Archive for February, 2009

How to create greener museums?

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Greener Museums logoGreen Hosting client Greener Museums was founded by Rachel Madan, a sustainability consultant and coach with ten years of experience supporting companies to become greener.

After working with the Tate Rachel found that most sustainability information is not tailored to the needs of the cultural sector. So, she set up Greener Museums for the museum professional, to provide the tools and resources needed to get them on the path to sustainability.

Take the Greener Museums survey. The results will be used to inform Rachel when providing information on the website: www.greenermuseums.org

Ethical Business Guide

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Ethical business guideMake Mail e-mail marketing clients Green Rocket Group have created an ethical business guide which offers practical advice and guidance on how companies can operate more ethically and boost their bottom line.

The business guide is free to download from their website at: www.greenrocketgroup.com

Organic GGG Tees for Guys and Girls!

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Yes, they’re finally here. Beautiful and stylish organic Green Girls Global and Green Guys Global tees designed by our very own Green Girl Lee Tracy.

3 of the 7 GGG tee designs

Each of the 7 designs show a message for living a more sustainable life.

They come in various unisex styles, sizes and colours. Every order gets a cotton applique patch and orders of two tees or more come in a re-usable cotton tote!

Visit the GGG Etsy Shop to get yours now!

Gedling Fairtrade Fashion Show 2009

Friday, February 20th, 2009

What better way to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight than with a fabulous Fairtrade fashion show?

Vicky here at Make Hay is a member of the Gedling Fairtrade Group who are hosting the fashion show on Wednesday 4th March at Redhill Comprehensive School. Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm.

Gedling Fairtrade fashion show 2009

Enjoy live music whilst you browse the Fairtrade stalls and have a chance to buy gorgeous Fairtrade clothes, accessories and gifts after the show.

Tickets cost just £2 for adults and £1 for concessions. That’s a great price for a fun night out!

For more information and details on where to buy tickets visit the Gedling Fairtrade Group website.

Greenmetrics Launched

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

We’re very happy to announce the launch of one of our latest web design client projects, Greenmetrics.

Greenmetrics website

Greenmetrics works with businesses to incorporate environmental, social and economic performance into their business communications. Their services include environmental performance measurement, research and benchmarking, community engagement and environmental management systems.

Founder, Susie Howells, has over 15 years experience in environmental management, corporate responsibility and stakeholder relationships and she is an active member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

Visit the Greenmetrics website at: www.greenmetrics.co.uk