Isle of Wight Green Industries
The Isle of Wight is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and it is no surprise that many businesses based here are influenced by this. Nowadays there is an increased awareness and demand for products and services which are environmentally sensitive.
Rapanui - The Green Clothing Company
Rapanui proves that it is possible for a company to be completely sustainable. Their garments are manufactured from a mix of Organic Cotton, Sustainably Coppiced Bamboo, Bio-degradable, Hypoallergenic and Chemical-free fabrics: As soft, natural and breathable as nature can make it.
Unique in the fashion world, the entire business operation is Carbon Neutral;
offsetting 6.5 tonnes of greenhouse gas per annum through our renewable-energy powered office alone. Rapanui Clothing website
Green Island Tourism
This groundbreaking organisation is dedicated to developing a more environmentally sensitive tourism industry on the Isle of Wight. You can find out more about their work and the green initiatives being made Island-wide Green Island Website
Real Island Food Company
With a desire to eat more local food and little time to shop for it, friends Rachel Foy and Jackie Phillips developed the idea for The Real Island Food Company, and now deliver baskets of yummy Island food direct to their customers. Real Island Food Website
Liz Earle Cosmetics
Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare is a cosmetics company based on the Isle of Wight who deliver beautifully hand wrapped products to customers across the whole of the UK as well as worldwide.
Their no-fuss skincare range harnesses the power of the best quality naturally active ingredients which are gentle yet effective.
Their award winning products can be bought from Union, their shop on the Island or from their award winning mail order service and website. Liz Earle website