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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I’m
probably not alone in feeling that posting to a blog can feel like a lonely occupation
and for me it often slips down the list of priorities when running a
small business. However, catching up with a few clients recently and generally
feeling rather ashamed about the website looking a bit tired, has kicked me
into action.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">After 10 years or so at the leading edge of the sustainability field things do, at last, seem to be moving forward. We're nowhere near being a mainstream business agenda yet but with critical legislation being passed, corporate social responsibility and consumer demand driving change and stimulating growth it certainly feels like we're in a good place.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The website will be developed, but for now, here’s a quick update on things
that have been happening at Ecostudio over the last few years (not mentioning
the birth of my daughter):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">We’ve renewed
our focus on helping food and drink businesses and policy makers move away from single use packaging. Buoyed by the ‘blue planet effect’ and
recent <a href="https://gov.wales/extended-producer-responsibility-packaging" target="_blank">consultations</a> around Extended Producer Responsibility, Plastic Tax and
Deposit Return Schemes and so on. I was invited to host a <a href="http://www.foodcentrewales.org.uk/news-events/zero-waste-conference/" target="_blank">Zero Waste conference with Food Centre Wales</a> last year alongside speakers from Marks and Spencer, Volac,
Pennotec and Natural Weigh. The event drew a sell-out crowd and initiated a
series of <a href="http://www.foodcentrewales.org.uk/news-events/workshop-sustainable-packaging-efficient-processing-to-reduce-cost-win-business/" target="_blank">sustainable packaging workshops</a> that I have lead.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I’ve also been
invited to speak at the <a href="https://www.policyforumforwales.co.uk/conference/waste-policy-in-Wales-19" target="_blank">Policy Forum for Wales Keynote Seminar</a> about the
Circular Economy next month, following a talk I gave for them last year. We’ve
been working alongside Frith RM in reporting to WRAP and Defra on mandatory on-pack
recycling labelling.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.foodcentrewales.org.uk/media/1424/img_0062.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=350&height=350&rnd=131846782980000000%20alt=" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.foodcentrewales.org.uk/media/1424/img_0062.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=350&height=350&rnd=131846782980000000%20alt=" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Iain Cox (left) chairing a panel discussion at the FCW Zero Waste Conference</td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The
<a href="http://www.sustainablebusinessreview.org.uk/" target="_blank">Sustainable Business Review</a> – online self-assessment tool for food and drink
businesses is now reaching critical mass and we maintain links to the Welsh
Government and have supported them in the development of their Sustainable
Brand Values that will encourage Welsh food and drink businesses to embed into
their processes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">We’ve been
supporting social enterprise and charities to put sustainable practices in
place through our work with Social Business Wales. We’re also working on a
professional development programme for land based businesses, more to follow on
that. Not to mention our sustainability training masterclasses that are helping
business gain advantage from the growing demand for sustainable brands,
products and services.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All in a
days work…or so. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<!--EndFragment--><br />Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-17005746566744336602017-06-09T04:19:00.000-07:002017-06-16T08:57:37.643-07:00Food and Drink Wales plan for green growth in food manufacturing available now<a href="https://businesswales.gov.wales/foodanddrink/support-programmes" target="_blank">Food and Drink Wales</a> plan for Green Growth in food and drink manufacturing has been published this week following a launch by Jane Hutt at the recent <a href="http://www.tastewales.com/en/" target="_blank">Taste Wales</a> conference.<br />
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'<i><a href="https://businesswales.gov.wales/foodanddrink/sites/fooddrink/files/Green%20Growth_eng.pdf" target="_blank">Doing Better Business - Opportunities for Welsh Food and Drink Manufacturers in Responsible and Green Growth</a></i>' is written by Iain Cox of <a href="http://ecostudio.org.uk/" target="_blank">Ecostudio</a>, with Welsh Government officials from Food and Drink Wales and with support from the industry.<br />
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This business-friendly publication sets out how the Welsh Governments intention for an environmentally and socially responsible food and drink sector is bringing commercial advantages to Welsh food manufacturers.<br />
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<li>it demonstrates how the Welsh food and drink industry is set benefit from the Welsh Government <a href="https://businesswales.gov.wales/foodanddrink/action-plan-0" target="_blank">Food Action Plan</a> and <a href="http://gov.wales/topics/people-and-communities/people/future-generations-act/?lang=en" target="_blank">Future Generations</a> legislation.</li>
<li>it features best practice examples from Welsh food and drink manufacturers and trade buyers, including: <a href="https://theparsnipship.co.uk/" target="_blank">Parsnipship</a>, <a href="http://www.tytanglwystdairy.com/" target="_blank">Ty Tanglwyst Dairy</a>, <a href="http://www.puffinproduce.com/" target="_blank">Puffin Produce</a>, <a href="http://fruitapeel.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fruitapeel</a>, <a href="https://menaimusselmen.com/" target="_blank">Bangor Mussel Producers</a> and <a href="http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/955/home" target="_blank">NHS Wales</a>.</li>
<li>it describes the support available to Welsh food and drink manufacturers, including the <a href="http://sbreview.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sustainable Business Review</a>. A free online self-assessment that is helping 100s of small food companies to report their sustainable credentials to customers, and numerous trade buyers to meet CSR and legislation by assessing the sustainability of their suppliers.</li>
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Iain Cox the publication's author and Director of Ecostudio says:</div>
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<i>"The UK marketplace for sustainably produced food and drink provides Welsh businesses with opportunities for growth. Driven by an increasing consumer appetite and new legislation, buyers from retail, wholesale and the public sector are actively seeking suppliers that can help them meet this growing market demand.</i></blockquote>
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<i>This was worth £8.64billion to the UK economy in 2014, up from £6.6billion in 2010*</i></blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<i>Doing Better Business illustrates how the Welsh Governments plans for green growth are being put into practice by leading Welsh food and drink manufacturers and it gives a practical insight for how food and drink manufacturers can take advantage of new opportunities for growth."</i></blockquote>
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*according to <a href="http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/researchhub/ukethicalmarket.aspx" target="_blank">UK Ethical Market Annual Report</a></div>
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<b><u>Contact / further information:</u></b></div>
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Iain Cox</div>
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<a href="mailto:iain@ecostudio.org.uk">iain@ecostudio.org.uk</a></div>
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08452 696105</div>
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<a href="http://www.ecostudio.org.uk/">www.ecostudio.org.uk</a></div>
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This publication is available to download on Business Wales website by clicking <a href="https://businesswales.gov.wales/foodanddrink/sites/fooddrink/files/Green%20Growth_eng.pdf" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-83949044284059456342017-02-11T03:42:00.001-08:002017-02-11T06:08:12.240-08:00Food businesses wanted for international publication<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQeCwD2jS_eT2tlh_-UL2fbaOskH7J4PBqbR9cJXCToAXIuvSY2fA" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQeCwD2jS_eT2tlh_-UL2fbaOskH7J4PBqbR9cJXCToAXIuvSY2fA" /></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Sustainable food is worth <b>£8.64billion</b> to the UK economy. </span></div>
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Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-3355389086127989512016-11-18T04:30:00.003-08:002016-11-18T04:31:45.388-08:00Iain Cox wins Sustainability Champion award!<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
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Congratulations to the winner of the Sustainability Champion award sponsored by UWTSD : Iain Cox of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ecostudio?src=hash">#Ecostudio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CynnalCymru">@CynnalCymru</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SWAwards?src=hash">#SWAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/if7e3a2Qlb">pic.twitter.com/if7e3a2Qlb</a></div>
— Trinity Saint David (@UWTSD) <a href="https://twitter.com/UWTSD/status/799322847437004800">November 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-3919869434225453682016-10-27T09:22:00.000-07:002016-10-27T09:22:17.876-07:00New report available: How Community Food Co-ops make a positive contribution to future generations.<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11.2px; text-indent: 0cm;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><a href="http://www.ecostudio.org.uk/" target="_blank">Ecostudio</a> has worked closely with the team to develop an <b>award winning </b></span><b style="text-indent: 0cm;">10 point sustainability plan. </b><span style="text-indent: 0cm;">This</span><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"> has enabled them to monitor, evaluate and improve their performance whilst demonstrating a return on investment that adds value to the community benefits that they are established to deliver.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our report provides a summary of this work to date. </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B48urxt-x5DXSUw0blJFS3J4VU0/view?usp=sharing" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">It can be downloaded here</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span><br />
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Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-54980302560360988092016-10-26T06:52:00.000-07:002016-10-26T06:52:06.924-07:00<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
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In 2011 <a href="https://twitter.com/jonhenley">@jonhenley</a> asked me about sustainability & Welsh food. <a href="https://t.co/JHIn9GS80D">https://t.co/JHIn9GS80D</a> Pls vote 4 me <a href="https://twitter.com/FoodDrinkWales">@FoodDrinkWales</a> <a href="https://t.co/9dU2HDcyPs">https://t.co/9dU2HDcyPs</a></div>
— Iain Cox (@iain_cox) <a href="https://twitter.com/iain_cox/status/791275550551711744">October 26, 2016</a></blockquote>
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If you'd like to vote for me please do so here: <a href="http://www.cynnalcymru.com/sustainability-champion-2016/">http://www.cynnalcymru.com/sustainability-champion-2016/</a></div>
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If you'd like to find out a little more about me before you decide please read this article: <a href="http://www.mywelshpool.co.uk/viewerheadline/ArticleId/11801">http://www.mywelshpool.co.uk/viewerheadline/ArticleId/11801</a></div>
Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-8866372179030606822015-07-31T22:29:00.000-07:002015-08-01T03:51:29.011-07:00Sustainable business toolkit for food SMEs launched at Royal Welsh Show<br />
The <a href="http://www.sustainablebusinessreview.org.uk/" target="_blank">Sustainable Business Review</a> is a new self assessment for food companies led by <a href="http://www.ecostudio.org.uk/" target="_blank">Ecostudio</a> as part of a 5 year partnership programme funded through the EU and Welsh Government.<br />
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Susie, Lucy and Iain were at the Royal Welsh Show to promote the toolkit to exhibitors in a busy food hall. Around 50 food businesses are now signed up and we're looking forward to helping them to take advantage of the opportunities that the growing marketplace for sustainable food provides.</div>
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Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-39908073592293042822015-04-25T03:21:00.001-07:002015-04-25T03:29:52.635-07:00We have an immediate requirement for a sustainable food researcher.You'll be working with us on the Sustainable Supply Chains initiative a Welsh Government funded project that we've been running in partnership with f3 since 2009.<br />
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Your role will be to help us develop the <a href="http://www.sustainablebusinessreview.org.uk/" target="_blank">Sustainable Business Review</a> - a new self assessment toolkit for food and farming businesses that we are launching to the industry throughout Wales.<br />
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This is a 3 month fixed term post until the end of July 2015.<br />
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For further information and to apply for the role <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B48urxt-x5DXLV8tbVVqQmhzdlE/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>.Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-38117399984234636152014-10-16T04:13:00.000-07:002014-10-16T04:32:57.392-07:00Abergavenny Food Conference - a talk by Iain Cox with Debbie Handley of the RRU Community Food Co-ops<a href="http://www.miller-research.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/logo-20141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.miller-research.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/logo-20141.jpg" height="200" width="120" /></a>We were delighted to deliver a talk at the <a href="http://www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/conference.htm" target="_blank">Abergavenny Food Conference</a> last month alongside some inspirational speakers covering a broad range of topics about innovation in local food.<br />
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Hosted by <a href="http://www.miller-research.co.uk/" target="_blank">Miller Research</a> and now in it's 8th year the Conference is an integral part of the the annual, award winning, Abergavenny Food Festival.<br />
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<i><b>How doing business sustainably helps small food enterprises gain commercial advantage</b><br /><br />Many food enterprises play a positive role in local communities and the environment. All too often however these efforts go unnoticed and growth opportunities are missed. <br /><br />This talk draws on Ecostudio's work supporting small businesses to demonstrate their contribution to sustainable development. <br /><br />It includes a working example of the <a href="http://www.ruralregeneration.org.uk/" target="_blank">RRU Community Food Co-ops</a> 10 point sustainability plan.</i></blockquote>
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Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-91837296797329078842014-03-19T04:44:00.000-07:002014-03-19T05:35:40.340-07:00RRU Community Food Co-ops wins national horticulture award for environmental practices!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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A <b>10 point sustainability plan</b> has enabled them to measure, evaluate and improve their performance whilst
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Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-21317396954153727482014-02-13T10:26:00.000-08:002014-03-05T06:48:12.673-08:00Sustainably speaking at the UK Business Council for Sustainable Development and Cynnal Cymru<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;">
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behaviour in business, and the <a href="http://www.cynnalcymru.com/charter" target="_blank">Sustainable Development Charter</a>, seems to us like a fantastic opportunity to exchange knowledge with industry from across all sectors.</div>
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Our (soon to be launched) <a href="http://sustainablesupplychains.org.uk/toolkit/" target="_blank">self assessment toolkit</a> for food businesses to identify,improve and communicate their sustainability credentials demonstrates how Ecostudio can support the UKBCSD and Cynnal Cymru in enabling sustainable behaviour in business.</div>
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With flooding, snow and high winds disrupting travel links and perhaps
serving as a (not so) gentle reminder of the role the climate has in our lives. Delegates
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sessions<span class="583100311-22102013">. We're providing this free<span class="519594011-22102013"> of charge<span class="353084917-22102013"> </span><span class="353084917-22102013">subject to
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advantage of new opportunities in areas such as supplying the public sector,
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Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-2369984129734873032013-10-22T05:20:00.000-07:002013-10-22T11:53:29.295-07:00Packaging for Horticulture – a practical guide for small enterprises<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i><b>Packaging for Horticulture – a practical guide for small
enterprises</b></i> is written by Iain Cox of Ecostudio with support from
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challenges they face when considering their packaging options, <span class="007041313-13102013">it </span><span class="007041313-13102013">provides
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Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-46422505360944657562013-08-09T07:46:00.001-07:002013-08-12T02:56:15.750-07:00Phase 2 of the Sustainable Supply Chains initiative underway!<span style="font-family: inherit;">Building on the success of our work with <a href="http://localfood.org.uk/wordpress/" target="_blank">f3 local food consultants</a> in 2009-2011 the next stage of the <a href="http://sustainablesupplychains.org.uk/" target="_blank">Sustainable Supply Chains initiative</a> will focus on 2 things:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">to support 3 social enterprises to expand their marketplace.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ecostudio are busy with the research and development for the <b>sustainable business toolki</b>t that'll aim to provide the means for <u>any</u>
food business to plan for the future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We'll add regular updates here so please check back or </span><a href="http://www.ecostudio.org.uk/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">contact us</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></div>
Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-75238890721428617252013-03-20T04:37:00.000-07:002013-08-09T06:25:25.245-07:00Monitoring and evaluating social enterprise and community food initiatives<br />
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<strong>Sustainable development isn’t just about the environment, it’s
about social responsibility and economic benefit. </strong>This is widely talked about, but
when it comes to putting sustainable business into practice it can raise different challenges that requires a new set of skills.</div>
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In recent years political, academic, industry and consumer interest
has grown considerably in this area which has given rise to the development of
businesses with social and environmental conscience. Social enterprises are
seen as way forward by enabling communities to take ownership of initiatives
that contribute back.</div>
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Like any business, social enterprises need to demonstrate their
benefits they provide to the communities they serve. However because these can
include environmental and social benefits aswell as a financial profit the way
these benefits are captured requires so much more than a profit and loss
balance sheet or an environmental management system.</div>
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Over the last year or so Ecostudio have been working with
leading social enterprises and community initiatives to establish sustainable
performance indicators and a practical methodology for benchmarking
these benefits. This has provided a straightforward way to demonstrate a social
businesses contribution to a sustainable future and offers a practical way
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A feature on one of our clients will follow……please check
back soon….or contact us for more info.</div>
<br />Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-7251826577548611432012-10-26T06:50:00.000-07:002012-10-26T06:51:59.116-07:00Ecological footprinting for SMEs, Sustainable Supply Chains, Developing Sustainable Food Business, Food packaging & Food Waste, True Taste Awards, rural development, alternative land use..................all in a day's work (well 4 years or so actually!)Now into our 5th year we thought it was about time that we began spreading the word about some of the projects we've been involved with since we started way back in 2008.<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B48urxt-x5DXemRwdTlvRzZEckU/edit" target="_blank">Click here to download an update to some projects we've completed.</a><br />
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In the new year we'll publish the findings of some current projects that involve benchmarking and measuring the sustainable performance of a social enterprise, developing best practice guidnace for packaging in the horticulture industry, and news of our policy work on food waste and food packaging waste.<br />
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Drop us a line if you would like to find out more.Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-79142598555508556982012-10-05T03:46:00.000-07:002012-10-26T06:18:54.652-07:00Hot off the press! Recent articles about Ecostudio's work featured in trade and national press!Our recent work with the Rural Development team in Torfaen has been featured in the Farmers Guardian. <a href="http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/business/south-welsh-work-to-maximise-natural-potential/49113.article" target="_blank">Read more here.</a><br />
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We are also delighted to be featured in the Western Mail's Autumn Business Supplement Environment section. <a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/business-in-wales/business-features/2012/10/03/ecostudio-helps-businesses-find-ways-to-create-sustainable-practice-91466-31920445/" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-40734130042100977812012-08-06T14:52:00.002-07:002012-08-07T02:57:36.927-07:00Rural businesses in Torfaen set to benefit from support for green innovation: Ecostudio press release<strong>A new report highlights how rural businesses in Torfaen can be transformed into competitive sustainable enterprises that could lead the way for the rest of rural Wales. </strong><br />
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The report, "A land based production study in the rural areas of Torfaen" identifies ways to enhance Torfaen’s natural resources through sustainable land use which will create new business opportunities for tourism, renewable energy, arts and crafts, forestry and community food production.<br />
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The report demonstrates how land owners, farmers and businesses can enhance the rural economy and environment through low impact livestock farming and increasing horticulture and biodiversity in the area.<br />
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It aims to help Torfaen County Borough Council meet the challenges presented in Torfaen’s Rural Development Plan for creating and maintaining a viable and sustainable supply chain in the region.<br />
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Iain Cox, the report's author and director of Ecostudio led the project, with support from f3 and IBERS at Aberystwyth University, says that Torfaen County Borough Council have shown their ambition and vision for making sustainable, economic and rural development happen.<br />
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“This report offers a blueprint for rural development activity not only in Torfaen but in other Welsh regions. It’s unique because it makes the links between rural business and sustainable land use and it demonstrates how this can reinvigorate the rural economy.</blockquote>
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“Torfaen has an important industrial past and rich cultural heritage that when combined with its natural resources provides opportunities that will enable businesses in Torfaen to adapt to the challenges of a tough economy and a changing climate.”</blockquote>
The report has been commissioned by Torfaen Rural Action Group (CreaTe) at Torfaen County Borough Council and recommends practical ways for developing a sustainable supply chain for Torfaen produce through business mentoring, linking heritage sites,creating areas for biodiversity and branding the region through a producer quality mark such as ‘Made in Torfaen’.<br />
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"Torfaen County Borough Council is committed to supporting innovation and sustainability in the local economy and the findings of this report will help us meet the challenges set out in Torfaen's Rural Development Plan,” said Councillor Bob Wellington, leader of Torfaen County Borough Council.</blockquote>
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“The report is a great example of how Torfaen can embrace sustainable practices and help farmers and rural businesses thrive in the longer term.”</blockquote>
Ecostudio consulted with over 50 rural businesses across seven rural wards of Torfaen during six months. Several businesses were shortlisted to receive individually tailored advice and a practical sustainability plan.<br />
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Andrew Tovey from Penyparc Farm took part in the project because he wanted to discover ways to grow his business and protect it from rising fuel costs. His business provides feed to livestock farmers and animal owners. The feed is made from grain grown on farm and by-products from energy crops and the food industry that would otherwise go to waste. <br />
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Commenting on the project he said “Ecostudio helped us look at ways to reduce our fuel bills and to market ourselves in ways that show how we benefit the local economy. We’d like help from the CreaTe Team to develop ways to share distribution runs with other farmers and we’re planning to use this money to market our feed to a wider customer base.”</blockquote>
The findings from the report will be prioritised and implemented during the current Rural Development Plan for Torfaen which runs until the end of 2013, and for activities that can be done beyond that.<br />
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<li>to read an executive summary of the report <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B48urxt-x5DXVTY5cm51NXNNWlE/edit" target="_blank">click here</a></li>
<li>to find out more about Torfaen Council's Rural Development Plan <a href="http://www.torfaen.gov.uk/en/AdviceBenefits/Grants/Europeanandotherfunding/Rural-Development-Plan-2007-2013/Current-Projects/A-Taste-of-Torfaen/Land-Based-Production-Study.aspx" target="_blank">click here</a></li>
</ul>Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-65856429229975714142012-08-01T09:53:00.001-07:002012-08-01T09:53:32.225-07:00Legislating for Sustainable Development: Ecostudio's response to the Welsh Government's consultationIf you are interested to read our 1 page response to the recent consultation to legislate for sustainable development please <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B48urxt-x5DXRzRUMnMzcDlZUjg" target="_blank">click here</a> to open the document.<br />
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In our experience the Welsh Government needs to act to ensure sustainable development is a reality in Wales and its important to do this because - aside from the commercial, environmental and community benefits - it offers a strong point of differentiation.<br />
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We don't think that the focus that the Welsh Government is putting forward is clear enough or practical to engage the majority of people or businesses - their approach is to obligate the public sector and this simply doesn't go far enough.<br />
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Let's push things forward....Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-33618759736723389872012-06-14T12:02:00.000-07:002012-06-15T03:34:06.108-07:00Alternative land use, rural business development, food packaging waste...we're keeping busy!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A land based production study with </span><a href="http://www.torfaen.gov.uk/lgsl/en/EuropeanFunding/Europeanandotherfunding/Rural-Development-Plan-2007-2013/Rural-Development-Plan-2007-2013.aspx"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Torfaen Council’s Rural Development team</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> – this first of a kind project focussed on land use and rural business links. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">By tackling questions such as how the rural land is currently being used, what alternative land use options exist, and how these changes can bring economic benefits to the rural economy we’ve been able to work with the Torfaen Rural Development team to design a practical plan for sustainable tourism, biodiversity, forestry, community food production and renewable energy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We’re also advising policymakers at the Welsh Government to engage small business on the issue of food and food packaging waste – </span><a href="http://www.ecostudio.org.uk/food_and_packaging_waste/default.htm"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">building on our work from 2011</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> on the Food Manufacture Service and Retail Sector Plan Consultation to help implement their Towards Zero Waste policy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Our capacity building masterclasses on sustainability (yes we need a better name for these!) are growing in demand, we're supporting the development of some social enterprises and working with the horticulture sector to provide accessible toolkits for small business use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It’s exciting times…we’ll keep you posted...we promise!</span></div>Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-47645207231459210462012-03-22T04:26:00.006-07:002012-03-22T04:58:57.780-07:00Sustainably speaking at the 6th Organic Research Centre Producers Conference and 3rd Sustainable Food Planning Conference (AESOP)We were delighted to be asked to present our work on sustainable business innovation and the practical tools and techniques that we’ve designed for food business to benchmark and improve their sustainable performance.<br /><br />Our presentations and background notes are available for download directly from the conference websites:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/sustainableplaces/news/food-planning.html">3rd Sustainable Food Planning Conference (AESOP), Cardiff University, 28th-29th October 2011 </a><br /><br />6th ORC Organic Producers' Conference, Aston University, Birmingham, 18-19th January 2012 (cut & paste this link into search bar: <a href="http://www.organicresearchcentre.com/?go=Information"><em>http://www.organicresearchcentre.com/?go=Information</em></a><em> and publications&page=2012 Conference O1</em>)<br /><br />Attending and speaking at conferences is a great way to learn from leading thinkers and doers from our sector. It’s also a great opportunity for us to connect, share and gain feedback from international specialists from industry, policy and academia.<br /><br />We’d like to acknowledge our partners at <a href="http://www.brass.cf.ac.uk/">BRASS, Cardiff Business School</a> and <a href="http://www.organiccentrewales.org.uk/">Organic Centre Wales </a>for their support with this – keep up the good work!<br /><br />Please drop us an <a href="mailto:info@ecostudio.org.uk">email</a> if you’d like to find out more.Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-3722797352930447932011-11-04T10:55:00.000-07:002011-11-15T03:37:16.430-08:00Food waste in the food supply chain: Radio Wales interview EcostudioEcostudio were invited by Radio Wales to share experience on the problem of food waste that is created by food business in Wales.<br /><br />The programme includes Rhys Lougher from <a href="http://www.ecostudio.org.uk/case_studies/ty_tanglwyst_dairy/">Ty Tanglwyst Dairy</a>, Rob Scoulding from the <a href="http://www.co-operative.coop/food/">Co-operative</a>, Caitlin Shepard from <a href="http://www.thisisrubbish.org.uk/">This is Rubbish</a> and Iain Cox from <a href="http://ecostudio.org.uk/">Ecostudio</a>. It was aired ealier today and lasts for 4 minutes.<br /><br />Here's 3 reasons why this is worth listening to:<br /><br /><br /><ol><br /><li>it explains how small and large businesses are preventing food waste in practical and profitable ways.<br /></li><br /><li>it illustrates how preventing food waste is a straightforward part of sustainable business.</li><br /><br /><li>it emphasises the urgenct need for the Welsh Government to take action and <a href="http://www.ecostudio.org.uk/food_and_packaging_waste/default.htm">help Welsh business prevent food waste</a>.</li></ol>The programme is available through <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b016n33j">Radio Wales</a> until 11th Nov 2011 (item begins 22mins in).<br /><br />After that date you can listen to it by <a href="http://audioboo.fm/boos/536001-radio-wales-food-waste-package">clicking here</a>.Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-57890435066688676232011-11-01T08:52:00.000-07:002011-11-01T09:04:37.337-07:00CALLING ALL FARM AND PRODUCER BUSINESSES IN TORFAENEcostudio are working with <a href="http://www.torfaen.gov.uk/CouncilAndDemocracy/CouncilNews/2011/October/25-Appealtoruralbusinesses.aspx">Torfaen Borough Council to establish a new project called CREATE</a>.<br /><br />This project helps Torfaen farms, producers and businesses to get the best commercial value from natural resources - such as food, forestry and renewable energy.<br /><br /><strong>For a limited time only we’re offering up to 7 Torfaen businesses the opportunity to WIN up to £3000 towards a project of their choice and FREE consultancy to help them do it!</strong>*<br /><br />To register contact Susie on 08452 696105 or <a href="http://www.blogger.com/susie@ecostudio.org.uk">susie@ecostudio.org.uk</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">*registration closes 11 November 2011. Terms and conditions apply. </span>Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843620697272771282.post-61403516811935282102011-10-11T11:08:00.000-07:002011-10-12T09:22:36.212-07:00The Welsh Government’s Glastir scheme and the challenges of implementing sustainable development goals<strong>The Welsh Government urgently needs to make sense of sustainable development goals and clearly communicate these with the food and farming industry in Wales or the Glastir scheme will fail. </strong><br /><br />We’re concerned to learn about the farming industry’s reaction to the Welsh Government’s new Glastir scheme as reported in today's <a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/countryside-farming-news/farming-news/2011/10/11/welsh-farmers-fight-for-survival-against-environment-fixated-minister-91466-29571487/">Western Mail</a>.<br /><br />Unfortunately this response to the Welsh Government’s attempts to implement sustainable development goals within the new Glastir scheme is nothing new. This is frustrating for Ecostudio and many of our clients because we have worked tirelessly to provide evidence that sustainable business is simply profitable business.<br /><br />The food and farming industry in Wales is facing significant challenges from global competition for cheap food, rising energy and input costs and increasing pressure on natural resources. <br /><br />The Welsh Government recognises that sustainable practices are fundamental to our nation’s economic survival. Many farm businesses feel they are already contributing this goal.<br /><br />So the issue has nothing to do with farm businesses not wanting to be sustainable producers or that they are somehow environmental terrorists – in fact many farmers understand that they must work in harmony with the land or they will quickly exhaust the very means they rely upon to keep them in a profitable business.<br /><br />On the contrary the issue revolves around a lack of clear communication for what sustainable development actually means.<br /><br /><strong>Put simply sustainable development is economic development that does not exploit people or the environment. </strong><br /><br />It’s about building profitable businesses that pollute less and bring more benefit to the communities they serve. It’s not about environmentalists and social scientists dictating how we should behave (although having been involved in the industry for many years and we can see why some people may perceive it this way). <br /><br /><strong>The key challenge for the Welsh Government in implementing the Glastir scheme lies in understanding how to implement sustainable practices.</strong><br /><br />Here at Ecostudio we’ve been championing the cause for sustainable food and farming business for many years. <br /><br />We have worked with many farm businesses to build strategies and action plans to do just that – <a href="http://www.birchgrove-eggs.co.uk/">Birchgrove Eggs</a>, <a href="http://www.calonwen-cymru.com/">Calon Wen Organic</a>, <a href="http://www.dunbia.com/">Dunbia</a>, <a href="http://www.llwynhelygfarmshop.co.uk/">Llwynhelyg Farm Shop </a>and <a href="http://www.ecostudio.org.uk/case_studies/ty_tanglwyst_dairy/">Ty Tanglwyst Dairy</a> to name just a few. <br /><br />Essentially sustainable business requires vision, innovation and determination (skills that most small businesses need to possess in abundance to survive in a global marketplace) combined with the know-how and experience to do things better (this is where we are able to help).<br /><br />However if these efforts go unrecognised by policymakers and their delivery bodies. The food and farming business and the sustainable development agenda in Wales will not move forward.<br /><br />Clearly this is something we feel passionately about particularly because we are positioned to do something positive to help move this agenda forward.<br /><br />We welcome comments on this.Ecostudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02361222521719169290noreply@blogger.com