Founder: Alexandra Bramham
Website: www.biomelifestyle.com

The site sells a range of ethically sourced, eco-friendly and stylish homewares for those of us keen to assuage our consciences while simultaneity keeping our pads en vogue. There’s everything from recycled glassware to FairTrade rugs in stock; and customers have the option of offsetting the carbon emissions from all deliveries. Alexandra started the company up back in 2006 with £20,000 from a combination of personal savings and a bank loan.