Interviews
Mindful Monsterz: Upcycled Toys to Boost Children's Mental Health
What makes upcycling rewarding is when you can turn waste materials into pure joy. Today we have a special blog by Julie Outterside, creator of Mindful Monsterz. Read on to find out where exactly these little Monsterz came from!
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Sarah and Helen Discuss Vintage
Sarah and Helen work together at Green Heart Collective and share a love of clothes. They know what they like and don't like. From different generations, experience and perspectives, the two women often have discussions about clothes. We thought you might find it interesting to eavesdrop on some of their conversations.
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Meet Secondhand Susie - Lover of Thrifted Fashion and Charity Shop Treasure Hunter
Everyone's second hand journey is unique. So it was great to learn more about why preloved fashion means something to Secondhand Susie.
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Meet Rosie Reconsidered and Learn What It’s Like to Wear Dresses For a Whole Month
Could you wear dresses everyday for 30 days? This is exactly what Rosie Reconsidered attempted, even during the hottest days on record in the UK. Find out what it is like to wear dresses for 30 days and learn more about what inspired Rosie to create the challenge.
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Sarah & Helen Discuss Quality
Sarah and Helen work together at Green Heart Collective and share a love of clothes. They know what they like and don't like. From different generations, experience and perspectives, the two women often have discussions about clothes. We thought you might find it interesting to eavesdrop on some of their conversations.
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Meet Katy Galbraith: Mosaic Artist
We absolutely love these mosaics made using recycled materials. Check these out and let them inspire you as we hear from mosaic artist Katy Galbraith.
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Discover Visible Mending and Textile Art by Hayley Mills-Styles
We are excited to share this feature with Yorkshire-based textile artist Hayley Mills-Styles. It was great to find out more about Hayley and her brilliant work, which has been displayed in museums and heritage sites throughout the north including Whitby Museum, Sunny Bank Mills and the Thackray Museum of Medicine
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Meet Our Very First Green Heart Collective Ambassador, Jo Hutton
We are so grateful when you spread the word about our mission to provide a sustainable alternative to buying new. Just a few days ago, Jo Hutton, founder of Happy Yoga Newcastle, got in touch about becoming our very first Green Heart Collective ambassador. We are really thankful for this kind offer...
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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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Meet Starsky and Hutch, World Environment Explorers
It's not every day you get a visit from intrepid explorers. But we were lucky enough to meet Martin Hutchinson and his canine companion Starsky last week. Martin has been on a world environment tour since around 2004 and plans to reach Australia by 2030.
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Meet Penny Pieces - Putting the Love Back Into Tired Furniture
Tired furniture doesn't have to be destined to the skip. With a lick of paint or some more radical re-working you can soon spruce up a well-loved chest of drawers. We got in touch with Rachel who runs Penny Pieces in Ponteland, Newcastle to learn all about her family run shop
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Be Inspired By Sarah Winslett, Our Digital Marketer, And Her Passion For Preloved Clothes
Sarah came to Green Heart Collective as Digital Marketer at the end of June 2021. Since then, she's transformed our Depop range and Instagram, and established our Vinted collection. Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and curiosity around preloved and vintage fashion and it was great to find out more.
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