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  • New Eco-Friendly Hostel to Open in Norwich

    Norwich is soon to have its first backpackers hostel, a whole new tourism market for the city and the next venture for father and son, Alister and Jason Borthwick. The team behind the award winning, eco-friendly tourism facilities at Deepdale Farm on the north Norfolk coast, are in the process of developing a hostel in the centre of Norwich, having just purchased the somewhat derelict Ferry Boat Inn on King St.


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  • Sustainable Clothing With A Difference:Introducing The Spud Coat

    The greenest raincoat award must surely go to the new Spud Coat. Made from bioplastic which is derived from potato starch and other natural resources it’s the perfect companion on a rainy day out or for those wet summer festivals.


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  • Organic Bedding: What Are The Benefits?

    If you have gone organic in parts of your life, but never thought about organic bedding, read on as to why it makes sense. As a recent reviewer commented, “Why would you want to sleep in something that has been poorly made by underpaid staff and steeped in chemicals?” Conventional cotton producers consume $2.6 billion worth of pesticides; more than 25% of the world’s pesticides on 2.5% of farmed land. It’s not just about chemicals and Fairtrade. Why would you not want to sleep in soft, silky, comfortable organic cotton bedding that has been made from beautiful quality Egyptian organic cotton, by fairly paid producers? Also guaranteed to have used no allergy inducing chemicals.


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  • How To Market Your Business Effectively At Green & Ethical Events

    Exhibiting at green and ethical events can be a rewarding and worthwhile experience in terms of raising awareness and increasing exposure for your business in the green and ethical arena. However it can be time consuming in terms of preparation and planning and can involve a great deal of hard work. Here I’ve shared 5 top tips to ensure your hard work leads to fruition and that you gain the best coverage for your business.


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