November 16, 2022
|3 mins read
We recently had the pleasure of catching up with Ailis Topley, founder and CEO of sustainable candle brand, Pott Candles. With a focus on lowering household waste Pott Candles comes up with creative solutions to create reusable products.
June 15, 2022
|4 mins read
With Refill Day just around the corner, we decided to catch up with Phill from Fill Refill Co to discuss the importance of refillable options and their fight against single use. Refill is important. FILL is built on the principle of refilling over and over and over again. As a maker, we didn’t wan...
May 11, 2022
|5 min read
Increasingly more people are becoming environmentally aware of their choices and looking to be less wasteful. However, our ownership of smartphones doesn’t immediately emerge to prominence. Have you ever considered what makes your smartphone so smart and what happened to it on its journey to you? ...
March 28, 2022
|4 min read
To say I’m passionate about jewellery, caring for it and considering what happens to an item when you know longer wish to wear it, is a slight understatement. I’m Rebekah, the proud owner and creator of Rebekah Ann Jewellery. A purposeful, sustainable and eco conscious jeweller & brand. ...
January 18, 2022
|3 mins read
As the trees shed, the days become shorter, and the temperature sharply drops, it seems winter has reappeared before we know it. Thus, adding cosy winter staples to your wardrobe is a must.
October 18, 2021
|4 min read
With the leaves turning crisp and crimson and the early mornings twinkling under a small dusting of frost, it can only mean one thing – winter is on its way. While winter may be a time for snuggling up beside the warmth of flickering log fires and festivities filled with family, for wildlife it’...
September 15, 2021
|4 min read
For many heading off to university, it is their first experience of living away from home. It marks the start of independence and new control over your finances, accommodation, eating and shopping habits. For those remaining at home for university, it still marks the beginning of a new journey, one ...
September 6, 2021
|3 min read
Have you ever wondered why your skin isn’t improving? You probably think it’s down to the products you are using and that maybe your cleanser or exfoliator just isn’t working. But, in most cases, this is not the problem.
August 16, 2021
|6 mins read
The festival season is well and truly underway and with it comes new opportunities to make sustainable choices while seeing your favourite artists. It also brings with it a lot of single-use products that are beyond your control, such as lateral flow tests, single-use cups and food containers, wrist...
September 18, 2020
|4 min read
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.
August 13, 2020
|3 mins read
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...
April 15, 2020
|3 min read
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, ...
March 19, 2020
|4 min read
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.
February 20, 2020
|3 mins read
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...
January 30, 2020
|4 min read
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...
December 3, 2019
|3 mins read
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...
November 20, 2019
|4 mins read
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...
November 15, 2019
|3 mins read
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...
November 1, 2019
|3 min read
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...
October 29, 2019
|4 min read
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...
September 26, 2019
|3 mins read
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...
July 17, 2019
|3 min read
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.
July 3, 2019
|3 min read
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...
March 13, 2019
|4 min read
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.
February 14, 2019
|3 mins read
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...
January 29, 2019
|3 min read
‘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...
January 31, 2018
|4 min read
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.
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