This a list of companies we love — companies making exceptional goods with an extraordinary desire to help our planet. We get no commission. We simply want to shout their names as we're all in this together.
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This a list of companies we love — companies making exceptional goods with an extraordinary desire to help our planet. We get no commission. We simply want to shout their names as we're all in this together.
A top-end pattern maker was disgusted with the fast fashion world, and now makes patterns for the home-sewing movement. A serious eco and social-warrior with a passionate following.
Nothing beats the pride of making an item yourself. Yarn, kits and tutorials all available here for knitting and crocheting, along with a passionate mega-community.
Jeans (and nothing else) with a cult-like following. Permanent items and rotating limited-run collections. Bringing jeans-making back to this once-manufacturing town in Wales.
This small Welsh company focuses on organic chore jackets with non-toxic dyes. With free repairs for life and a buy-back model, they're truly working towards longevity and circularity.
Organic, fair-trade underwear (men/women) that was started in order to tackle the lack of access to underwear in developing countries. Buy one item, they'll donate two.
When it burnt down, this Isle of Wight company rebuilt in a way that allows them to custom-make items to order. And takes back their items to spin back into fibers to use again and again.
A fully-circular jeans company, taking back their end-of-life jeans to reweave into new fabric for future jeans. Also known for their jeans rental programme.
An Indian company with a huge heart. Classic organic cotton favourites for women, men and kids. Founded to ensure safe working conditions for field workers.
Absurdly wonderful 100% natural wool slippers, made to strict welfare and quality standards. Soles made from leather or natural rubber. (Available to buy in UK here.)
The water-resistant, all-wool, logo-less, minimal trainers from New Zealand. Made by a company deeply committed to the environment. (Clothes, too, now.)
A small range of trainers in a multitude of colours, all made with recycled rubber soles, organic cotton uppers, recycled footbeds and Bluesign-certified dyes.
No longer small, but still offering a superior alternative to nearly all conventionally-made lifestyle trainers. Recycled polyester, natural rubber, sugar cane soles, organic cotton, and chrome-free or vegan leather.
From fashion and homewear, to responsible banking and classes, this UK directory covers the full gammut of social and environmentally-driven companies.
Social enterprise · environmentally-led · bame-owned
Online shop that emphasises environmental and labour transparency of all 140+ independent businesses it offers. Womens and menswear, household, health and gifts.
Second-hand books galore! This is the ultimate way to find used books in the UK. Save money, save trees. From mint condition to well-thumbed, the quality is listed before purchase (most appear barely touched).
Connecting the databases of local bookstores countrywide (UK and US-specific), this is a new and powerful go-to for new books. A portion of all sales is given directly back to local bookstores — including your specific choice, if desired.
Reducing individual's food waste through peer-to-peer giving. Snap a pic of what you don't need, offer it to others nearby. Free food for one person; no waste for the other.
Connecting you with last-minute unsold food at restaurants, bakers and cafes. You get a bargain; food doesn't go to waste. Their IG has killer tips for prolonging (or repurposing) food at home as well.
Meat, sourced exclusively from regenerative farms across the UK (which improves soil health, carbon capture and biodiversity). A portion of profits goes to educating further farmers in regenerative methods.
Refillable, non-toxic cleaning solutions. You keep the first aluminium bottles, refill it with satchels + water as and when you need. The less we ship liquid, the better.
As their name alludes, they make glasses and sunglasses from 100% plant-based ingredients. All production in their Edinburgh studio with a modular design to extend product life.
Beautiful blankets, throws and scarves from Ireland's last fully vertical mill. They own the full process from carding raw wool through to spinning, dyeing and weaving, blending traditional machinery with modern science.
American apparel company known for its ocean and community clean-up efforts. Transparent manufacturing and responsibly-sourced materials. Looovely water-bottles, too.
Transparency-focused leggings, bras and loungewear for women. Recycled materials, with circular recycling programme for certain items. (US-based, but available through Know the Origin to UK.)
Plastic-free US shopping site for all house, beauty, and health needs. Big business by the girl who fit 8 years worth of the waste she created in a single mason jar.
