Otter Garden Centres has announced trials of a new style of plant pots that offer an eco-friendly alternative to plastic pots.
As the first garden centre in the country to introduce the eco-pots, this represents a major step in Otter’s ongoing commitment to reduce the use of plastic in its business.
The Bioplasmar eco-pots offer a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic...
Planet & People CIC have been educating communities about the environment for a while and are now turning their attention to Devon based SMEs (small to medium enterprises). Their aim is to help businesses in Devon to make real, operational changes that focus on planet, people and profit.
Devon has nearly 58,000 businesses with over 7,000 new businesses formed in 2020. The...
The organisers of the largest ecommerce conference in the South West are greening up the event to make sure it achieves carbon neutral targets.
Swanky has put measures in place to offset the environmental impact of ‘Ecommerce Unlocked’, its September 10 event for retailers and technology vendors wanting to learn more about ways of optimising online selling.
The Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) has a new chairman for the start of its 23rd year.
Peter Morgan, Environmental Officer at Paignton Zoo, took over the reins at the most recent DEBI board meeting after Andy Vickery, who has held the position for 10 years, formally stood down.
“I’m delighted to take on the role – I hope to continue Andy’s achievements in keeping...
With entries for Devon’s foremost green awards arriving daily, the call is out for even more ethical businesses and educational initiatives to get their own submissions underway.
The DEBI Awards are free to enter and open to any organisation, big or small, in the Devon region. Previous winners, chosen for their commitment towards environmental aims, include Ode True Food, Chunky Monkey...
Over 50 businesses recently gathered at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth to launch the 2014 DEBI awards.
The free-to-enter awards celebrate and recognise the very best environmental initiatives in the Devon business community, as well as farming, co-operatives, community projects and environmental education.
Speakers at the event included David Young, MD of launch...
