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UK Government pledges during COP27
Published 21 November 2022As COP27 ends, we take a look at the pledges made by the UK government during the conference. These include climate change, deforestation and biodiversity, clean energy, zero emission vehicles and nature restoration. The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced a package of programs on his handover to COP27 on the first day of the conference. […]
How fast are sea levels rising?
Published 14 November 2022It is ‘virtually certain’ that global mean sea levels are rising (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). The change is also accelerating. Global mean sea levels increased from 1.4 mm per year (1901–1990) to 3.6 mm per year (2006–2015). Sea levels are projected to rise by between 0.43 metres and 0.84 metres by 2100 depending on […]
Awel Aman Tawe & Egni Co-op – Community Renewable Energy Projects in Wales
Published 7 November 2022The only way that the UK is going to be able to meet its net zero targets is by investing in more renewable energy and burning less fossil fuels. Any project that furthers this goal should be encouraged and supported. Blue Patch is committed to renewable energy, with every penny of our surplus income going […]
UK air pollution
Published 3 November 2022The British Medical Association has called on the UK Government to address the issue of air pollution in the UK (Practice Business). In the BMA press release, they state that “It is crucial the Government commits to transitioning to renewable energy sources, invests in clean energy, and transforms urban environments not only to improve air […]
Delicious chocolate fighting exploitation
Published 27 October 2022Most of us are fans of chocolate. A sweet everyday treat that we enjoy. But not many of us think about what goes into the chocolate we eat. We took a look at how Divine Chocolate fights exploitation. “Most people I know love chocolate. Chocolate is something that brings us great pleasure and provides solace and […]
UK electricity sources in 2022
Published 29 September 2022Historically the UK has burned fossil fuels to make electricity. How has that changed in 2022 and how can we generate more electricity through renewables? What are the UK’s main electricity sources in 2022? Where does the UK get its electricity from in 2022? In August 2022, the UK imported 2001 gigawatts of electricity and […]
How investing in Solar for Schools helps tackle climate change
Published 22 September 2022In case you don’t already know, Blue Patch invests 100% of its surplus income into renewable energy projects. This month, we are investing in Solar for Schools by buying 500 shares. What is Solar for Schools? Solar for Schools does two things for schools: they provide training on renewable energy to schools using the solar […]
Entry to the 2022 Sustainability Awards is now open
Published 12 September 2022Entry for the 7th annual Sustainability Awards is now open. For a chance to be a winner, chosen by our expert panel of judges, fill in the entry form for the 2022 awards. Winners of the Sustainability Awards will be featured in the Power of Positive Shopping magazine which is a print publication that is […]
Clean energy is a community effort
Published 18 August 2022Thrive Renewables connects people to sustainable energy. They do this in many ways, but principally they allow individuals and businesses to invest in clean energy projects. Other ways that businesses can get involved is through collaboration projects with landlords. For these projects, Thrive funds the equipment for renewable energy on the property. Thrive also supports […]
Join us at the Sustainability Show
Published 8 August 2022Our Power of Positive Shopping campaign connects shoppers to sustainable businesses and what better place to do this than at the Sustainability Show where we will be exhibiting on the 15-16 October 2022. We look forward to seeing you in the Home & Garden section on Stand E7. The Sustainability Show celebrates the latest sustainable […]
How to win a sustainability award
Published 4 August 2022Ever wondered how to win a sustainability award? The Blue Patch Sustainability Awards will open in September for 2022 entries. The awards will be judged by experts in sustainability including clean energy & renewables experts from Octopus Energy. The expert panel will be announced in November. If you would love the kudos of a sustainability […]
We’re going to Decorex
Published 26 July 2022We’re going to two shows this October. The first will be Decorex on the 9th-12th October. Blue Patch will be on stand D 161 so please stop and say hello if you are attending. This year, the Decorex talks will have subjects like Emotion & Design, Sustainability, Growing Your Business and Harnessing New Energy in […]
Aiming for net zero
Published 30 May 2022Net zero is not just a buzzword. It is a serious attempt to reduce carbon emissions and reverse climate changes. As businesses we can calculate our carbon emissions and reduce them so that we are doing what we can. What is net zero? According to the Oxford Dictionary definition it is “A target of completely […]
Campaigning for change in the insurance industry
Published 6 May 2022Naturesave insurance is campaigning for insurance divestment. What does that mean and why does it matter? The insurance industry has a significant influence on the energy industry. And as we know, the energy industry has a significant impact on climate change. And climate change matters. Before sustainability and climate change were even fashionable terms, Naturesave […]
Join Blue Patch at Dulwich Festival in May
Published 22 April 2022Ian Dunn Woodwork & Design is taking part in the Artist’s Open House events during the festival and will be opening his workshop doors to the general public over two weekends in May. Ian will also host fellow Blue Patch members, including: Heliconia Furniture, Blackbird Bespoke, Elly Allen, Coldharbour Lights, Janet Tod and Jane Langley. […]
Environmentally friendly paint choice for progressive Climate Justice project at Manchester Art Gallery
Published 28 March 2022Manchester Art Gallery announces new Official Paint Sponsorship with Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. Edward Bulmer Natural Paint has been a member of Blue Patch since 2018. The company produces natural plant based paints that are plastic free and natural. The colour range is vibrant and exciting, with over 100 shades developed by designer, architectural historian […]
How the Happy Planet Store happened
Published 24 March 2022The Happy Planet store, a sustainable product shop in the Manchester Art Gallery, has been open since January 26th this year. In the last few weeks before the store closes, we review how it happened. Why use museums & galleries? Blue Patch founder, Jane Langley, is an artist herself. She has exhibited in The Textiles […]
Should we use more recycled plastic?
Published 17 March 2022Plastic is bad – at least that’s what we all seem to agree, but is it really? When we consider how plastics and micro-plastics are polluting our land and oceans, there doesn’t seem to be a reasonable argument for continuing to use them. When you consider the hard wearing features of plastic and the fact […]
Happy planet, happy children
Published 10 March 2022Working towards a sustainable future for our planet is all about ensuring a future for our children and their children. Here are some of the products on sale at the Happy Planet Store in Manchester Art Gallery until April 18th. Natural and sustainable children’s brands Parents look towards brands to make products that are more […]
The Happy Planet store showcases innovative sustainability
Published 21 February 2022The trouble with being a sustainable business is finding the right materials. Sometimes there is a good reason for the material choice. For example, it is waterproof or long lasting or malleable. Making a manufacturing business more sustainable can become a game of ‘find the right material’ and this requires a lot of testing to […]
Carbon offsetting
Published 4 February 2022This article explores what carbon offsetting is. First, let’s find out what some of the key terms are – carbon, greenhouse gases, measuring carbon emissions, carbon offset and finally scope 1, 2 & 3. What is carbon? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tells us that carbon is predominantly stored in rocks and sediments. It […]
Blue Patch works with Manchester Art Gallery on a sustainable store
Published 21 January 2022Blue Patch are excited to launch a pop-up store in collaboration with Manchester Art Gallery. The Happy Planet store will enable members to showcase their sustainable products & services and help to create awareness of their businesses while at the same time generating additional footfall for the gallery. The event runs from 26 January to […]
Circular economy and sustainability
Published 13 January 2022Circular economy is a popular phrase in sustainability circles, but what does a circular economy mean and how can we make it work for our businesses? What does circular economy mean? According to the Ellen McArthur Foundation, a circular economy is a move away from a linear economy where we extract materials from the planet, […]
Ethical and sustainable sourcing
Published 3 January 2022Ethical and sustainable sourcing are at the heart of an environmentally friendly sourcing plan. We’ll look at the differences between ethical sourcing and sustainable sourcing and how they are integrated in business. What is ethical sourcing? Ethical sourcing is considering how and where products are made and what they are made of. Ethical sourcing takes […]
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