West Plum Studio is an ethical design studio based in York. Inspired by nature, architecture and other cultures Sophie creates surface pattern designs with triangles - she's a little obsessed. She adds these designs to cards and on organic fabric and tells us about how she’s growing her business.
Read MoreGift giving is changing and The Good Registry is one approach to giving differently in New Zealand which embraces simplicity, goodness and celebration. Find out more in this weeks podcast with Chief of Good, Christine Langdon.
Read MoreAs part of Fashion Revolution Week 2018 I excited to bring you this week's podcast with Charlie Ross, Founder at Offset Warehouse.
Read MoreTiffin is an Indian midday snack which refreshes and nourishes. Pragya was inspired by this idea as she created her cruelty free and vegan art subscription box, which helps people take some time out of their busy day to be creative and mindful.
Read MoreCrisis Classroom has a unique methodology for bringing people together, built on the premise that we all have something to share and learn from one another. Inspired by her time teaching with migrants in Calais Kate McAllister and her Co-Founder Darren, are applying their experience as a teacher and trauma therapist to help migrants rebuild their lives as they travel to their new home. However you an now also use their methodology in your own town or place of work.
Read MoreMAMOQ is a curated, fashion marketplace for the conscious consumer, it includes 35 carefully selected brands and tells the story of each as well as their ethical or environmental ethos. Find out how to get 10% of your first order.
Read MoreIn this blog I talk about the amazing social entrepreneurs and ethical business owners I’ve connected with over the first 5 months of running my business. I identify common themes and ideas for the others I’d still like to meet….
Read MoreHow many festivals or events have you attended where you'd wish they'd provided recycling?What about when you go to a restaurant or fast-food takeaway and you're given your food in plastic containers, styro-foam (polystyrene) cups? Or maybe you get frustrated with plastic straws at your local bar? This is exactly why Tara Dodson, founder of Full Circle Resource Management set up her business out of frustration.
Read MoreIn this podcast I interview Jane Ryall, Wales Manager for UnLtd - a UK-wide charity "helping to make the world a better place" through supporting social entrepreneurs and giving Awards/funding. Lots of useful information about the Awards UnLtd provide as well as the unique opportunities and challenges in Wales for the social enterprise sector.
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