Water levels are high 🌧️ Our patrons Watertight International and Flood Mary took the Floodmobile to Wigton last week to talk to residents about how to protect their homes and businesses in view of increased flood risk in the area.  #flooding #climatechange #wearebluepatch

SMEs are being pulled into carbon reduction.  ✔️ Regulations are changing ✔️ Larger suppliers expect compliance ✔️ Customers want more transparency Those who implement carbon reduction strategies now will be ahead of those who need to put plans into place in a rush.  #netzero #supplychains

The Prism table from Angus Ross is an example of truly responsible furniture design. New larger size with the same prismatic shape that makes it unique. Crafted from locally sourced Perthshire oak that is used as efficiently as possible.  📸 James Miller  #woodfurniture #ethicalbrand #designled

Carbon reduction ≠ big budgets  It is possible to measure your carbon footprint and implement changes in your business without spending a lot of money. Our carbon reduction course is free for our members and it's quick and easy to use. #carbonreduction #smallbusiness #smallbudget

It was lovely to see the EQ Investors team post about volunteering at a local Lambeth charity @rootsandshoots1982. Community impact and volunteering is all part of ESG policy and EQ Investors are making an impact locally through their efforts.  #esg #urbanareas #trees

Quick note for our Blue Patch community - this February we’re running a panel session with two leading interior designers Gail Race Interiors & Jennifer Titmas Interiors - one not to miss if you sell products & services to the interiors sector. #interiors #renovationprojects #wearebluepatch

It's that time of year when snuggling under a blanket is so desirable.  Melin Tregwynt is a woollen mill in Pembrokeshire that makes wool cloth, blankets, throws, cushions, and more. Wool is naturally breathable, renewable, and warm - just what you need at this time of year.  #wool #mill #wales

Did you see the callout by the British Association of Removers asking for input into the removals sector and its decarbonisation challenges? To find out more and be involved in the project contact BAR HQ in Watford. #decarbonisation #removals #wearebluepatch

You are not alone. @thriverenewables.bsky.social posted recently about the perception gap. They gave the example that 78% of Brits would back a new solar energy farm in their community but only 27% think others in the community would too. #climateaction #renewables #wearebluepatch

Bankers For Net Zero (B4NZ) have published the SME Sustainability Data Taskforce’s Public Consultation Review & Phase 2 Update which sets out the next steps for the UK SME Voluntary Emissions Standard (VES). The update can be downloaded from the B4NZ website. #carbonreduction #sme #wearebluepatch

Your everyday choices power the Blue Patch community. Shop small is a key part of our mission to connect sustainability-minded business with conscious consumers. #shopsmall #independentshops #smallbusiness

Naturesave Insurance Brokers have opened a funding call for marine conservation projects. Closes 26 February. With growing pressures on ocean ecosystems, this funding opportunity offers valuable support for initiatives protecting and restoring marine environments. #ocean #conservation #funding

Our first carbon reduction training is this Friday 23rd January at 11am.  We’re re-introducing our carbon reduction course and there is an exciting opportunity to be part of a pilot project for 2026. Sponsored by Naturesave Insurance #carbonreduction #wearebluepatch #businesstraining

Don't miss Anna's social media club news this month with info about Instagram's new hashtag policy and ideas for 2026. If you are subscribed, it should already be in your inbox. If you are not subscribed, you can do so in the hub.  #hashtags #socialmediatips #wearebluepatch

We were astounded to see the news that Royal Ballet & Opera had cut their energy consumption in the auditorium from 39kW to 6.2kW by rewiring and updating over 1,000 lighting fixtures, signs and candelabras to LED. It can be done. #energyconsumption #ledlighting #periodbuildings

As a sole trader or small business you don't need to hire a carbon consultant or run a full audit (yet). There is an easier way. At Blue Patch we've developed a carbon reduction course for businesses to measure and reduce their carbon footprint.  #carboncalculation #decarbonise #carbonauditing

Food is a simple way to reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy the benefits of healthy eating at the same time.  📸 Heck Food, Womersley Foods, Eat Telfit, Source Climate Change Coffee #plantbased #grassfed #organiccoffee #vinegarsandjams

It's lovely to see the collaborations that come out of the introductions we made. Rachel @rocworxdesigns.bsky.social made these star earrings out of ballet slippers donated by Royal Ballet & Opera after we introduced them to each other.  #reducewaste #recycle #starearrings

What's the biggest cause of carbon emissions in small business?  Energy 💡 for heating, lighting, and production. This is especially true in older buildings with less insulation and inefficient lighting and heating systems. #renewableenergy #netzerojourney #carbonemissions

What do reindeer poo, elephant poo, meadow seed and brewery waste have in common? They're all materials which have been fused with recycled pulp in papers from The Sustainable Print Company.  And fear not. The poo is sanitised before use.  #PlantBased #RecycledPaper #Print

The National Emergency Briefing documentary isn’t about fear or spectacle. It’s about preparedness, clear communication, and public trust.  Support their independent work through their crowdfunder (if you are able). #NationalEmergencyBriefing #ClimatePreparedness #ClimateEmergency

Three reasons why buying wooden furniture will reduce your carbon footprint: 🌱 Trees absorb CO₂ which stays locked in 🌱 Wood is a renewable resource 🌱 Well made furniture lasts longer 📸 Heliconia Furniture, Beuzeval Furniture, Plyable Design, Angus Ross Furniture #EthicalMakers #ClimateAction

Your work stands out for all the right reasons - thoughtful, considered, iconic. Join our community of sustainability-minded businesses as we support the UK’s transition to clean energy. 📸 @bobandalf #iconic #creativeworks #ethicalbrand

Are you ready for January showers? ☔️  Ince Umbrellas make these high-end quality umbrellas with solid wood sticks in sustainably sourced wood that is steamed and heated to curve the wood. The new range includes chestnut and dark maple, which has a sophisticated look. #umbrellas #january #craft

Is your new year resolution to reduce the carbon footprint of your business? We can help with this - we offer free carbon reduction training to our community. Join Blue Patch today and start 2026 with a plan. #netzero #carbonreduction #newyear

These key fobs have a story attached. The leather is from ballet slippers donated by RB&O to Blue Patch members. To save them going to waste, Rachel @rocworxdesigns.bsky.social reuses the leather when marbling products. She donates a portion of sales to a food bank. #keys #balletslippers #foodbank

Blue Patch has been busy this year - running our Carbon Reduction course sponsored by Naturesave, exhibiting at Decorex, publishing the Positive Shopping magazine, and attending many events. Read the journal on our website to find out our plans for 2026.  #wearebluepatch #carbonreduction #2026

Introducing the first fully recyclable carpet for the home. Traditional carpet is difficult to recycle because it is made from a mix of materials. Echo-CoRE is made of only one material - making it simple to recycle. Available from Alternative Flooring #carpet #reducereuserecycle #circularliving

Making plans for 2026? Aarven Goods have a range of notebooks covered in their unique designs. Handmade using recycled paper and filled with blank pages to fill with your next adventure. #stationery #notebooks #recycledpaper #handmade

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year! The team at Blue Patch.

Congratulations to @thriverenewables.bsky.social on their ten year B Corp anniversary. Thrive Renewables is a patron of Blue Patch, and we are always very grateful for their support of our work to help UK businesses in the transition to clean energy. #cleanenergy #communityenergy #carbonreduction

Kapdaa Offcut have made a series of products for the British Red Cross out of scrap fabrics that were donated to the charity shops and didn’t sell or were going to waste. What an innovative solution for scraps! #charityshops #wastefabric #humanitarianaid

A very Christmassy batch of umbrellas in production Ince Umbrellas. They’re being ‘tied in’ where the umbrella fabric is attached to the frame. An adapted button sewing machine adds a set of stitches on each side of the umbrella rib - as they say - very clever! #endangeredcraft #umbrellamaking

How wonderful to see primary school children working with their hands in a doll making session with Dalston Dolls. They used recycled fabric scraps and wool stuffing to make 60 dolls in two hours - with lots of energy, fun and a few tears. #dollmaking #workshops #primaryschools

Planning a business move in 2026? Then Crown Workspace have some tips: ✔️ Consider why you are moving ✔️ Think about how the new space be used ✔️ Work out the timeline for the move ✔️ Plan a transition for the employees ✔️ Factor in sustainability from the start #officerelocation #businessmove

Planning a business move in 2026? Then Crown Workspace have some tips: ✔️ Consider why you are moving ✔️ Think about how the new space be used ✔️ Work out the timeline for the move ✔️ Plan a transition for the employees ✔️ Factor in sustainability from the start #officerelocation #businessmove

Watch the manufacturing process for a SOCA bench from factoryfurniture.co.uk These hard wearing concrete benches are finished with timber slats for low maintenance seating in public spaces.  #publicspaces #seating #ukmade

It is so good to see collaborations in our community, like this one with Madder Cutch & Co and The Stamford Notebook Company. These sketch books covered in linen fabric would make a fantastic gift for a creative person. #creative #collaborative #community

Last minute present ideas for those who leave shopping until the last minute! Please check with the shop if you need pre-Christmas delivery for when their cut off date is. #shopindependent #presents #shopping

Blues & greens - wonderful colours achieved by Madder Cutch & Co using natural plant dyes on linen fabric. Shop independent this Christmas and enjoy high quality fabrics for your home. #linen #ethicalbusiness #shopindependent

Our patrons Naturesave Insurance Brokers plant a tree for every new client for their insurance policies. They offer personal home, travel, and car insurance and commercial, renewables and charity insurance cover. #plantatree #insurancebrokers #ethicalbusiness

Look at all these lovely cushions - handmade by Judi Archer with tufted wool (and the artwork behind on the walls & shelves). Each piece is painstakingly hand crafted from scratch to Judi’s own design. #homelife #handtufted #cushions

Thanks to Shuttleworth Projects for sorting out our workspace at Blue Patch hq. Jason and his team work across London on interior and exterior projects. They’re mindful of waste, repurposing materials when possible, which we love. #interiordesign #londonproperty #naturallight

Look out for Anna's social media club newsletter tomorrow in your inbox. She'll be talking about what to post now and how to plan for 2026. Sign up in the member's hub if you want to read it.  #socialmedia #businesstraining #ethicalbrands

Choose unique and individual gifts from our ethical makers of furniture, lighting, textiles, homewares and flooring. #shopindependent #home #christmasshopping

Find the perfect gift from one of our independent makers and ethical businesses for those you love this Christmas.  #home #hobbies #giftideas

If you are a social enterprise or community interest company you might be interested to attend the webinar on 9 December with @zyncdigital.bsky.social to plan your 2026 marketing. Register at www.zyncdigital.com/webinars-cic #socialenterprise #cic #marketing

We welcome A Shade Above to Blue Patch. They make custom lampshades for interior designers and commercial fit-outs like this one at Annabel’s London. A talented team with varied backgrounds bring their skills to lampshade making. Welcome! #commercial #interiordesign #lampshades

Support someone’s dream by buying from an independent instead of large corporations - and enjoy high quality products from ethical makers. #christmas #independent #ethicalbusiness

“But what about you? And what about everyone out there? Are they getting access to the facts? Access to the truth about the reality of what's happening to our one and only home?” Chris Packham thinks not. https://www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir #oneblueplanet #climateemergency #science