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.
Saturday, 14 December 2024
Holding Companies Accountable for Climate Change
Thursday, 24 October 2024
Watch our experts explain what we want to see from COP16
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Jump. Eco friendly printers.
Jump are proud to be B Corp, and use their business as a force for good. Jump has planted over 250,000 trees and counting; more than they have ever used in production. Producing exceptional results using in-house solar power, FSC certified paper, and vegetable-based inks is what drives them. Jump works with clients to make a difference; last year 31% of their turnover came from sustainable organisations such as charities and non-profits. Giving back to the planet, they have removed 149 tonnes of CO2e from the atmosphere through carbon removal afforestation projects. If you want design, print and marketing that delivers change, visit: www.wearejump.co.uk
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Providing for People, Climate and Nature | WWF
Thursday, 3 October 2024
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
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Rebels Without a Cause
Rebels with a Cause is a UK-based brand committed to providing eco-friendly personal care products and sustainable lifestyle essentials. Their bestsellers include the Plastic-free Natural Cleaning and Whitening Toothpowder, Mouthwash Chewable Tablets, and Natural Conditioner Bars, all made from natrural ingredients, vegan, cruelty-free, plastic free and travel friendly!
Rebels with a Cause is proud to be 100% carbon neutral, offering plastic-free packaging and postage to minimize their environmental impact. From bamboo toothbrushes to zero-waste shampoo bars and reusable insulated bottles, their products are designed for those who want to live more sustainably while reducing plastic waste. Join them in making the planet greener, one product at a time.
Website: www.uk.rebelswithacause.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rebelswithacause.uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelswithacause.uk
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Watch Toxic Influence, the film exposing the dark side of Dove
Monday, 9 September 2024
But big banking deals are leaving these wonders of nature perishing in an inferno fuelled by corporate greed
Saturday, 27 July 2024
Saturday, 20 July 2024
The New Merchants of Doubt: How Big Meat and Dairy Avoid Climate Action
The Urgency of Reducing Methane Emissions - Courtesy of the Changing Markets Foundation
The science is clear: we cannot meet the Paris Agreement’s 1.5-degree temperature increase target without significantly cutting methane emissions and reducing animal product consumption. The agricultural sector is a major climate change contributor through methane and nitrous oxide pollution and deforestation. Over 200 climate scientists believe livestock emissions must peak by 2025 in high- and middle-income countries and cut globally by 50% by 2030.
Tuesday, 9 July 2024
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/
Monday, 1 July 2024
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
HISTORIC MOMENT: Live Exports have been BANNED form Britain
Monday, 29 April 2024
Permaculture Magazine
This weekend, our friends at Permaculture magazine are offering our networks FREE digital access to their current issue, PM119 issue. Simply click on this link to view: https://delta.exacteditions.com/room/issue/permaculture/no119spring2024?Expires=1714565730&KeyId=eki_7jNAK1l23FDeMD2mZq9sMg&Signature=34a374986baddab6ad22baa922beb2c85c5503ee
Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Party Without Plastics
Party Without Plastic envision a world where celebrations and gatherings are not only joyous occasions, but also environmentally responsible. Their vision is to lead the way with a party essentials Marketplace containing only plastic-free products, transforming the convenience culture of celebrations into an easy, ethical choice for everyone – revolutionising the way we celebrate, one event at a time.
Friday, 22 March 2024
The Zombies of the U.S. Tax Code: Why Fossil Fuels Subsidies Seem Impossible to Kill
As a candidate in 2020, Joseph R. Biden Jr. campaigned to end billions of dollars in annual tax breaks to oil and gas companies within his first year in office.
It’s a pledge he has been unable to keep as president.
Mr. Biden’s budget request to Congress this week was his fourth attempt to eliminate what he called “wasteful subsidies” to an industry that is enjoying record profits.
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.
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.
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 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
Sunday, 4 February 2024
Tpazo. Sustainable business cards.
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
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
Tuesday, 2 January 2024
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.
Email: hello@sproutconsulting.co.uk