West Plum Studio is an ethical design studio based in York. Inspired by nature, architecture and other cultures Sophie creates surface pattern designs with triangles - she's a little obsessed. She adds these designs to cards and on organic fabric and tells us about how she’s growing her business.
Read MoreTiffin is an Indian midday snack which refreshes and nourishes. Pragya was inspired by this idea as she created her cruelty free and vegan art subscription box, which helps people take some time out of their busy day to be creative and mindful.
Read MoreHow many festivals or events have you attended where you'd wish they'd provided recycling?What about when you go to a restaurant or fast-food takeaway and you're given your food in plastic containers, styro-foam (polystyrene) cups? Or maybe you get frustrated with plastic straws at your local bar? This is exactly why Tara Dodson, founder of Full Circle Resource Management set up her business out of frustration.
Read MoreAme Seji and her co-funder Timi are creating the first ethical, sustainable natural hair extension company: Niche Hair Lab. They take sourcing seriously and plan to 'give back' throuh a local foundation for the communities from hwich they source hair from.
Read MoreClaire Lyons started her business as a blog, about her 'family project' to consider how they were spending their money and reduce the amount of 'stuff' in their home. After baby number four Claire and her husband re-focused on what was important to them as a family, re-connected with their values and began thinking about how they could live more frugally and sustainably.
Read MoreKudu & Mimi is a fantastic example of doing good business. Not only is the ethics and environment considered in sourcing and manufacturing the products they sell, the profits go towards a local charity the founders are passionate about. Tahni Aitken shares her story of setting up Kudu & Mimi with her sister.
Read MoreA simple and yet revolutionary idea, to return and reuse the packaging that contains our shampoo, conditioner and body wash, so we can reduce single use plastic in the home. Plaine Products provides exactly that service. Find out more in this weeks podcast.
Read MoreLike many innovative entrepreneurs, increasingly using waste products as a resource for their business, Jo-Anne Godden uses nylon fishing nets, reclaimed from the Mediterranean as the sustainable material for her designer gym and swimwear range at Ruby Moon.
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