Are you a green/eco/fairtrade bizz? Post here to say hello

[jakeylakey]

Goodprint provide business cards on recycled board. Search for us on this forum for many great testimonials to our service. You can design your business cards online from one of our templates or upload your own.

This is a great thread.

 

[nick.rajhans]

Hi,

We do provide solar water heating solutions all over the England.
Please feel free to revert for any help or advice.

Cheers

Nick Rajhans
Solar Water Heating Ltd.
solarwaterheating.eu

 

[nick.rajhans]

Hi,

We do provide solar water heating solutions all over the England.
Please feel free to revert for any help or advice.

Cheers

Nick Rajhans
Solar Water Heating Ltd.
solarwaterheating.eu

 

[Cocoa Loco]

Hi There, I am Sarah, and my business is Cocoa Loco, we make a range of organic chocolate products many of which are also Fairtrade. All our packaging is environmentally friendly. We send gifts out over the internet and also supply to farmshops and delis

 

[DanL]

Hi everyone,

I'm a co-founder of a company called Carbon Retirement. We do a different type of carbon offsetting. If you're interested in offsetting I'd really encourage you to take a look at our site (the address is in my signature) or drop me a line.

Dan

 

[stevecreedon]

We're a web development firm that works closely with an ethical brand & identity management firm <a href="http://www.scamperbranding.com/">Scamper</a>. We're working on the assumption that all you guys have a really interesting and worthwhile story to tell so we're putting together a web 2.0 site that will help people like yourselves engage with your customers. We're a pretty high-tech firm and we're working with Scamper to see how that can be put to good use.

 

[easyasit]

Being an amateur astronomer for 22 years, coming from londons eastend, light pollution has been my main gripe.
It has robbed me from my biggest passion in life.

Anyway asides being a big player in www.skylive.it
This business helps people to see do some astronomy if they cannot get out, or indeed again hampered as i am by light pollution.

and organising star parties for people with light pollution issues and lack of instrumentation to view the stars
i am also building my own computer training company easyasIT

I am also a campaigner in the Campaign for darker skies representing northants.

thanks for viewing

Alastair

 

[hugatree]

ive said hi before..a long time ago!
anyway thought id pop back to see what else is new...and yum coco loco sounds lovely..will be googling you shortly!
i have also branched out into developing custom blend natural skincare products for other companies to own label or a range of existing ones for own label...we have moved a bit more upmarket in our packaging to appeal to the non greenies out there also...but still feel we keep our ethics as its all recycable or biodegradeable...
em x

 

[CIBSE]

100 Hours of Carbon Clean up Campaign: Sign up and take the 100 hours challenge
From the 15th August to the end of November 2008 - CIBSE is running its third annual carbon reduction initiative. The 2008 campaign asks organisations to pledge 100 hours of staff time to dedicate to carbon saving activities within the workplace. In return they will receive free toolkits, access to workshops and fun events, eco-freebies and expert advice.

Sign up at 100hours.co.uk

 

[sunnyzhao]

Here is Sunny

We are produce solar PV energy products, it's generate electricity from the Sun. --- Global solar Technology Co., Ltd.

contacts: skype sunnyzhao81

 

[ecokidsstuff]

Hi, just to introduce myself I am Tabitha from Mimimyne and I sell various organic, eco friendly and recycled products for children (clothing, furniture and toys). I've got some great designer-makers in the UK signed up with me and am always interested in hearing from others who would like to resell their products. I also stock some 'in-house' T shirts and am interested in producing some more eco friendly products aimed at kids later on, so I'm keen to chat with other people who are producing their own range organic/ethical products.

I can't post a link yet as I've only been a member for a little while but you can find me on Ethical Junction and Green-England!

Great to have this forum to meet like-minded businesses,

Thank you! Tabitha

 

[Offshoremadame]

Let's kick off the roll call

I'm alison - my business is an organic kids clothing company "Arabella Miller" - link in my sig.

Love your clothes for my daughter...but I'm in U.S. - are you selling there?

 

[AdvantageMedia]

We are an FSC printer using Vegetable based inks now working towards ISO14001 Environmental Standards. We use FSC and recycled papers and do or utmost to help an business interested in Eco Business.

 

[Eco Anna]

Hi there,

I'm Anna, founder of Eco Emporia. We've very new to UK Business Forums and new to business too, having just launched our website this week.

We sell eco-friendly gifts, all handcrafted from recycled materials. Would love to hear what you think about our website and our products: ecoemporia.com

Best wishes
Anna

 

[webdesignunit]

My name is Chirag and I run an online web design company in London.

I am very interested in this subject and regard it as very important for all of us business people to make our world greener.

As an online business I have phased out most paper usage, everything is done digitally. I use 100% recycled paper when needed. I have now replaced all light bulbs with Energy efficient bulbs.

British Gas charge an extra £7 per month for Zero cabon emmisions on your electric and gas Dual fuel.

Keep up the good work people.

Chirag Vyas
Web Design Unit

 

hi im chris nangle I run chris nangle furniture we produce ecologically responsirble outdoor furniture made from locally sourced fsc green oak ,we produce work for a wide range of clients ranging from work for private gardens to public seating for urban regen projects and memorial seating for churches parks ext

 

[chrysalis]

Hi everybody

We are a registered charity, that specialises in the recycling and refurbishment of computers, for sale to the trade and retail, with all profits coming back to the charity for further information please contact me

 

[indicaj01]

Hi UKBforum members, I own www.InnocentOils.com an online store selling hemp seed oil based skin care products.

We have a great opportunity for you to WIN a year subscription to our favorite ethical read, Ethical Living Magazine worth £18.

It's FREE to enter, No purchase necessary. All you need to do is sign up to our Innocent Newsletter found at the top of our Products page http://www.innocentoils.com/index4prod.html.

By SIGNING UP not only could you WIN the fantastic magazine subscription for a whole year, you will also receive our useful skin care tips and advice on how to live a more toxin free lifestyle, without compromising your style or ethics.

We operate a NO SPAM policy, we dont like SPAM, so we wont do it, simple.
Our Innocent Newsletter has been added to address many of the questions we are asked on a daily basis, such as:
How can I avoid toxic chemcials in my skin care products?
What's the big deal about Hemp Seed Oil?
What does Natural and Organic mean in terms of cosmetics?
What is good for baby skin?
I'm pregnant, what can I use on my skin?
....

Namaste
Indica x

 

[craftynclothy]

Hi,

I'm Hazel. I'm a work at home mum with one daughter. I run Crafty 'n' Clothy an online store selling cloth nappies, washable sanitary wear, eco-friendly toiletries & cleaning products.

 

[OrganicBod]

Hello All,

I have just started up OrganicBod, organic and natural body care products for the family. Its great to make contact with other like minded businesses.

 

[OrganicBod]

I'm looking for eco packaging too - any suggestions?!!

 

[OrganicBod]

I have found the tiny box company for gift packaging but need an eco supplier for postage packaging!!

 

[colasports]

Everybody is funny

 

[sgolland]

My name is Sally Golland I run an online Gift company The Gluttonous Gardener we specialise in witty combinations of plants and edibles, all of our packaging is re usable, re-cycle-able or compostable, basically all plantet friendly materials. We also do a lot of corporate work - ie corporate gift, promotional gifts and also product launches.

Our gifts are a welcome change to the very boring hampers and branded mousemats that get sent out year after year, plus our living plant element means that our gifts act as a constant reminder of the generosity of the person who sent them for years to come.

 

[ecoswitch]

Hi all,

I would like to introduce a company I started working for that is a complete guide to being green including articles on recycling, green banking for businesses, eco travel and energy providers

 

[john999]

Our products cook with the lowest energy input. Does that make us green.
P.S. we also have a prius! he says smuggly forgetting that it still guzzles fuel

www.controlinduction.co.uk

 

[Cookielady]

Hi

Im Sharon and my company is www.huetouch.com, we specialise in Bluetooth Proximity Marketing or in laymans terms green eLeaflets as most towns and cities are being made leaflet free zones by local councils and governments, our pods are becoming more relevant. Although slightly more to buy than a box of normal leaflets, once bought these pods can be uploaded and used as a leflet distributor as many times as you like to peoples mobile handsets instead of the waste of paper it can be transmitted electronically and distributed more effectively than a person stood holding leaflets giving them out randomly.

If anyone is interested on how it works more I can send you a ebook on pdf with info in. Please PM me.

Sharon

 

[GlennLindley]

I'm Glenn from TAG recruitment. We don't recruit Green staff however are about as Green as a recruitment company gets...

• e-faxing - reducing paper usage
• Video interviews - reducing travel and emissions
• Energy saving light bulbs in all offices
• Carbon offsetting - currently being implemented
• Employee benefits for not driving to work
• All office paper is from sustainable or recycled paper
• All office paper is shredded and recycled after use
• Staff work from home 1 day a week to reduce travel

Any suggestions for other things we could do would be gratefully received.

thanks

Glenn

 

[bridgesols]

We are Software Company based in Australia and having development setup in Pakistan. We specialize in software development, web graphics, desktop application in Dot Net and open source technologies and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Now are seeking for business partners in UAE to offer our professional services for mutual benefits. Seeking for advices and business propositions.

 

[Spock]

We are Software Company based in Australia and having development setup in Pakistan. We specialize in software development, web graphics, desktop application in Dot Net and open source technologies and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Now are seeking for business partners in UAE to offer our professional services for mutual benefits. Seeking for advices and business propositions.

...but nothing to do with eco-friendly

 

[greeneast]

Hi my name is Bruce,

Our product helps vehicle's burn much cleaner and also helps us get 20 to 30% more kilometers per liter.

Bio Petro Improver contains naphthalene as an active ingredient. (taken from your website)

EPA article about Napthalene http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/naphthal.html

These people http://www.thedreambuilders.mybpi.com/management.asp are the same people that ran Bio Performance a few years ago - this is what Wikkipedia says about them http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BioPerformance

I'm not going to comment either way on why they are still in business or what happened.

Yes I do sell fuel treatment too, but I am independent, not part of any mlm or franchise. I did research and learn about many products and active ingredients before choosing one with an excellent reputation.

 

[greeneast]

Hi Everyone,

( sorry about above - but I was aware of this around three years ago and only just found this post here tonight. This is no reflection on you Bruce as their website and sales information is very powerful.)

As for my introduction -Hi, I am Kay
My husband and I own Green East.

We started trading two years ago as K.D. Sales Ltd selling fuel treatment and trading as Dipetane Distribution. This year we decided to expand in line with the success and results shown by our customers and wanted to offer more products that help people make simple choices towards going green.

We meet and talk with all manufacturers before deciding to take on any product, we research the products and the competition and only when we are satisfied that we have found an excellent product at an excellent price, with an untarnished reputation, will we introduce it to our customers.

It is "our values" and "our reputation" for finding such products that our customers trust, in turn adding to their trust in products we promote. We have direct communication with all manufacturers, allowing us to give excellent support and product knowledge.

Apart from Fuel Treatment, we also have compostable plastic bags, made in the UK, chemical and alcohol free hygiene products from hand rubs to wipes (which have been a God send with my Parents both in hospital this month) and an all purpose surface cleaner and disinfectant concentrate, using only natural plant oils.

This week we have introduced our latest range from Sorrells Naturally - Body products free from parabens, sls's and other chemicals. Using natural, fair trade, sustainable ingredients - Sorrells Naturally are also Vegetarian friendly and all products on our site at present are vegan friendly too (no goats milk or honey). Hand blended in East Anglia, this is another outstanding range of products.

I truly love the business I am in and the people we deal with. If I can help anyone do just one little thing that they feel good about and it helps them do something greener - I'm happy.

 

[Maurice J Goodwin]

Hi

I am starting a dedicated Low CO2 / Green car rental company based in Crawley, called Green Motion, car & van rental.

Maurice

 

[adventurelife]

I am struggling this year to improve our environmental policy

I revue our impact on a regular basis as we live in and use and environment that keeps us in business. Many of the actions we have taken in the past have saved us money so also a good impact on profitability.

As much as I can make out our two biggest impacts are

1. Power usage to dry hundreds of wet suits.
2. Transport fuel usage ( we have to transport thousands of customers on and of rivers and canyon each year)

I would really like to do something on that will reduce the impact of the above but my brain has stopped working on this one.

Any ideas?

 

[sadie]

Hi my name is sadie and i have just stumbled on this site.

I sell products like pure organic argan oil and organic rhassoul clay. As a beauty therapist i fully understand how the skin works and i know what people are looking for in products (like been effective, and less hype) so i source the best products from around the world so you don’t have to! the products i select are not only great for your skin, as the skin does absorb what we put onto it but also the environment, the less man-made chemicals we use everyday, all the better for the environment. If anyone has any questions about any skin concerns let me know

Thanks

Sadie

 

[adam]

Hello

Local purchasing, Rainfores Alliance and some Fairtrade but I feel RA is much better.

 

[OrganicBod]

Hello All,

I'm www.organicbod.co.uk selling organic and natural body care products. I sell a wide range of products including eco disposable nappies, baby care products, skin care, hair care and I also have a fab range of gift ideas for Christmas! For 10% reduction untill 31st November 08 put in code THANKS01 at the checkout!

 

[Third Sector Lab]

We're not quite an green/eco/fairtrade bizz but we hope Third Sector Forums will connect social entrepreneurs in a meaningful manner.

It seems there's lots of true green/ethical businesses here on UKBF as opposed to the many firms who tag on an eco-friendly image in the hope of attracting more customers.

 

[thewholeleafco]

Hi my name is Peter and I am one third of The Whole Leaf Co. the other two Being my little bro and best friend Adejare. We started the company after my brother came back from Kerala India with an unusual item. It turned out to be biodegradable disposable plates that they use their in abundance. Unlike other ‘eco-friendly’ disposables, our renewable raw material does not go through an energy-hungry pulping process, we simply pick the palm frond wash it in locally sourced spring water and heat press it at high temperatures to form a plate, bowl or just about anything else you could serve food on.
We don’t use any chemicals whatsoever, we like to keep Palm Products totally natural.

With an extremely low carbon footprint, The Wholeleaf Co.’s compostable Products will mark any business or function out as doing the most they can for the environment.

The products have been certified compostable and food safe, 100 % natural and are biodegradable. They can be used in a microwave or oven. Another popular use is to use them for packaging foods, and natural beauty products using the square and rectangular trays. They have also been used for baking bread and cakes.

The products are fantastic but the true beauty in them is the story behind them.

India has an abundance of Areca Palm trees, which shed leaves every 21 days or so.
When the leaves fall to the ground, the farmers collect them all.
Some of the leaves are composted or used for earthworm farming but most of the leaves are burned.
We use some of the leaves to make plates and bowls and trays and just about anything else you might serve food from.
Well it’s not really us who make them. They’re actually made by people local to the beautiful forests where the Areca Palm trees are found.
The trees are usually found in rural areas where the local people are often marginalised and have difficulty supporting themselves.



Well that is The Whole Leaf Co. story, we have been trading for just under 6 months now and already we will be supplying Oxfam very soon and Sainsbury' s in April 2009.

To see any of our products just check out the website thewholeleafco.

 

[thewholeleafco]

ps if anybody wants any free samples please feel free to pm me.... seeing is believing