lifestyle
So what is an ethical lifestyle?
We mean choosing cost effective quality options for improving the way you live and the quality of your life by using products and services which are environmentally and socially responsible.
You name it, we can green up your life!
- Set you up with the best tried and tested local, organic delivery schemes
- Help reduce your energy consumption through our home eco-audits
- Put you in contact with ethical local businesses - chemical free cleaning services, eco-builders & architects, specialists in wildlife landscaping & gardening for example
- Help you find gorgeous sustainably produced furniture & practical energy saving devices
Whatever you commission us to do we guarantee that we will find the most ethical product or company for your needs, based on what you want.
home eco audits
Whatever your beliefs - global warming sceptic or treehugger - there is no question as to the increasing costs in everyone’s lifestyle.
The daily pressures of increasing energy bills, water rates, road tax, fuel prices and even waste disposal, are affecting everyone.
Our audits have been developed using a wide range of well researched information from government organisations and published, substantiated evidence.
Managing expectations – what can we do for you?
- Assess and reduce your current household impact on the environment
- Save up to £300 a year on your energy bills & find you grants for household improvements
- Reduce your waste
- Suggest household items or local suppliers to improve your lifestyle, specific to what our eco-audits reveal
- Suggest alternative cheaper environmentally friendly household products which work & reduce the chemicals in your life
We also offer business eco audits.
gifts, treats & fun
Being ethical for us also means fun, learning and adventure. Let us infuse your life with a bit of green lovin’
- Small or large private parties at your home with organic free range food and unique sustainable tableware and decorations
- Fair-trade organic wine tasting evenings
- Bespoke mini breaks at environmentally aware get aways
- Cool contemporary gifts not found in the high street
- Organic makeovers for groups or individuals or an afternoon with an ethical stylist
Whether you have a clear picture of what you want or no ideas at all, we will organise a fantastic ethical treat for you.
weddings
Ethical Occasions creates gorgeous unique weddings with a lasting positive impact on our world. It's very hard to be totally ethical, but even small choices do make a difference.
We takes the stress out of planning your wedding so that you can focus on your day. Leave us to do the hard work, subtly behind the scenes, so you can concentrate on the things that are important to you.
Having a dedicated person to help you with your wedding is no longer an exclusive service only available for those with a large budget. We have organised incredible weddings for less than £5,000 to four day wedding festivals with daily entertainment.
prices
Our services are very flexible so there are no set packages. Cherry pick from our services and expertise to plan your day within your timescale & budget. Our prices start from just £25 for carefully researched information on ethical and local suppliers and venues, sourced solely for you. Or, following a free initial consultation & complimentary glass of champagne, we’ll provide you with a competitive quote for exactly what you are looking for.
parties & events
private parties
Our private parties are guaranteed to enthral your guests and give that something a little extra. Whether it’s a one to one romantic proposal or a wild bash with your friends we will help with any aspect, even if you just want some advice. The South East has an array of fantastic original entertainers, and tremendous musicians that will make your party astounding, let us help you pull something together that’s elegantly different.
events
A sustainable and ethical event doesn’t mean limiting or dull. The perfect result can be achieved without over stepping your budget or settling for second best. We pride ourselves on quality without compromise.
At Ethical Occasions we use the most relevant up to date frameworks (BS 8901) and good practice guidelines (e.g. Defra) to plan and manage sustainable events of all sizes. We have organised festivals to small launches, contact us and see how we can help gain you recognition for taking that extra step.
We also cater for all kinds of corporate events.
travel & transport
travel
If you’re looking for some inspiration for your get away no matter the occasion; romantic bonding, yogic retreat, health spa, alternative hen or stag do, we can pull together truly unusual and affordable ideas for you or organise your whole experience.
Tree house bed and breakfast, contemporary beach houses, luxury yurts, eccentric partisan loft apartments, funky penthouses, earthship honeymoons, sumptuous houseboats
transport
Fancy hiring an electric or low emission car to get there? Or perhaps you would like something totally off the wall, vintage, quirky or eye catching. Whatever you want we guarantee Ethical Occasions will find you something others couldn’t – in fact we can even arrange for it to be dropped off outside your house & sort out the carbon you emit.
Don’t believe us? Ring us and see!
business eco audits
The most successful and forward thinking businesses plan long term to improve the sustainability of their goods, services and workplace.
By becoming a more sustainable business you will:
- Open up new areas of business and improve your PR
- Reduce costs from waste, transport & energy
- Become more efficient
- Reduce your carbon footprint
We work with a number of specialist business eco audit providers. Contact us and see what we can do for you.
We also offer home eco audits.
corporate events
We have many years experience in organising conferences and meetings for many different sectors. We can help you produce carbon neutral events based around your companies end needs.
You can be assured that all the detail you want will be taken care of from the venue, food and entertainment right down to environmentally friendly name badges.
Our corporate events are just as stylish, memorable and positive as our parties & events.
personal shopping
If you are looking for something a bit more distinctive and unique be it a gift or piece of stylish furniture, let us pull together some inspiring ideas for you!
Let Ria put together the perfect list of unusual funky and unique ideas from as little as £10.
All items are selected specifically from socially and environmentally responsible individuals or businesses.