This week’s article is the another in my series on sustainable business; this time looking at cafes, restaurants and bars. With food businesses starting to open up again after the pandemic it can be scary times. Being a sustainable ethical retailer may be a good way to differentiate you from your competitors and give you an edge going forward. Read on for some ideas on how to achieve this.
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I’ve been able to access some fantastic webinars as a result of the global lockdown. A small win in the grand scheme of things but a win all the same. Most talked about the impact of the pandemic on the circular economy, the sustainable living / zero waste movement, campaigns against the climate crisis and reusables. This website is all about individual action so I’m going to take a micro view and focus on reusables. It’s not that I don’t believe in collective action or lobbying for system change, I do, it’s just not the focus of this website.
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I had intended to publish a series of sustainable business articles just as the Coronavirus hit, but felt it would be insensitive when so businesses are struggling to hold on. Now that we have a roadmap for emerging out of lockdown I’ve taken the view that it’s okay to start talking about the future in more concrete terms. I do so knowing that some business owners are coming to the painful realisation that they won’t be reopening their doors. My heart breaks for them. I’ve been there.
To anyone facing the closure of their business, now or at any time, be proud. You stuck your neck out, you dared; something many never do. Things were against you this time but if you actually liked the day to day of running your own business, don’t give up. Once the bruises and scrapes have healed, take stock, count your blessings and strike out on a new journey.
In the interim here is the first in a series of articles on ways to do business better, starting with facilitating customers own containers.
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There’s been an explosion in crafting all over the world as a result of the Covid-19s movement restrictions. It’s one of the best ways to take a mental break from all the craziness that’s going on at the moment. If you like indulging your knitting passion but want to do it in a planet positive way here’s a list of some makers and suppliers of sustainable ethical yarn in Ireland, Britain and Europe.
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A few months ago a good friend recording this conversation about food waste (40mins long) with Jess from my local zero waste grocery store The Good Neighbour in Dublin 14 and my good friend and fellow zero waster Kalpana Shanker.
We did if for two reasons, 1 as a test for a podcasting series and 2, as a podcast sample for the sound editor, and my friend, Glenn Kuafmann
Hope you enjoy our chat, and the news items below it.
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