The Green Providers Directory is the UK's leading resource for finding green, organic and fair trade products and services. We are a not-for-profit directory whose aim is to encourage more people to buy from ethical and sustainable sources. All the companies listed in our directory have been vetted so that you can be sure of their eco-friendly credentials. Our directory is free and easy to use - providing everything you need for sustainable living under one roof!
"I think your website is great, and if anybody asks me about where to look for green goods and services in the UK, I'd definitely direct them to your site." - Dale Stubbart, Shopping Green
“This world, that I thought as a child was the biggest, most adventurous place you could imagine, is not that big. And there’s an awful lot of us on it. And we’re not managing the resources that we have as you would on a boat, because we don’t have the impression that these resources are limited.” (Round-the-world yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur)
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Organic health & beauty products do not contain harmful chemicals or pesticides. All the companies listed in our directory follow organic principles, offering everything from natural skincare products, shampoos, soaps and toiletries to bath salts and herbs.
Did you know? The skin is very permeable and most of the lotions you apply end up inside your body; this can include toxins and chemicals which are potentially harmful in the longer-term. |
“For the first time in the history of the world, every human being is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the moment of conception until death.” - Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, 1962
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Fair trade bags Perfect for shopping, the beach or picnic, or as a fashion accessory, fair trade bags are becoming ever more popular. Fair trade certified cotton bags are for life. They're sustainable and reusable and represent a stand against throwaway ‘carrier bag’ society. |
Plastic bags - shocking statistics! Five trillion plastic bags are maunfactured globally each year. It takes around 1,000 years for a plastic bag to break down. In the process, toxic substances leak into the soil and enter the food chain. Approximately 1 billion seabirds and mammals die each year by ingesting plastic bags (source: Say No To Plastic Bags).
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Did you know? 20% of the world’s population live on less than a dollar a day. Fair trade is a social movement aimed at reducing poverty and exploitation by guaranteeing producers a price for their goods which never falls below the cost of production. |
"I am still looking for the modern equivalent of those Quakers who ran successful businesses and made money because they offered honest products and treated their people decently...This business creed, sadly, seems long forgotten." - Anita Roddick
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Fair trade, organic clothing is both fashionable and ethical! Made with organic cotton by workers who are paid and treatly fairly unlike much of today's mass-produced department store clothing. There is a huge range to choose from in our clothing section. |
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Organic children's clothing and accessories Designed for parents who want socially and environmentally responsible products without having compromising on style. Organic and free from pesticides and dangerous chemicals. See our baby & children section for all your needs. |
| Eco friendly toys Fun to play, entertaining and with an educational content for both babies and children. All the toys listed in our directory are made from sustainable sources and recycled, recyclable and biodegradable materials. |
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Did you know? A baby's skin is five times thinner than an adult’s, which means it is easier for harmful toxins to enter their bodies. Organic cotton is softer, more durable and safer for your baby to wear and iwhilst being less likely to trigger allergies.
"Now that I've got kids, it's become really important for me on the health front to try to buy as much organic produce as possible." - Jamie Oliver, UK celebrity chef, in BBC Good Food magazine
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Tropical rainforests took up to 100 million years to evolve and are believed to be the oldest and most complex land-based ecosystem on earth, containing over 30 million species of plants and animals. That's half of the Earth's wildlife and at least two-thirds of its plant species! |
Some interesting facts: A typical four square mile patch of rainforest contains as many as 1,500 flowering plants, 750 species of trees, 400 species of birds and 150 species of butterflies. Rainforests provide many important medicinal products, including those used in the treatment of cancer.
"A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people." - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
| Switch to a green electricity provider in minutes and it won't cost you a penny more than you already pay! The biggest cause of climate change is the CO2 emitted from power stations - reduce your carbon footprint today. |
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How green is your electricity company? Click here to find out.
"Humanity has changed the climate. We can have no doubt the world is warming." - Sir David Attenborough, Naturalist
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100% Nature is an Organic and Holistic Health Care Shop online selling 100’s of premium quality brands and including natural and organic Skin Care, Toiletries, Make-Up, Health Supplements, Herbs, Pregnancy products and a natural Pharmacy range for all ages.
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World population is projected to rise from today's 6.8 billion to over 9 billion in 2050
“Those who fail to see that population growth and climate change are two sides of the same coin are either ignorant or hiding from the truth. These two huge environmental problems are inseparable and to discuss one while ignoring the other is irrational.” Dr. Lovelock, Gaia scientist. |
“Only when the last tree has been cut down, Only when the last river has been poisoned, Only when the last fish has been caught, Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten.” - Cree Indian Prophecy
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Fair trade furniture Always remember to choose wood from managed forests, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). |
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Fair trade, ethical gifts Visit our gifts section to find some unusual, different ideas for birthdays and special occasions. Everything you buy will go towards worthwhile causes such as protecting the rainforests, helping endangered species and supporting children in the developing world. |
| Did you know? Thousands of trees and tonnes of paper are used to produce telephone directories. You can now opt out of receiving Yellow Pages by calling 0800 671 444. Also, you can opt out of receiving unwanted mail by registering with the Mailing Preference Service. |
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Saving money Living more sustainably not only helps the planet, it helps your pockets too! Turn off that light and switch off the standby on your television. When saving money look for ethical banks. When investing money always ensure its in ethical funds and ISAs that don't cause harm to the environment. |
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Recycling can save you money! Instead of buying new items at inflated prices, why not look for second hand goods at a fraction of the price? It could save you a small fortune over the course of a year and also help the environment. See our mobile phones section on how to recycle your old phone for cash. |
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Energy saving devices If everyone boiled only the water they needed, we could save enough electricity to run all the street lights in the UK! Plus, almost a billion pounds of electricity is wasted in the UK every year by people leaving appliances on standby! Save money and help the environment. |
Do you know how much electricity each device in your home consumes? Click here to find out more.
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Looking for cheaper, carbon neutral car insurance? Many insurers are now offering discounts for low emission cars and low mileage drivers. For money saving tips visit The Green Insurance Directory. |
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"Only when I saw the Earth from space, in all its ineffable beauty and fragility, did I realize that humankind's most urgent task is to cherish and preserve it for future generations." - Sigmund Jahn, German cosmonaut
"A human being is part of the whole, called by us 'Universe', a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest - a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty." - Albert Einstein, 1950
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