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Purple Dot is for people who want to create an economy fit for the future.

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From the map . . .

  • Gaeia
    Ethical investments
    North West

  • Ecological Hosting
    Wind-powered hosting
    East Midlands
     

  • Sarah Macbeth
    Web design and identities
    South East

     

  • The Big Lemon
    Eco bus services
    South East
     

  • BeWilderwood
    Treehouse adventure park
    East Anglia

  • Organic Roofs
    Green roofs
    South East
     

  • Funkyheat
    Infrared heating panels
    South East
     

  • Neo
    Brand, strategy, websites
    South East
     

  • Bordeaux Quay
    Restaurant, bar, courses
    South West
     

  • Catchbox
    Community supported fish
    South East
     

  • Ethecol
    Ethical Chip & Pin
    East Anglia
     

  • Craker Business Solutions
    Chartered accountancy firm
    South East
     

  • Claire Potter Design
    Interior & exterior design
    South East
     

  • PricePie
    Transparent pricing tool
    South East
     

  • The Good Folk
    Ethical design studio
    London

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