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Case study: fair trade and CSR at Bubble & Balm

Sue Acton worked in banking for 10 years before starting Bubble & Balm. While most people were horrified at the thought of redundancies, Sue saw it as an opportunity to start working for herself – something she had always wanted to do. Now, Bubble & Balm has been trading for just under two years and has distribution deals with both Waitrose and Oxfam.

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Starting a sustainable restaurant

Starting up a restaurant, like any other business, poses a number of challenges. Increasingly, one such challenge is that of sustainability — more than ever, diners are demanding that restaurants meet their environmental and social responsibilities.

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Turning industrial waste into must-have goods

Industrial waste does not need to be written off and sent to landfill or incinerated - new technologies are emerging that can turn byproducts into usable and commercially viable items. With investments in this marketplace increasing, now is a great time to get on board.

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Starting a recycling business

Recycling is a growing sector of waste management and promises to get even bigger as companies become more aware of the need to establish positive environmental credentials. However, it’s a highly volatile market and commodities prices can affect demand for recycled goods, which influences the amount you are paid.

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How to set up an eco-friendly transport business?

Starting an eco-friendly transport business requires not only the ability to survive and grow in a highly competitive industry, but to do so while maintaining a commitment to the environment.

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