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Sustainable Makers
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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. […]
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 […]
Love the planet, love Happy Planet
Published 8 February 2022Looking for the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day? We’re featuring a selection of ethical and sustainable products that are currently on sale in the Happy Planet Store at Manchester Art Gallery. Gifts can be purchased online or in store, so why not make a day of it and take Valentine’s Day afternoon tea in the […]
What is vegan beauty and why does it matter for the environment?
Published 27 January 2022Vegan beauty can be defined by not using animal-based products in the manufacture of your cosmetics. Standard cosmetic ranges include many different types of animal-derived products including collagen, lanolin, honey, gelatin, keratin and cochineal. Vegan beauty products are certified by four main bodies: PETA, Vegan Action, the Vegan Society and The Vegetarian Society. Look for […]
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 […]
Plastic free packaging
Published 16 December 2021Plastic waste is high on the sustainability agenda at the moment. With COP26 just ended in the UK, there is a media focus on legislation that will help make change happen. The big issue with plastic packaging is the sheer quantity that is produced and the longevity of plastic waste. Find out about the ingenious […]
Pioneers of the Green Revolution : on the move
Published 13 October 2021Getting about without petrol is trending. Here are some Blue Patch businesses that specialise in sustainable packaging, last mile logistics and making beautiful bicycles! With COP26 fast approaching, the demand for businesses to act responsibly and sustainably is on everyone’s radar. Let’s see what our three choices are doing… Why it matters Road transport accounts […]
Sustainable accessories designer Chloe Haywood London Instagram takeover
Published 11 August 2021Chloe Haywood is the eco and sustainable accessories designer behind the Chloe Haywood London brand. She’s no stranger to success, winning awards for her designs from the age of 16. Her creations have evolved over the years, now using mainly discarded cashmere to create products. Chloe took over our Instagram account to tell us more […]
In conversation with artisan perfumery 4160 Tuesdays
Published 15 July 20214160 Tuesdays is a London-based artisan perfumery that creates perfumes and home fragrances along with running courses to teach people how to make and improve their own scents. Sarah McCartney set up 4160 Tuesdays in 2012 . They create small batches of interesting scents inspired by people, places or moments. If you’re willing to step […]
Sustainable furniture maker Par Avion Instagram takeover
Published 13 July 2021Par-avion co. is a Norfolk-based design partnership run by Simon and Monica Cass that creates timeless pieces of sustainable furniture and homeware. In keeping with their furniture making and architecture background, all their products incorporate a strong design aesthetic along with combining traditional Japanese and British craft skills with modern styling. They took over our […]
In conversation with sustainable fashion designer Rose Fulbright-Vickers
Published 29 June 2021Rose Fulbright-Vickers is the founder of sustainable fashion brand Rose Fulbright. This is a British lifestyle brand which creates collections of luxurious loungewear and resort-wear garments along with a selection of accessories. Rose incorporates her education at Parsons School in Paris and London College of Fashion in London with her interest in art. She starts […]
In conversation with interior designer Oliver Heath
Published 16 June 2021Oliver is Founder of Oliver Heath Design Ltd, an architectural and interior design practicefocussed on delivering health & wellbeing in the built environment through evidence-basedhuman centred design. Oliver’s work stimulates the adoption of happier, healthier places to liveand work through his projects as designer, writer, and TV presenter. Since 1998 he has presented on numerous […]
In conversation with art and furniture makers Nafisi Studio
Published 2 June 2021Nafisi Studio is a British luxury bespoke art furniture and sculpture studio in Horsham run by an innovative husband and wife team. All pieces are handmade, incorporating progressive concepts with heritage craftsmanship. Kate and Abdollah became inspired to be artists who work together in their studio, combining concepts between furniture and art while exploring innovative […]
In conversation with Glasgow lifestyle store, Hoos
Published 19 May 2021Hoos is a design and lifestyle store located in Glasgow’s West End. Pop in to discover a unique curation of goods from iconic Nordic design houses to handmade, Scottish wares, as well as beautiful things from across the UK. They love simple and functional design that stands the test of time, so each product that […]
Starting a sustainable business, balancing gender roles and thriving
Published 8 March 2021As our CEO Jane Langley recently said at the What’s Next Summit, “Building a business doesn’t happen like magic. It took us 6 years after our launch in 2014 to re-work our business model.” For Blue Patch, this meant that we spent our pandemic months in 2020 redeveloping our website and business model to re-launch […]
The colour of spring: sustainable home decor, clothing, lifestyle and the outdoors
Published 24 February 2020What colour is spring to you? Some will dive straight into summer with those bright oranges and blazing blues. Others will choose pastels. I prefer my springs to be muted versions of bright favourites. A slow awakening rather than jumping headfirst into the heat of things. Might tell you a lot about me as a […]
Making waves: British brands creating cool things from recycled marine plastic
Published 28 October 2019A 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 touch of June to your Jan
Published 6 January 2018Did you know that January is named after Janus, the god of gateways and that Janus could look in both directions, back at the old year and forward towards the new year at the same time? Hindsight and foresight both 20/20 for this guy, right? However, as far as we’re concerned, December is as cold as January, […]
Is Veganism here to stay?
Published 8 November 2017The rise in animal-free diets and products is ever increasing, with consumers becoming more concerned about sustainability and clean eating. Small businesses across the British Isles are rising up to the demand and proving that veganism is not a fad. In fact, data released by Google News shows that there has been an increase of […]
Why I do what I do: Eco Yoga Mats
Published 20 October 2017Surya Namaskars are best done with your feet planted solidly on a well-made yoga mat. Bonus points if it’s sustainably made. Seona is the founder of Eco Yoga. Eco Yoga makes yoga mats from natural plant based materials: 100% natural rubber and hessian. The rubber compound is environmentally neutral, so at the end of the mat’s life it can […]
What a wonderful day for wool!
Published 10 October 2017We’re nearing the end of Wool Week! Each year, the Campaign for Wool celebrates everything wool for one week. After all, wool is a marvellous fabric that may actually need an entire month to itself if we’re to go by the wealth of wool to be found on Blue Patch made by businesses scattered far and […]
Green House: ideas for home makeovers
Published 7 February 2017Green 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 … […]
Why I do what I do: Kreisdesign
Published 13 May 2016Like most people, we have fallen madly in love with Scandinavian influenced design – it just suits us! It’s hard not to form a strong hankering for the practical, clean and yet homely designs that tend to favour sustainable materials and processes. Nikki from Kreisdesign has taken these ideas, but with her typical flair has […]
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