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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
I was delighted to open the Evening Standard this week to see a photo of Lily Cole talking about Quick Reads – such good coverage of an amazing charity. (Picture: […]
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 […]
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 […]