Green Pioneer is a distribution company focused on bringing stylish, ethical products to the UK retail market. We believe fully in the ethical principles behind the brands we represent and are committed to delivering excellent customer service. Our background in retail means we have a keen understanding of the retail landscape, and are tuned into consumer demands and trends. As a result we understand what it is that you need from us and will make sure that is what we deliver.
We hope you like the brands we represent and look forward to hearing from you if you think they would fit well into your business.
Charity & Will Nichols
Our Brands:
We are the sole distributor in the UK for the contemporary brand, Bambu.
The founders of Bambu, Jeff Delkin and Rachel Speth, set up their brand to create interest and excitement around renewable materials and sustainable practices, and the result is a range full of original design, innovation and imagination. The bambu range is designed to excite and delight people about sustainable alternatives for modern living. In every facet of their business Jeff and Rachel are committed to finding and creating a better way of doing things; from product innovation to manufacturing practices to new materials, they strive to consciously build sustainable practices into every aspect of how they do business.
Their Ethics
Bambu is the only brand to offer certified organic bamboo products. They support fair trade practices, and have been granted the Co-Op America Seal of Approval. www.coopamerica.org As members of 1% for the planet they contribute over 1% of net sales to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment. www.onepercentfortheplanet.org As supporters of the Grameen Foundation they provide volunteer support and small donations to poor people so that they can launch their own businesses – providing income, jobs and importantly raised self-esteem. www.grameenfoundation.org.
For more information visit www.bambuhome.com
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We are the sole distributor in the UK for the Eden Project branded range of kitchen and stationery products.
Developed initially for the gift shop at the Eden Project in Cornwall, all of the products feature fresh contemporary prints by Cornish artist Ley Roberts. The result is a diverse range of coordinating products guaranteed to make a strong display and perfect for the gift market. The current range includes Soil Association certified organic cotton kitchen textiles; bone china mugs; aluminium drinking bottles; recycled paper napkins and tissues, and a comprehensive selection of FSC certified recycled paper notebooks.
Their Ethics
Supporting the Cornish economy is key to the Eden Project so where possible the products are printed or made in Cornwall using eco friendly and sustainable materials.
Approx 5% of retail sales will go back to the Eden Project. The Eden Project is owned by the Eden Trust - a registered charity committed to finding positive ways of dealing with the challenges we face in the world today. Their research and education work is centred on:
- Understanding how society needs to develop to get in shape for the challenges of the 21st century.
- Exploring our dependence on the natural world and promoting the importance of gardening and growing food through school projects such as 'Gardens for life'.
- Tackling climate change through the Eden Project Climate Revolution programme which includes educational projects with schools, the exploration of new technologies for a low carbon world and climate-related public events.
For more information about the Eden Project’s work please visit www.edenproject.com
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We are the sole distributor in Europe for The Leakey Collection - a range of contemporary fair trade jewellery made from grass.
The Leakey Collection includes the popular Zulugrass and Zulusport ranges as well as coordinating porcelain pendants and stylish wooden jewellery made from fallen wood. All the products are made by the Maasai women in Kenya providing much-needed employment in this remote area of Africa.
Zulugrass is a unique and versatile type of jewellery. Each strand contains vibrantly dyed grass combined with sparkling hand blown Czech glass beads - all threaded onto a strong elasticated thread. The single strands can be worn as a bracelet, necklace, anklet or even a hair band and work individually or twisted together with one of the other 99 colours available. Readymade necklaces, bracelets and earrings are also available.
The Zulusport range has been introduced to offer a fun and sporty alternative to the Zulugrass. Sold as simple bracelets and necklaces with optional little charms attached. Great on its own or worn together with Zulugrass.
Their Ethics
Katy and Philip Leakey came up with the idea for Zulugrass after seeing the effect of the 2001 severe drought on the people of the Kenyan bush, where they live. They wanted to help the local community by providing work opportunities without interfering with local culture, and so came up with an idea that would utilise both an abundant natural resource and the traditional jewellery-making skills of the Maasai women. The Massai women like to work with the freedom to come and go as their lives dictate so the work is offered in non-factory settings at "nomadic" work stations which span over 150 miles in the Rift Valley in Kenya. Each woman can choose to work when she wants to, and is paid by the piece. They now provide work for more than 1,000 Maasai women during peak seasons.
They support fair trade practices, and have been granted the Co-Op America Seal of Approval. www.coopamerica.org
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