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Living sustainably is about living within our means on a planetary scale. It's a huge area raising many difficult questions. We want to be able to have those conversations, to not shy away from the truth and to inspire each other to finds ways to live more sustainably. 

Circular Economy

LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD, Part 4: Manipulated by the fashion industry?

Enter into clothes shopping with your eyes wide open. Do not be seduced by the influencers and advertising. Make up your own mind about quality of fabric, design and finish.

Make Do and Mend: A Response to the Climate Emergency

We’re making changes in the Green Heart shop on Gateshead High Street. We’ve opened up the back area to become a maki...

'Enough Clothing For Next 6 Generations': How We Can Slow Fashion Down

If we want to make fashion more sustainable, then we have to address the big issues of excess clothing and overproduc...

Is a Second Hand Clothing Business Profitable - And Does That Matter?

Second hand fashion is no longer a taboo and wearing "charity shop clothes" is no longer an insult, it's a positive f...

What to Do With Old Socks in the UK

One of the oldest pair of socks found in existence were Romano-Egyptian and made from red wool, with a split toe for ...

'What Is #BuyNothingNewMonth?': From a Fashion Perspective

#BuyNothingNewMonth is an awareness campaign by Keep Britain Tidy, encouraging UK citizens to avoid buying any new it...

What Could Happen if Sending Unsold Clothes to Landfill was Banned?

Imagine what could happen if we BANNED unsold clothing from going to landfill? Well that's exactly what the European...

10 Ways to Have a Budget-Friendly, Eco-Friendly Halloween

Here's a spooky tale, read on if you dare.    The most ghoulish time of the year is approaching. But there's som...

Shop Second Hand Fashion in Gateshead 2024

There are many unique second hand fashion shops in Gateshead to discover both in the city centre and its surrounding ...

The Most Sustainable Eco-Friendly Packaging Ideas: Reuse

Racking your brains about the most sustainable and affordable way to send items in the post? We can sum it all up in ...

Where to Find Second Hand Furniture in Newcastle and Gateshead

There are lots of great places to shop second hand furniture in Newcastle and Gateshead with many different businesse...
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