Julia Hailes MBE

" I wear many hats, but they're all green."

About me

I’m a campaigning consultant, a writer, a speaker, a green entrepreneur and an opinion former. In 1987, I co-founded SustainAbility , an environmental consultancy and think tank, with John Elkington . Since then I’ve written or co-written nine books, including the million selling Green Consumer Guide.

I write regularly for magazines and newspapers, sit on the board of a number of organisations and my most long-standing clients include Marks & Spencer and Procter & Gamble . In 2002, I co-founded an African charity, Haller. In 1992 I got an UN Global 500 Award for outstanding environmental achievement and in 1999 an MBE.

I've written several articles for the Financial Times House and Home section

My eco-renovated flat near Portobello rd is available to rent

I've just co-founded a new organisation called E for Good - we're campaigning on e-waste

Melinda Watson and I co-founded E for Good in 2011

Winners and Judges of Somerset Green Schools Challenge - sponsored by EDF

The Haller Board in 2011. Myself, Guido Haller, Charles Middleton, Dany Haller, Louise Piper, Jonathan Ford

Sean Feeney, the CEO of Environcom, has supported E for Good

At E for Good we're aiming to reduce the amount of e-waste, repair and reuse as much as possible.

Camel at dawn - on the camel safari, walking through mountains in Northern Kenya

Small WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Man

Pupil from Harlaxton Primary School helping me load e-waste into our pink recycling bin

Hugh's Fish Fight caimpaigned against fish discards - 2011

Blog I wrote - Why aren't restaurants more sustainable?

I was asked to open a pond and plant a tree at my old prep school - Knighton House, in Dorset

I went to visit Knowaste who have started recycling nappies and other 'offensive' waste

I've given a couple of presentations to McDonalds executives - see my Speeches section

The National Trust asked me to help with their sustainability plans

I've written an article for the FT on eco-renovating my flat - the floor is made from bamboo

I've written a couple of blogs on shops and buildings that leave their doors open in the winter.

The bathroom in my eco-renovated flats use Domus tiles, made from recycled materials

The Stamford Mercury newspaper were brilliant supporters of E for Good's Clear out Electricals Week.

Tom Macmilland and Ben Mepham, Director and Founder of the Food Ethics Council. I was a member until 2011

The WEEE Man (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) is the amount of waste a person throws away in their life - it's 7m tall!

E for Good

In 2011, I set up E For Good, with Melinda Watson .We’re campaigning to reduce the amount of electrical waste (e-waste) as well as setting up systems to increase repair, reuse and efficient recycling. This is the focus of my work in 2012.

Hot Topics

Baby Babycare Business Campaigning Carrier bags Cleaning Communications Consumers Detergents Disposability Disposables E-waste Eco-renovation Education Energy Food Government Green building Household M&S Media Nappies P&G Packaging Plastics Recycling Schools Supermarkets Sustainability Waste

News & Updates

I co-founded SustainAbility – and it’s 25! (Apr12)

John Elkington has posted a blog about why we started SustainAbility. It describes us meeting in 1986 and setting up the consultancy / think tank in 1987. Twenty-five years on SustainAbility is hosting a celebration and inviting everyone who has … Continue reading →

FT Article – It’s Not Easy Being Green (Apr12)

My article on eco-renovation was published in the House & Home section of the FT on 21st April, 2012. It’s explains how I set about greening my London flat – and the challenges I faced, despite being an eco-expert. … Continue reading →

London Eco-flat near Portobello rd for rent (Apr12)

The flat is super energy-efficient, having reduced the carbon footprint by at least 59%, and it’s available to rent. Eco-features include bamboo and cork flooring, a kitchen worktop made from recycled glass bottles, a master switch for electrics, LED lighting … Continue reading →