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About the business
a. What is the business?
It is a zero waste shop. This means that you are required to bring containers from home to fill up with the products you buy from the shop. All products are vetted to make sure the companies behind them help the planet rather than harm, they also source a lot of local products.
b. What is the scale of the business?
This is a micro business – only an online shop and one in person location
c. What is the business model? Key stakeholders?
A for profit retail store. Keys takeholders are the owner, consumers, and employees.
d. How to buy online and offline?
- offline
Online you just buy products and can choose to get them delivered or pick up in store
e. How do the founder and employees provide support to customers in terms of a zero – waste lifestyle
They allow for a place where people can get daily necessities without adding unnecessary packaging to the world. It is a small step but over time it will make a dent. Sarah also works as a consultant for businesses in the sustainability side of their business. She has 25+ years of sustainability experience which helps companies cut down on unnecessary waste. She also runs workshops for people in Nottingham that want to learn how to cut down on waste. They are all fun, even including how to make your own chocolate.
Media presence
She has been featured on many big media outlets including The Guardian, LeftLion, Notts TV, Nottinghamshire Live, West Bridgeford Wire, Beeco. She also is very active on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Boasting over 7,000 followers! This is obviously a huge marketing pipelone for her.
Links to media:
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POWERPOINT SLIDES
I have created a basic structure for the presentation work and have allotted work to everyone in the team. Take a look at it. Slide 1: 'Environmental Entrepreneurship by Group 5' 1. Team Introduction Photos and Names 2. Shop logo 4. About the Founder a. Motivations b. Background c. Her as guest speaker d. Other projects 5. About the business a. What is the business? What are the products and services they offer? b. What scale of business is it - Micro? Macro? c. What is the business model? Who are the key stakeholders? d. How to buy in Shop Zero - online and offline? e. How do the founder and employees provide support to customers in terms of a zero-waste lifestyle? f. Workshops conducted at Shop Zero 6. Challenges 7. Media presence a. Platforms where Shop Zero was featured (Screenshots and links of each) b. Social media presence (Screenshots and page links) 8. Quiz 9. Team photos in the shop 10. References *Interview transcript *Powerpoint presentation) Timeline: please try to complete the ppt by Wednesday EOD. >
Some information
Zero Shop Nottingham Starting and maintaining a business is a challenging endeavor, a fact that is especially true for businesses operating in niche sectors with clear goals. Leading zero-waste enterprise Shop Zero Nottingham, located in the center of the Unified Realm, has faced and continues to face numerous actions that are extraordinary in relation to its duty to sustainably live. Financial Difficulties: Shop Zero initially disregarded the financial obstacles inherent in developing a strategy centered on having no negative consequences. It took a lot of audacious guesswork to build up an inventory network that complied with environmentally friendly criteria and acquire an underlying store of workable products. Continuing challenges include maintaining a precarious balance between client reasonableness and the manageable acquisition of items, all while overseeing income really. Growth Difficulties: During the inception phase, establishing a clientele for viable products and educating the local community about the concept of zero waste created significant challenges. Extending the product line and adapting to the always shifting consumer preferences in the eco-friendly and zero-waste arena are two aspects of scaling the business. Difficulties with Human Resources: Getting the group excited about manageability, teaching them about eco-friendly products, and emphasizing the zero-waste goal was a crucial challenge in the early stages. Constant efforts center on managing a team that aligns with the organization's values, ensuring high levels of employee satisfaction, and fostering a culture of positivity that fosters growth. The Validity and Image: Presenting plausibility as a zero-squander enterprise in the absence of prior experience presented a significant challenge right from the outset. Shop Zero's never-ending concerns include upholding moral and sound strategic principles, investigating the scene of competitors, and keeping a positive reputation locally. Problems with Adherence and Guidelines: Investigating the intricate network of laws pertaining to packaging, waste management, and potentially natural products increased the level of complexity in the beginning. Constant efforts
are focused on adhering to evolving ecological standards and requirements. Markets with Competition: Shop Zero had to provide a standout selling suggestion in a market where environmentally friendly products might already be available. The ongoing challenge include staying ahead of competitors, continuing to contribute creatively to items, and ining up with the powerful scene of customer inclinations in the maintainability space. Technical Difficulties: Using technology to manage merchandise, conduct online transactions, and gain client commitment indicated a fundamental starting stage. Keeping abreast of innovative trends in maintainability, combining professional frameworks, and ensuring network security in e-commerce operations continue to be challenging tasks. Aspects of Economics and Politics: One of the initial ideas was that consumer spending on eco-friendly products could be influenced by financial situations. Developing challenges include adapting to modifications in environmental policies, trade rules, and global economic conditions that could impact the company. Shop Zero Nottingham exemplifies the adaptability and flexibility required for results in the constantly evolving field of sustainable organizations by conquering these obstacles. The cornerstones of their expedition are essential planning, a dedication to the local surroundings, and an unwavering devotion to maintainability. With the acceleration of the zero-waste movement, companies such as Shop No stand as signals of progress, demonstrating that defeating difficulties with advancement and commitment can prepare for a supportable future (Blowfield, 2012). References Blowfield, M. (2012). Sustainability challenges confronting business. Business and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1093/hebz/9780199642984.003.0003
ShopZero.docx
About the Founder: Sarah Maloy
Source: https://www.pupilsphere.co.uk/home/theo-leonowicz-personal-space
Motivation and Journey:
· The Attempt:
Back in 2016, Sarah was already committed to living sustainably, but hadn’t clocked the zero-waste and plastic issue. She shopped locally, avoided plastic bags, walked wherever she could, carefully recycled stuff, but hadn’t focused on the waste her family was generating.
· The Realization:
Her friend lent her a book that opened her eyes – Zero waste living by Bea Johnson. Sarah became increasingly aware of the waste created at home. She started studying what she was putting into the ‘recycling’ bin, and noticed the plastic-based litter on our streets and in our green spaces. Then came the appalling realization that plastic waste never really goes away. It pollutes our oceans and damages marine life.
· Plastic-free July Challenge:
Plastic free July is a global movement started by the Plastic Free Foundation in Australia, in which you are provided resources and ideas to reduce your single waste plastic use at home, work, schools, cafes, etc. Plastic Free July – Be Part of the Plastic Pollution Solution
When Sarah stumbled upon this challenge, she pledged to bring no plastic into her home for the whole month. And yes, it was hard.
“My kids were begging me for breakfast cereal rather than porridge (that came in a (recyclable) paper bag). I was madly making biscuits and snacks like there was no tomorrow. I was totally exhausted and we all felt deprived.”
This is when she realised that
“…the world isn’t set-up to make it easy for us to reduce waste or plastic.”
So, there it was, in 2018 she started her pop-up sustainable shopping events with Nottingham Zero Waste Collective.
Her aim:
1. Spread awareness about the effects of plastic pollution
2. Create a place where people could shop more consciously
Sarah as a guest speaker:
With a PhD in Sustainability and more that 25 years of experience in this field, Sarah is a Sustainability Speaker, available to book to speak at sustainability events or run sustainability talks and workshops, or as a consultant to businesses who want to up their sustainability performance or develop their sustainability policy.
She also delivers corporate talks on sustainability for managers and staff members.
Source: Sustainability talks & advice from Sarah Maloy - Shop Zero
Other Projects:
Nottingham Zero Waste Collective (now Zero Waste Nottingham) – is a Facebook community where community members share tips and experiences of sustainable living. (now inactive)
Nottingham Fixers - are community repair events held to promote #fixnotthrowaway
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