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A guest post by Char Bingham-Wallis, Co-Founder of From Belo. In this post, Char explains how we need to consider the human side of the circular economy. By reinvesting into our supply chains, and not just into materials, we can make a more sustainable future.

We have long known the impact of green spaces on our well-being but what about blue spaces? Is there something extra special about being close to water? ‘Every time I go to the sea it makes me peaceful, it makes me feel part of something bigger than my everyday life, the horizon and the rhythms sh...

We now have more sustainable body care options available than we ever did before. Just a few years ago there wasn’t nearly as much choice! And we can expect the options to increase further. Demand for “green beauty” is on the rise, with consumers seeking products with greater sustainability, ...

2020 is set to be the year where the world really starts thinking about the impact our actions have on the planet. Ethical practices are becoming increasingly important for consumers, and this extends to the ways that we are investing our money.

  The Extinction Rebellion (XR) movement has been in the press a lot lately, blocking roads, holding up the House of Commons and holding non-violent protests all around London. Spurred by the increasingly urgent climate crisis, XR are demanding governments take meaningful action, and quickl...

The decade has come to an end and it is high time we take a proper look back on the progresses and pitfalls of our ongoing attempts to protect our planet. This not only gives us the chance to reflect but also to look forward to identify what is needed in the upcoming decade. It might be time to reth...

Christmas is a truly magical time of the year – there’s exciting winter events, delicious festive food and drink, and pretty lights and decorations for everyone to enjoy. The Christmas season also allows people to spend lots of quality time with your loved ones and give something back to the...

A recent poll has found that in this upcoming election, voters care more about the environment than they do about the economy. The UK government has made strides in reacting to this public outcry by being the first government to declare a climate emergency, pushing through pro-planet policy and le...

Festive season is fast approaching and with it all the parties and celebrations one might expect. Think tinsel, paper plates loaded with roasties, lots of booze and, lets not forget, enough cleaning products to leave the Queen’s palace glittering from top to bottom. But contrary to what might be e...

In order for us to maintain an eco-friendly status throughout society we need to be doing our bit at home as well as in the workplace. Whilst one home is unlikely to produce as much waste as a business does, collectively, domestic waste adds up to a huge amount. Alongside proper waste disposal, ther...

Concerns surrounding global warming are growing as the effects on our planet become more and more noticeable. Despite this, waste is increasing yearly and causing severe pollution in our environment – according to government statistics, the UK produced around 37.9 million tonnes of commercial...

As the world spirals towards climate disaster, we are beginning to see attitudes changing. It has been a long time coming and whilst we can all do our bit to help to try to reduce the damage that we are doing to our planet, one of the most effective ways that a difference can be made is through busi...

Reducing your ecological footprint is a major way to lighten the burden on the planet and preserve our natural wonders for many generations to come. If you’re ready to get started, here are eight simple ways to reduce your ecological footprint.

The world is changing nonstop, including the environment. Unfortunately, the state of the planet isn’t going in a positive direction. CO2 levels are the highest they’ve ever been, massive heat waves (and cold fronts) are popping up all over the world, and the Earth’s heat-repelling ice is melt...

In this guest blog series, Chloe Sharman takes us through a virtual tour of a zero waste home with tips and tricks, highlighting the different options available to live a greener lifestyle starting with beauty products. 

There are many positives to living a less impactful life, not only helping to save and maintain the planet we live on but helping yourself to experience a more peaceful way of life. It allows you to take time to appreciate how the materials and energy that goes into creating our everyday products ca...

‘Zero-waste’ was a term initially used in manufacturing where the companies squandered as little resources as possible. Since then, it has become a catchphrase used by individuals globally to denote sending nothing to landfill. However, is this movement just a phase? A way for people to become e...

In this guest blog you can discover from one of our lovely jewellery designers the detailed process behind making fine pieces of jewellery which are both sustainably made and stunning to look at.