The world is drowning in plastic. It pervades all corners of the planet; we eat it; we breathe it. We need an alternative, truly sustainable packaging. ‘Bioplastics’ are often touted as the panacea of sustainable packing. But what exactly are bioplastics? As it turns out, whatever manufacturers want them to Read more…
Can the economy ever be fair? Is a green economy possible? Can businesses both thrive and do good? Yes, yes and yes. By having altruistic principles at their core, Community Interest Companies are redefining what it means to be a sustainable business. If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard of Read more…
Moonshots. They’re the ‘giant leaps for mankind’ that we’re so used to hearing about. We are in a climate crisis. If there’s ever a time for a giant leap, it’s now. The internet, televisions and cars. Amazon, the iPhone and Facebook. Solar panels. One thing all of these innovations, now Read more…
Pensions. Assets. Investment funds. Boring, right? Yet research shows their potential impact on our carbon footprint to be a game-changing 27-times higher than diet and lifestyle changes. Have we all been missing a huge trick? The world of finance is often murky and confusing. Deliberately so. If you don’t know Read more…
Bicycles. They’ve given Chris Hoy thighs like Superman, and Freddie Mercury was clearly very fond of his. But what’s so great about cycling anyway? It turns out, a lot. Lockdown has been rough. Yet, out of a terrible situation, positives always emerge. Being the ideal open-air activity and providing blissful Read more…
Where there’s a will there’s a way, and there’s certainly a will. It’s been seven months since launch, and so far the going is good. The number of enterprising and creative ventures attaching themselves to The CVC continues to grow, and we now have an enthusiastic team of volunteers dedicated Read more…