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
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