We’ve been on the hunt for eco friendly, sustainable Christmas crackers that are made here in the UK. I think that one of the most fun things about a very British Christmas are definitely the crackers. A small gift, a joke, a crown and you can be Queen (or King) for the day, along with […]
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We’re totally crackers about these ethical Christmas crackers
in Sustainable Living Tags British made christmas christmas crackers circular economy eco friendly christmas crackers ethical christmas crackers Made in britain Sustainable living
Tis’ (almost) the season: 6 non-traditional British advent calendars
in Blue Patch Business, Sustainable Living Tags british business British design British made christmas handmade Independent UK makers Made in britain Sustainable British Made Sustainable Makers UK artisans and designers
Have you started playing Christmas music yet? I haven’t. For me, Christmas begins with the advent season and leads up to a day spent with family, good food, drinks, full spirits and lots of fun. I love a good advent calendar. Mind you, my favourites are the ones with adult beverages but I do like […]
What does it mean to be an ethical business in 2019?
in Blue Patch Business Tags Advice for small businesses Business ethical business Independent UK makers Natural products Sustainable Makers
In 2017 we featured this guest blog written by Sian Conway of #EthicalHour on what it means to be an ethical business. Now as we count down the days to 2020 we’ve decided to revisit this issue and share our thoughts with you. So, what does it mean to be an ethical business in 2019? […]
Making waves: British brands creating cool things from recycled marine plastic
in Sustainable Makers Tags British design British made Made in britain plastic waste recycled Sustainability sustainable and ethical products Sustainable British Made Sustainable Makers upcycled
A few days ago American Express announced a complete revamp of its classic Green Card. Following a long list of the benefits of owning an Amex Green card comes the revelation that the card is designed using reclaimed ocean plastic collected from beaches by Parlay for the Oceans. Coca Cola too has been in the […]
A garden transformed : From mud to spud, or kale as it happens!
in Gardening Tags biodynamic soil Fruit and Veg Gardening organics Tomatoes wildlife
Memories of a lovely late summer! The Blue Patch garden has come on in leaps and bounds from a neglected tangle of weeds to nature-friendly oasis. The garden is now in the capable hands of Theo from The Almanac Garden. Theo is creating the ultimate eco-garden. Within a week butterflies, not seen for years, […]
Thrive at 25
in Environment, Our Members and Patrons, Youth Blog Tags 25 years Avonmouth Wind Farm Green Energy Thrive Renewables UK energy
Celebrating the past and envisioning the future at Thrive’s 25th birthday party By Nick Stromberg 2019 marks 25 years in which Thrive Renewables has been connecting people to renewable energy. Last Friday, the celebrations for this exciting anniversary were launched with a two day open day event, in association with Bristol Open Doors, that welcomed […]
Look who won! Blue Patch Awards 2019
in Blue Patch Awards, Blue Patch Events, Blue Patch News Tags Art Workers Guild circular economy social impact Sustainable Business Awards party 2019 sustainable innovations
A great time was had by all at the Blue Patch Sustainable Business Awards. Conversation and wine flowed at the Art Workers’ Guild, 6, Queen Square, London WC1. The Guild, founded in 1884 by architects and designers, included members of the Arts & Crafts Movement, making it the perfect place for welcoming our Award winners […]
London Design Fair 2019
in London Design Fair Tags 2019 Aline Johnson Glass Design Atkinson & Kirby Camilla Thomas Textiles Denby Edward Bulmer Natural Paint Full Grown Hatton Willow London Design Fair Melin Tregwynt Namon Gaston Poured Project Raw Studio Wade
Well it was quite an event this year! Here’s Blue Patch featured on CGTN Le Journal. We had a wonderful time at London Design Fair. Our stand attracted visitors interested in sustainable and British made products – especially those keen to try out the chairs. Setting up our stand was great fun, here’s Gavin […]
Blue Patch’s magazine has launched!
in London Design Fair, Our Members and Patrons, Power Of Positive Shopping Tags Blue Patch Magazine Edition 1 London Design Fair sustainable business
Blue Patch has provided a digital platform for our members since 2014. We’re delighted to announce our first ‘handbag-sized’ mini-magazine is here. Bursting with wonderful work by outstanding sustainable businesses, news of our awards and touring projects. Take a browse by clicking on the cover and you can read it on Issuu. Edition 1 was […]
Blue Patch Awards People’s Prize 2019
in Blue Patch Awards Tags 2019 Blue Patch Sustainable Business Awards People's Prize
It’s time to vote for the last category of the Blue Patch Sustainable Business Awards – The People’s Prize 2019 #BPatchAward. There are 14 awesome businesses who have put themselves forward for this award. Take a look at the list below. Some of them have little YouTube videos attached which you can view when you […]