Two leather belts from Wolfram Lohr
These 3.8mm wide belts are made from locally sourced hides, tanned in black or English brown by the last remaining traditional oak bark tannery. Hand stitched with a brass buckle. Strong and beautiful. Made to last.
#realleather #leatherworker #tannedleather
Summer is coming 🌻 and these custom umbrellas made by Ince Umbrellas are the epitome of style. Each one is digitally printed, cut out by hand, sewn in house and finished in their London workshop to make the finished product.
#umbrella #traditionalcrafts #handmade
Are you planning a spring refresh in your home?
Alternative Flooring provide carpets, rugs and runners made from natural materials like wool, sisal, jute and seagrass or Ca-rPET made from recycled bottles in fun patterns from colourful stripes to animal prints 🦓
#carpets #woolcarpet #naturalfibres
A cup made from a cup 🥤
Circular&Co make reusable cups from recycled waste. One of their original cups - black and mustard - is made from recycled single use paper cups. They just brought the colourway back. It’s still a favourite.
#reducereuserecycle #circulareconomy #reusablecups
Exciting news from @thriverenewables.bsky.social, our patrons - the UK’s first geothermal power plant has gone live after decades of development. Thrive Renewables were one of the first commercial funders for the project.
#renewableenergy #cleanenergy #geothermal
Small businesses make up 99% of UK companies and together, we have enormous power to cut carbon.
The only thing standing in their way?
Not knowing where to start.
Our free training removes that barrier.
#carbonreduction #smallbusiness #power
Source Climate Change Coffee is changing to new recyclable packaging. The new bags will be recyclable at your local supermarket in the soft plastics recycling zone and they are made of polypropylene which will keep the coffee inside fresh and dry ☕️
#organiccoffee #carbonreduction #recyclable
We often write about Denby’s commitment to sustainability but their approach to production is just as interesting. It is fascinating to watch the care the goes into each hand finished piece of Denby pottery.
#homewares #handmade #ethicalbusiness
Good financial tips from Jeannie at EQ Investors - learn more, pay yourself, protect yourself, invest in ISAs, get pension savvy.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
#finances #investments #bcorp
Our SME community have benefitted from carbon reduction changes:
￡reduced costs
‼️ reduced dependence on energy suppliers
⭐️ improved reputation with consumers
🏷️ increased prices to consumers
DM “SME” if you need help getting started.
#carbonreduction #costsavings #renewables
Early movers & shakers will be ahead of the crowd when new legislation comes in and will likely save on last minute adherence to new regulations. That's why we recommend you look ahead now at what is likely to affect your business in the future.
#netzerojourney #carbonreduction #greenbusiness
Factory Furniture have just published their Public Realm Timber Performance Report for 2026. For public organisations who want public assets to last and want to report on whole-life carbon performance, this is useful information.
#carbon #publicsector #streetfurniture
What you need is a simple roadmap 📍
That's what our carbon reduction course teaches you.
It's a step by step process to guide you through measuring, reducing and reporting on the carbon emissions generated by your business. It's easy and quick.
#carbonreduction #netzerojourney #wearebluepatch
Do you follow us on Facebook? 👍
We've started a new group to help you find out more about our work and the state of sustainability here in the UK.
Join in!
#wearebluepatch #carbonreduction #netzerojourney
We find that there are three main reasons small businesses begin to look at carbon reduction and want to receive training:
1. Tenders
2. Customer enquiries
3. Internal cost reviews
Follow us if one of these is due soon in your business.
#carbontraining #sme #transparency #tenders
Have you heard of the lizard orchid? Himantoglossum hircinum is the inspiration for the latest wallpaper and linen fabric from Newton Paisley - the brand tells the story of endangered species - both flora and fauna - through design.
#conservation #biophilicdesign #nature
What to ignore when you are an SME starting at carbon reduction
Bureaucracy like a big business 📑
It will slow you down 🐌
Take small, practical steps that will remain sustainable for your business to manage.
#carbonreduction #netzerojourney #ethicalbusiness
If you find yourself asking 'what is the green claims code'? you need to join our workshop this month to find out more.
The workshop is free for all members and is on the 27th March at 11am on a Zoom call so businesses anywhere in the UK can join in.
#greenwashing #wearebluepatch #netzerojourney
Chimney Sheep have invested in a mountain - Murton Fell - near the Lake District and Ennerdale. Once permissions are in place they will plant trees there to transform the 148-acre site into woody heathland.
#regeneration #treeplanting #biodiversity
This one might be controversial 🔥
We highly recommend carbon auditing but it is not essential to carbon reduction.
Why?
Action is more important than data in the early stages.
Save this if carbon reduction feels overwhelming.
#carbonauditing #smallbusiness #wearebluepatch
The UK's first geothermal electricity plant has been turned on and our patrons @thriverenewables.bsky.social could not be prouder - as the first commercial investor in this project which took two decades to reach this point.
#renewableenergy #geothermal #cleanenergy #wearebluepatch
"Carbon reduction is just not practical for our business"
Here are some examples of practical changes that SME businesses in our community made last year to reduce their carbon emissions.
All of them are practical.
#carbonreduction #wearebluepatch #ethicalbusiness
“Wind farms cut power prices by almost a third in 2025”, say Blue Patch patrons @thriverenewables.bsky.social
This is great news for fans of renewable energy. More homes and businesses using renewable energy will mean lower prices and cleaner electricity.
#renewableenergy #cleanenergy #windpower
Our carbon reduction training is designed to be simple, quick, and low cost - for busy SMEs who are time poor and can’t afford a consultant (yet) but want to be part of the movement for change in the UK.
Comment TRAINING if that surprised you.
#netzero #carbonreduction #sme #wearebluepatch
Handcrafted, literally
Fiona Howard Wallpapers draws her designs by hand and then carves them out in lino. Fiona says the process is mindful and can be meditative and she enjoys carving in the morning light. Printed in water-based inks on FSC-certified paper.
#handcrafted #wallpaper #designer
In addition to using FSC® timber exclusively, Factory Furniture reduce their carbon emissions by ordering and selecting specific timber sizes for each project. They sell, recycle and compost waste when possible.
Follow for more SME carbon reduction examples.
#waste #recycle #carbonreduction
The Soho Lighting Co creates lighting, plug sockets and switches in brass - seen here in the Court of Noke Manor in Pembridge near Leominster, the home of Edward & Emma Bulmer (Edward Bulmer Natural Paint).
#naturalpaint #lighting #periodhomes
If you are an SME selling to corporates, carbon WILL come up in the conversation with buyers.
That’s why doing the Blue Patch carbon reduction course puts you ahead of the pack. It’s free for all our members. Join today.
#supplychain #corporate #carbonreduction #wearebluepatch
No plastic. No aluminium. Home compostable organic coffee pods from Source Climate Change coffee taste great and are guilt free.
#organiccoffee #homecompostable #wearebluepatch
What actually matters when you start carbon reduction as an SME is not big numbers, consultancy or fancy reports 📉
It is getting to grips with the basics - energy, transport, purchasing, waste.
This is where to start. Not reporting.
#carbonreduction #carbonreporting #wearebluepatch
