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 step into the first days of 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 […]
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What does it mean to be an ethical business in 2020?
in Business Tags Advice for small businesses Business ethical business Independent UK makers Natural products Sustainable Makers
Making waves: British brands creating cool things from recycled marine plastic
in Sustainable Makers Tags Made in britain preeti Sustainability Sustainable Makers
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 Gardening 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, Members and Patrons, Youth Blog Tags Green Energy Renewable Energy Thrive Renewables
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 Events, News, Sustainable Business Awards Tags circular economy social impact
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 London Design Fair
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, Members and Patrons, Power Of Positive Shopping Tags Blue Patch Magazine Edition 1 London Design Fair
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 Sustainable Business 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 […]
Blue Patch exhibits thirteen sustainable British brands at London Design Fair 2019
in Events, London Design Fair Tags London Design Fair preeti Sustainability
We are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting thirteen of our most exceptional sustainable brands at London Design Fair this year. The event will take place from the 19th to the 22nd of September 2019 at the Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch London as part of the iconic London Design Festival. Click to […]
Finalists of the Blue Patch Sustainable Business Awards for 2019
in News, Sustainable Business Awards Tags 2019 Blue Patch Sustainable Business Awards
It’s that time of the year! We have our finalists for the Blue Patch 2019 Awards. This year there were 7 categories up for grabs (plus the People’s Prize – more on that later this week), which celebrate the achievements of small businesses, social enterprises and not-for-profits working in the fields of sustainability, social and environmental […]