Hello from Claire,
Currently working as an intern, I am the newest edition to the team here at Container City. I am being introduced to ‘the BLOG’ by blogging enthusiast Andrew: He is encouraging me to share with you my recent findings from research into sustainable products, and suppliers with a conscience.
Over the next few weeks […]
We were all absolutely delighted with the Ethical Awards last week - the best year yet and probably one of the best events we’ve ever managed. Highlights for me included:
…spotting Colin Firth and wife Livia pulling up in a Green Tomato cab and sneaking them in the side door to avoid the papparazzi.
…Beth Rowley’s amazing […]
We had a great time up in Hay-on-Wye last week setting up some sustainable furniture for the Guardian “House of Hay.” It was a pretty amazing sight and a great contrast between the rustic feel of the house and the luxurious furniture. Unfortunately the weather was miserable, but that didn’t dampen our spirits.
We were also […]
It feels like we’ve been running around all over the place for the past few weeks - happily the only thing that has suffered is the number of blog posts we’ve written. Some of the cool bits and pieces we’ve been working on recently include…
Observer Ethical Awards judging days - a fantastic couple of days […]
Thirsty Planet are an ethical water brand who donate a share of proceeds from every bottle they sell to fresh water projects in Africa. They’re taking part in a great event this weekend in Trafalgar Square to tie in with World Water Day - a perfect way to escape the Easter madness! Here are the […]
The deadline for the Observer Ethical Awards 2008 is this Friday. So if you haven’t already done so cast your vote online, it only takes a second, and you’ll also be in with a chance of winning a luxury rail break for two, or an Aveda hamper.
Here’s my latest column from The Wharf…
It’s been a bad week for plastic bags. Marks & Spencer have announced that as of May 6 they’re going to charge 5p for every plastic bag customers need to carry food purchases. 5p isn’t going to break the bank but it will be interesting to see if consumers […]
The countdown has begun to a new fixture in the media calendar - the first ever MediaGuardian Innovation Awards take place on Thursday 6 March at IndigO2 in London. We’re delighted to be involved with the Megas and are looking forward to a fantastic night. I don’t want to give away too much about the […]
Andrew delivered a successful presentation to event professionals at yesterday’s Confex. Great to see so many people interested in sustainability and hopefully this will encourage some more positive action and response within the events industry - see Conference and Incentive Travel’s take on it.
Andrew is also lecturing at the University of Buckinghamshire in a couple […]
Seventeen are currently recruiting for an event executive to come and join us at container city. There’s an ad in today’s Guardian, which will be repeated on Saturday (12th). So if you’ve got some events experience and are keen to focus it in a worthwhile and exciting area then please get in touch. If you […]