Sustainable Fashion
Sep 19, 2024
Meet Love Your Bones - Experimental Upcycled Clothing Made in the North East
Check out this brilliant array of upcycled clothing, carefully handpicked and then transformed by a local maker in the North East.
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Jun 25, 2024
Greens and Lib Dems Visit Green Heart Collective To Discuss Their Vital Work in Gateshead
We were delighted to be visited by two local prospective parliamentary candidates this week. It was a great opportuni...
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Oct 11, 2023
Discover SOUTH Original's Upcycled Jewellery Made From Waste Bottle Caps
There are millions of tonnes of plastics in our oceans, but bottle cap by bottle cap, two young entrepreneurs from Ba...
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Feb 10, 2023
Ethical Gifts UK: Swapbox Is the Perfect Secret Santa Style Second Hand Gift Swap
Nobody needs to miss out on the feel-good factor of giving at Christmas with this new gift swapping inititiave!
Durin...
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Feb 2, 2023
Denim Upcyclers: Nine UK-Based Small Businesses Turn Old Jeans Into Amazing New Clothing
Denim is so durable that even when your beloved pair of old jeans start to get a bit saggy, you can still recycle and upcycle the material to create something amazing. Read on to see some fabulous creations from small businesses across the UK and hear from their owners what upcycling means to them.
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Jan 6, 2023
What Is Slow Fashion According to a Slow Fashion Designer
Slow fashion, fast fashion, fast clothing, clothes may look fairly similar at arms-length but when you start to look ...
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Jul 26, 2022
Meet Izzie and Sam, Founder of Clothes Swapping App Dopplle
Clothes swaps are such a great way to freshen up your wardrobe without having to spend a penny. It's great for the planet and it can also be a fantastic way of finding some amazing garments. We recently found a brand new app dedicated to clothes swapping and so we're excited to share this with you.
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Mar 18, 2022
Why Being a Mother for Me Is So Much More Than Being a Mother
I always wanted to be a mother. I thought I'd be a natural. I wasn't. The reality came as a real shock to me: the birth was horrendous and life with my firstborn was a nightmare. He just wouldn't stop crying, whatever I did. I cried along with him almost every day. This Mother's Day, let's take time to reflect on what it means to be a mother.
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Nov 19, 2021
Turning Old Umbrellas into Exciting new Jackets and Accessories: Meet R-Coat
Umbrellas are a must have for keeping dry but when they break or reach the end of their life it can be difficult to recycle them due to their many different parts and materials. But R-Coat has come up with a brilliant solution to turn umbrellas into fashion, in the form of jackets and accessories including hats.
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Oct 20, 2021
Halloween Is Fright Night But Here's What Really Terrifies Me
Halloween is big. Not as big here as in the States, but the hype around it grows year on year. It appeals to adults a...
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Sep 15, 2021
Why Durham grandparents and parents are getting involved in climate activism
We recently visited a display of children's shoes laid at the Angel of the North, talking to some of the grandparents and parents who were volunteering their time. Within just a few minutes we began to hear the stories behind why they are getting involved in climate activism.
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Apr 30, 2021
Helen: Why I Am A Climate Activist
I take my role as a steward of the earth very seriously. There is no greater role on earth than caring for all living...
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