We said goodbye to the summer a few days back. Since then, we have had back to back rainy days in Edinburgh. Luckily, we have found a lot of positivity in the good that is being done across the world. Here are my top 5 social stories for September. 1. Food and drink companies representing 30% of all milk processed globally have signed up to a worldwide dairy sustainability initiative, Sustainable Dairy Partnership (SDP). 2. This Scottish social enterprise employs ex-convicts to make items from reclaimed wood for your home. Their aim to provide training and employment opportunities for people with convictions and raise up a new generation of social entrepreneurs who will operate within a framework of...
August is one of the happiest months of the year! Here in Edinburgh, we are celebrating the International Fringe Festival that runs throughout August. It is fantastic to see so many people trying to work and make this year's Fringe more sustainable. Now, here is for my top 5 most inspiring social stories for August. 1. Indians plant 220 million trees in a single day. 2. This social venture makes the world's first fully-recyclable wet suit. 3. This social enterprise wants to get more young people into work. 4. Mattresses are notoriously difficult to dispose of but the number of recycled mattresses has increased by 55%. 5. Plastic bag sales fell by 90% at England's large retailers...
With our top 5 monthly social stories, we can help you find out about the progress happening around the world. Here, we have the top five Social Stories for July 2019. I hope you enjoy them! 1. This snack is made from sorghum grain that needs zero irrigation, saving precious water resources. 2. Zara clothes to be made from 100% sustainable fabrics by 2025. 3. Scientists identify how many trees to plant and where to plant them to stop the climate crisis. 4. Did you know you can buy a plant-based water bottle made from wheat? 5. Discodust make 100% biodegradable glitter. If you like this and would like to hear more, sign up to our...
With our top 5 monthly social stories, we can help you find out about different social enterprises. From bags helping reduce waste to socks saving the world.
