Kirstyn Moller – Business Developer at Seacourt Ltd

“I really believe in what I do and I think it is the right thing to do”, Kirstyn Moller. What is your job about? 19 years ago Seacourt decided to become as environmentally friendly and sustainable as possible. At that time we found out that printing is as harmful as industries like mining, oil exploration […]

Charles Newman – CEO of Resource Media

“The most important thing is to be positive whatever life throws at us”, Charles Newman. What is your job about? Resource Media is a social enterprise. It was established 15 years ago to promote and communicate ideas of sustainability We produce magazines and information. Primarily the media we produce is aimed at the waste reduction […]

Catalina Fernandez de Ana and Esteban Sinde – Directors of Hifas da Terra

“You need to fight everyday, all and get up, learn and make yourself wiser and tougher”, Catalina Fernandez de Ana and Esteban Sinde What is your job about? It is a way to build a bridge between science, micology, and the rest of the world. We want to bring mushrooms and their properties to daily […]

Lisa Jones – Coordinator Chief Execs Office the Soil Association

“We need to work closely with nature rather than using our resources and destroying it. I think that would lead to a greater respect among people as well”, Lisa Jones. What is your job about? The Soil Association is about helping people get access to good food, we try to address food inequality and the […]

Alastair Sawday’s – Founding Director at Sawday’s

“We need to understand that a different life is possible, desirable and achievable”, Alastair Sawday’s.   What is your job about? I run a travel business called Sawday’s. We promote carbon neutral travel based on local and organic practices at the destinations. It is good for local economy and local food. It also raises awareness […]

Alexandra Geldenhuys – Founding Director at New Dawn Traders

“It is easy to become emotional but that should not stop you from doing what you want”, Alexandra Geldenhuys.   What is your job about? Our higher goal is to connect communities around the world through the trading of cargo by sailing ship. Until we have our own ship we currently work closely with a […]

Ruth Barden – Head of Environment and Catchment Strategy at Wessex Water

“I am interested in understanding what the better solutions are and how I can make a difference”, Ruth Barden.   What is your job about?  I am the Head of Environment and Catchment Strategy at Wessex Water. Wessex Water is a water and sewage company for this part of South-West of England. We have got […]

Dermot O’Regan – Co-founder of Grow Bristol

The hard times actually help you to keep on going”, Dermot O’Regan.   What is your job about? Grow Bristol is a new urban farming venture. We are developing and demonstrating innovative and sustainable ways of growing food in the city spaces of Bristol for the benefit of all its inhabitants and the wider world. […]

Caroline McDonald – Director of Oggadoon Ltd

“When the times get tough no matter what is happening I remember that the sun will rise, birds will sing and the world will go on. I always try to notice the beauty around me”, Caroline McDonald.   What is your job about? We run a PR and marketing. We work in the area of […]

Professor Jim Longhurst – Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Environment and Sustainability at the University of West of England in Bristol

“I do it because is the right thing to do”, Jim Longhurst.   What is your job about? My job is Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Environment and Sustainability at the University of West of England in Bristol.  UWE is one of the largest University in the country with 30,000 students, 3.5 thousands staff located on three […]