Category Archives: social responsibility

Advice for start-ups

Have a brilliant idea for a new social enterprise?  The ambassadors’ top ten tips for start-ups will equip you with first-rate advice to get you going. 1 Be wholehearted “If you’re going to do something, be prepared to do it … Continue reading

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Free urban seasonal food

It’s right about this time of year that those with fruit trees and gardens in the Northern Hemisphere tend to get overwhelmed by homegrown abundance. We’ve already featured Giapo Gelato’s effort to claim some of that locally grown produce for … Continue reading

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Too cool for school – celebs who cycle!

  Forget stretch-limos, a growing list of film stars, rock legends and leaders-of-the-free-world take to two-wheels for speedy, paparazzi-free transport and, of course, to keep their figures in trim. Film star Michelle Pfeiffer relaxes by taking her bike apart and … Continue reading

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Apls to Eye 2010 Expedition Complete

On Saturday 31st july 2010 just after midday www.sport4charity.net Alps to Eye expedition came to its end. A crowd of around 200 family and friends stood on the South Bank to see their very own heroes come ashore. The trip was … Continue reading

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The International Scott Centenary Expedition www.isce2012.co.uk

Thanks to Antony Jinman the story of Captain Robert Falcon Scott RN (1868 -1912) one of the greatest epic tales in human history will live on. To celebrate the centenary of Captain Scott’s last expedition, commemorate the deaths of the … Continue reading

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Corporate responsibility is no longer optional

If you are not a socially responsible company you will be punished right!…consumers are now savvy that they will not be taken in by superficial brand repositioning or public relations initiatives. CSR must be fundamental to the business, not just … Continue reading

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Pesticide residue exposure linked to ADHD in children report Ecologist

Parents urged to wash fruits and vegetables before eating after study finds commonly used pesticides may contribute to ADHD in children. Children exposed to organophosphate pesticide residues found in fruit are at increased risk of developing Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), … Continue reading

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Cloud-whitening trials ‘a dangerous experiment’ or good?

Microsoft founder Bill Gates providing funding for geoegineering experiment to increase whiteness of clouds, reflect more sunlight back into space and reduce global warming http://www.theecologist.org/News/

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Don’t forget the Milkman

  Local services are always under threat, be it the paper boy or girl, the traditional milkman and or the local corner shop. Isn’t time we all spent a bit more time buying local and thinking about small local businesses…

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Unmeasured Is Uncontrolled

I’ve cut my electricity use because I can measure exactly how much I’m using. I want to do the same for heating oil, but …By Daniel GrossPosted Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 6:16 PM ET http://www.slate.com/id/2246738/

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Support a new wave of social entrepreneurs

The Unreasonable Institute’s first Finalist Marketplace is now online, giving donors the chance to put their money where their passions are and vote for inspiring social entrepreneurs who are vying to become Unreasonable Fellows. From a project aimed at ending … Continue reading

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Invest outside the box for Haiti

Thankfully, the natural instinct of the global community is “How can I help?” when disaster hits. As we grow through this current disaster in Haiti, perhaps the question should develop into, “How can I invest in Haiti?” The question is, … Continue reading

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Some alternative ways to help yourself or your child’s Asthma

Asthma affects about a quarter of all children in the UK as well as many adults. It can be very distressing and a debilitating condition, the good news is there’s so much you can do to alleviate symptoms and help … Continue reading

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Back in the mix – let’s make an impact!

Its official we have returned back to blighty and csrplus towers raring to go from our overseas visit to Perth (Australia). The next few weeks are jam packed catching up on a number of new enquiries, we have Green Marine co production … Continue reading

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Last chance to change our behaviour

There is growing awareness of the damage we are doing to the planet and the natural resources on which we depend, says David Hillyard. Yet, he argues in this week’s BBC Green Room, we still carry on along the same … Continue reading

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The Green Marine – A Brand on the Move

For those of you in the know The Green Marine mission is to play a leading part in the new eco revolution and spotting the iconic brand is starting to move from a one off underground competition to a regular occurrence. … Continue reading

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Rainforest destruction and climate change

  Did you know that the global meat and dairy industry is causing rainforest destruction and speeding up climate change? Find out more and press politicians to support organic, locally produced food by taking part in an online campaign at … Continue reading

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The End of the Line

Hot on the heels of The Age of Stupid comes The End of the Line, a disturbing and powerful film about one of the world’s most shockingly ignored problems – overfishing. For centuries people have viewed the seas as an … Continue reading

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Show your support for Solar Power

The UK has committed to getting 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. Solar photovoltaics (PV) can help us achieve this – by using silicon cells to produce electricity from daylight. You can encourage your MP to sign … Continue reading

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To all of you out there trying to better yourself and others

 

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Who was it that said “Charity begins at home”?

Yeah just who was it that said Charity begins at home? Well at the time of writing and in the very face of a recession the very generous British public have donated, laughed and joked their way to a record … Continue reading

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Pubs can call time on last orders

The numbers are startling. The British Beer and Pub Association says that 39 pubs are closing every week. Beer sales have fallen to levels last seen during the 1930s depression. It used to be said that Britain was a nation … Continue reading

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The Future of Print…

  With Internet penetration growing rapidly around the world, critics have been predicting the death of newspapers and other print media for the past decade. Add to the mix the expansion of cable programming, mobile media and a range of … Continue reading

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Paper, Plastic and People

When it comes to packaging, it is always this mind-boggling question “Paper or Plastic?” A hazy debate to date consuming the common consumer, so I started with asking friends and people who I came across… “Paper or Plastic” the why(s) … Continue reading

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Because we are society…

Watching the Brit Awards 2009 last night made me think about fame and fortune, ego and envy. Today, any A-list name with a serious social cred has a cause of his or her own. Selflessness is a badge of honour … Continue reading

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