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May 4, 2022
Ten Reasons Why Green Heart Collective Is (Probably) Unique
I still remember that Saturday when a woman who was enjoying browsing in the shop while I played with Playmobil on the floor with her four year old son. Having made her purchases, she remarked 'I love it here. I'm so glad I found you. What you're doing is ahead of the curve, you know. I haven't been anywhere like this before.'
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Apr 25, 2022
The Ultimate Ethical Alternatives to Shein, ASOS and Boohoo
Fast fashion is irresistible. Whether you like shopping for the latest styles that the likes of Shein, ASOS and Boohoo have to offer, or maybe you just love a bargain, fast fashion scratches the itch in just a few clicks. But the more discerning shoppers want something different.
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Apr 20, 2022
Where to Buy Second-Hand Books Online and in Person
Nothing beats the feeling of picking up a new book for the first time. We shouldn't judge books by their cover, but it is still hard to resist the feel of a physical print book. And this is reflected in the 10-year high in sales for new UK books. Here Are the Best Second-Hand Alternatives to Buying New Books.
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Mar 24, 2022
How to Declutter Your Wardrobe and What to Do With Unwanted Clothes!
If you still get filled with dread when it comes to decluttering your wardrobe we've searched high and low to show you how to clearout your unwanted clothing.
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Jan 17, 2022
What Is a Gift Economy and Where Can You Share Items Online in the UK?
It feels great to give - and that's what the gift economy is all about. Sometimes, for whatever reason, you might not be able to sell or donate an item. But that doesn't mean it has to go in the bin! Another way of moving on your unwanted bits and bobs is by 'gifting' them to those who can make use of them.
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Dec 2, 2021
The Whys And Hows Of Offering Preloved Gifts This Christmas
Christmas, a time of over-spending and rampant consumerism - how did it become this way? I get that we have the opportunity to offer thoughtful gifts to the special people in our world, but why this pressure to buy the perfect gift, no expense spared? Surely this just leads to ridiculous expectations.
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Sep 28, 2021
Alternatives to eBay, Depop and Vinted: Top Five Places to Sell Preloved Fashion Online
Stuck for where to sell your snazzy second hand jacket? If you're looking for somewhere a bit different to sell your super second hand garments then we have just the list for you.
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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.
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Aug 12, 2021
What the 'code red' IPCC report means and how we can make the biggest difference
We had a visit from ITV Tyne Tees on the back of the shocking latest IPCC report described as a "Code red for humanity". It has been great to see new faces coming to our shop after seeing us on the news, eager to support our cause in preventing goods from going to landfill. But big change is needed.
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Jul 21, 2021
To Rent or Not to Rent clothes - This is the Environmental Dilemma
You can rent a car, you may live in a rented house and we even used to do this thing where we rented copies of films on DVDs and VHS tapes- but have you ever thought about renting clothes? Surely it makes sense for higher-end, more formal fashion items that you might only wear on special occasions.
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May 22, 2021
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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Mar 19, 2021
RE: Ten Great 'Re-' Ways To Reduce Waste
I hate waste. I'll start there. Scraping food that my kids have refused to eat into the bin after a meal crushes my ...
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