Sustainability
Howzat for sustainability? England star Maia Bouchier calls for a new kit
Written by Linda Aitchison England cricket star Maia Bouchier is calling for a new, scaled back kit –as the current non-environmentally friendly version has had a good innings. Praising the England Cricket Board for a continued commitment to sustainability, she said adapting more innovative match wear was the next logical step. Maria said: “I’d […]
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Used Kitchen Hub opens new North London office to accommodate rapid growth
The UK’s leading re-seller of luxury pre-owned and ex-display kitchens, Used Kitchen Hub, is delighted to announce the expansion of its operations with the opening of a new office in North London. This new space is in addition to the family business’ flagship office on the prestigious Wigmore Street, situated in the heart of London’s […]
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Experts share top online second-hand shopping tips for 2024
Online marketplaces where you can shop directly from other people are very popular for a number of reasons. It’s fun, sustainable, and also often much more affordable than buying brand new, as you can find some fantastic deals. These platforms also make it easy to sell things you no longer need, whether you’re clearing up […]
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Creative agency Milk & Tweed leads rebrand for sustainable sock firm Hedgy in time for its expansion
SUSTAINABLE sock company Hedgy is set to expand its product range into clothing after seeing a 60 per cent sales growth over the last year. The Gloucestershire company, founded by Tom Haines three years ago, sells environmentally friendly chemical-free bamboo socks that spread awareness of British wildlife and the countryside through 40 colourful designs featuring […]
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Could you take the 30 day plastic free challenge?
According to the Environmental Working Group, the average woman uses 12 products and puts 168 chemicals on her body daily. Additionally, in the United States alone, approximately 12 billion pads and 7 billion tampons are discarded each year. While many of these products end up in a landfill producing climate damaging methane, others clog sewers and contribute […]
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Four in five UK consumers to boycott apparel brands who fall short in their ESG efforts by 2024
‘Ticking timebomb’ for retailers failing to put social and environmental improvements at the heart of operations Fashion brands must prioritise an environmental and social agenda in order to survive or risk losing a huge percentage of custom, according to new consumer research* commissioned by e-commerce growth specialists Quickfire Digital and digital performance marketing experts Climbing […]
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Junk Kouture and Microsoft Announce New Partnership Aimed at Empowering and Celebrating the Circular Engineers of Tomorrow
Microsoft has announced a partnership with the world’s largest youth sustainable fashion competition, Junk Kouture to support their shared mission to raise awareness and educate the next generation about circular systems in fashion, as well as celebrating solutions where technology and creativity work together to help drive change in the industry. Junk Kouture is a […]
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Beautiful Candles with Sustainable Values: St. Eval Win ‘Most Sustainable Organisation’ at the 2022 Cornwall Sustainability Awards
The Cornwall Sustainability Awards is hosted by Cornwall Council and business support enterprise Tevi and celebrates enterprises in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for their contribution towards sustainability, environmental growth, the circular economy and carbon neutrality. St. Eval won the ‘Most Sustainable Organisation’ award which is a new category for 2022 aimed at celebrating businesses that […]
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ARRAN Sense of Scotland Partners with the Arran Trust to safeguard the future of the Isle of Arran
One of Scotland’s best-loved personal care and wellbeing brands, ARRAN Sense of Scotland (formerly Arran Aromatics), has announced a new partnership with the Arran Trust. ARRAN recently launched its new Naturals Collection, an environmentally conscious range with wellbeing at its heart, and will be donating 5% of all ARRAN Naturals sales from their Home Farm […]
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Better Cotton urges leaders at COP27 to show support for farmers on the frontline
The world’s leading sustainability initiative for cotton, Better Cotton, whose members include international fashion and textile brands, has issued a stark warning to leaders during COP27: global leaders must not only strengthen their commitment but turn talk into action. They must ensure a just transition for everyone and prioritise climate justice for the world’s farmers […]
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