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10 July, 2008

Hello Make Noise Members

Well, it's July already and there's a definite buzz of activity in the air and this is certainly reflected with the new ventures and projects I have to tell you about.

Here at Make Hay we have just launched our own brand new blog that will keep you up to date with the latest in the world of ethical business, web design, green hosting and much much more - www.makehay.co.uk/blog

Our clients and friends have been busy with new things too...

Canvass Your MP

Canvass Your MP stems from the brilliant idea of a group of green bloggers. They decided that something real needs to be done about climate change and fast!

Its all about engaging your local MP, meeting him or her face to face, discussing your concerns about climate change and encouraging them to support proposals for a stronger Climate Change Bill. Specifically to set a target of 80% cuts in CO2 emissions by 2050 rather than the current 60% which just isn’t enough.

Here at Make Hay we were very happy to support the campaign by building and hosting the website - www.canvassyourmp.com

Eco directory & radio station aim to reduce landfill

Long term Green Hosting client and Make Hay friend Allthingseco has teamed up with the UK’s only green radio station Passion for the Planet, to help people all over the UK reduce, re-use and recycle and keep their waste out of landfill.

Together the two companies have developed a comprehensive directory of ways you can pass on your unwanted items, recycle computers, find a new home for your furniture, give paint to a group that needs it and much, much more.

You'll find information on ink cartridge & mobile phone recycling schemes, local council recycling initiatives, business recycling details and resources to enable businesses to donate their unwanted stationery to local Scrapstores.

There are also details of Charity Shops across the country as well as swapping and auction sites. The directory also includes a list of places to buy recycled goods.

Visit the directory at: www.allthingseco.co.uk/directoryresults.php?category_id=15

Bloom Psychology

Green Hosting client Bloom Psychology is an innovative psychology consultancy specialising in career management, professional and personal development, and employee well-being.

They work with individuals and organisations to help them bloom. Their work is underpinned by strong ethical principles.

Rob at Bloom Psychology is currently undertaking a piece of research on the concept of 'meaning' at work. He is examining what causes people to experience their work as meaningful, and what benefits this produces both for the individual themselves and their organisations. Bloom Psychology is then using the results to help people to create a more meaningful experience for themselves at work.

Why don't you help Bloom Psychology with their reseach? Click here to take the survey and help Bloom Psychology with their research. The survey allows you to stay completely anonymous and no identifying questions are aked.

Bloom Psychology - www.bloompsychology.com

An Olive Branch

Fellow Make Noise member Nathan Branch has launched the innovative website www.anolivebranch.co.uk. It is the only website of its kind in the UK that allows members to directly purchase high demand consumer products and make a donation to one of its 10 charity partners with every purchase, at no extra cost to themselves.

anolivebranch.co.uk donates 50% of all profits to 10 of the UK's leading charities representing a cross-section of worthy causes, from supporting the young and the old to animal welfare and the environment.

Check it out at: www.anolivebranch.co.uk

Remember... spread the word

Help raise the profile of this positive action. Spread the word about Make Noise and the organisations we talk about to friends, family, colleagues, everyone!

If you're inspired by an individual, business or organisation and think that the Make Noise community would like to hear about them then please get in touch.

Thank you for your support

Vicky xx