Friends of The Vyouz Network

Friends of The Vyouz Network are thoughtful individuals and organizations who share our vision of addressing environmental issues in unique ways. Please take a moment to visit their websites and see how they are contributing to positive change.

If you'd like to be a Friend of The Vyouz Network drop us a line here.

Al E Oop

Al E Oop has a message and a story reminding us of our need to Go Green. As part of this message Al E Oop provide t-shirts made with 100% organic cotton material. With the first T-shirt, "Keep Your Eye On Our Planet" donations will be given from the profits to several much needed causes, including animals, endangered species and other causes for habitat and humanity on our planet.
www.aleoopsays.com

BestDeal4Baby

BestDeal4Baby is a new charity working especially with young low-income families. We help alot of needy parents out with their baby items. We have all the equipment and clothing from Prem to 10 years old. Parents are welcome to use the swap - if they bring baby items to our warehouse store they can swap for a very small admin charge of just £3.00 per transaction and they can swap as much or as little as they like, as many times as they like. Our aim is to stop all baby items going to landfill and help save all parents money on the essentials.
www.bestdeal4baby.co.uk

Bobelle Fair Trade Fashion, Babywear & Gifts

BoBelle was founded by Claire Watt-Smith in October 2007 with the vision to supply fashionable, affordable, functional, unique and high quality fashion accessories, baby clothes and gifts, all of which are produced under fair trade conditions. BoBelle adopts a green attitude where they try and be as eco-friendly as possible. In doing so BoBelle have gorgeous fairly traded products which are hand made using organic, natural, recycled and by-products.
www.bobelle.co.uk

BP The Green Curve

You're on the greencurve. We're on it, too. Just where - and which way we're headed - will make all the difference.
www.thegreencurve.com

Eco Eco

Natural paints, non-toxic bodycare and makeup, eco-friendly household cleaning products, organic cotton bed linen, environmentally friendly gardening tools and accessories, energy saving lights, eco-friendly toys, organic fabrics, ethically produced gifts, recycled/FSC stationery.
www.eco-eco.co.uk

ECOBlazer from School Colours

The first ever blazer made entirely from recycled plastic bottles !
www.schoolcolours.co.uk

EcoChic

EcoChic formed in 2007, is an on-line boutique, we design, promote and supply a special collection of fair trade and ethical fashion, gifts and accessories. Our range is from a community of inspirational fair trade and ethical suppliers from marginalised groups in the developing world and here in the UK. Many of our products are individually handmade and use eco-friendly methods of production. Each holds a story which we tell for you.
www.ecochicfairtrade.co.uk

EcoHip

EcoHip encourages and promotes the use of biodegradable products and natural products. We use eco packaging from recycled sources. We also supports Fair Trade suppliers and ensures that the manufactures do not use workers that are underage. All products are free from animal testing and animal ingredients.
www.ecohip.org

Fellow Travellers

Fellow Travellers' alternative public transport system offers an environmentally-friendly, economical and reliable choice to the stresses and strains of traditional public transport and a realistic option to going by car. It is a professional, local, and responsive system which places the needs of the traveller firmly at its heart. Free Prize Draw Available.
www.fellowtravellers.co.uk

FreeUseIt.net

The aim of this new site is to give things away, to make use of those things that are still useful but you might normally have thrown away. In these environmentally conscious days we all have to be more aware and create less waste.
www.freeuseit.net

Gorgeously Green

Gorgeously Green makes Going Green simple, easy and fun. From ideas and tips to help you and your little ones have a fulfilling way of Eco Living. Sophie Uliano encourages you and your family giving support along the way. Just released Gorgeously Green 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life. Forward written by Julia Roberts.
www.gorgeouslygreen.com

Grass Routes

Grass Routes a foundation for supporting and promoting environmentally & ethically sound living. Supporting the rise of products, production methods and trading methods ensuring they are sustainable and fair.
www.grass-routes.org

Imajique Creative Studios

Website design and hosting on servers powered solely by wind, water and solar power in accordance with the Renewable Energy Certification System (RECS).
www.imajique.co.uk

Inca Kids

Inca Kids is a self-funded Fair Trade project working with skilled Peruvian artisans to help them support their families while keeping alive traditional activities and customs such as weaving, knitting and ceramic creation. Our support allows the craftsmen to stay in their communities with their families and continue practicing important and unique skills in the society.
www.incakids.org

Lou's Upcycle

Upcycling is the practice of taking something that is disposable and transforming it into something of greater use and value. All my trashion creations are made from recycled plastic.
www.etsy.com

Love Eco

Love Eco has been established to provide a place where people can shop for products that reduce the impact we make on the world. A place where you can buy stylish, contemporary and practical things for you, your home and your family. Quite simply, we wanted to sell products that people would love but which were eco-friendly too and help us all lessen our impact on the environment.
www.love-eco.co.uk

Nigel's Eco Store

If you're looking for environmentally friendly products and eco friendly gifts you'll love our practical, functional, and desirable range, chosen from the best recycled, organic, green and eco friendly products around. You'll find hundreds of environmentally friendly products for sustainable living, including recycled products, organic products, green products, and eco friendly products and gifts.
www.nigelsecostore.com

Only Fair

At Only Fair we want to make fair trade accessible to everyone. We believe that everyone can make a difference just by making a few simple changes to their shopping patterns and buying fair trade where they have the option.
www.onlyfair.co.uk

Pangea Collection

Artisan jewelry, unique handcrafted jewelry and fair trade jewelry from around the world. Features Eco seed jewelry, tagua seed jewelry, recycled paper jewelry, eco recycled cotton bags.
www.pangea-collection.com

Shiply Eco Friendly Transport

It's a sad fact that 25% of lorries on UK Roads run empty. Shiply Eco Friendly Transport is actively seeking to reduce that. Since June 2008, they've saved 1,004,125 miles from unnecessary empty lorries trips. At the forefront also, Shiply Limited use renewable energy sources and minimise environmental impact with their staff either working from home, lift-share to the office or using public transport.
www.shiply.com

Smart Planet

Our purpose in life is simple - deliver news, reviews and tools to make it easier to create a greener and fairer world. We're passionate about new products and services that cut carbon emissions, make global trade more equitable and preserve environmental resources. Especially if the organic t-shirt or electric car in question looks nice too
www.smartplanet.com

Snip and Clip

Snip and Clip a range of books suited for early learning. Teaching children not only delightful stories, but also about the world around them. Snip and clip Books promote Respect for self, respect for each other and respect for our environment. Snip and Clip books are printed using renewable resources.
www.snipandclip.co.uk

SustainabilityForum.com

A fantastic forum discussing sustainable lifestyle, climate change and other "green" issues.
www.sustainabilityforum.com

The Green Stop

The Greenstop your new one stop shop for all of your eco-friendly and green products! The Greenstop are constantly adding to our organic, natural, recycled and energy saving ranges and aspire to provide our customers with the best environmentally friendly products. Even searching for Eco Holidays for you to enjoy!
www.thegreenstop.co.uk

The Picture Works

Advertising postcards printed to the highest ethical, environmental and ecological standards.
www.thepictureworks.com

The RealCycle Network

The RealCycle Network is an organisation of concerned members of the public who enjoy giving and receiving useable items that would usually end up in the local tip or landfill.
www.realcycle.co.uk

The University of Hull

The University can be described as green, not only on the basis of its campuses at Hull and Scarborough, residence grounds and playing fields, but also in terms of its environmental commitment. We aim to develop an ethos of environmental responsibility in all our staff and students, as well as in the management of our estate, based on a recognition of the need to be as cost-effective as possible and to contribute at local, regional, national and global levels to the sustainable use of natural resources. This approach is reflected not only in our careful management of resources such as water and energy, but also in our pioneering research.
www.hull.ac.uk

Tree Hugger

TreeHugger is the leading media outlet dedicated to driving sustainability mainstream.
www.treehugger.com

Wombling

We make good use of your unwanted items! Our mission is primarily to keep usable items out of the landfill, and also to support recycling, sustainability and environmental initiatives. So, not unlike the traditional rag and bone man, we collect your unwanted items from your door, free of charge!
www.wombling.org.uk