Stocking fillers are a wonderful extra little surprise. Yeah there’s a gift or three under the tree for you, prettily wrapped. Still, it’s fun reaching into a stocking to pull out tiny little treasures.If you’re racking your brains for stuff to put into stockings, here are some ideas from us. 1. Squeaky clean and smells […]
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10 ideas for sustainable stocking fillers made in the UK

We’re totally crackers about these ethical Christmas crackers
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 […]

Tis’ (almost) the season: 6 non-traditional British advent calendars
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 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
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!
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
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
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
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!
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 […]