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billsproducestore.co.uk |
Bill’s has become a local icon. Bill is keen to support local farmers and small holdings and is committed to offering a variety of locally grown fruit and vegetables. This company shows how leading the way and adapting to consumer demand can be very profitable. |
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harveys.org.uk |
Another Lewes institution, with an annual turnover of around £14m, Harveys sets the highest standards in its products and in production. It has recently installed bottle washing equipment to allow reuse of bottles, its entire hops supply comes from local counties, and waste products are returned to the local farming community as fertiliser and animal feed. This is both ecologically friendly and locally sustainable. |
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justtrade.org |
One of a number of projects initiated by Lewes-based community development organization Common Cause, JustTrade has been trading for many years. Based on the successful co-operative model, which employs around 100 million people worldwide, it allows members to buy quality foods with an emphasis on organic, fair-traded and locally sourced products. |
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southernsolar.co.uk
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Based at Allington Farm, near Offham, Souther Solar markets, sells and installs solar hot water systems, solar electrical systems and other renewable energy technologies. It was established in 2002 to make these renewable energy services more standardized, and more accessible to mainstream markets. |
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gossypium.co.uk |
Starting early, Gossypium has become a leading brand in "fairtrade fashion". The company's innovations have reduced the costs of production and transportation; local processing also benefits the environment. The formula used for growing and trading in cotton puts the needs of the farmer first, ensuring their long term environmental and economic health. |
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ovesco.co.uk |
Ovesco (Ouse Valley Energy Services Company) has recently been set up with the support of the TTL Energy Group to encourage local energy generation and efficiency. Ovesco has just won the tender to administer Lewes District Council's new round of energy efficiency grants, the first of what the company hopes will be many local activities in the community. |
| bbm-architects.co.uk |
BBM is a local Lewes-based firm, dedicated to creating more environmentally benign architecture. BBM are always happy to talk about their work and their approach. |
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