Latest Posts from The Blue Patch Blog

This week we have been guest blogging over at #EthicalHour as part of the launch of our Business Awards for 2017. Read our post titled 5 Reasons you should be applying for Business Awards.    

As part of the Fashion Revolution week, Blue Patch wrote a guest post for the City Girl at Heart blog, featuring some of our wonderful makers. Read more here.

It’s very nearly summer! We keep telling ourselves this each time the clouds gather and the temperature drops here in the UK. Still, there’s something about seeing those little shoots of green popping up everywhere,  followed by buds and blossoms in every possible shade. We’re looking forward to summer. Aren’t you? After all, its very nearly time for […]

The 2017 Blue Patch Business Awards are now open and we’d like to introduce you to the fabulous and talented people who’ll be judging five out of the six categories. They are leaders and innovators from across different industries, people who contribute to sustainability in practical ways and have been committed to helping others, protecting the […]

We’re excited to announce that our annual Business Awards are now open for 2017. And you are all invited to join! If you are an SME or fledgling business operating in the British Isles then we encourage you to come forward and nominate yourselves for one or more of our business categories: New Business Award – If you have […]

Why I do what I do: Upcycled Creative Lee Richards of Upcycled Creative is a man on a mission. He’s busy turning discarded objects into distinctive, stunning lighting and furniture – picking up awards from TV Dragon Theo Paphitis along the way. Upcycled Creative design and produce hand-made eco-friendly pieces with an authentic ‘wow factor’. […]

Why I do what I do: Scobel Clothing We meet Jackie Parsons of Scobel Clothing who hails from several generations of well dressed women. Her collection of well made ‘anytime any-wear’ pieces have just enough quirk to make you smile and feel special. These items of clothing will last, but Jackie hopes you will patch […]

Community entrepreneurs share know-how for running low-carbon businesses On a blustery February evening Preeti and I headed to the Museum of Cinema History for a gathering of 90+ people convinced that low-carbon, local business is the future. The day was hosted by REconomy LIFT, a new initiative from Transition London & South East, an inspiring group […]

Why I do what I do… Nom Nom Skincare Meet Jayne Russell of Nom Nom Skincare – award winning, Soil Association certified organic skincare for pregnancy, baby and beyond. Jayne’s luxurious and ethical skin treatments contain high levels of natural, nourishing plant-based ingredients. Not just skin deep even Nom Nom’s packaging is biodegradable and recyclable […]

 Green House Are you inspired to have a new look home this year? After a wonderful trip to the Josef Frank exhibition at the Fashion & Textile Museum I find myself seeking vibrant colours, textiles and patterns. My colour prediction for 2017? It’s got to be green! Let’s begin by painting some drab walls … […]