Category: Environment

A Guide to Ethical Gifting: Giving with Heart and Purpose

November 23, 2023

Gifting has the power to express love, appreciation, and joy. It’s a timeless gesture that connects us, but have you considered the impact of your gifts beyond the moment they're given? Enter ethical gifting – a mindful approach that spreads cheer and champions sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical practices. Let’s delve into this heartwarming practice […]

Animals in Fashion

September 1, 2023

How the fashion industry affects animals The fashion industry can significantly impact animals through various stages of its supply chain, from material sourcing to production and disposal. It is hard to establish the exact number, but estimations put the number of animals killed annually for wool, fur and leather at over two billion (1). Therefore, […]

Embracing a Plastic-Free Lifestyle: Top Reasons and Practical Tips

Plastic has undoubtedly revolutionised modern life, providing convenience and versatility like never before. However, its detrimental impact on the environment and human health is becoming increasingly evident. As individuals and communities, we stand at a crucial juncture where we must rethink our relationship with plastic. Ditching plastic is not just a passing trend; it's a […]

Top Reasons to Go Vegan in 2023: A Comprehensive Guide

In recent years, the popularity of veganism has soared as more individuals become aware of the ethical, environmental, and health implications of their dietary choices. With a growing body of scientific research and an increasing number of individuals embracing a plant-based lifestyle, there has never been a better time to explore the top reasons to […]

Top 10 Reasons Not to Buy Leather

September 12, 2022

The Leather Industry - Why Leather is Bad & What Are The Alternatives We rely heavily on the supply of leather for fashion, shoes, home interiors and automotive. The global leather market is estimated to be worth more than $80 billion USD a year. Leather is a big business, but there is no doubt that […]

National Clean Beaches Week

What is National Clean Beach week and why is it important? Humans have been having a detrimental impact on the ocean’s ecosystem for hundreds of years with plastics, toxic waste, oil spills and more. Our land-based litter can be found in rivers, lakes, oceans and washed up on our beaches. The volume of ocean litter is […]

Top Tips to Reduce Waste

10 effective ways to reduce waste and save money Waste has a huge impact on the environment. Not only does it contribute to climate change and air pollution, but also directly affects many ecosystems and species. In this article we look at 10 ways we can easily reduce our waste to protect the future of […]

Nurdles - Why these Small Beads Are The Worlds Second Biggest Ocean Polluter

This year, many of us will take our first overseas holiday since the start of Covid-19 and for us, this Easter meant taking a beach holiday. We don't live particularly close to the beach, so we always seek some sand and surf if we can. This year has been our first for some time and […]

Positive Environment News - March 2021

Top news stories to make us smile As we walk boldly into April, with the hope that lockdowns will ease, we are clinging to all the positive things which are happening around the globe. And there are many! Despite varying restrictions, people and organisations are still inspiring us, and pushing ahead with long terms plans […]

Buy A Wallet, Plant A Tree

January 14, 2021

Offsetting our impact with reforestation At Watson & Wolfe, sustainability is one of our core values. We care about sustainability and know that as a business we generate more CO₂ than the average person. Our environmental footprint is a primary consideration when designing our collection and we take full responsibility for the impact it has. […]

Recycled Art, a form of Environmental Activism

January 4, 2021

Highlighting waste and the environment through art. Upcycling is no doubt an inspiration, with designers, artists, furniture makers and zero wasters all taking items, which would end up in landfill, and giving them a second life. Art is one of our passions, and we believe that recycled art as a form of environmental activism can […]

Supporting sustainability in… China!

December 14, 2020

By Supporting New initiatives we can Impact Change Did you know that China has made a pledge to be carbon neutral by 2060? That may seem a long way away, but it stands to reason that the biggest economy in the world may need a little more time than smaller nations. That said, China has […]

Top tips to Reduce your footprint

This week celebrates Earth Day on Wednesday 22nd and Fashion Revolution Week. Whilst Earth Day encourages us to reduce our environmental footprint, Fashion Revolution Week is a week of activism to promote transparency and a cleaner fashion industry.

Best Zero Waste Bathroom Swaps For Men

February 29, 2020

Hey guys, achieving zero waste is not easy, but it is super easy to make small changes, that significantly reduce your use of plastic and waste. In this article we look at the best zero waste bathroom swaps for men, because the bathroom is one of the easiest places to impact your environmental impact.

Veganuary and what being vegan means

January 2, 2020

Veganuary was inspired by the success and awareness campaign Movember and was established to create a movement that would appeal to non-vegans. Since the event began back in 2014, Veganuary has seen it's participants almost double each year. This year it is expected that more than 500,000 people will participate.

Lessons In Leather

August 12, 2019

At a time when consumers are taking more of a conscious approach to buying clothes, understanding the environmental impact of our clothing has become more important than ever. Many people are shocked to hear that cow’s leather impacts the environment more than any other material.

Climate Change Street Art

The art of Isaac Cordal has never been more relevant than now. Isaac has captured our attention with a series of thought-provoking installations about climate change and the crisis our planet is facing.

The War on Litter – Mallorca

Litter is a pet hate for many people and it is definitely one of mine. I find it incredibly hard to walk away from an area which is heavily littered, whether I have my litter picker or not, and during a recent stay in Puerto Pollenca, Mallorca, the War on Litter became a daily obsession.

Innovators & change leaders

February 4, 2019

The Resource Conference 2019 The Rushlight Show is the market place for Cleantech innovation and sustainable solutions in the centre of London. The show includes an Exhibition of 50 leading clean technologies, and it plays host to industry professionals from transport energy, sustainable solutions and Cleantech. Now in its 10th year, The Resourceful Conference continues […]

The War on Litter - Abinger Hammer, Surrey

Traffic brings litter... One of the biggest contributors of litter is people throwing rubbish from moving vehicles. We see this in the extreme on major motorways, but the problem is everywhere and on busy roads is it unsafe to regularly clear it up. Did you know that local councils have to close the motorway to […]

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