People before Profit
Nov 4, 2021
COP26: The Green Arch of Optimism or False Hope?
David Attenborough's impassioned speech urged our world leaders and delegates at COP26 to be motivated to solve the climate crisis, not by fear, but hope. The 'desperate' hope that Attenborough talks about is really important. Let's unpack this together.
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...
Sep 29, 2021
A Review of Gateshead Great Big Green Week
Well, what a week that was! Of course, with a title like Great Big Green Week, it was always going to be full on. Bil...
Sep 24, 2021
What is COP26 and why is it so important for the climate crisis?
What on earth is COP26 all about? Is it going to achieve anything? We've prepared a guide to help you understand what's going down in November.
Sep 17, 2021
Second Hand September 2023: Does It Go Far Enough?
I'm all for Second Hand September. Hats off to Oxfam GB for the work they've put into this campaign over the past 5 y...
Sep 10, 2021
A Thousand Pairs of Children's Shoes Laid at the Angel of the North to Mourn Death of Child Climate Victims
A group of grandmothers, grandfathers and parents have laid out a thousand children's shoes at the Angel of the North to demand that we "Give Children A Future". The shoes have been laid out onto an image of a bicycle marking the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain Cycle Race which finishes at the Angel.
Aug 4, 2021
Going for gold not landfill - recycled e-waste Olympic medals step in right direction
Team GB are flying at this years' Olympics, with the likes of Tom Daley, Lauren Williams and Charlotte Dujardin posing with gold, silver and bronze medals that they have won. But did you know that all 5,000 Olympic and Paralympic medals up for grabs this year are made using recycled materials?
Aug 2, 2021
Meet Maveen Pereira, Director of Programmes at Traidcraft Exchange
Traidcraft is the reason we moved to the North East 25 years ago and we've known Maveen Pereira many years. I was so impressed with the work Traidcraft Exchange is currently doing around calling for a Fashion Watchdog that I thought it was high time for us to catch up with Maveen.
Jul 23, 2021
Freedom Day is here: but what does freedom actually look like?
19 July, 2021 will forever be remembered and celebrated as Freedom Day, the day all COVID restrictions were lifted in...
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...
Mar 15, 2021
We’ve been certified – and it’s a good thing
Big news – we have achieved social enterprise status and we can now call ourselves a certified social enterprise!
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