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Let us exist responsibly ~ consciously ~ sustainably
Ali Clifford is a mentor to small businesses with a focus on purpose-led brands, craftspeople, artists, and charitable organisations. (more here on that) During lockdown, she began repairing her beloved knitwear (and son’s holey socks), experimenting with vintage mending tools discovered in second-hand shops and online marketplaces. She fell in love with the SpeedWeve: a …
World Refill Day returns on June 16th – a Global Day of Action to spotlight reuse, refill, and return as real alternatives to single-use. I’m taking part in the #5DayChallenge from June 16th-20th: five days of simple swaps that show how reuse can fit into everyday life. Here’s how I am joining in: 🧴 Choose …
This month’s ‘meet the creative’ is Rebecca McNicol – Becky’s brand is The Jean Genie, reworked denim jeans, into super cute dungaree overalls. Becky writes: “I never set out to start a business.” Honestly? I just wanted to make my son something comfy to crawl, climb, and roll around in. Something that looked cute but …
“In recent years, it’s been positive to see pre-loved given greater value. But I’m sorry to say that the consumption of new clothes in the UK is still rising. “ I met Brothers We Stand many years ago at a fashion pop-up that I worked on in London (doing the PR and marketing – it …
No idea where this phrase comes from “A stitch in time saves nine” – probably should do some research. BUT it’s something that I say a lot in the visible mending workshops that I host, as we all know how much easier it is to repair a wornout pair of socks, or a hole in …
My friend Paul gave me his very precious UES Denim Shirt, so very well worn at the elbows, there were holes as big as saucers! I wanted to give this project time and attention, as the shirt is so beloved to Paul and it must now be the most well travelled shirt. It’s been on …
Ethically Sourced Gift Ideas for UK Primary School Children, a guest post by author Margaret Rooke. Researching this post really made me wish my kids were young again! Finding the perfect gift for a Key Stage One and Key Stage Two primary school child can be tricky, especially if you want to ensure the gift …
Welcoming a new baby into your home brings joy, wonder, and countless decisions about how to create the healthiest environment for your little one. As more parents recognize the importance of environmental sustainability, raising a baby in an eco-conscious household has become both a priority and a challenge. By making thoughtful choices from day one, …
A UK toilet roll brand giving away 100% of their profits? Bamboo Bobbi eco toilet paper is not-for-profit, entirely volunteer-run, with no directors' salaries, customer service expenses, office space, or warehousing costs.
Guest Post by Amber Tree
BSc Geography Graduate from University of Bristol - The Dear Wellington Boots project, London Design Festival. Looking into circular concepts and designs surrounding fixing my boots.
