Archive for December, 2011 « Ethical Pulse

Is Fair Trade Realistic in a Recession? February 16, 2012

For two weeks each year, The Fairtrade Foundation runs a campaign to raise awareness of fairtrade; introduce the concept to people who aren’t familiar with it, and try to encourage consumers to think about where the products they buy have come from. If you aren’t aware of Fairtrade Fortnight, which this year is 27th February [...] […]

What Does Obama’s State of Union Address Mean for Clean Energy? February 16, 2012

At the end of last month Barrack Obama gave his third sate of union address, with green issues playing more of a prominent role in his speech than has often been the case under past administrations. But, what are the environmental implications of what the president had to say? Whilst Obama did seem keen to stress [...] […]

Organic Holidays at Melanya Mountain Retreat, Bulgaria February 13, 2012

Our garden is situated in one of Europe’s most beautiful and untouched regions. Everything flourishes abundently in the Rhodope Mountains due to the Mediterranean climate, the high quality of the clean environment, and the lack of human interference. Melanya Organic Holidays are completely at one with nature and we are committed to a sustainable existence [. […]

Chateau d’Ygrande, Auvergne, France February 11, 2012

Built in 1836 in northern Auvergne, the chateau was a modern building for its time – embellished on each side by wings consisting of a simple ground floor covered with a terrace. It is now a charming hotel of nineteen rooms with a gastronomic restaurant. We have a vegetable garden, which fulfils a certain part [...] […]

Social Enterprise Award for Freeset February 9, 2012

We’re pleased to say Freeset won the 2012 Social Enterprise Award at the inaugural People & Environment (PEA) Business Awards (http://peabusinessawards.com). Sponsored by the National Enterprise Network, the Social Enterprise Award was to acknowledge the work and achievements of the individuals or teams behind the most inspiring and successful social ent […]