MAKE are a Cardiff based brand taking a unique and imaginative approach to fabric-first, zero-waste design using deadstock materials.  We chatted to founder, Sam Osborne to get to know a bit more about MAKE; where they've come from, the drive behind what they do today, and what the future holds. "Culture and youth movements are extremely important for our collective growth for many reasons and...

Everyone is handing out tote bags like they are disposable. But what about the impact they make on the world? Making a cotton tote uses up resources like water and energy and puts chemical fertilisers and CO2 into the world. If you look at the lifecycle impact, you would have to use a tote bag 173 times to match the carbon footprint of a plastic bag. (*)  Everyone we know has stacks of surplu...

At PARO we love good design. For us, this means awesome products that: 1. You connect with; 2. Have great functionality and aesthetic; 3. Make a positive impact on the world. It’s estimated that the choices made during a product’s design phase dictates more than 80% of its impact on the world. We only stock brands who prioritize reducing this impact in their design process. Some people call thi...

Mia Larsson makes her unique, up-cycled jewelery by hand in her studio in Stockholm. We caught up with her to find out more about her inspiration and process. "Nature and material, and us humans are part of the same machinery. Nature is not something romantic in the background." Mia, your jewellery line is made entirely from recycled, up-cycled and compostable materials - why did you decide to ...