers. Economic empowerment, creative pursuit and eco-friendliness are at the heart of their mission. Their collection includes organic wooden toys, unique home décor, artistic & economical heating solutions, stylish personal accessories & beautiful greeting cards. Everything is exceptionally handcrafted by artisan heroes so everything is truly unique. Also, every sale contributes to a worthy project through Buy1Give1, at no cost to you! www.ethiqana.com

Social links:

Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest

Thursday 29 September 2022

Everyday Phenomenal

Everyday Phenomenal

Everyday Phenomenal is a London based women’s wear brand on a mission to make women feel phenomenal inside & out. They’re the first eco-friendly clothing brand that’s shifting the focus from how you look, to how you feel. That’s why all of their ethical fashion essentials link to their online mindfulness platform, The Circle of Feeling Good. Their collection is stylish and comfortable, made in the UK by talented seamstresses. https://www.everyday-phenomenal.com/

Contact

Email: info@everyday-phenomenal.com

Website: https://www.everyday-phenomenal.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wear.ep/

Entwistle sustainable printing

Entwistle

Entwistle are committed to sustainable printing. How to substantiate such a bold claim? Lets start with their services. They offer a really extensive range of green papers, boards, exhibition displays and pop up displays but what sets them apart from their competitors is their state of the art facility. Their Openshaw factory has green technologies incorporated at every turn and they use clean printing technology wherever possible.

Entwistle have 200 solar panels and use 100% renewable electricity. In 2021 they became carbon neutral. They have ISO 14001: 2015 accreditation for Environmental Management and their ESG policy is class leading.

www.entwistlegroup.com

Saturday 10 September 2022

Ethical Money for conscientious investors

Ethical Money

Ethical Money helps conscientious investors avoid fossil fuels, weapons and other unwanted sectors and only invest in companies working towards a sustainable future. Fully FCA regulated investments for your pension, ISA, investment account, Bond or Trust. Lower your carbon footprint with ethical investments. Independent advice from regulated advisers helps you pinpoint investments that align with your beliefs. Ethical solutions are now easier to access and with competitive costs and performance there is no need to compromise your returns for your beliefs.

Get in touch to find out more on 023 8000 3456

www.ethical.money

Wednesday 31 August 2022

Fair Trade Gift Vouchers are relaunched

Fair Trade Gift Vouchers are relaunched.

Did you know, I now have a range of attractive Fair Trade Gift Vouchers to suit every pocket, from £5 pounds upwards?

Redeemable on-line, these vouchers make a great present as there is such a wide range of Fair Trade gifts to choose from when you shop at The FAIR Trade Store.

Great news! There is no expiry date, so the lucky recipient can take their time shopping.

•   Available as a traditional paper voucher, or go ‘paperless’ with a virtual voucher and you will receive your voucher code by email.

•   All vouchers are supplied with a unique code for you to manually redeem at the website Checkout.

•   Makes an ideal gift whenever you  shop for an ethically-minded family member or friend!

•   Available to purchase in values of £5, £10, £20, or £50, or multiples thereof.

•   Use them as full or part payment for your online transaction. So it’s that simple!

Furthermore, they are suitable as a staff reward or incentive, ideal for the employer looking to boost their ethical credentials.
Order online at or contact Paul for a personalised service to discuss your exact requirements. I am here to help.

“Thanks for reading my Blog post. So I hope this news has made shopping for ethical gifts even easier for you” – Paul

 

Thursday 7 July 2022

Sleep Organic - Online Luxury Bedding

Sleep Organic

Sleep Organic is an online luxury bedding store with a difference! They create and provide original design duvet covers, matching pillowcases and flat and fitted sheets. They exclusively use certified organic and fairtrade cotton of the finest quality (percale and sateen) giving you peace of mind that your night’s sleep won’t cost the earth! In addition to classic white, navy blue piping and stylish silver line embroidered duvet covers, they offer cat, dog and bunny themes for the animal lovers among you. Their embroidered lavender flowers design is also a popular choice. Come visit and see for yourself! www.sleeporganic.co.uk

Contact: customer.service@sleeporganic.co.uk

Telephone: 020 7965 7362

Wednesday 6 July 2022

Ingle & Rhode - Ethical Jewellery

Ingle & Rhode

Ingle & Rhode is an ethical fine jeweller, specialising in engagement and wedding rings. They use only certified recycled or Fairtrade gold and platinum in their jewellery, and only ethically-produced gemstones, including lab-created diamonds. They don’t agree with sweatshops or production lines. Their rings are all made individually in the UK, and their craftsmen and women are amongst the most respected in the industry. The exceptional quality of their materials and craftsmanship mean that they create exquisite pieces of jewellery backed by a Lifetime Warranty.

Ingle & Rhode believe that the finest jewellery shouldn’t be the preserve of the wealthy few, and offer exceptional value to all of their clients. They’ll work to your budget, whether modest or generous, to create a future heirloom. They understand that buying a piece of fine jewellery isn’t something you do every day. They provide expertise and advice in a relaxed environment, and they are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for all of their clients. www.ingleandrhode.co.uk

Address: 14 Gees Court, London W1U 1 JW (all visits are by appointment only)

Tel: 020 7499 2012 or email enquiries@ingleandrhode.com