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

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/

Zimbabwe: At least 100 elephants die in national park amid drought

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) says the elephants died at Hwange National Park due to a lack of water.

https://news.sky.com/story/zimbabwe-at-least-100-elephants-die-in-national-park-amid-drought-13034298

Former US Vice President Al Gore sheds light on what happened at COP 28 and where we go from here.

 

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 

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.

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

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

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

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

Smallbutcool - Climate-friendly 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

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

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

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

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/

Ingle & Rhode - Ethical Jewellery

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 

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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 

Green award winning Darcica 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

Green & Moore - environmentally friendly accountant and business advisor

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

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 

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

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Snooty Catz - ethical living for people and pets

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

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 

Friendly Soap - Natural, biodegradable soap and shampoo bars

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

Tapzo, the future of in person networking

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 

Jungle Culture

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