There is a common misconception that businesses which act fairly, ethically and with a moral code of conduct and who pursue policies that protect the environment and workers rights do so at the risk of comprising their competitiveness in the real world. Such pursuits are a distraction and misuse of resources and may have an impact on overall profitability so the argument goes. Then there are many other businesses who cynically exploit consumer concerns about the environment by adopting pseudo-green policies as evidenced most commonly by some supermarkets. Green on the outside profit driven on the inside. Read more about ethical banking
The Green Providers Directory is the UK's leading resource for finding eco-friendly, fair trade, organic and ethical goods and services. Founded in 2005 by Dr Gary Robertshaw, we hope that this blog will help to stimulate debate on the environment, fair trade and green issues, whilst making a positive contribution towards the pursuit of an ecologically sustainable future. Visit www.green-providers.co.uk to search our full directory with reviews and recommendations.
Thursday, 12 May 2011
The Price of Fairness?
Monday, 9 May 2011
Tree2mydoor
Tree2mydoor is a unique gift company that specialises in sending personalised trees as gifts to people all over the UK and Ireland. They have created special tree gift packs for newborn baby gifts, green wedding gifts and 4th, 5th and 25th wedding anniversary gifts. Tree gifts range from native UK tree species to garden fruit trees and indoor citrus trees.
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