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The Benefits of Shopping Locally
In this article, we take a look at the economic and environmental benefits of shopping locally and how you can start supporting small businesses near you.
Practical guidance on starting your journey to net zero
Not sure where to start?
You’re busy running a small business and are struggling to keep your head above water.
On top of all your daily tasks, there’s talk of carbon reduction, environmentally demanding customers and net zero which you need to get your head around.
You’re overwhelmed by information and demands, and you don’t know where to start. Other accreditation services aren’t relevant to you and you’re looking for support.
Start your journey
We’ve created easy to follow guides for all parts of your business. You can make practical change in your business today and kick start the journey towards net zero.
If you’re looking to achieve B-Corp status in the future, then our guides put you on that path.
Companies that don’t adapt to the climate crisis will go bankrupt without question.
Start Your Journey to Net Zero Today:
How to change your energy supplier as a commercial tenant
Whether you’re renting a single property or multiple units, you can always change your energy supplier to the “green” ones. Here’s how to do it.
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Alternatives To Single-Use Plastic Bags For Your Business
We’ve put together a list showing that leaving single-use plastic carrier bags behind, without a heavy price tag is easier than ever for small retailers.
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Eco-friendly cleaning products for businesses
With so many options out there, finding the best eco-friendly products for your business might seem overwhelming. Read on for our list of the most effective, eco-friendly cleaning products.
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Alternatives to Plastic Tape / sellotape
Sellotape or sticky tape is not an eco-friendly choice for sealing. It contains polypropylene (plastic) and cannot be recycled. We find some great conscious alternatives such as paper tape, water-activated tape, 100% plant-based tape and sellotape zero plastic, and where to buy them.
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What is Net Zero?
We provide small businesses owners with some definitions and guides on what Net Zero means for them, and how to achieve it.
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How to reduce carbon footprint in an office
To slow down global warming and climate change, it is our role as well as a venture to take part in it. One of the most overarching approach of sustainability that we can do is reducing carbon footprint in the company activities.
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Examples of companies reducing their carbon footprint
How SMEs achieved reductions in their carbon footprint by doing sustainable practices, eco-friendly processes, and green distilleries.
Carbon Offsetting
Which is the best carbon offset scheme?
With so many carbon offset schemes out there it can be hard to know which to go for. In this article we summarise the best domestic and international schemes.
Carbon Offsetting
Should I Carbon Offset?
Carbon offsetting is a last resort.
In every case, reducing your emissions is far more effective than trying to balance it later on.
Carbon Offsetting
What is carbon offsetting?
With so many carbon offset schemes popping up, which one should you go for?
Materials & Production
Bagasse Packaging: A Guide for Catering & Hospitality Businesses
In recent years, bagasse packaging has become popular as a green alternative to plastic tableware
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Why Small 99?
In the UK, 99% of businesses have less than 49 employees. Over 5 million of these have less than 9 employees. And so Small99 was born – 99% of our economy is a small business.
This is a huge section of the economy which is overlooked by other organisations offering resources and information on achieving net zero.
Solo business owners lack the time and resources to hire expensive consultants or access complex schemes.
Small99 gives practical, clear guidance to let you take action in your business today to reduce your environmental footprint.
This isn’t about greenwashing, Press Releases or feel good stories. It’s about the practical, sometimes boring changes you can make to your business that will make an effective change.
If you’re thinking “I want to achieve net zero, but how do I start?“ then you’re in the right place.
