Beauty can be seen in every hand drawn ‘stinking iris’ flower in this wallpaper by Dr Susy Paisley (Newton Paisley). The Mercia Vines design features native English plants & animals to inspire their conservation. Available in cream, deep blue, slate & verdigris. #wearebluepatch #designer #wallpaper

The @seloncommenergy.bsky.social Summer of DIY continues to run for the next few weeks with Lunch & Learn webinars, a repointing workshop and a solar power workshop. 📸 In The Right Light Photography at @bellhousedulwich.bsky.social  #wearebluepatch #communityenergy #cleanenergy

Share the knowledge We know a lot about sustainability in business, but we learn something new every day. There is so much to learn. Do you have a tip or advice to share with our community? We'd love to hear it! #wearebluepatch #sustainability #knowledge

With the temperature forecast to reach 38 this week, we have made the decision to move the in-person event planned for Tuesday 23rd June online. Contact us if you would like to attend. #wearebluepatch #training #carbonreduction

It was good to see Elite Renewables interacting with visitors at the Bell House Festival of Retrofit. Retrofitting renewable energy into existing properties is essential in our transition to clean energy in the UK. They work across London & the South East. #wearebluepatch #renewables #cleanenergy

Are you a business in Lordship Lane or Goose Green Ward in Southwark? Join us for the "It's Good Business Course" next week @nimtimarchitects.bsky.social on the 23rd June at 5.30pm. Led by Alice Doyle. Places are limited - DM to book.  #wearebluepatch #businesstraining #eastdulwich

Our patrons, @thriverenewables.bsky.social, just published their annual results for 2025 and the numbers are impressive - 134,000 MWh of clean energy - which will help the UK's transition to clean energy.  #wearebluepatch #cleanenergy #renewables

Are you looking for wood flooring for a commercial fitout or domestic renovation that is ethically sourced? The British Wood Flooring Company salvages and reclaims antique parquet and solid wood flooring from interesting properties so that it can be reused.  #wearebluepatch #renovation #flooring

Do you share, swap or donate surplus materials?  As makers and creators ourselves, we know that the creative process often results in excess materials.  Materials to Makers launching soon. DM for info. 📸 Newton Paisley x Kapdaa #wearebluepatch #circulareconomy #reducereuserecycle

Our founder, Jane Langley, has been featured in founded by women and tells them why she founded Blue Patch and what the future holds for our community.  https://f.mtr.cool/jskbqopezi #wearebluepatch #netzerojourney #carbonreduction

Look at these lovely summer ideas from Alternative Flooring. Pretty, practical and ethical carpets and flooring for your home, including anywhere ca-rPet made from recycled fibre.  #wearebluepatch #summerliving #carpet

A few highlights from this weekend's Festival of Retrofit at Bell House in Dulwich.  Hanna (SELCE) rings the bell to open the event, a Chimney Sheep in the fireplace, signage & Weva Collective teaching repointing Thanks to all our visitors! #wearebluepatch #retrofit #carbonreduction #freetraining

Imagine being unable to go to school or work because you don't have suitable underwear and you can't afford any either?  That would be horrible. That's why @youunderwearuk.bsky.social partners with Smalls4All. They want to help end the shame of poverty.  #wearebluepatch #underwear #socialimpact

The social media club newsletter went out this afternoon. In it Anna gives us tips on how to make social media work and brings news of our event this weekend at the Bell House in Dulwich. We hope to see you there! #wearebluepatch #retrofit #renewableenergy

The Bell House Festival of Retrofit is this Sunday - 7th June 11.30-3.30.  @bellhousedulwich.bsky.social  27 College Road London SE21 7BG #retrofit #dulwich #wearebluepatch

Another great example of a small business with impact.  Ethica Diamonds are donating 1% of profits from men's wedding bands to Man Down, a local charity that provides support to men. #socialimpact #menshealth #weddingrings

The @nebriefing.bsky.social film is being shown at venues across the UK. Jane supported the crowdfunder for the making of this film and we would encourage you to watch it at a venue near you. https://f.mtr.cool/oqchywxuch #nationalemergencybriefing #netzero #wearebluepatch

The winners of the World Food Photography Awards & the @mpbcom.bsky.social  Innovation Award will be announced tomorrow. A free to enter exhibition of all 203 entries will be open from 3 - 7 June at the Mall Galleries, London, SW1. #worldfoodphotographyawards #exhibition #wearebluepatch

All Fiona Howard Wallpapers designs are designed in house by Fiona, drawn by hand, hand carved in lino, and printed by hand in the studio, one colour layer at a time before being left to dry. They are a work of art. 📸 birdsong wallpaper in Wedgewood. #wallpaper #interiordesign #wearebluepatch

We’ve invested some of our surplus funds in Kent Community Energy's current share offer at @ethexuk.bsky.social - raising funds to purchase an already established solar farm for the benefit of the local community.  #communityenergy #wearebluepatch

Liz Emtage forages for flowers which she then presses into the sides of her ceramic vases, lamps and lights, tiles and accessories.  She will work to commission & runs workshops at the shop in St Leonards on Sea.  #ceramics #flowers #lighting #homeware #wearebluepatch

Did you know that Blue Patch provides free carbon reduction training to members in our community? The carbon reduction course helps you to explore your energy use and suggests some steps you can take to improve the sustainability of your business. #carbonreduction #smallbusiness #wearebluepatch

What can you do as a business in the UK to increase biodiversity? Friday 22nd May at 11am. The zoom link is in the members hub. Not a member yet? Send us a DM. With chartered environmentalist Alice Doyle. Sponsored by Naturesave Insurance Brokers. #biodiversity #wearebluepatch #netzerotraining

Selce’s Summer of DIY starts tomorrow with Retrofit 101 with EcoAlex. Blue Patch will be running workshops at the Bell House Festival of Retrofit - a family-friendly day of activities, talks, workshops, and stalls. Bell House, Sunday June 7, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM #workshops #DIY #wearebluepatch

Some of our favourite vegan food outlets from our neighbourhood: Double Trouble in Peckham, Christopher’s Bakery on Half Moon Lane, Oru Space in Lordship Lane, Perks & White on Railton Road, Sweet Carolina kitchen & bar on Knights Hill #veganfood #shoplocal #wearebluepatch

Water saving tips for #watersavingweek  💦 Check for leaks and install a smart meter 💦 Install water efficient appliances when you need them for business (aerators, dual flush, urinals) 💦 Change your water culture Anything we have forgotten? #savewater #wearebluepatch #ethicalbusiness

Highlights of the @sparkandbell.bsky.social impact report, they: Doubled their plastic waste intake from local businesses and the amount they are using in their lighting range Reduced their external recycling rate and their energy consumption We’re impressed! #ethical #local #lighting

This weekend Un-Earthing Explores decolonial perspectives of land, power and the ethics of sustainability Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th May 2026, 11am - 5 pm, at The Hub, 42 Bonar Road, London SE15 5FB. #wearebluepatch #meettheartists #creativeworkshops

Look out for this month’s social media club newsletter in your inbox. Not got it? Register to receive it using the sign up form in the member’s hub. Every month Anna has valuable tips for how to make the most of your social media. #socialmedia #smallbusiness #freetraining

Sound on 🔉 This is how the team at Madder Cutch & Co screen print Nicola’s designs onto linen fabric for use in soft furnishings. Hand made with care - every metre of fabric has been printed in this way.  #screenprinting #linen #textiles

Janet Tod is at Dulwich Festival Artist’s Open House (9-10 & 16-17 May) as one of the South London Women Artists & at Mont58 Coffee. Janet’s work is vibrant with “unashamedly uplifting” colour. Her work depicts still life objects, primarily in oil on canvas.  #artist #openhouse #dulwichfestival

In these times of rising energy prices ... Imagine getting paid to use energy in your home / office! That's happening for Paul from Elite Renewables - renewable energy experts who design and install systems in London and across the South East.  #renewableenergy #solar #heatpump #energycosts

Free interactive workshops at Un-Earthing during Dulwich Festival Artists Open House 16/17 May 11am-5pm  The Big Paper The Seed Assembly Stitch & Patch (11am-2pm, Sun 17 May)  A Collective Conversation on Un-Earthing (Sat 16th May, 2.30-3.30pm) with the artists & curator #art #workshops #talk

We ❤️ that Y.O.U Underwear are so transparent about every step of their manufacturing process, showing the workers in their factory that they visit - again and again - to ensure that their supply chain is not hidden away. Fashion made the way it should be.  #ethical #underwear #fashion #supplychain

Melin Tregwynt sell a recycled wool that is repurposed from waste materials and blended with British lambswool for a refined, elegant quality. Spun in the UK. Support a British business. Buy online or in store at the mill. #wearebluepatch #knitting #repurposed #knittingwool

Several members of our community will be participating in London Craft Week (11-17 May 2026) or are running events at the time.  Look out for 4160Tuesdays, Wolfram Lohr, Beuzeval Furniture (Future Icon Selects 2026) & Edward Bulmer Natural Paint  #wearebluepatch #londoncraftweek #ethicalbusiness

Not to be missed Blue Patch presents Un-Earthing during Artists' Open House, Dulwich Festival "Exploring decolonial perspectives of land, power, and the ethics of sustainability." Daily workshops. We would love to see you there. #openhouse #artexhibition #contemporaryart

Does being more sustainable in your business feel difficult right now? It does? You are not alone. The current economic crisis in the UK is hitting small businesses hard.  Reach out to us if this is you right now.  #wearebluepatch #economy #smallbusiness #sustainabilityminded

Being green Not only does Madder Cutch & Co print beautifully stylish and natural designs onto sustainable linen fabrics using plant based dyes that they have developed themselves, but they also do what they can to make their garden studio greener.  #linenfabrics #plantbaseddyes #screenprinting

Some top tips from The Sustainable Print Company on how to make your business more sustainable with some #bts footage to keep it real 😂 Recycle more ♻️ Go digital 📲 Plastic free packaging 📦 #sustainablebusiness #print #plasticfreepackaging

One Planet. Billions of actions. We’d love to think that our community has contributed in some way to the billions of actions being taken this week in support of #EarthDay 2026. Are you involved? We’d love to hear about it 👇🏼 #bluepatchcommunity #communityenergy #cleanups #action

We’re excited to include an update on the Blue Patch carbon calculator in this month’s carbon reduction call. Friday 24th April 11am Sponsored by our patrons Naturesave. Sessions are free for all our community - link in the members hub. #carbonreduction #freetraining #carboncalculator

Look out for the Blue Patch social media club newsletter which this month contains tips for how to best use awareness days. Thanks Anna.  #socialmedia #wearebluepatch #netzerojourney

What one thing can you do today that will reduce your carbon emissions? Tell us in the comments 👇🏼 The four biggest contributors are energy, manufacturing, transport, and land use. Pick one and start today. #carbonreduction #smallbusiness #freetraining

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