Vegware
“Put simply, our products are all made from plants and are compostable, so they can turn back to soil in 12 weeks after use. Our range spans tableware, napkins, hot and cold cups and takeaway packaging. But if we don't have it now, we would be delighted to invent your perfect product.”
Contact: Dominic Marjoram
Email: dominic@vegware.co.uk
Phone: 0845 643 0406
Changeworks
“Changeworks Recycling Ltd. is part of the sustainable development charity Changeworks and operates as a self-financing social enterprise company. We are committed to protecting the environment by providing easy to use, convenient and cost effective recycling services for businesses. Profits are reinvested to improve and expand the range of services offered. We offer the broadest range of recyclates and a comprehensive confidential data service collected direct from your premises. We have no minimum uplift quantity, and offer fully flexible service frequencies to suit your needs.”
www.changeworksrecycling.co.uk
Contact: Steven Fairlie
Email: sfairlie@changeworksrecycling.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0)131 539 8568
CORE
"CORE offers businesses and large organisations a competitive and environmentally friendly recycling solution for their food and catering waste. CORE aims to continue to deliver a waste recycling service which is professional, environmentally friendly and ethically sound."
"CORE also endeavors to create jobs, work placements and training opportunities for disadvantaged people affected by or with a background of homelessness. Trainee’s work experience with CORE will help them develop into a positive contributor to society again."
Contact: Gordan Mason
Email:gordon.mason@cyrenians.org.uk
Phone: 01506 536102
Pronto Pedal Power
"Pronto Pedal Power is a new and innovative urban courier, delivery and environmental business in Edinburgh, all jobs are undertaken by specially designed cargo bikes. As a social enterprise, we are committed to the greater good"
"Our aim is refreshingly simple - to transport your goods, products or documentation across our Capital’s crowded streets quicker and cheaper than by motor driven vehicles"
Contact: Neil Bon
Tel: 0131 564 0080
Mobile: 07979 250 690
Email: neil@prontopedalpower.co.uk
Energy Saving Trust
EST provide free, impartial advice on how to reduce your carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and save money, with services including free energy audits and access to small business and low carbon transport loans.
Contact: Roddy Hamilton
Roddy.Hamilton@se.energysavingscotland.org.uk
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland/
CurrentCost
Currentcost have offered Festival partners a discount on their energy monitors. They are a very large UK based brand, which has recently expanded to the US. They provide excellent energy monitors which are very flexible in their use and allow you to upload your real time energy usage to the internet, which can be viewed and analysed as well as potentially being published on your webpages or to other GVI members. They are in the process of developing meters for water and gas, providing a central location for you to view and analyse this valuable information.