A week ago, I attended the Ethical Consumer annual conference. I was interested to hear about how different campaigns affected working conditions, the environment etc.
As an aromatherapist, I know that some oils such as Rosewood are unethical if they don’t come from managed woods where re-planting takes place. (Ironically, the one country I have visited (Belize) where one of these woods is, the locals use it for fence posts!)
I have also been thinking about what makes an ethical business? Not over charging, looking after the environment, sourcing materials ethically and a number of other things come to mind. I have still to find however a source of unbleached couch roll. (The paper roll I put on top of the couch cover when doing massage. I am currently working on trying to find out if there is anyone willing to get into this market. – Possibly Suma or Ecoleaf who produce kitchen paper and loo rolls from recycled paper?
If you know somewhere that already makes this product, please do get in touch.
dave@cambridgaromatherapy.com
07939273569
Or of course if you want an aromatherapy massage from someone who works hard at trying to ensure his business is ethical!
