OUR ETHICAL FORTNIGHT
Shopping for eco-warriors
Hippyshopper (www.hippyshopper.com) is a fantastic blog aimed at ethical consumers, featuring eco-chic items such as organic beauty products and clothes, recycled umbrellas and green gadgets, and delicious Fairtrade eats.
Dare to care
What is an 'ethical career'? The term covers a wide range of disciplines, from humanitarian work and campaigning to environmental consultancy. Here at Real World, we'll be exploring many of these career paths over the coming months, including a whole host of case studies from recent graduates who are actively pursuing careers with a conscience.
Visit our Ethical Careers sector guide for more details.
Green Heroes of the Fortnight
The University of St Andrews is holding a Green Week from 10th - 16th March 2008. The programme of events includes an ethical careers talk, a sustainable living fair, and a pub quiz.
Think your uni can do better? Email us with news of your forthcoming eco events at editor@realworldmagazine.com
We're looking for unsung student heroes
If you win our Socially Responsible Student of the Year Award, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, we'll give you £5,000 to put towards a project you're passionate about. Any further questions?
To enter, log on to www.realworldawards.com, answer four simple questions and upload a photo or short video- it couldn't be easier! The deadline for entries is 4th July 2008.
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CASE STUDIES
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Louise Roberts - Voluntary Expedition - Trekforce WorldwideA combination of wages from my full time job at my local council and various fundraising efforts. People donated huge amounts of unwanted items that I sold on eBay or at car boot sales each Sunday. ... more |
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Caroline Redrup - ConservationMore and more organisations and individuals are asking for answers to environmental questions, and are seeing them as a business opportunity - it's an exciting place to be but it's also becoming more competitive to work there. ... more |
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Neil Clark - CharityI became interested in working for the non-for-profit sector after working for Caterpillar during my placement year. It was a great year and I got some fantastic experience but I found working to fill shareholders’ pockets unsatisfying. ... more |
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Carina Dunkerly - SustainabilityI have always known I wanted a job where I could “make a difference” and hence always knew I would work in the field of sustainability. It has not really been a career choice as such, as I have never considered working in any other area. ... more |
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