DO you want to be an ECO business?

Or are you already one?

The Eco Centre: Somerset is building a network of businesses that are working towards becoming sustainable or thinking about increasing their eco credentials.

We want to hear from everyone that’s thinking about putting sustainability at the forefront in business.

Whatever industry you’re in, whether there is one or hundreds of employees, every industry can make changes to help save the planet.

We are a community organisation founded to promote sustainability. We want to create a centre of excellence that promotes and enables sustainability throughout the county.

We have received funding to set up a business network to support companies on their sustainable path; with networking, information and business support, we plan to share vital information with businesses at all stages.

Long term, we will create an Eco Explorer Visitor Centre – which will enable the public to discover more about sustainable products and technology, and get practical tips for sustainable living.

Alongside this there will be a Green Business Hub which will support businesses increasing their eco credentials, as well as enterprises developing sustainable products, technologies and services.

This new network will encourage and support the green economy and enable new and existing businesses to become more environmentally sustainable.

There are long-term plans to have incubator units at the centre which will help businesses developing new sustainable products and technologies - a hub of creativity, with an emphasis on social enterprises, for growth and innovation.

So if you’re feeling excited about the project, whether you have an amazing idea we should know about, want to become a supporter, or express your interest as a business please get in touch via our Facebook page, website www.ecocentresw.org or come and meet us at Taunton Live & Pride 2021, in Goodland Gardens and Somerset Square, Taunton, on July 17 from noon to 8pm.

SARAH LEPPARD
Eco Centre: Somerset