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It seems consumers want to buy products which are about looking after the planet: In 2022, a record-breaking number of consumers are being influenced and driven to brands that represent their ethical values. More than “50% of consumers prioritise health, social or environmental issues” when deciding which products to buy, and which brands to buy from. In… Continue reading “Investing in sustainability is a wise business decision.”

An exciting event for South-West entrepreneurs later in the year: Blue Earth Summit is returning to Bristol for its third year with some of the most influential voices in business, sustainability, and conservation from the 11th-13th of October. Inspired by the great outdoors, we will play host to industry pioneers, provocative thought leaders, sustainability trailblazers,… Continue reading Blue Earth Summit Bristol – the ‘ultimate platform’ for enterprise

A year ago, the Herald ran a piece by Philippa Davies on local efforts to cut our living costs and help the planet with sustainable ways to save money: With the climate crisis and the cost of living crisis making regular headlines, it is easy to feel that we are at the mercy of circumstances… Continue reading ‘Sustainable ways to save money’

On the back page of the Herald recently was an advert by the marketing company LOCALiQ, where it made use of a regular strapline: The journey your customer takes is complex, but your marketing doesn’t have to be. LOCALiQ | Award-Winning Digital Marketing Agency for UK Businesses This was then followed by the claim that:… Continue reading Customers want local, sustainable products

Great idea from Transition Together: Small firms are often overlooked – but collectively they have a BIG impact on communities and climate. Salisbury Transition City wanted to support local businesses – who often want to cut their environmental impact, but have fewer staff and less time to research what to do. They partnered with local… Continue reading The real impact of small businesses

Yes, we can both save a little money and save the planet a little. The Times has given its readers some very practical tips on how to do just that: Going green isn’t just good for the environment, it can also be good for your wallet. Making just small changes in how you shop for… Continue reading ‘Going green can be good for your wallet’

New awards have just been launched in Devon: To celebrate the work of unpaid volunteers across Devon who encourage others to be more physically active, Active Devon is encouraging people to nominate deserving individuals and teams in their Volunteer Awards 2023 Nominations open for Active Devon Volunteer Awards 2023 | Sidmouth Herald Here’s more from… Continue reading Active Devon volunteer awards

A business making savings can also help the environment: Going green means cutting business overheads – Vision Group for Sidmouth And helping the environment can also help business: How ‘going green’ can add value to business – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards Here’s a list of businesses in the Sid Valley which are actively doing their… Continue reading “Ideas for making money and saving the planet” 

What can families do to manage the cost of living crisis better – while still doing their bit for the environment? On a family mission to make do and mend – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards Yes, it is possible – as this piece from the Parents’ Club shows very well: If you’re struggling to make… Continue reading How families can “save money, save the planet”

Here’s a very inspiring story from Devon Live on what the next generation of entrepreneurs are planning: Schoolchildren share ideas for running a sustainable business A group of youngsters shared how they would run a business – from solar panels on the roof, to an equal wage for all employees This cute video shows young… Continue reading Schoolchildren’s ideas for sustainable businesses