Guernsey and beyond
It’s probably no surprise to hear that I come across a great many “Ethical Businesses” in the course of my day job running the Mundi Group. I have to say my experiences at their hands are mixed. In my view, a true ethical business is one where the ethics are core to the business - [...]
Plastic bags are so cheap to produce, sturdy, plentiful, easy to carry and store that they have captured 90% of the Supermarket and retailers market since they were introduced over 25 years ago. As a result, the remnants are everywhere. They are used for dog mess, lunch boxes, bin liners, and much more. But most [...]
Well what was interesting I hear you ask!! Well, for those who don’t know we’re based in Guernsey and things happen a little different here. We rent some warehouse space down at the harbour and i have occasion to pop into the White Rock Cafe, eating venue of choice for the stevedores, freight handlers and [...]
I have to admit from time to time I like to have a good old middle aged rant about something (anything from bad parenting to cyclists not using lights or helmets) so I guess that qualifies me as a “Grumpy”. I was fascinated then, when I came across an article in a magazine about short [...]
New additions to the UK’s only Fairtrade and organic Rooibos tea range hit the shelves this month, bringing a host of benefits to farmers and their families in South Africa, and the perfect rescue remedy for Christmas overindulgence.
Bursting with health benefits, Equal Exchange Rooibos Teas are caffeine free, low in tannins and 100% organic, [...]
The UN yesterday released the following annoucment about tracking the Millenium Development Goals. It is a significant step, but it is important to realise that this is still just a tool to aid the identification of progress or lack of progress towards the goals. The goals themselves will still need governments and communities to pull together [...]
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