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  1. Ballyboley Dexters
    Ballyboley Dexters is a family run farm breeding Pedigree Dexter Cattle and a handful of Galloway and Black Galloway Cattle. They are committed to sustainablity.
  2. Woman and child feeding a duck
    Based in Comber, the centre is an international exemplar of habitat restoration, sustainable design and green tourism. One of ten safe, accessible wetland centres in the UK and the only one in Northern Ireland. Hear more from this AND Sustainable Giant...
  3. Courtyard with buildings surrounding a gravel courtyard
    This 17th Century estate's historic parklands near Bangor are a model of diversification and sustainable land management practice. Building on the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava's legacy, there is a powerful commitment to enhancing the biodiverse, social and economic role of the estate. Hear more from this AND Sustainable Giant...
  4. Indie Füde
    Indie Füde is an independent food company that’s been building a gigantic reputation as a foodie destination for quality local products, with a massive focus on the ‘shop local’ ideology. Hear more from this AND Sustainable Giant....
  5. Lightfoot Zero Waste Market
    A zero waste market selling grocery products, which promote zero waste; ecological; ethical; environmentally friendly; healthy and local products.
  6. Princetown Guesthouse
    Situated in a quiet leafy area of Bangor, this Victorian  guesthouse dates back to 1898 and has 10 comfortable bedrooms situated over two floors, with public rooms on the ground floor. Delicious homemade healthy food is made to order and sustainability is core to the owner's ethos.  Hear more from this AND Sustainable Giant...
  7. Strangford Lough Activity Centre
    This experiential adventure centre offers a range of outdoor activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty, SLAC specialises in both land and water sports including Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Canoeing or Boat Tours. Their fun, energetic, experienced instructors are advocatess for Leave No Trace practices.  Hear more from this AND Sustainable Giant...
  8. The Studio Helen's Bay
    "Sustainability for us is not only about the environmental impact of our business, but also supporting other local businesses and working together to see visitors come back to our area in the future."
  9. SUP Hub NI
    This mobile paddleboarding school aims to be a hub for the sport within the local community and for visitors alike and operate with sustainable business practices. Hear more from this AND Sustainable Giant...
  10. Sustainable Journeys Ireland
    Owner Brigid Watson set up Ards Peninsula Tours to build on her background in environmental and sustainability education and offer guests intimate insights into the natural heritage of her locale. Hear more from this AND Sustainable Giant...
  11. NI Silver
    NI Silver, is an environmentally friendly micro-business. They use recycled silver, one of the only Fair-Trade providers in NI, utilise solar energy for their electricity and hot water, use electric cars for deliveries and harvest rain-water for their garden. They want to harness the spirit of the local community to help retain and reclaim our local environment.
  12. Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen
    Just 30 minutes from Belfast, Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen is located at Killinchy on the shores of Strangford Lough is in an area of outstanding natural beauty in County Down, the garden of Northern Ireland. Hear more from this AND Sustainable Giant...
  13. The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    This listed 1-acre sustainable Walled Garden in Helen’s Bay grows and sells organic fruit and veg and hosts specialised events such as Yoga, Meditation and Brunch in the Garden. Hear more from this AND Sustainable Giant...
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