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Surely, everybody wants ‘better shoes’?‏

admin January 11, 2020

Surely, everybody wants ‘better shoes’?‏ We’ve written previously about the global movement calling for more transparency in the fashion industry. Fashion Revolution – encouraging us to ask #WhoMadeMyClothes? And now has […]

What a transformation – preloved and reupholstered leather chair

admin August 7, 2018

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What a transformation – preloved and reupholstered leather chair Ali Clifford talks to Heather Maskill, owner of the littlefurnitureshop.co.uk about restoring a pair of preloved leather chairs found in a barn! Ali […]

Bags creating jobs for the homeless

admin August 3, 2016

Bags creating jobs for the homeless Having been involved with BAFTS (British Association of fairtrade shops) through one of my clients, I came across ‘What Daisy Did’ – an ethical and sustainable fashion […]

origami folding box template

admin August 1, 2016

Origami folding box template We love a good upcycling project, and save all of our old hard back envelopes and cereal boxes instead of buying cardboard for crafting, why send […]

upcycling tin can project – kick the can

admin July 25, 2016

upcycling tin can project – kick the can So, the summer holidays are upon us, and to avoid the teen boredom kicking in too soon (excuse the pun) we’re upgrading […]

Who Made My Clothes ?

admin April 22, 2016

2016 is the third anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory complex disaster and the third Fashion Revolution event to mark the occasion. This year Fashion Revolution Day has been extended […]

Pineapple as a leather alternative?

admin March 18, 2016

From Pineapples to Po-Zu! Pineapple as a leather alternative? yes! Po-Zu are a fabulous footwear brand, designed here in London; and this Spring sees the launch of an exciting collaboration with Pinatex, and […]

Zero Waste Week 2015

admin September 7, 2015

We are welcoming another guest writer today, having stumbled across Elliot’s instagram feed when looking for stories on coconut oil and wooden spoons (don’t ask!). I found his wonderful instagram feed, and asked […]

Summer essentials

admin August 26, 2015

Summer may nearly be over but we thought it would only be right to mention our favourite items that helped us through those hot summery days. Whether on the beach […]

Tribe on Reflection

admin July 29, 2015

Since beginning my work in the world of ethical fashion this summer, I was immediately drawn to Tribe Sunglasses. The whole idea that no two pairs are the same […]

Sophie La Girafe leads the way

admin June 16, 2015

France have shown their eco-friendly colours this week, banning the over the counter sale of the Monsanto *RoundUp* weedkiller. Whilst this ban has been brought forward due to its carcinogenic effects, the […]

World Environment Day

admin June 5, 2015

Today is world environment day. Our highlight brand today is an amazingly environmentally aware shoe company based in London. They give 3% of their profits to four environmental charities. Launching […]

Ethical Fashion Po-Zu – shoes

admin February 9, 2015

I recently came across this amazing shoe brand Po-Zu.com when they were featured on the Guardian’s Christmas Shopping guide and I totally fell in love. Ethically made in Portugal, these […]

Upcycled gifts

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admin October 9, 2014

Upcycled gifts As a conscious consumer, I am always on the look out for a good source of ethical gifts. To stumble across uncommongoods has been quite a delight, and […]

Somerset based furniture retailer gains highest fair trade ranking

admin September 25, 2014

Somerset based fair trade furniture retailer Myakka Ltd has been given a top ranking in the latest furniture research by the Ethical Company Organisation. Myakka’s new Ethical Company Organisation index rates place […]

A passion for upcycling

admin January 29, 2014

Meet Sarah from ‘Delaney Designs’ who has a passion for upcycling – and upcycles fabrics and clothes into gifts and accessories for the home… Sarah writes: A couple of years […]

Christmas Trees – made from books?!

admin December 10, 2013

Our local library is having a re-vamp – I’m pleased for them, they are a lovely bunch in there, and as a family we just don’t visit enough during the […]

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