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Do you want to organize a local REconomy event?
The REconomy Project is very keen to see more local events themed around building new local economies. As such we want to develop an ‘event in a box’ toolkit that helps organisers and activists put on events that are relevant to your community. Do...
Why does a French envelope manufacturer have 12 beehives on its roof?
This post is about Pocheco, a French envelope producer that’s committed to showing how their products can be produced more sustainably as well as more cheaply. Kitty de Bruin visited the company and spoke to them about their achievements and plans… Pocheco are based...
Communities, cooperatives and social businesses: Towards a systemic proposal
Editors introduction: When thinking about large scale super structures very few things have inspired me, to believe that another world is possible, quite like my visit to Mondragon Cooperative in the Basque Country, Spain. As such we’re very lucky to have this blog post written by...
What action are organisations taking?
Many organisations are well aware of the issues they face, and some have started to make significant improvements to their environmental performance. For some, this is driven more by a genuine desire to reduce their negative impacts, and for others, by concern about impacts on...
Building relationships with businesses and organisations
Building sustainability and resilience into your local economy requires, among other things, good collaborative relationships with the local business community. Creating shared goals will accelerate results. This point is obvious and, at first glance, should pose no great challenge. After all, we’re all part of...
Helping a business develop its case for change
Concerns about climate change, environmental destruction, rampant consumerism, food security, and economic vulnerabilities stemming from shrinking fossil fuel supplies and global financial crises, are just some of the motivations that lead people to start Transition Initiatives in their communities. Just as communities might be vulnerable...
Existing enterprise – Water industry and environmental savings
Veolia Water is an international environmental services business which seeks to reduce both its internal use and clients’ consumption of natural resources. Globally, the waste management industry is responsible for 3% of carbon emissions. By minimising the use of fossil fuels, recovering materials through recycling...
Existing enterprise – Financial services and ethical investment
The Co-operative Group’s gross direct greenhouse gases have reduced by 21% since 2006 . The figures do not include green electricity purchased as zero carbon. 98% of the group’s electricity comes from renewable sources. Co-op bank lending to 40 renewable energy projects across the UK...
Existing enterprise – CSR in engineering
IMI plc is a worldwide company delivering “innovative engineering solutions to leading global customers in clearly defined niche markets”. It can trace its engineering roots back to the 1860s. Close customer relationships, strong positions in growing markets and clear differentiation through technological innovation or service...
Existing enterprise – Manufacturing with zero oil use
InterfaceFLOR is a commercial flooring manufacturer, committed to reducing its environmental impact to zero oil use by 2020 through the redesign of processes and products, the use of new technologies, elimination of waste and harmful emissions through its “Mission Zero” programme. It is also increasing...
