Ethical Pulse

New from eco-logic books

A Handbook for Eco Paints and Finishes is the first book to comprehensively addresses the environmental issues surrounding these common household materials. Invaluable to both the professional and home decorator, it will introduce them to the wide range of products on the market.

One-Day Conference on Saturday 25 October 2008, 10am - 4pm at Southampton Solent University Conference Centre

Cotton has been used to make textiles for over 5,000 years and it still provides nearly half of all fibre needs worldwide. It fuelled the industrial revolution in this country and "put the USA on the map". We all wear it, daily, but how much do we know about this plant and its importance to our history and our future?

The first ever British Open Base Jumping Championship was decided this weekend with spectacular jumps from the Ecotricity Turbine in Swaffham - the only wind turbine in the world with a viewing platform open to the public, owned and operated by leading green energy company Ecotricity.

BASE jumping is the adrenaline sport of parachuting from fixed objects and is an acronym that contains the major groups of objects these jumpers generally use: Building, Antenna, Span (bridge), and Earth. 

The Green Awards^TM announces its keynote speaker for its 3rd annual awards ceremony

Kaveh Zahedi of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is responsible for directing climate change strategy and programmes at the agency. His address to the 600 guests is expected to combine encouragement with a call for urgency to face environmental problems holistically and head on.

Can we move towards sustainability without coaching?

Research reveals the critical role coaching can play in the shift towards sustainable and profitable business.

It all started on Christmas Day 2006. We sat and watched the children open their presents with all the joy and excitement we hoped there would be. But as the unwrapped present pile grew Bigger so did the pile of discarded wrapping paper. This was a turning point, the realisation that all that paper was going into land-fill.

Hull based co-operative, Arthur St Trading Company, have recently launched an on-line payment and ordering service for their popular organic vegetable box delivery scheme, along with an increased variety of individual organic fruit and vegetable lines.

The company, which has a strong ethical philosophy, has been operating in Hull for over nine years as a not-for-profit workers co-operative, delivering organic fresh produce and groceries to homes within a fifteen mile radius of the city, the majority of which are delivered by a converted milk float that is recharged by solar power.

Allen & York - Wimborne based Recruitment Company - rank in 10th overall place in the sailing event - the Little Britain Challenge Cup (LBCC).

A market leading company serving the Environment and Energy Sectors in the UK, competed in the 21st anniversary of the worlds largest industry sailing regatta in the UK, held in the Solent of Cowes.

Autumn Networking Events

Get Plugged In! is an opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs with 3P's on their mind - people, profit and planet. We attract over 80 entrepreneurs from a whole range of sectors from design, events, fashion technology and media to our networking events and we want to create opportunities for collaboration, trade and idea generation, in an ethical way.

Desirable objects handcrafted from discarded things

Eco Emporia announces the launch of their unique collection of eco-friendly gifts, handmade by craftspeople with a passion for reusing and recycling.

EJ member, Natural-Friends, the UK's very first ‘green' friendship and introduction agency are offering an additional 30 days free of charge on all memberships until 30th November.

With no hidden extras 120 days membership is only £30, 160 days membership for just £40.00 and 230 days membership for an incredible £60.00. Log onto www.natural-friends.com to find your perfect partner.

Total Coverage has made it through to the finals of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainable Business Awards 2008.

What is at the very core of what we all strive for? Do we actually have a shared strategy?
Lloyd Apter of eee.coop champions co-operation over competition

The Greenshop launched its new range of paint colours at the end of September at 100% Detail, Earls Court, London

The Greenshop was showcasing new colours in the Green Paints range. These are interior and exterior paints, with bespoke colour-matching available. They are minimal VOC, non-toxic, water soluble and manufactured exclusively for the Greenshop in Doncaster, UK. Green Paints are based on natural soya bean oil, a sustainable and renewable resource extracted from ethically-grown crops.