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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
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
Posted in eat the season, food miles, gardening, social responsibility
Tagged eat the seasons, free food, urban food, www.csrplus.co.uk, www.spring
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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
Posted in cycling, social responsibility, sustainable transport
Tagged celebrities, cycling, http://quickrelease.tv/?p=35, sustainable transport, www.csrplus.co.uk
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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
Posted in Charity, social responsibility
Tagged alps to eye 2010, Charity, http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/, www.csrplus.co.uk, www.sport4charity.net, www.thegreenmarine.com
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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
Posted in expedition, hero, leadership, social responsibility
Tagged Antony Jinman, Captain Robert Falcon Scott RN (1868 -1912), ISCE, Scott Polar Research Institute, The Green Marine, www.isce2012.co.uk
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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
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
Posted in farming, food, pesticides, social responsibility
Tagged ADHD in children, food production, organophosphate, pesticide use and residue, the ecologist
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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/
Posted in geoengineering, social responsibility
Tagged Bill Gates, cloud whitening, geoengineering, global warming, the ecologist, www.csrplus.co.uk
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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…
Posted in business, food miles, social responsibility
Tagged buy local, local services, milkman, shop local, www.csrplus.co.uk
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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/
Posted in social responsibility
Tagged CFL bulbs, efficient life, energy efficiency, fuel bills, home energy assessment, http://www.slate.com, www.csrplus.co.uk
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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
Posted in social responsibility
Tagged ODE, social change incubator, Social Entrepreneurs, unreasonable institute, www.csrplus.co.uk
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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
Posted in campaigning, health, human rights, leadership, public health, social responsibility
Tagged basic health rights, disaster, economic opportunities, education, haiti, how can i help, investment, www.csrplus.co.uk
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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
Posted in Diet and nutrition, education, environment, exercise, food, health, social responsibility
Tagged alleviate asthma symptoms, asthma, asthma UK, Diet and nutrition, health and exercise, http://www.asthma.org.uk/, www.csrplus.co.uk
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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
Posted in social responsibility
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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
Posted in Deforestation, biodiversity, business, climate change, communications, conservation, consumerism, economics, education, environment, future, global warming, happiness, health, leadership, lifestyle, oceans, overfishing, quality of life, social responsibility, water shortage
Tagged attitude and habits, behavioural change, climate change, ecosystems and business, environmental destruction, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8242410.stm, human life, quality of life, species loss, www.csrplus.co.uk
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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
Posted in social responsibility
Tagged azo free, buy once buy quality, Fair Trade, organic clothing, The Green Marine, www.csrplus.co.uk, www.thegreenmarine.com
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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
Posted in Deforestation, Friends of the Earth, climate change, social responsibility
Tagged climate change, Friends of the Earth, rainforest destruction, www.csrplus.co.uk, www.fixthefoodchain.com
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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
Posted in overfishing, social responsibility
Tagged GREENPEACE, overfishing, the age of stupid, the end of the line, www.csrplus.co.uk
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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
Posted in social responsibility
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To all of you out there trying to better yourself and others
Posted in happiness, lifestyle, motivational quotes, social responsibility
Tagged courage, motivation, self actualisation
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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
Posted in Charity, Red Nose Day 2009, social responsibility
Tagged Charity, humanity, Red Nose Day 2009, www.csrplus.co.uk
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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
Posted in British Beer and Pub Association, social responsibility, www.csrplus.co.uk
Tagged Beer sales, British Beer and Pub Association, British Pub
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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
Posted in future, social responsibility
Tagged future of print, newspapers, www.csrplus.co.uk, www.thegreenmarine.com
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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
Posted in consumerism, social responsibility
Tagged 3R's, consumer choice, paper v plastic
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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
Posted in quality of life, social responsibility
Tagged ego and envy, fame and fortune, selflessness, society
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