Kresse Wesling, E&KO (Inspiring Entrepreneurs - Social Enterprise)

Kresse launched Bio-Supplies in 2003 in Hong Kong, a company that invests in, develops, manufactures and sells environmental packaging alternatives. In 2005, the first UK branch was opened, and it is here that the primary source of growth has been.

Kresse then launched Babaloo in the spring of 2005. Babaloo manufactures and sells a range of environmental and ethical products for parents and babies. Kresses business partner at Babaloo, Richard Bingham, says of Kresse:

She is consumed by her passion for all things eco, and this is shown through her style, vigour and enthusiasm for her business life."

Kresse has recently launched her third business, EaKo, which turns industrial waste into innovative lifestyle products and returns 50% of profits to the charities and organisations related to the waste. See www.fire-hose.co.uk The "Live Earth Belt" is made from decommissioned fire hoses, and 50 per cent of the profits go back to the London Fire Brigade for distribution through their benevolent fund.

Kresse won the Entrepreneurial Woman of the Future award at the Real Business awards in November 2007 and was recently named in Management Today's "35 Women Under 35" list. Part of the British Library and HSBC Inspiring Entrepreneurs series. Video by Matt Casswell.

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