Interviews
Aug 10, 2022
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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Aug 1, 2022
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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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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May 5, 2022
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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Apr 1, 2022
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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Feb 22, 2022
Meet ConvertYourShirt: Upcycled Football Shirts for Dogs and More!
Three football clubs alone sold over 8.7 million football shirts in 2021, so you can start to imagine just how many shirts are produced every year around the world. While many people choose to collect football shirts, many more shirts end up redundant and unworn when the new kit comes out.
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Feb 18, 2022
Meet Rebecca Anne Jewellery: Ethical, Upcycled Accessories
Jewellery and accessories are a great way to enjoy your favourite outfits again and again in all kinds of combinations, colours and styles. But what if you want to buy ethical, sustainable jewellery from a smaller business? Well, you're in luck!
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Feb 11, 2022
Meet Spanky Spangler Design: Intricate Steampunk Jewellery and Sculptures
If you've ever wondered what to do with those pesky dead lightbulbs, you will surely find inspiration in Spanky Spangler Design. Denise Humphrey has been creating wearable art using broken watches and bulbs since 2009. Each piece is carefully hand-made, inspired by science-fiction.
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Feb 3, 2022
Meet Jacqui Kevan, a Primary School Deputy Head With a Green Heart
In the lead up to Great Big Green Week in September 2021, Green Heart Collective reached out to local Primary and Secondary Schools to create a connection - and we did! Jacqui Kevan, Deputy Headteacher of Brighton Avenue Primary School, Gateshead, invited Helen into school to deliver a presentation.
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Jan 28, 2022
Meet SmoothEdge - Upcycling Bottles Into New Glassware, Jewellery and More
Empty bottles left strewn on beaches and in streets are an all-too-common sight. But a Chichester-based business is taking these waste products and turning them into fantastic glassware. Smooth Edge sells upcycled glasses from gin, vodka and rum bottles, and also stocks a range of recycled jewellery and clothing.
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Jan 5, 2022
Meet Kate Stuart, Founder of The Phoenix Green
Creativity can trump waste, and we love seeing the wonderful creations of local upcyclers who come up with something special. Kate Stuart, Founder of The Phoenix Green works with reclaimed, recycled or repurposed materials to produce brilliant designs that are also long-lasting and could be passed down.
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Dec 15, 2021
Christmas and New Year Gift Ideas from Local Newcastle Upcyclers
Supporting local sellers is great, but it is even better when you support those makers who turn used or found materials into something truly special. You're helping people and the environment with each gift you choose. We've scoured Newcastle and Gateshead for makers who are offering some brilliant upcycled gifts.
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