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The Community for Sustainability-Minded Businesses. Find ethical products and services from the UK & Ireland in our directory. Join our network of inspirational businesses and support the UK's transition to net zero.
Jo & Alison at Yellow Interiors told us that “There is sometimes resistance from clients who expect to be paying for ‘new’ but when we explain how we can transform the space and save them money, attitudes change.”
#circulareconomy #preowned #interiorexperts
#circulareconomy #preowned #interiorexperts
November 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Jo & Alison at Yellow Interiors told us that “There is sometimes resistance from clients who expect to be paying for ‘new’ but when we explain how we can transform the space and save them money, attitudes change.”
#circulareconomy #preowned #interiorexperts
#circulareconomy #preowned #interiorexperts
Hedge laying is a traditional country skill with lots of benefits for wildlife. @habitataid.bsky.social shows us how it is done. It involves cutting & bending or ‘laying’ the stems of trees & shrubs that encourages growth from the base - an ideal habitat for wildlife and birds.
#wildlife #hedges
#wildlife #hedges
November 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Hedge laying is a traditional country skill with lots of benefits for wildlife. @habitataid.bsky.social shows us how it is done. It involves cutting & bending or ‘laying’ the stems of trees & shrubs that encourages growth from the base - an ideal habitat for wildlife and birds.
#wildlife #hedges
#wildlife #hedges
If you’ve not completed your Christmas shopping yet 😂 we would encourage you to consider shopping independent from our directory of UK-based and sustainability-minded businesses.
#shoplocal #christmasshopping #independent #ethical
#shoplocal #christmasshopping #independent #ethical
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
If you’ve not completed your Christmas shopping yet 😂 we would encourage you to consider shopping independent from our directory of UK-based and sustainability-minded businesses.
#shoplocal #christmasshopping #independent #ethical
#shoplocal #christmasshopping #independent #ethical
Last chance to order a ring from Ethica Diamonds in time for a romantic Christmas proposal.
Ethica’s lab grown diamond rings and jewellery are the perfect match for the conscious consumer. They are ethical, beautiful, sparkly and real diamonds.
#labgrown #diamondring #proposal #Christmas
Ethica’s lab grown diamond rings and jewellery are the perfect match for the conscious consumer. They are ethical, beautiful, sparkly and real diamonds.
#labgrown #diamondring #proposal #Christmas
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last chance to order a ring from Ethica Diamonds in time for a romantic Christmas proposal.
Ethica’s lab grown diamond rings and jewellery are the perfect match for the conscious consumer. They are ethical, beautiful, sparkly and real diamonds.
#labgrown #diamondring #proposal #Christmas
Ethica’s lab grown diamond rings and jewellery are the perfect match for the conscious consumer. They are ethical, beautiful, sparkly and real diamonds.
#labgrown #diamondring #proposal #Christmas
Plastic free gardening fleece from @chimneysheep.bsky.social is ideal for insulating a greenhouse or protecting plants from winter frosts and snowfall. 100% sheep's wool. Recyclable. Compostable. Made in the UK.
#plasticfree #wool #insulation #gardening
#plasticfree #wool #insulation #gardening
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Plastic free gardening fleece from @chimneysheep.bsky.social is ideal for insulating a greenhouse or protecting plants from winter frosts and snowfall. 100% sheep's wool. Recyclable. Compostable. Made in the UK.
#plasticfree #wool #insulation #gardening
#plasticfree #wool #insulation #gardening
Jennifer Titmas (Titmas Interiors) has 'definitely seen more clients showing interest in sustainability, though it does vary”.
Find out what expert interior designers say about ethical choices in the latest issue of Positive Shopping.
#futurehomes #aesthetic #environment #wellbeing
Find out what expert interior designers say about ethical choices in the latest issue of Positive Shopping.
#futurehomes #aesthetic #environment #wellbeing
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Jennifer Titmas (Titmas Interiors) has 'definitely seen more clients showing interest in sustainability, though it does vary”.
Find out what expert interior designers say about ethical choices in the latest issue of Positive Shopping.
#futurehomes #aesthetic #environment #wellbeing
Find out what expert interior designers say about ethical choices in the latest issue of Positive Shopping.
#futurehomes #aesthetic #environment #wellbeing
Good news from @ethexuk.bsky.social
Their bond offer for Big Solar Co-op exceeded its target for funding for Whiteborough Solar Park (3.5 mw output: enough to power about 2,500 homes) - supporting the UK’s transition to net zero.
#netzero #renewableenergy #solarpark #ethicalfinance
Their bond offer for Big Solar Co-op exceeded its target for funding for Whiteborough Solar Park (3.5 mw output: enough to power about 2,500 homes) - supporting the UK’s transition to net zero.
#netzero #renewableenergy #solarpark #ethicalfinance
November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Good news from @ethexuk.bsky.social
Their bond offer for Big Solar Co-op exceeded its target for funding for Whiteborough Solar Park (3.5 mw output: enough to power about 2,500 homes) - supporting the UK’s transition to net zero.
#netzero #renewableenergy #solarpark #ethicalfinance
Their bond offer for Big Solar Co-op exceeded its target for funding for Whiteborough Solar Park (3.5 mw output: enough to power about 2,500 homes) - supporting the UK’s transition to net zero.
#netzero #renewableenergy #solarpark #ethicalfinance
Two incredible stories about these earrings:
The ballet shoes were donated by the Royal Ballet & Opera to @rocworxdesigns.bsky.social so as to reduce waste & Rachel is making a donation to the Trussell Trust - a food bank charity for every pair sold.
#balletshoes #upcycling #charity #generosity
The ballet shoes were donated by the Royal Ballet & Opera to @rocworxdesigns.bsky.social so as to reduce waste & Rachel is making a donation to the Trussell Trust - a food bank charity for every pair sold.
#balletshoes #upcycling #charity #generosity
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Two incredible stories about these earrings:
The ballet shoes were donated by the Royal Ballet & Opera to @rocworxdesigns.bsky.social so as to reduce waste & Rachel is making a donation to the Trussell Trust - a food bank charity for every pair sold.
#balletshoes #upcycling #charity #generosity
The ballet shoes were donated by the Royal Ballet & Opera to @rocworxdesigns.bsky.social so as to reduce waste & Rachel is making a donation to the Trussell Trust - a food bank charity for every pair sold.
#balletshoes #upcycling #charity #generosity
This is the time of year when you need a warm blanket - on the sofa in the evening to keep the chill off and on your bed at night to keep you warm and toasty.
Laura’s Loom blankets are made from 100% British wool - grown, spun, dyed and woven right here in the UK.
#britishwool #woolblanket #local
Laura’s Loom blankets are made from 100% British wool - grown, spun, dyed and woven right here in the UK.
#britishwool #woolblanket #local
November 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is the time of year when you need a warm blanket - on the sofa in the evening to keep the chill off and on your bed at night to keep you warm and toasty.
Laura’s Loom blankets are made from 100% British wool - grown, spun, dyed and woven right here in the UK.
#britishwool #woolblanket #local
Laura’s Loom blankets are made from 100% British wool - grown, spun, dyed and woven right here in the UK.
#britishwool #woolblanket #local
Thinking about table decorations for your Christmas dinner?
These cute little mushroom ceramic pieces from Storm Flowers Garden make the perfect napkin tie. They also stock ceramic robins, bunnies and ivy leaves.
#ceramicdecorations #christmasdinner #consciousliving
These cute little mushroom ceramic pieces from Storm Flowers Garden make the perfect napkin tie. They also stock ceramic robins, bunnies and ivy leaves.
#ceramicdecorations #christmasdinner #consciousliving
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Thinking about table decorations for your Christmas dinner?
These cute little mushroom ceramic pieces from Storm Flowers Garden make the perfect napkin tie. They also stock ceramic robins, bunnies and ivy leaves.
#ceramicdecorations #christmasdinner #consciousliving
These cute little mushroom ceramic pieces from Storm Flowers Garden make the perfect napkin tie. They also stock ceramic robins, bunnies and ivy leaves.
#ceramicdecorations #christmasdinner #consciousliving
Mandie Beuzeval is a sustainably-minded woodworker who makes exquisitely finished furniture in her workshop in London. She’s just completed our new carbon reduction course.
#carbonreduction #netzerojourney #wearebluepatch
#carbonreduction #netzerojourney #wearebluepatch
November 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Mandie Beuzeval is a sustainably-minded woodworker who makes exquisitely finished furniture in her workshop in London. She’s just completed our new carbon reduction course.
#carbonreduction #netzerojourney #wearebluepatch
#carbonreduction #netzerojourney #wearebluepatch
Dodds & Shute told us that “Currently, the majority of our clients and projects have sustainability targets or criteria to which they require us to specify furniture."
📸 Virgin HO / Amy Heycock
Download the latest Positive Shopping magazine to read more.
#lowvoc #breeam #reuse #repair #recycle
📸 Virgin HO / Amy Heycock
Download the latest Positive Shopping magazine to read more.
#lowvoc #breeam #reuse #repair #recycle
November 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Eenee compostable nappies can be bought from @chimneysheep.bsky.social
Eenee are “the world's only plastic free nappy”. If you are looking for an ethical alternative to disposable nappies, this is the answer.
#nappies #compostable #saynotoplastic
Eenee are “the world's only plastic free nappy”. If you are looking for an ethical alternative to disposable nappies, this is the answer.
#nappies #compostable #saynotoplastic
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Eenee compostable nappies can be bought from @chimneysheep.bsky.social
Eenee are “the world's only plastic free nappy”. If you are looking for an ethical alternative to disposable nappies, this is the answer.
#nappies #compostable #saynotoplastic
Eenee are “the world's only plastic free nappy”. If you are looking for an ethical alternative to disposable nappies, this is the answer.
#nappies #compostable #saynotoplastic
A fascinating insight into how @fullgrownfuture.bsky.social grow chairs from trees.
The Vaila chair shown here was a prototype. Each chair is completely unique and it takes between four and ten years to grow.
#trees #woodenfurniture #fullgrown #throwback
The Vaila chair shown here was a prototype. Each chair is completely unique and it takes between four and ten years to grow.
#trees #woodenfurniture #fullgrown #throwback
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A fascinating insight into how @fullgrownfuture.bsky.social grow chairs from trees.
The Vaila chair shown here was a prototype. Each chair is completely unique and it takes between four and ten years to grow.
#trees #woodenfurniture #fullgrown #throwback
The Vaila chair shown here was a prototype. Each chair is completely unique and it takes between four and ten years to grow.
#trees #woodenfurniture #fullgrown #throwback
@thriverenewables.bsky.social have had a very good year. They’ve released their half year report and reported that their “portfolio of wind, solar and hydro projects generated 63,082 MWh of clean electricity."
#netzero #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #communityenergy #funding
#netzero #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #communityenergy #funding
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
@thriverenewables.bsky.social have had a very good year. They’ve released their half year report and reported that their “portfolio of wind, solar and hydro projects generated 63,082 MWh of clean electricity."
#netzero #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #communityenergy #funding
#netzero #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #communityenergy #funding
Providing outdoor furniture for staff breaks is part of good business park design. Factory Furniture makes street furniture using FSC®-certified hardwood, metals and pre-cast concrete for commercial and public sector clients.
#outdoorspace #commercialbuilding #publicsector #streetfurniture
#outdoorspace #commercialbuilding #publicsector #streetfurniture
October 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Providing outdoor furniture for staff breaks is part of good business park design. Factory Furniture makes street furniture using FSC®-certified hardwood, metals and pre-cast concrete for commercial and public sector clients.
#outdoorspace #commercialbuilding #publicsector #streetfurniture
#outdoorspace #commercialbuilding #publicsector #streetfurniture
Green Salon Collective have recycled over 200 tonnes of salon waste. That’s what we call having an impact.
Salon waste is very bad for the environment but the GSC scheme is both environmentally friendly and profitable for salons.
#Hairdressing #SalonWaste #CompostableTowels #ProfitableBusiness
Salon waste is very bad for the environment but the GSC scheme is both environmentally friendly and profitable for salons.
#Hairdressing #SalonWaste #CompostableTowels #ProfitableBusiness
October 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Green Salon Collective have recycled over 200 tonnes of salon waste. That’s what we call having an impact.
Salon waste is very bad for the environment but the GSC scheme is both environmentally friendly and profitable for salons.
#Hairdressing #SalonWaste #CompostableTowels #ProfitableBusiness
Salon waste is very bad for the environment but the GSC scheme is both environmentally friendly and profitable for salons.
#Hairdressing #SalonWaste #CompostableTowels #ProfitableBusiness
"Sustainability alone is no longer enough, we must look to restore, regenerate and to create environments that bring humans and the planet back into balance" - Gail Race
https://issuu.com/janebluepatch/docs/2025_26_positive_shopping_master_draft_2024
#mindful #holistic #restore #regenerate
https://issuu.com/janebluepatch/docs/2025_26_positive_shopping_master_draft_2024
#mindful #holistic #restore #regenerate
October 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
"Sustainability alone is no longer enough, we must look to restore, regenerate and to create environments that bring humans and the planet back into balance" - Gail Race
https://issuu.com/janebluepatch/docs/2025_26_positive_shopping_master_draft_2024
#mindful #holistic #restore #regenerate
https://issuu.com/janebluepatch/docs/2025_26_positive_shopping_master_draft_2024
#mindful #holistic #restore #regenerate
On the walls of the RA
Though no longer on view, Oliver Gosling’s powerful works “Spill” and “Standing” (catalogue nos. 323 & 324) left a lasting impression in Gallery VIII at the @royalacademy.bsky.social Summer Exhibition 2025.
#OliverGosling #ContemporaryArt #RoyalAcademy
Though no longer on view, Oliver Gosling’s powerful works “Spill” and “Standing” (catalogue nos. 323 & 324) left a lasting impression in Gallery VIII at the @royalacademy.bsky.social Summer Exhibition 2025.
#OliverGosling #ContemporaryArt #RoyalAcademy
October 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On the walls of the RA
Though no longer on view, Oliver Gosling’s powerful works “Spill” and “Standing” (catalogue nos. 323 & 324) left a lasting impression in Gallery VIII at the @royalacademy.bsky.social Summer Exhibition 2025.
#OliverGosling #ContemporaryArt #RoyalAcademy
Though no longer on view, Oliver Gosling’s powerful works “Spill” and “Standing” (catalogue nos. 323 & 324) left a lasting impression in Gallery VIII at the @royalacademy.bsky.social Summer Exhibition 2025.
#OliverGosling #ContemporaryArt #RoyalAcademy
We love to see collabs work - in this one Kapdaa used waste fabrics from Abigail Bury, a textile designer, to cover journals. The result is fabulous.
#waste #textiles #upcycling
#waste #textiles #upcycling
October 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We love to see collabs work - in this one Kapdaa used waste fabrics from Abigail Bury, a textile designer, to cover journals. The result is fabulous.
#waste #textiles #upcycling
#waste #textiles #upcycling
Small ceramic decorations for autumn or Christmas from Storm Flowers Garden would make the perfect gift. They’re versatile and can be used for table decoration, tree decoration or seasonal home decor. Each is handmade so colours and shapes may vary.
#Christmas #homedecor #handmadeceramics
#Christmas #homedecor #handmadeceramics
October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Small ceramic decorations for autumn or Christmas from Storm Flowers Garden would make the perfect gift. They’re versatile and can be used for table decoration, tree decoration or seasonal home decor. Each is handmade so colours and shapes may vary.
#Christmas #homedecor #handmadeceramics
#Christmas #homedecor #handmadeceramics
Spark & Bell had an amazing September winning the Green Business of the Year at the Brighton & Hove Business Awards, and the Build Back Better Gold and Build Back Better Green awards from Lighting Insider for the Seraphín chandelier light.
#EthicalBusiness #Lighting #RecycledPlastic #BrassLighting
#EthicalBusiness #Lighting #RecycledPlastic #BrassLighting
October 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Spark & Bell had an amazing September winning the Green Business of the Year at the Brighton & Hove Business Awards, and the Build Back Better Gold and Build Back Better Green awards from Lighting Insider for the Seraphín chandelier light.
#EthicalBusiness #Lighting #RecycledPlastic #BrassLighting
#EthicalBusiness #Lighting #RecycledPlastic #BrassLighting
We were delighted to hear that Denby Pottery have achieved 900 carbon free hours in their factory over this summer. The company installed a 2MW solar array in 2024 reducing dependence on electricity from fossil fuel sources. One of a range of initiatives.
#denby #carbonfree #pottery #madeinengland
#denby #carbonfree #pottery #madeinengland
October 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We were delighted to hear that Denby Pottery have achieved 900 carbon free hours in their factory over this summer. The company installed a 2MW solar array in 2024 reducing dependence on electricity from fossil fuel sources. One of a range of initiatives.
#denby #carbonfree #pottery #madeinengland
#denby #carbonfree #pottery #madeinengland
We asked leading interior designers for their opinion on whether sustainability was a priority for clients.
"there's a growing interest in sustainable design" Pia Pelkonen, Pia Design
https://issuu.com/janebluepatch/docs/2025_26_positive_shopping_master_draft_2024
#interiordesign #impact
"there's a growing interest in sustainable design" Pia Pelkonen, Pia Design
https://issuu.com/janebluepatch/docs/2025_26_positive_shopping_master_draft_2024
#interiordesign #impact
October 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
We asked leading interior designers for their opinion on whether sustainability was a priority for clients.
"there's a growing interest in sustainable design" Pia Pelkonen, Pia Design
https://issuu.com/janebluepatch/docs/2025_26_positive_shopping_master_draft_2024
#interiordesign #impact
"there's a growing interest in sustainable design" Pia Pelkonen, Pia Design
https://issuu.com/janebluepatch/docs/2025_26_positive_shopping_master_draft_2024
#interiordesign #impact
Earthborn Paint’s breathable paints have many beneficial properties for your home or your business - manage moisture, maintain natural breathability and prevent damp. Earthborn Paint has a helpful guide for which paint to use and when (link in their bio).
#dampissues #breathable #claypaint
#dampissues #breathable #claypaint
October 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Earthborn Paint’s breathable paints have many beneficial properties for your home or your business - manage moisture, maintain natural breathability and prevent damp. Earthborn Paint has a helpful guide for which paint to use and when (link in their bio).
#dampissues #breathable #claypaint
#dampissues #breathable #claypaint