I have previously blogged about Ecotricity, the Green and innovative electricity company that supplies to the holiday cottages, so I thought that I ought to sing the praises of The Green Stationery Company, who supply my paper, envelopes and other office essentials. The Green Stationery Company, like Ecotricity, is one of those businesses where you get to speak to A REAL PERSON. There are no options 1 to 5, followed by another 1 to 5, they never tell me that my call is being recorded for training purposes, and they actually do what their title suggests – they deliver green stationery within a reasonable time to my address in Newland from their base in nearby Bath. Do you remember when recycled paper had an oatmeal consistency? Well, not anymore – you would be hard-pressed to tell the difference.
The business began in 1989 as “Bath Green Papers” a a locally-based supplier of green paper, and in 1993, evolved into a national service, operating on the “Schumacher Principle” that small is beautiful. The office is staffed by five knowledgeable, willing and in my experience, cheerful, staff, who work flexible hours so that they can lead normal lives as artists, campaigners and normal family folk. The majority of the business is owned by Jay Risbridger, who has a degree in the History of Ideas and a working background in overseas development and the recycled paper industry. He has been active in green politics and has dedicated his working life to the development of green and ethical business.
This business knows how to recycle; they use recycled packaging to send out goods, and only produce one black bin bag of non-recyclable waste every two weeks! Visit their website and have a look – The Green Stationery Company.
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Birchamp Coach House Holiday Cottages
