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# State-Wide Sustainable Campaigns
Start UK Aims to Get People Involved in Environmental Causes

By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-05-31 | Social Good
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/start-uk
References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Startuk.org) & [startuk.org](http://www.startuk.org/)

Start UK is a state-wide campaign to get more people involved in what it means to be sustainable. The content that Start provides runs the gamut from recipes to [sustainable jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-and-the-salvation-army) and recycling initiatives.

It is part of an organization called Business in the Community which promotes [responsible corporate initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildsight) like corporate responsibility but also more holistic endeavors like social enterprise.

Start UK is kicking off their Get Food Smart campaign, which champions for meat-free, seasonal, local and homegrown goodies. Will you be participating? Even those not based in the United Kingdom can draw inspiration from the way Start galvanizes so many people for the good of the planet and their bodies.

**Contact Information**
Start UK [website](http://www.startuk.org/)
Start on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Startuk.org)
Start on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Start_UK)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Sustainable Lifestyle Awareness:** Promoting sustainable diets, recycling initiatives and holistic endeavors can help people become more aware of their impact on the environment
- **Healthy and Eco-friendly Food:** The Get Food Smart campaign could spark new trends in the food industry for more meat-free, local, seasonal and homegrown products that are also environmentally friendly
- **Corporate Social Responsibility:** Businesses may consider embracing more responsible corporate initiatives, including holistic endeavors like social enterprise, to promote a more sustainable future

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Food and Beverage:** The food industry can benefit from introducing more sustainable products to meet the increasing demand for healthier, eco-friendly options that are also ethically sourced and produced
- **Waste Management:** The recycling initiatives promoted by Start UK could inspire innovation and investment in waste management technologies and solutions
- **Corporate Sustainability Consulting:** The push for more sustainable lifestyles could create opportunities for corporate sustainability consulting firms to help businesses integrate responsible practices into their overall strategy

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