“I couldn’t think of anything else to do. It’s a challenge that I want to get my head around and if you have no alternatives then you keep going. It’s absolutely something I believe in”. What is/was your project about? Most of my life ive been a pig farmer. Its always been quite a difficult […]
“I have learned over the years that standing back to take a good long hard look can be really helpful. Whether that is undertaken on my own, or with a trusted critical friend. Equally I have learned it is important at times to simply walk away . . taking a break from my passion for […]
“I think there is hunger for change but we need to work hard and listen more to make things more diverse and open”, Emmelie Brownlee. What is your job about? The Schumacher Institute was founded primarily as a research organizations, the idea was for it to provide practical research around EF Schumacher’s ideas of social […]
“Just as plants need light to grow and metabolise, human beings need ‘love light’ to illuminate our spirits and souls so that our cells function properly. We say overall that the picture of health is measuring your life energy factor”. What is/was your project about? Working with the connections between state of body, mind, […]
“Principles of Pukka herbs based on ancient Indian practice of Ayurveda, which translates as “living wisely”. What is/was your project about? Mission is to demonstrate through the incredible power of plants and people, plants and and the interdependence of them all. What issues do you or did you address? ”what issues DON’T we address!” […]
‘There is a much better way of doing things, better for your heart and soul and spirit’,Phil Haughton What is your job about? I am the Managing Director of the Better Food Company. We have two organic shops and our aspiration is to build the Better Fairer Food Community for everybody so that is […]
“I want to tackle the way energy is viewed and used at a local community level”, Kerry Burns. What is your job about? Your Power UK is an expert in solar PV and aims to provide the very best solar installation services to the construction, domestic, community, agricultural, commercial and public sectors. The Solar City […]
“I hope that we live in a converging world rather than a diverging one where people come together and work together to protect the Earth which is the only place we can call home, therefore we should look after it”, John Pontin. “Things that are given are received as a gift and with gratitude”, Wendy […]
“Ideally everything should be produced ethically, fair-trade and environmentally friendly – worldwide standards!”, Katcha Bilek. What is your job about? I am a fashion designer with avid interest in ethics and ecology. I am interested in fashion design and installation and I create products out of old materials. I create useful products such as […]
“I am very stubborn and do not like to be told what to do. I remind myself of what I have overcome before and that I can do what I do despite what other people may think”, Helen Brown. What is your job about? I began an upcycled clothing business 2 years ago, hand drawing […]
