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Smile logoSmile

The Co-operative Bank's online bank.  It has an Ethical Policy which is reviewed every 3 years to reflect customers' views.  The policy covers Human Rights, The Arms Trade, Corporate Responsibility and Global Trade, Genetic Modification, Social Enterprise, Ecological Impact, Animal Welfare, and Customer Consultation.

To benefit AfSL, apply for a Smile current account by clicking on the logo*

 

The Phone Co-op - your voice counts

the Phone Co-op

Low cost telephone calls and internet services.  It has an environmental policy of offsetting its CO2 emissions, using green electricity, reducing and recycling waste, and encouraging use of public transport by its employees. more ...

To benefit AfSL, click on the logo or phone 0845 458 9000 and quote reference 468*

 

Sol Heat Solar Heating SolutionsSol Heat

Sol Heat design and install solar water heating systems.  Reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by up to one tonne per year (equivalent to one car).  Stockport-based.

www.solheat.co.uk

To get a 5% discount and benefit AfSL, quote reference AfSL1 when enquiring*

 

Good Energy

Good Energy

Provide simple solutions to people and businesses that want to reduce their impact on climate change by reducing their carbon dioxide emissions.  Good Energy is a unique electricity company because 100% of the electricity we supply is from renewable sources - wind, small scale hydro and solar power generators.

www.good-energy.co.uk/ or Tel: 0845 456 1640

To benefit AfSL, quote reference AfSL1 when registering with Good Energy*

 

ecotricityEcotricity

Ecotricity is an electricity company with a difference. As green energy pioneers Ecotricity are dedicated to investing all their customers’ money into building new wind turbines to fight climate change. Switching is easy and it's the biggest single step you can take to reduce your emissions and protect the environment.  Ecotricity promises to match the price of your regional electricity supplier, and will plant a tree for each new customer.

www.ecotricity.co.uk or Tel: 08000 326 100

To benefit AfSL, quote reference AfSL1 when registering with Ecotricity*

 

Everything solar poweredEnergy & Environment Ltd

Environment-friendly products for home or business - solar-powered battery chargers, solar lighting, condensing boilers, underfloor heating. Chorlton-based.

To benefit AfSL, shop at the Energy & Environment website by clicking on the logo*

 

 

 

 

Energybook

Facilities to advertise, sell and buy energy products free of charge - solar, water and wind books and equipment, plus biomass and sustainability products.

To benefit AfSL, register at Energybook by clicking on the logo*.

 

Natural CollectionNatural Collection

A range of eclectic, unusual, useful and interesting products carefully chosen to inspire ideas towards a sustainable future - baby, bed & bath, books & cds, eco clothing, food & drink, garden & wildlife, home interiors, kids' stuff, kitchen & home, lighting, mind body spirit, natural health, outdoor living, personal care, save energy/H2O, stationery/office, utility, cleaning & diy.

To benefit AfSL, shop at the Natural Collection website by clicking on the logo*

 

Spirit of Nature: pure natural products for adult and baby

Spirit of Nature

More than 600 natural and environmentally friendly products like baby clothes made from organic raw materials, organic clothing for adults, environmentally friendly disposable nappies, washable nappies made from organic cotton, organic cosmetics and skin care, ECO household products made without harmful substances and more

To benefit AfSL, shop at the Spirit of Nature website by clicking on the logo or links here*

 

 

[ click here to signup to GreenISP and benefit AfSL ]Green ISP - Environmentally Guided Internet Services

Dial-up and broadband email and internet access.  Green ISP's energy consumption will be from renewable sources, and all consumables will be as environmentally friendly as possible.  Green ISP will donate a % of its surpluses to organizations with similar aims, Eg Greenpeace, The Carbon Trust, Friends of the Earth, Centre for Alternative Technology.

www.greenisp.net

To benefit AfSL, sign up to Green ISP by clicking on the logo*.

 

Sea Pearls

Natural Reusable Sea Sponge Tampons. Healthy, Economical, Environmental, Comfortable and Convenient. Try them today.

To benefit AfSL, shop at Sea Pearls by clicking on the logo*.


 

Supporter Links

 

Fairtrade Chorlton

Fairtrade Chorlton

Campaign to make Chorlton a fairtrade area.

www.fairtradechorlton.org.uk/

 

ethical junction: making ethical choices easyEthical Junction

An online directory of ethical organisations.  A not-for-profit company, donating all surpluses to Action for Sustainable Living!

www.ethical-junction.org

 

 

Unicorn: manchester's co-operative grocery

Unicorn Grocery

Wholefood shop in Chorlton, South .  Unicorn is a worker cooperative with a range of organic food at low prices.  It specialises in dairy free, gluten free and sugar free products

www.unicorn-grocery.co.uk

 

 

Friends of the Earth Friends of the Earth

A prominent pressure group working on campaigns relating to the environment and to social justice. We always welcome new supporters and active members, so please come along to one of our regular meetings.

www.manchesterfoe.org.uk

 

Greenfibres eco goods and garments

Organic and natural products which are ethically made and do not harm the environment: adult clothing, children & babies, beds and bedding, skin and bodycare, homeware, cleaning products, fabrics, wool and raw materials.  Supports hundreds of small ethically-focused companies from South America to Devon.

www.greenfibres.com

 

 


 

Other Links

 

Environment Network 4

A network for finding out about environmental and sustainable development initiatives in the city of
www.manchesterenvironment.net

 

Powwow Eco Arts

Aims to raise awareness of environmental issues and education for sustainability through a broad range of cross art forms. Organises green architecture days. Plans to create a community eco-arts centre in , using low impact design techniques. 

www.pow-wowecoarts.co.uk

 

Eco Interiors of Chorlton

Eco-friendly painting, decorating, floor sanding and varnishing using only the very best organic products.  Free estimates and advice on a whole range of quality finishes.  Just Call Simon or Charlie on 07956 526 927
http://www.ecointeriors.co.uk

 

Eco-Dec Eco-friendly Decorating Company

Aims to provide a professional environmentally safer decorating service to residential and commercial sectors, while taking on board the wider ethical implications associated with such operations.  Specification service for paints, wallcoverings and treatment solutions. Heritage vetted restoration specialist. Based in West Yorkshire.  Member of Ethical Junction
www.eco-dec.co.uk

 

Chorlton Wholefoods

Wholefood shop in Chorlton, South .  Specialities include: Organic produce (fresh & dried), Vegetarian & Vegan produce, Herbs and Spices, Teas and Coffees, Vitamins, Remedies, and Essential oils

www.poptel.org.uk/biz/ch-wfood.html

 

Permaculture Network

Network for anyone within or the surrounding areas who is interested in permaculture or sustainable, healthy living in general

http://manchesterpermaculture.net/

 

Food Futures

Encourages the development of a thriving good food culture and economy in . It does this through influencing policy, supporting local food production and distribution, campaigning and promoting good food, and fostering partnerships with all those interested in good food in the city

www.foodfutures.info/site

 

Awesome Wheatgrass

Distributes organic wheatgrass products.  Wheatgrass is a "raw superfood", which may have various health benefits

www.awesomewheatgrass.com

 

Chorlton.web

Details of what's going on in Chorlton, .  Has a discussion board and links to organisations and community groups

www.chorlton.co.uk

 

Sustainable Community Action Wiki

For anyone interested in local sustainability, particularly community-run action.  Has an ideas bank of things you could do in your local area, information about projects and networks, news, and resources to help you take action.

http://sca21.wikicities.com

 

Sustainable Environment

Information on over 100 sustainability topics

www.sustainable-environment.org.uk

 

GuideMeGreen

An online Green Directory of organic, fair trade, environmentally friendly, vegan and special diet products and services, plus an Ethical Directory showing which brands and companies are classed as ethical.  GuideMeGreen is committed to supporting charity projects by donating 10% of turnover to national and international charities, and is -based.

www.guidemegreen.com

 

Green Providers Directory

Search for green providers, with links to 100s of goods and services including gifts, gadgets, fair trade clothing, renewable energy and lots more. Most of the goods listed are unique and cannot be bought in the shops.  Also provides news updates, blogs, advice and information on the environment, recycling, renewable energy and related topics.  A member of Ethical Junction.

www.search-for-me.co.uk

 

Travel2work - UK and Ireland car share website

Matches people who need lifts to people who can offer a lift.  Free to use.

www.travel2work.co.uk

 

Blooming Futures - fuelling vehicles with plant oils

A not-for-profit workers co-operative specialising in modifying engines to run on Pure Plant Oil

www.bloomingfutures.com

 

Ebike

Whether it's to get you up and over those hills or simply to get you home after a long ride, just pedal and a simple push on the "thumb throttle" and an electric motor delivers the power needed to keep you moving.

www.ebike.co.uk

 

Powerscoots

Battery powered electric bicycles.  Conversion kit available to convert your existing bicycle.

www.powerscoots.co.uk

 

Oxfam group

Offers people the opportunity to take action on issues such as fair trade, arms control, climate change and corporate responsibility 

www.manchester-oxfam-group.org

 

Responsible Travel

Online travel agent for travellers who want more real and authentic holidays that also benefit the environment and local people.  Markets pre-screened holidays from hundreds of worldwide tourism brands and businesses

www.responsibletravel.com

 

Olive Co-operative: responsible tourism, trade and education in the Middle East

Offers rewarding small-group guided tours around Palestine/Israel. Enables visitors to learn about the current situation first-hand and meet inspiring Palestinian and Israeli groups working for peace and human rights.  -based.

www.olivecoop.com

 

Organic Holidays

Accommodation on organic farms and organic smallholdings ... and bed and breakfasts, guest houses and small hotels, where organic produce is used according to availability

www.organicholidays.com

 

Naturally Morocco

Holidays and Ecotours - "Experience the Real Morocco".  We strive to minimise costs to the environment and to local culture. E.g., your water will be mainly heated by solar power and we supply unbleached cotton sheets. We are also making a long-term contribution to conservation education in Morocco

www.naturallymorocco.co.uk

 

Eighth Day Co-op

Vegetarian restaurant, shop and cafe in Oxford Road, .  Stocks a range of vegetarian foods, herbal remedies, organic wines, cruelty-free cosmetics, homeopathic remedies, and eco-friendly cleaning products

www.eighth-day.co.uk

 

Community Technical Aid Centre (CTAC)

CTAC offers a complete service to community and voluntary groups who want to develop and implement projects to improve their local environment or community facilities. CTAC has supported community groups in Greater since 1978.

www.ctac.co.uk

 

Progressive Enterprise Network (MPEN)

MPEN is a network of community enterprises, workers co-ops and not-for-profit businesses working in progressive ways to make greener, healthier and more equitable.

www.mpen.org.uk

 

Networking Newsletter

All the latest news and events for campaigners in and around Greater . Paper newsletters to subscribers only but most comprehensive web site of campaigns ever seen!

www.networkingnewsletter.org.uk

 

Fairfield Materials Management

Social enterprise operating in . We're diverting thousands of tonnes of fruit and veg waste away from landfill, and converting it into a meat-free, vegan friendly compost

www.fairfieldcompost.co.uk

 

Bicycle Doctor Ltd

A worker's co-op bicycle shop in Rusholme,

www.bicycledoctor.co.uk

 

Sale Community Web

All about Sale, Trafford, Greater

www.salecommunityweb.co.uk/environment.htm

 

Ethical Consumer

based alternative consumer organisation looking at the social and environmental records of companies behind brand names

www.ethicalconsumer.org

 

ICA:UK

based, global network of private, non-profit, non-governmental organisations concerned with the human factor in world development

www.ica-uk.org.uk

 

Fairtrade Foundation

Information and resources about Fairtrade. Lists of Fairtrade products and suppliers. Campaigns and events

www.fairtrade.org.uk

 

Hi-Energy

Information on renewable energy technologies, the market for this energy, and details of what the Highlands and Islands has to offer

www.hi-energy.org.uk

 

SolarStars

based installer of solar electricity systems in the North-West. Government grants available.

www.solarstars.co.uk

 

Solarcentury

Design and install solar PV systems for commercial, homes, industry and the public sector.  Since 1999 have helped more organisations reduce their carbon footprint using solar energy, than any other UK company.

www.solarcentury.co.uk

 

Wesley Community Furniture Project

Collects donations of furniture, domestic appliances, household goods and clothing from anywhere in , and supplies them at the lowest possible price to those in greatest need

www.thewesley.org.uk

 

Copperdale Trust

Self funded volunteers who will come and collect everything from sofas to clothes from you and give it to those in who need them. Tel: 0161 437 1363

 

The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, and North Merseyside

Conservation charity working to protect wildlife in town, countryside and in the rivers and seas throughout our region

www.lancswt.org.uk

 

Backscratchers

Enables people with high ambitions and low resources to exchange goods, service and ideas to bring about social change through sustainable enterprise development

www.backscratchers.org

 

SustainableBuild.co.uk

Eco-friendly building tips and advice, written by professional journalists and experts

www.sustainablebuild.co.uk

 

SustainableStuff.co.uk

Advice to help save valuable resources.  Tips on eco shopping, energy for the home, food and drink, global warming, recycling, sustainable energy, sustainable living, transport/travel, and water. Written by professional journalists and experts.

www.sustainablestuff.co.uk

 

Herbal Secrets

Skin care products that are preservative and chemical-free, vegetarian, organic, not tested on animals and produced under fair labour conditions.  Based in Cheadle, Cheshire

www.herbalsecrets.co.uk

 

The Lazy Environmentalist

Beautiful yet sustainable home furnishings, all with eco footprint labelling.  Online store, central London shop planned

www.lazye.co.uk

 

Touch Wood Rings

Give someone you love a Touch Wood Ring as an earth friendly alternative to precious metals and gemstones

www.touchwoodrings.com

 

123Greetings.com

Free greetings for the planet.  Ecards for mother's day and other occasions - save paper!

www.123greetings.com

 

MothersDay-Cards

Free Mother's day ecards - save paper!

www.mothersday-cards.com

 

Read It Swap It

Bought a book and finished it?  Don't know what to do with it?  If you've read it, swap it!  We have thousands of books to choose from.  You can swap as many books as you like and you'll only pay for the postage.available in the UK

www.readitswapit.co.uk

 

Recycled Products Guide from Wrap

Comprehensive listing of recycled products available in the UK

www.recycledproducts.org.uk

 

Rethink Rubbish

Gives the low-down on the problem of household rubbish in the UK and some quick and easy steps to help solve the problem

www.rethinkrubbish.com

 

National Community Wood Recycling Project

Assists the setting up of community-focused wood recycling projects that save resources and create sustainable jobs

www.communitywoodrecycling.org.uk

 

Women's Environmental Network

Educating, empowering and informing women and men who care about the environment.  Campaigning on environment and health issues from a female perspective

www.wen.org.uk

 

Nappy Trial Service

Find the right nappy system for you and your baby.  Hire a modern nappy system for use in your own home for two weeks or more (choose from any of the top brands).  At the end of the trial period post them back, or get free collection if you decide to order some nappies from Eco-babes.

www.nappytrialservice.co.uk

 

The Used Nappy Company

Buy and sell used real nappies online

www.usednappies.co.uk

 

Babi Pur

Online store selling fairtrade, organic and locally produced baby goods

www.babipur.co.uk

 

Born

Specialises in natural, organic, fair trade and practical products for parents and their babies. This one-stop shop to natural parenting has an extensive range of carefully selected products including washable nappies, birthing pool hire, buggies, organic cotton clothing, natural toiletries, slings and backpacks, Stokke furniture, specialist books and toys made from renewable materials.

www.borndirect.co.uk

 

Buy Organics

Organic clothing and nappies. Buy Organics is committed to recycling and to organic cotton farming.  Does not carry non organic cotton nappies or clothing, thereby trying to contribute to a safer future for our planet.

www.buyorganics.co.uk

 

Eco-Babes

Cloth nappies and products that support 'natural parenting'.  Also baby wipes, natural toiletries, breastfeeding products, products for pregnancy and labour, organic baby clothes, sleeping bag, eco-friendly sanitary wear, household cleaners.  All brochures etc are printed on recycled paper or paper sourced from sustainably managed forests. All waste that can be reused or recycled is.

www.eco-babes.co.uk

 

Ecoboo

Ecoboo strives to provide organic baby and childrens clothing, safe pure Merino wool baby wear, handmade organic baby and pregnancy skincare and natural and organic bathtime and gift ranges. Not forgetting an award winning eco-friendly nappy system.

www.ecoboo.co.uk

 

Natural Baby Products from EcoBaby

A great shopping site to provide caring parents with a wide choice of natural pregnancy, baby and child toiletries

www.ecobaby.co.uk

 

Home Scents

Hand made products to clean and fragrance the home without any chemicals.  Use only plant based, naturally occurring mineral ingredients and high quality essential oils to make products that clean effectively, do not harm the environment and smell good.

www.homescents.co.uk

 

Equop fairtrade organic clothing

T-shirts and hoodies made in India from 100% organic cotton farmed and milled under fair trade conditions, and fabricated in fair trade factories.  For every full price garment ordered through the equop site, they will donate £1.25 - £2.00 to their "charity pot".

www.equop.com

 

Ecological Web Hosting

Athenaeum Limited provides renewable energy powered web site hosting services in the UK. more ...

www.ecologicalhosting.com

 

Ethical Jobs

Job vacancies and volunteer opportunities in the ethical sector, including environmental jobs, ecology jobs, ethical employment, sustainable tourism, recycling and ethical manufacturing. A member of Ethical Junction

www.ethical-jobs.co.uk

 


*Note: AfSL receives a payment when you become a customer.  While AfSL believes the organisation to be a "green" option, it is your responsibility to check that the service is what you require.  Your contract will not be with AfSL.  We do however welcome your feedback on these organisations and their services.


Action for Sustainable Living, St Wilfrid's Enterprise Centre, Royce Road, Hulme, , M15 5BJ.
Email: [email protected] Tel: 0845 634 4510 Fax: 0870 167 4655.  

 
Page last modified: 14 June 2007