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One of the easiest ways to keep your shopping green is to support brands that are committed to minimising plastic use, or are on the way to doing so. Some, like Lush, are well-known for their green approach. Here are a few others: The Peanut Butter Co, Panda Packaging, M&S

Here are a few tips to avoid plastic when decorating your home for autumn. •Keep it simple and go for real pumpkins! •Reject plastic autumn fairy lights and use pretty fallen leaves to create a beautiful, natural display. zaramiaava.com/how-to-guides

We’re delighted to share some pics of the outfits we made for Kirkstall Arts Trail fashion show last year! The challenge was create an outfit from a charity shop haul. All the fabric is made from charity shop garments upcycled into these new garments! zaramiaava.com/blog//gaia-mot…

It’s Fairtrade fortnight and there is good news! 40 leading UK companies have banded together to campaign in their industries for all firms to source their materials and run their processes fairly. Over the past few years, more and more shoppers have been choosing fair trade

There’s nothing worse than reinventing the wheel especially when it was difficult the first time round! As a gift to your future self, keep notes of any alterations or tweaks you make to patterns so that you know for next time you do the project. #SewingOrganisation #SewingTips

Upcycle for autumn décor! Here’s our second snippet from this month’s How to Guide. Upcycling is a brilliant way to decorate your home sustainably. Check out what you have at home already and head to a local charity shop for more materials if needed zaramiaava.com/how-to-guides

We’re delighted to share some pics of the outfits we made for the Kirkstall Arts Trail fashion show last year! The challenge was create an outfit from a charity shop haul. All the fabric is made from charity shop garments upcycled into these new garments!

As it’s the start of Recycle Week, we thought we’d take a look at a myth about recycling MYTH All carboard & paper is recyclable FALSE wet & greasy paper or cardboard can’t be recycled Some coated papers like waxed food containers can’t be recycled & neither can wrapping paper

In our zero waste studio, we collect scraps from pattern cutting & make beautiful things from as much as possible. Here are a couple of our tips for managing your fabric scraps: Store your scrap fabric carefully to keep it clean & flat, Sort it & separate it by size or colour

This month’s How to Guide is full of ideas on how to do autumn home décor sustainably. We kick off with a snippet about using nature’s autumn offerings for a natural, organic free look. Collect pinecones, acorns, colourful leave & even branches from your garden or local park.

Tomorrow sees the start of the Big River watch, a citizen science activity that helps the Rivers Trust to build a picture of river health across the UK and Ireland. It only takes 15 minutes to complete the survey on their app #BigRiverWatch #RiverConservation #ProtectOurRivers

We all know that single-use plastic bags are a no-no but it’s easy to forget & end up buying more when shopping. Here are a couple of tips we’ve found helpful: - Get some bags you really like, Always keep a compact shopping bag in your coat pocket or handbag #BringYourOwnBag

Get ready for World Clean Up Day! This Saturday, people all over the world will gather to tackle our global waste problem. Will you join in? Volunteers and partners worldwide will clean up litter and mismanaged waste from beaches, rivers, forests, and streets. #WorldCleanupDay

We’re delighted to share some pics of the outfits we made for the Kirkstall Arts Fashion Trail last year! The challenge was create an outfit from a charity shop haul. All the fabric is made from charity shop garments upcycled into these new garments! #fashionshow #garments

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Today is World Dolphin Day! It’s a day to celebrate these captivating creatures but also to raise awareness of the dangers to them from hunting. So, let’s spread the word and help to protect these amazing creatures.   #WorldDolphinDay #DolphinConservation #ProtectOurOceans

Slippery fabrics like silk, satin, chiffon, or polyester can be very hard to machine sew. Here are a few tips to help manage them: Use a piece of tissue paper under the fabric, Use a walking foot to help feed the fabric evenly, Fabric clips instead of pins, Increase stitch length

Sourdough is in the spotlight this month. As well as being delicious, it is easier to digest and keeps you going longer than regular bread. Here are a few ideas for what to do with your stale sourdough bread (if you ever have any!) •Herby croutons •Bruschetta #Sourdough

We’re delighted to share some pics of the outfits we made for the Kirkstall Arts Trail fashion show last year! The challenge was create an outfit from a charity shop haul. All the fabric is made from charity shop garments upcycled into these new garments! #fashionshow #garments

Are you feeling the end of summer blues? Take a moment to reflect on your favourite memories and consider how to carry that joy into autumn. Prioritise activities that uplift your spirit whether it’s enjoying nature or connecting with friends. Remember, it’s okay to feel this way

Buying in bulk is a great way to shop more sustainably. It’s simple if you need long-lasting canned or dried food, but what about fresh produce? Buddying up with a like-minded friend, colleague or neighbour means you can buy in bulk without the waste: share the produce & the cost