Why focus on employee wellbeing? With the right planning, employee initiatives can not only improve morale, they reduce turnover, boost productivity and drive growth, say Tercus HR. #employment #smallbusiness #hr

A fascinating insight into how important compost is for regenerative farming methods by Eat Telfit founder Ben Leatham. Soil matters as the quality of our soils is critical to our food security. #regenerativefarming #soil #carbon

Natural luxury bedding and textiles make all the difference to a good night’s sleep. Each fibre in every product made by Ava Innes is chosen by owner Joan Johnston for its specific attributes; breathable, moisture wicking, organic, luxury feeling.  Decorex 12-15 Sep H40 #merinowool #cashmere #lux

Join Jane this Thursday at 5pm for an update on what's new at Blue Patch. The zoom link is in the Member's Hub and in the latest newsletter. We look forward to seeing you there with a cuppa ☕️ #wearebluepatch #netzerojourney #decorex

Holmes Studio are celebrating five years in business. The award winning design team work with a range of clients and they recently completed a project for @britishmuseum.bsky.social reimagining one-third of the museum’s gallery space & highlighting sustainability #design #film #identity

We’re holding a meeting 25/9 at 5pm to outline what’s new at Blue Patch including our carbon reduction course, workshops with Chartered Environmentalist Alice Doyle, and how accounting can help your carbon calculation. #carboncalculation #accounts #cybersecurity

Netty Salmon at C S Sustainable Design is looking for ways to make her design business even more sustainable - using our net zero training - like any other business a design studio has carbon emissions which they want to measure, assess and reduce.  #netzero #carbonemissions #businesstraining

Three good reasons to buy Edward Bulmer Natural Paint: ❌ No plastic like standard paints ❌ No lingering odours or toxic chemicals ❌ No azo dyes or harmful synthetic dyes See the new colours on our stand at Decorex, 12-15 Sep, Booth H40 #naturalpaint #nontoxic #plantbased

Capturing creatives at work is what In The Right Light Photography does. In this case Wolfram Lohr, a leatherworker, is explaining a product to a visitor at the Blue Patch event in Dulwich Gallery. #makers #photography #atwork

We love this idea from Circular & Co for Origin Coffee Roaster - returnable cups - just return the cup within the week to the coffee shop so that it can be reused. Less single use, less waste. #coffeecup #singleuse #reusable

Did you take a break over the summer? If you did, the latest social media newsletter from Anna will give you lots of tips for how to get back into the posting habit.  #SecondHandSeptember #SeptemberReset #BackToBusiness #BPSocialClub

Is your B-Corp fully protected? Property protected? Business interruption covered? Product liability? If not reach out to Sustain Insurance Brokers and ask for a quote.  #insurance #bcorp #esg

#tbt As we look towards London Design Festival (13-21 September) we cast our minds back to the collaboration between Angus Ross (wooden chair) and Melin Tregwynt (wool cloth for the upholstery) for the London Design Fair last year.  #sustainablecommunity #custommade #sustainablefurniture

The Bath House makes and sells natural, vegan and cruelty free skincare and bath products, packed in glass bottles that you can keep and refill using their refill pouches (85% less plastic and recyclable in your standard household recycling). #naturalskincare #refill #recycle

Did you know that air vents are the biggest source of heat loss in older homes? No?  Airex Technologies provide simple, clever solutions for more energy efficient homes & they work with social landlords, local authorities, contractors and private house owners. #energy #efficiency #sustainablehomes

We’ll be at Decorex this year with Ava Innes Cashmere Bedding, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint and Flooring by Nature. Decorex 12-15 September 2025 Olympia, London Booth H40 Find ethical products at the destination for luxury interior design. #interiors #decorex #ethical

The NRG Consulting Group are sustainability consultants based in London. They can arrange energy assessments for domestic and commercial properties across the UK and their aim is to make properties more sustainable and energy efficient.  #property #energyperformancecertificate #commercial

@par-avion-co.bsky.social are dedicated to preserving the environment which they do by considering the ecological impact of every component that goes into their products. And they are "proud members of Blue Patch" who have done our net zero training. #furnituredesign #ethicallymade #netzero

Is it too early to start talking about Christmas? If you are looking to make your celebrations more sustainable this year, you might want to visit Helena Lee Studios on Etsy. Helena is a photographer who features nature in her work. This poinsettia print is one example.  #christmas #cards #gifts

Are you looking for the perfect light switch for your period home makeover? Then The Soho Lighting Co is the place to shop. They make lights and switches that are carefully crafted and hand finished. Historic Royal Palaces, Wolterton Hall in Norfolk. #brassswitches #lighting #historicbuildings

“We are a UK designer and maker of metal furniture and accessories, and pride ourselves on offering high quality pieces to the UK market that are locally made by skilled artisans." Blackbird Bespoke's work speaks for itself.  #bespokefurniture #metal #handcrafted

@reachvolunteering.org.uk do an amazing job of matching good causes with volunteers & trustees - incredibly talented people who have the time to help organisations do their worthwhile work. Blue Patch has benefited greatly from their help. Thank you Reach. #volunteers #trustees #changemakers

Franchine Young Ireland not only produces certified organic and natural skincare products, their packaging is carefully chosen too. Small changes make a big difference. #beauty #organicskincare #plasticfreepackaging

Angus and Lorna of Angus Ross on their 5 star stand at Chelsea Flower Show this year. Behind them you can see their curved Clinker garden bench which is steam bent (one of their specialities) and then riveted with copper rivets (a boat building technique).  #steambending #woodfurniture #gardenbench

Snail Stacks a work by Finlay Taylor (pupapress) continues a series we first saw at our event at Dulwich Picture Gallery in 2023. Snail Stacks are abandoned homes. The bright colours draw us in and also provide a warning. #art #nature #climatechange

In this engaging film, the CEO of Ponda Bio talks to RE:TV about how they are using the fibres of bulrushes to make a plant based and sustainable insulation material for fashion brands. #plantbased #insulation #puffa #fashion

Hoos Glasgow is a home & lifestyle store stacked with lovely products including this silver jewellery from On The Wire Jewellery. The jewellery is made with the planet in mind, from 100% recycled sterling silver scrap and hand picked materials. #silverjewellery #sustainableliving #lifestyle

MPB @mpbcom.bsky.social is a trading platform for used photo and video kit including cameras, lenses, memory, drones, camcorders, camera grips, tripods and accessories. It saves them going to waste. #photographer #video #circulareconomy

Team is an energy auditing agency. What’s that? They 'work in partnership with organisations to design tailored management strategies, delivering efficient and effective energy conservation’. #carbonemissions #netzero #energycosts

We’re inspired by Love Heartwood - a small business making great progress on her net zero goals. Liz wrote a blog about her journey which would be a helpful read if you are a micro-business like she is. #netzero #smallbusiness #carboncalculation

Today’s food, tomorrow’s energy Bio Collectors collect food waste from restaurants, commercial businesses and events. And they turn it into gas, electricity and fertiliser. So impressive! #foodwaste #cleanenergy #biogas

@wethecurious.bsky.social is an educational charity and science centre in Bristol. They bring people together to play, get creative with science and explore different ideas. Feed The Bees runs to September and is a hands-on activity in the greenhouse.  #science #curiousity #bees

Meet the author: @willhdofficial.bsky.social wrote a children’s book about a greedy shrew that learns to respect mother nature after gobbling up a forest. 📸 Will & The Shrew With The Flu in Mother Hen Coffee and gifts. #childrensbooks #eco #author

What do ceiling tiles have to do with central heating? Nexgen have developed ceiling tiles for commercial buildings that deliver heating where it is needed using infrared technology.  #heating #energy #industrial #socialhousing

Fiona Howard's new range of wallpapers printed with iconic maritime motifs celebrates 100 years of the shipping forecast broadcast and Fiona tells a visual story of the sea areas covered by the forecast with her distinctive hand drawn and hand carved lino block style. #summer #seas #maritime

In this week’s net zero workshop we will explore the UK SME Voluntary Emissions Standard and what that means for your business.  August 15th at 11am online.  #carbonreduction #carbonaudit #netzero

Bronwen Gwillim uses her artistic talent to make jewellery and art from waste plastic and wild pigment. She is currently exploring ways that jewellery can become art - in this case a brooch becomes a static sculpture when it is not being worn. #art #sculpture #weearableart #plasticwaste

New chair - shown from above in this photo so that you can clearly see the insets that were added - from Mandie Buezeval. It is a lovely piece of practical and aesthetically pleasing furniture, chosen for display by Author Interiors at Future Icon Selects. #woodfurniture #sustainableliving #iconic

The Quilt Academy is based at @bellhousedulwich.bsky.social, a charity championing creativity and lifelong education. The academy meets weekly to work on individual and group projects like these quilts which are going to the Ronald McDonald House in Camberwell.  #quilting #charityprojects #quilts

This amazing custom built warhammer gaming table made by John Eadon Furniture is a great example of the quality of finish and attention to detail that you can expect from his furniture making business. #woodfurniture #custom #gamingtable #sustainableliving

Our social media club newsletter is packed with tips and advice from Anna. Find it in our member's hub on the website. Join today if you would like this free training.  #instagram #seo #wearebluepatch

A wonderful project by PLYable Design for National Trust's Seaton Delaval Hall @‌seatondelavalhallnt Plyable Designs work on a wide range of projects from fitted wardrobes to bike stands, tables to commercial fit-outs. #woodfurniture #designer #sustainablematerials

Sharon Wilson, the best self coach, is a corporate coach. She provides individual coaching and runs workshops on work/life balance, integration, confidence, best self at work and team engagement. Welcome Sharon. #work #corporate coach #team

A fantastic feather lampshade from Coldharbour Lights in Badger Badger shows how decadent & delightful these lampshades are with a gold light bulb. They are sustainably made by Lottie from carefully sourced feathers & can be custom made for your commercial space. 📸 Maxwell Attenborough

A transparent & sustainable process from the selection of the sheep fleeces from local farms in Cumbria, the production of the carpet, and fitting in your home. Wools of Cumbria use wool from Herdwick sheep, ideal for high performance carpets. #woolcarpet #sustainableliving #fittedcarpets

It is never too late to learn something new. Liz at Love Heartwood teaches family groups and this one included an 80 year old. Woodturning is a skilled craft, but Liz demonstrates that it is possible to create an item (or two) in a day. #woodturning #familyactivities #learnsomethingnew

Neroli, calendula, geranium, shea butter, sweet orange and argon combine to make this cream a natural multi-tasking product - good for your health and good for the planet. Packed, like many of the Terre Verdi products, in a recyclable glass bottle. #naturalbeauty #skincare #organic

@sparkandbell.bsky.social is a sustainable lighting studio with a clear focus; using sustainable materials & recycling plastics to make desirable and attractive lighting for the home like the Seraphín chandelier made from 120 CD cases saving them from landfill. #interiorlighting #recycle #plastic

You don’t get much more low impact than making your own chair from a piece of green wood while on holiday in Devon and Peter Lanyon Furniture can teach you how to do this on one of his woodworking courses. He also sells furniture from his website. #slowliving #woodfurniture #woodworking

Charlie Whinney inspires us with his eco-friendly sculptures made by steam bending wood. His fine art work is mostly products on commission and it has been used across the globe in commercial buildings. A collection of works is available to purchase online. #sculpture #art #sustainability