Recycle
Here's What to Do With Used Men's shirts: Five Amazing Upcycled Garments
A mountain of used men's shirts piled up on our crafts table at the back of our Green Heart shop.
We had already dona...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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!
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Big Changes Called For in the Fashion Industry - And What We're Doing....
Last week, the British Fashion Council (BFC) called for the government, the British fashion industry, and consumers ...
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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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