Sky encouraging customers to go green
Posted by DavidM in Buying green | 7 February 2007
BSkyB is one of the few carbon neutral corporations in the UK and is now encouraging customers to be greener too.
As a customer I get a monthly magazine from Sky which includes special offers. In February's magazine were the usual offers (25% off computers, 50% of hotels, etc.) plus one I haven't seen before. 10% off gifts and household products from the CarbonNeutral Company.
You can buy a range of things from solar lights, chargers and toys to eco balls, a log maker and even a valentines green gift box for your loved one, containing Green & Blacks chocolate, a recycled heart-shaped key fob and a month's worth of 'carbon neutral' driving.
To be honest, my wife wouldn't be impressed with the valentines gift box and you can buy the rest at least as cheap elsewhere. For example, the Eco kettle at Carbon Neutral costs £34.99 but you can get it for £28.00 at the Ethical Superstore - 20% cheaper.
A nice idea from Sky and it may help encourage a few people to do a bit more, but it's not earth shattering (excuse the pun).
