Plastic Free July is a global initiative, to reduce plastic waste. It is the time of the year when we all work together to tackle single-use plastic and demand real action from governments and businesses. The good news is that we can all make small changes to our everyday lives, which will add up to […]
Green holidays have become popular. We are always searching for the best holiday destinations, but they always come with a price, the environment. What if I told you sustainable holiday places are abundant. From eco-conscious cottages and hotels with solar panels to eco-radiators keeping you warm. While you enjoy the woodland, green spaces and eco-friendly […]
Introduction to rPETs Around ten million tons of plastic make it to our oceans every year, and the need for sustainable alternatives to plastic have never been more critical. The textile and fashion industry are the largest consumers of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), and they are also spearheading the transition towards recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET). At […]
2022 is here! And with a New Year comes New Year’s resolutions! While everyone’s goals will be different, we should all have the goal of being more eco-friendly in 2022 for the sake of our planet and human health. Use this new year to create zero waste goals. Transitioning to be more eco-friendly can be […]
There seems to be an endless amount of subscription boxes available nowadays. Your every need can be catered with a handy box that gets posted through your letterbox every month. From food, to beauty products, through to self-care, and more. We have put together a list of our favourite subscription boxes. Mud + Bloom Mud […]
It’s Fairtrade Fortnight! From the 22nd February until the 7th March Fairtrade and all its accredited members celebrate the amazing work that Fairtrade farmers around the world do every day. The theme of Fairtrade Fortnight 2021 is climate change. We are writing this blog to take the opportunity to share some of the amazing work […]
From April 2021 all retailers in England will be required to charge 10p for plastic carrier bags following new legislation from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). At present, plastic bags must cost at least 5p and the rule only applies to retailers with more than 250 employees, following the rule change […]
If you are vegan or someone who is looking to adopt a more vegan lifestyle you may be curious about all aspects of vegan life, including vegan clothing. We will take you through how you can make sure what you are buying is vegan friendly. Vegan materials Non-vegan materials If there are any materials not […]
What are certifications? An accreditation or certification, while slightly different are both ways by which a third party or authoritative body will confirm that a business or product complies with, and meets the standards that the third party or body expect in order to be awarded the certification or accreditation. For example, complying with the […]
It’s coming up to the festive season, so many of us are prepping our Christmas lists and think about what treats we can get for our friends and loved ones! Following this events of this year, small businesses have really taken a big hit, so now more than ever we should be taking our business […]
