Brooks & Sharpe is an online platform that curates the very best in independent, eco friendly luxury fashion brands. They're on a mission to prove that eco friendly fashion is not boring and unfashionable, but simply the way fashion should be d

[33] Eco-Stylist: making ethical fashion accessible to all

Aug 1st, 2019

Eco-Stylist is an online marketplace for eco-conscious and ethically made men's clothing.Menswear is often unrepresented in the sector, but Founder Garik Himebaugh is committed to bringing stylish and sustainable clothing to the mainstream.Fi

[32] Green Gathering: making change takes a village...

Jul 22nd, 2019

Today we're talking all about how creating change requires community action. Cllr Shane Collins is one of the directors of The Green Gathering - a community interest company and the only festival in the UK powered by renewable energy.Shane is

[31] Secret Projects: is ethical business the answer?

Jul 16th, 2019

Secret Projects are empowering women in India. Founder Fritha was inspired to start the business when she realised that microfinance programmes had increased skills and production, but hadn't created a market for women to sell their products -

[30] CoGo: ethical consumption - who's responsibility is it anyway?

Jul 8th, 2019

CoGo began life as a grassroots scheme in New Zealand where cafes and shops could put stickers in their window to show their allegiance to different ethical causes. Today the app helps customers shop in line with their values, and uses big data

[29] Social Change Nation: how to make a dollar and a difference

May 20th, 2019

Today's guest is social entrepreneur Joshua Schukman, co-founder of Impact Business Base, founder of Social Change Nation and host of the Dollar and a Difference show.Josh has worked with social entrepreneurs all around the world on a whole ra

[28] From Belo: feeding the world through kindness

Apr 24th, 2019

Maria and Charlotte have been friends since they were 16 years old, when they met on an exchange programme at school. Now they run an award winning ethical accessories business across International borders as Charlotte is in the UK and Maria is

[27] Food Heroes: finding the world's ethical Food Heroes!

Apr 16th, 2019

The food industry has a massive impact on people, the planet and animals. Through the Food Heroes Podcast, Katie Jones shine a light on the good guys going down the more difficult road of ethical sourcing and production to show that ethical foo

[26] Too Good To Go: Fighting Food Waste Through Tech

Apr 8th, 2019

Today's convenience driven world has changed the way food is produced and consumed - often at a cost to the planet.Did you know that if food waste was a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases after the USA and China

[25] Ethical Consumer Magazine: The beginner's guide to palm oil

Dec 11th, 2018

Palm oil is a complicated issue which has dominated recent headlines. This week on the podcast I'm joined by Ruth Strange from Ethical Consumer to unpick the issues involved.Ethical Consumer is an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder

[24] The Indie Practice: Confidence, comparison and Christmas ads - how to be your authentic self in life and business

Dec 3rd, 2018

This week I'm joined by vintage expert Kate Beavis who went from a career in corporate marketing to turning a vintage blog into a successful business and starting two other ventures too! As a vegan vintage lover, Kate is passionate about living

[23] Jade Hicks: How to show up authentically for yourself, your customers and your cause

Nov 26th, 2018

This week on the podcast I'm joined by Jade Hicks. Jade built a successful career as a photographer before turning her attention to the world of blogging, where she now runs The Stand Out Club - a programme designed to help bloggers own their p

[22] Kat Luckock: unlocking the power of positive impact

Nov 19th, 2018

Today on the Ethical Hour Podcast I speak to Impact Strategist and Business Coach Kat Luckock about how social enterprises and impact businesses can start to measure and communicate their impact.As consumers demand more from the brands they bu

[21] Ethical Brand Marketing: Mother nature and meaningful connections - the new marketing landscape

Nov 12th, 2018

Today on the podcast I speak to Jess Lohmann, owner of Ethical Brand Marketing, voice talent and author who has dedicated her life’s work to speaking for Mother Nature. As an advocate for animals, the environment and ethical marketing, Jess has

[20] Deakin and Blue: body positivity and positive impact

Nov 10th, 2018

In today's episode I chat to Rosie Cook, Founder of transformational swimwear company Deakin and Blue, who were the recent winners of the Blue Patch Awards in the Sustainable Innovation category.Deakin and Blue was started when Rosie struggled

[19] Plastic Free Pantry: the beginner's guide to going plastic free

Oct 29th, 2018

Today on the Ethical Hour podcast, I interview Kim - founder of Plastic Free Pantry, to discuss how she first made the move to a plastic free lifestyle and felt inspired to help others do the same.There's been so much press coverage about plas

[18] One Home: what can we do about climate change?

Oct 22nd, 2018

What can we do about climate change?Recent reports paint a worrying picture about the state of the planet, with scientists warning us that we have just 12 years left to turn things around - yet globally carbon emissions are still on the rise.

[17] REstart Refugees: breaking down borders and empowering entrepreneurial communities

Oct 15th, 2018

REstart Refugees is the world's first local crowdfunding platform for asylum seekers and refugees who want to activate their skills and make a living in their new communities.For more than 10 years, Founder Alexis Rhyner has worked with NGOs a

[16] When Good Stuff Happens: philanthropy, CSR and social enterprise

Oct 8th, 2018

Annie Moon is a Virtual Assistant for changemakers, with experience in CSR, philanthropy and social enterprise. She has worked across the charity, not-for-profit and community development sector on a wide range of projects, and she's now bringi

[15] Where Does It Come From? Clothes That Tell Tales and Transparent Supply Chains

Sep 24th, 2018

Jo Salter is the Founder of Where Does It Come From? An ethical fashion brand that can tell you exactly who made your clothes, where to cotton came from and how it was made at every stage of the supply chain.Jo has been on the podcast before t

[14] Zero Waste Week: Going Zero Waste

Sep 3rd, 2018

Rachelle Strauss is the founder of Zero Waste Week - a global campaign designed to raise awareness of waste and encourage people to send less stuff to landfill. Starting on 3rd September, Zero Waste Week 2018 will be all about reducing single u

[13] Earth Changers: Sustainable tourism, the SDGs and how storytelling can change the world

Aug 27th, 2018

In today's episode I'm joined by Vicky Smith from Earth Changers, a site dedicated to promoting the best ethical and sustainable travel options the world has to offer. Vicky tells us how she found her purpose through travel and why she's commit

[12] From Scratch: How to challenge brands on their use of plastic

1 Aug 13th, 2018

We all want to tackle plastic pollution, and many people embraced the highs and lows of Plastic Free July recently - but sometimes it's impossible to avoid. Plastic is everywhere!When you're trying to cut down on plastic, it can be frustrating

[11] Jes Bailey: crowdfunding for ethical businesses

Aug 6th, 2018

Crowdfunding is an exciting and innovative way to raise funds and bring new products to market. But with the UK success rate for crowdfunding sitting at just 20%, how can you know if it's right for you, and what's the secret to a successful cam

[10] Lucy With A Why: Strong opinions, speaking your truth and finding your tribe

Jul 30th, 2018

Marketing: Love it or loathe it, business relies on it.Today's guest is a fellow marketer, Ethical Hour member and close friend of mine, Lucy Dowson, AKA Lucy With A Why.Lucy is a straight-talking, purpose driven direct marketer who isn't afr