The Green Providers Directory is the UK's leading resource for finding green, organic and fair trade products and services. We are a not-for-profit directory whose aim is to encourage more people to buy from ethical and sustainable sources. All the companies listed in our directory have been vetted so that you can be sure of their eco-friendly credentials.
We provide links to fair trade clothing, organic health & beauty products, gifts & household goods, renewable energy suppliers and services such as carbon offsetting, sustainable building and much more. We also provide advice, tips, news and blogs on green issues, recycling, energy efficiency and climate change.
"I think your website is great, and if anybody asks me where to look for green goods and services in the UK, I'd definitely direct them to your site!” - Dale Stubbart, Shopping Green
Fair trade is a commitment to social justice where employees are treated and paid fairly, and sustainable practices followed. All the companies listed in The Green Providers Directory follow fair trade principles.
Did you know? 50,000 tonnes of paper are used to produce over 30 million phone directories each year in the UK. These phone directories continue to be delivered to our homes when most people can search for goods and services quicker and easier on-line. You can now 'opt out' of receiving phone directories by calling the companies who produce them.
Where does your electricity come from? The biggest cause of climate change is the CO2 that is emitted from power stations. One of the quickest and easiest ways of reducing your carbon footprint is to switch to a green electricity provider. You can also reduce the amount of electricity you use by switching to energy saving devices.
Ethicalsuperstore.com offers a wide range of eco-friendly and fair trade products including the best selling brands and the very latest products sourced from around the world. Ethicalsuperstore.com is a member of BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Shops) and the Social Enterprise Coalition.
What are you putting on your skin? Up to 60% of what you put on your skin is absorbed into your body. Most high street skincare products contain synthetic chemicals whose long-term effects are unknown. Switching to natural and organic products will reduce the level of toxins in your body.
Organic products are simple, healthy, close to nature and produced without the use of harmful chemicals, artificial fertilisers, additives, genetic modification or pesticides. All the companies listed in The Green Providers Directory are committed to organic principles.
Going on holiday? One long haul return flight can produce more carbon dioxide per passenger than the average UK motorist does in an entire year! See our climate change and green tips sections.
The notion that eco-friendly insurance is more expensive is a myth. Make sure your next quote is from a carbon neutral insurer!
Eco tip: Avoid buying endless bottles of water – it’s a plastic nightmare. Fill up an old one and take it with you everywhere.
Over eight billion plastic bags are used every year in the UK - equivalent to 133 per person!
Did you know? The energy saved by recycling one aluminium can is enough to run a TV for three hours!
Children's clothing, toys and accessories Designed for parents who want socially and environmentally responsible products without having compromising on style. Organic and free from pesticides and dangerous chemicals. See our baby & children section for all your needs.
Putting the kettle on? If everyone boiled only the water they needed instead of 'filling' the kettle every time, we could save enough electricity to run practically all the street lighting in the UK!
Looking for a stylish and unusual gift for a family member or friend? Then visit our gifts & gadgets section for some great ideas!
Fridges can use a huge amount of electricity! Dust down the coils at the back of the fridge - dusty coils can waste up to 30% extra electricity. Defrost your fridge regularly. Let food cool down properly before putting it in the fridge. Try to fill your fridge even if its with empty boxes. For more tips and energy saving devices visit our electrical section.
Many consumers are unaware of the human cost of bargain High Street clothing, which includes child exploitation and pesticide poisoning. Always look for the Fair Trade label.
“Cutting carbon dioxide emissions is now an urgent priority and all sectors of the economy will need to play a part in that process. Porsche has founded its business on the promotion and supply of highly polluting vehicles..."
