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Let us exist responsibly ~ consciously ~ sustainably
What is PURIFIED? Ali writes: After many years working in ethical fashion, I know how hard it is to source and produce totally plastic-free footwear. I recently met up with the team behind Purified, at The Mills Fabrica, and later chatted in depth with Will Verona designer and cofounder, to find out more. At the …
In the pursuit of a more sustainable lifestyle, every choice we make matters. From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, and even the bedding we sleep on, each decision can contribute to a greener, more eco-friendly world. When it comes to bedding, one option stands out for its sustainable qualities and summer …
What is Renée and how does it work?
Renée is the ‘Too-Good-To-Go’ for materials. We are an hybrid marketplace (online and in-person Hubs) that matches companies' leftover materials and surplus stock, with creatives and makers who need supplies.
We offer anything from paper, wood, textile, leather, yarn, paint, metal, glass and so on.
Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly decorations into your festivities and on your Christmas Tree is a great way to promote environmental consciousness and make your celebrations more meaningful. Here are a few beautiful examples of thoughtfully handcrafted, or upcycled decorations to add a contemporary pop of style and colour to your space while reducing your carbon …
Meet the softest sustainably sourced Pyjamas and undies (I think the technical term is ‘intimates’), made from European Beech trees – the material you may know, is called Tencel. Another tree is planted for every pair of Stripe and Stare pants purchased. And the brand are now bCorp certified too. I have just been invited …
I thought I’d have a go at making some needle threaders. The little silver coloured needle threaders that we all have in our sewing boxes and needle wallets are really delicate creatures and prone to breaking with over-use or heavy handling. So instead of buying another set from the haberdashery shop, I decided to have …
The future of Sutton Community Farm is at risk Can you help to save (link to crowdfunder) Sutton Community Farm? The future of the community-owned organic fruit and veg farm in south London is at risk. I discovered Sutton Community Farm VegBox delivery scheme, via my friend Hannah at the Sound Lounge, and I started …
Last week, the Fairtrade Foundation invited me along to a fascinating event to celebrate the launch of #FairtradeFortnight. The “Endangered Aisle” pop-up in Shoreditch highlighting products that are at risk of disappearing because of climate change. I spotted a couple of Fairtrade certified brands at the event: Jenipher’s Coffee, Earth Conscious, little green radicals, Zaytoun …
I’m very much enjoying Juliet Davenport’s new book, The Green Start Up, and thought I’d bring my brief instagram review over here to my blog, where I can add links if you’d like to find out more. Blending environmentalism with entrepreneurship, climate campaigner Juliet Davenport, the founder of Good Energy, podcaster and President of the …
Kate Cullum is a Reading-based textile designer (where I hail from) who creates limited runs of rugs and cushions which are made by a multi generational family of weavers just outside of Jaipur, India.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀My son has one of Kate’s gorgeous rugs in his bedroom, and we love the colour the cushions bring to our sitting …
