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Good stories | Good people | Good business

A magazine for and about ethical entrepreneurs, innovation and sustainability.

18/06/2026

It’s time to have a look at what’s on the Ethos Bookshelf! 📖🤓

This week, we’re featuring regular contributor Emily Wilcox’s pick: Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett, a heart-warming fantasy filled with magic shops, rescue cats and a second chance at love.

“As a writer for the RSPCA and a waiter for my one-eyed black cat, I’ve long since believed cats are more than just the charming companions, sly sidekicks or needy non-playable characters of the story - they’re the main characters,” says Em.

“This book explores that, like a kitty in a litter tray the second you’ve cleaned it; digging deep into the psyche of the psychotic creatures we call our fur babies, leaving a dollop of whimsy in its wake. It’s my favourite bookish infusion; fantasy, romance and the magical monologues of mogs.

“Ours truly is a feline’s world – we’re simply here to stop them from patting it off the cosmic coffee table’s edge.”

Find out more about Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter and see what else we’ve been reading here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/agnes-aubert-s-mystical-cat-shelter-heather-fawcett/7824050?aid=9184&ean=9780356525785&

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16/06/2026

How do you cope with uncertainty? 🤔😣

It’s a tricky question, and not one that’s easily solved - especially if you suffer with a lot of anxiety. Uncertainty is the number one driver of anxiety disorder, bar none, and managing it can be a tough ask if you get overwhelmed easily.

Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis believe that they can help increase our ‘anxiety tolerance’ which in turn could help to reduce fear and enable greater personal growth.

Sam and Katherine are co-authors of The Uncertainty Toolkit, based on the world’s most extensive study into uncertainty tolerance, conducted with experts at University College London.

We love it. Not only does it offer practical approaches to anxiety and reflective practices, it also features real-life stories and tips from people who got on top of their uncertainty anxiety and never looked back.

“We can’t do anything about the uncertainty that you’re facing, and we apologise for that profusely,” Sam tells us in Ethos 24.

“We’ve tried. But what you can do is change your relationship with it. Uncertainty can’t be fixed and you shouldn’t try and fix it - it’s part of the world. It affects brain and body and you can’t change it, but we can change your uncertainty tolerance - it’s like response management.”

Read all Sam and Katherine’s journey and their approach to The Uncertainty Toolkit in our latest issue of Ethos, out now: https://ethos-magazine.com/product/ethos-24/

12/06/2026

It’s time for another book recommendation from our latest issue of Ethos! 📕🤓

This week, we’re featuring designer Holly Carter’s pick ‘The Covenant of Water’ by Abraham Verghese; a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine.

“I’m drawn in by its rich, multi-generational story set in Kerala, India,” says Holly. “Exploring themes of faith, loss and everlasting love, you begin to feel a connection to the characters, especially the younger ones.

“I’m only halfway through, and I’m keen to see how these lives intertwine and how the novel unfolds.”

Every issue of Ethos features a selection of books that our team are currently reading, and you can see (and even snag a copy for yourself!) through the Ethos Bookshop page: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/ethosmag

(Ethos may get an affiliate commission for books purchased through bookshop.org.)

10/06/2026

Our latest issue is all about sharing - sharing libraries from London to Sydney, tips on how to deal with uncertainty, how to build a brand community and so much more. 🫴

In every issue, too, our contributors share what they’ve been thinking about. In Ethos 24, John, Eva and Faaiza reflect on memories, investing time in hobbies and interests post-university, and feeling the pressures of leaving your early 20s.

You can read more from our contributors alongside brilliant long-reads about sustainability and ethical entrepreneurship in issue 24 here: https://ethos-magazine.com/product/ethos-24/

08/06/2026

Do you know anyone who’s a magazine lover? 📚👀

Ethos is the perfect gift subscription; it’s the gift that keeps on giving. How? It’s packed with good businesses, stories and people with innovative ideas from across the globe, delivered straight to your doorstep. (Or phone. Or tablet. Or laptop...)

Whoever you gift a subscription to will receive two magazines a year, delivered to them without you having to think about it. 🎁

Buy someone an Ethos gift subscription today here! https://ethos-magazine.com/shop/

05/06/2026

Tomorrow is the start of Great Big Green Week 2026! 🌻🌞

Between 6 - 14 June, communities across the UK will be taking action to fight against climate change.

Organised by The Climate Coalition, events will be taking place like nature walks, community clean-ups, repair cafés and much more.

Last year, more than one million people joined Great Big Green Week. Will you be joining this year? You can find out more at https://www.greatbiggreenweek.com/

🎨 - Denis Carballás Riveiro

03/06/2026

Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚴

Today we’re thinking about Fiona Shaw’s chat with Colin Herperger, co-founder and CEO of Ventete, creators of beautiful (and extremely durable) inflatable cycle helmets.

The innovative design took years to perfect, prioritising both safety performance and an appealing aesthetic. While Ventete’s signature inflatable cycle helmet far exceeds European and UK safety standards, the drive has never only been about putting a helmet on the market - it has been about the exhilaration of pushing materials, engineering and design into new territory.

“How do you make a nice helmet that pairs with how you present yourself, like a nice shirt or a nice jacket or pair of trainers?” Colin says. “We looked at the core objects that you want to have with you each day. We decided that, if you can make a helmet go down to 10% of its size, you can have it in your bag.

“If you want to use it, it’s there if you want to hop on a bike, or take your bike. It doesn’t have to be the first decision you make every day.”

Buy a copy of Ethos 23 here to read the story of Ventete! https://ethos-magazine.com/product/ethos-23/

📸 - Photography by Dan Tobin Smith and Maria Lax

29/05/2026

It’s time for another book recommendation! 📚👀

With so many of us spending our days at work, we’ve been thinking about how important it is to feel fulfilled in the workplace.

In issue 23 Nicola Capper caught up with author and CEO of The Happiness Research Institute, Meik Wiking, who talked about his new book, ‘The Art of Danish Living: How to Find Joy at Work’.

Following on from his million-copy bestseller ‘The Little Book of Hygge’, Meik introduces some insightful tools on how to be happy at work using Danish practices as cultural examples including Job Crafting, Building Trust and Autonomy, and Protecting your Freedom.

Get your copy of Ethos 23 here and discover more about how you can make ‘Arbejdsglæde’ work for you!

https://ethos-magazine.com/product/ethos-23/

📸 - Justine Stoddart

27/05/2026

We’re hard at work behind the scenes on our latest mailshot! Have you signed up to the Ethos mailing list yet? 🤩📨

Our fortnightly newsletters are the best way to find out more about what’s happening in the world of Ethos.

Each edition features snippets from our latest issue, the best stories from back issues (which can be found on our site), round-ups of what’s happening in the world of sustainable business, team profiles, book recommendations and so much more!

Don’t miss out on the next Ethos email. Sign up to the Ethos newsletter and read previous editions here: https://us11.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=2ce8f346acc27727319891e14&id=f68b5556be

25/05/2026

Today is National Wine Day, and for Ethos 23, we spoke to co-host of Wonder and sustainable wine expert, Fran Draper. 🍷

“By creating these Wonder wine tastings, I get the chance to handpick the standout stories and share with wine loves the different things that reduce the impact of wine, from transport, to packaging, to the farming methods," she told us.

"And I get the chance to see what resonates, what makes them sit up and listen, and see which wines they enjoy the most and why.”

Read the full interview and find out more about the wonderful world of sustainable wine in Ethos 23.

Get your copy here: https://ethos-magazine.com/product/ethos-23/

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