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 […]
This weekend I cycled down to St James Park and visited the Dig for Victory allotment set up by Imperial War Museum. It’s set up for people to learn about British families grew their own fruit and veg to overcome food shortages during the war, and to encourage people today to do the same. I […]
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 […]
I went to see “The Long Road” last night at the Soho Theatre, an incredibly moving production about the impact of a random act of violence on the victims and perpetrator. The cast included Alison Newman, a good friend of all at Seventeen Towers, but the whole ensemble were powerful and convincing. It’s only got […]
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 is once again scorchio in Container City - even the worms are starting to feel the heat and have been moved in to a shady corner. Happily I have just made a fantastic investment in terms of time, health and my waistline - a new bike! I have been taking it quite cautiously so […]
If you’re around over the weekend in London there’s a fantastic event taking place the The Barbican. London Aware 08 will showcase hundreds of green products and ideas alongside a fantastic line up of speakers and attractions. I met Danny, the organiser, last year and he’s an amazing guy - still working full time as […]
I’m writing this on the National Express train from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen - plug sockets at every seat and free wifi in all parts of the train. It’s not exactly top speed but it does allow you to keep in touch and get some work done. Yet another reason to choose the train […]
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 […]
Spotted outside the Seventeen office last week: secret message from the rain telling us the planet loves us back.