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Keep up to date with what's been going on in the Green Heart world with these regular updates. We'll be out and about at various events that we're involved with or that resonate with our values. If you want to join us at future events, then go to our page of UPCOMING EVENTS. We'd love to connect with you so do come up and introduce yourselves!

Circular Economy

What To Do with Old Scooters in Gateshead

Over the summer of 2024 we hosted a fantastic scooter project which involved taking old scooters and giving them a ne...

Love Is The Most Powerful Solution to the Climate Crisis

I'm stood in a bustling crowd at a To Kill A King (TKAK) reunion gig in London, watching as frontman Ralph takes in t...

Green Heart Collective Wins Best Emerging Second Hand Enterprise 2023 Award

PRESS RELEASE  - FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION  Gateshead-based social enterprise Green Heart Collective wins “Best Emerg...

Zero Waste Sewing Project Inspiration: Transformation Challenge

We all find ourselves daydreaming about the next sewing project we have in mind. But often the motivation wanes or an...

Creativity Is the Key to Repurpose Fabric Waste

There's no sugarcoating this. Fabric waste is a massive problem across the world, with a bin lorry worth of clothes b...

The Story of the Green Heart Collective Transformation Challenge

At 7pm on Wednesday 27 July 2022, the winner of the very first Green Heart Collective Transformation Challenge was an...

Ten Reasons Why Green Heart Is (Probably) Unique

Green Heart will be constantly evolving because the world we live in is ever-changing. We seek to find a new way of being in the world, a new way for a business to thrive in the world, a new way for our local and online community to develop in the world. Every day is uncharted territory. We learn to be comfortable with uncertainty and give our all to Green Heart, wherever the path may lead.

Meet Sam Tretton: Slow Fashion Designer and Founder of Jam Boutique

With psychedelic silks and bright colours, Jam Boutique takes vintage clothing and 'reimagines' each item into beautiful, vibrant pieces. We love the idea of upcycling fashion and making use of what materials we already have on this planet. Read on and scroll down to browse these truly uplifting designs!

What Is a Concept Store And Why Create One?

Since writing this blog back in 2021, we have moved out of our first concept store and into our second on the high st...
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