Three Exeter ethical businesses and a community group are holding a social evening at the Real Food Store, Paris Street on Thursday 1st December, to entertain and thank all their supporters who have helped put together the core of a vibrant new community-based local economy. Transition Exeter, the Exeter Pound, Real Food Store and Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) have all made great progress throughout the year and want to celebrate in the right style.
‘Since winning the Clone Town award some years ago Exeter is now making strides in supporting the local economy’ said Gill Westcott,...
The Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) has a new chairperson for the start of its 23rd year.
Peter Morgan, Environmental Officer at Paignton Zoo, took over the reins at the most recent DEBI board meeting after Andy Vickery, who has held the position for 10 years, formally stood down.
“I’m delighted to take on the role – I hope to continue Andy’s achievements in keeping DEBI at the forefront of the green community,” said Peter.
“Andy has shown amazing commitment working on behalf of DEBI. He is a true environmental champion with a thorough knowledge of...
A new survey carried out by Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) has revealed current attitudes in Devon towards running greener businesses.
The survey, which polled SMEs across the county, asked a series of questions to ascertain interest in environmental best practice. 52 per cent of respondents believe Devon to be proactive in terms of environmental best practice, with a significant 76 per cent agreeing that they would like to improve their performance.
When asked about the benefits of joining a not for profit organisation like DEBI to help them improve...
YouGen founder Cathy Debenham has reached the final three in the Green Business and Inspirational Woman categories of the Devon Venus Awards . She will find out whether she has won at a grand awards ceremony in Exeter University’s Great Hall on 5 September 2013.
Cathy started YouGen in 2008, having noticed that it was difficult to get the practical information she needed to assess whether renewable energy was suitable for her house. Since then, the website has had nearly a million visits, and 2.5m page views.
“Just being nominated in two categories of the Devon Venus Awards...
