Uniformd x Young Entrepreneurs Academy: Empowering the Next Generation
We’re teaming up with the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, who help students build real-world business skills while learning about sustainable business practices and building businesses with purpose. Because going to school shouldn’t cost the earth – and neither should the future of business
School uniform prices have decreased – but it won’t make much of a difference if you’re a girl in secondary school.
This blog explores the hidden gender price gap in school uniforms, and also examines the wider issue of school uniform affordability.
Why I’m giving up fast fashion for Lent (and forever after)
As we begin Lent, we are turning our focus onto how to give up fast fashion to better our environmental impact.
Storytime with a Purpose: Books That Teach Kids About Sustainability
This World Book Day we have found some great stories to help teach our kids on the importance of Sustainability.
Give Books and Costumes a Second Life: Celebrate World Book Day Through Sustainable Giving
With World Book Day approaching, we are giving our top tips on how to make it as sustainable as possible, from Book Swaps to DIY costumes.
The Diderot Effect, or lessons in learning to consume consciously for our wallets, wardrobes and world.
We are speaking about the Diderot Effect and how it explains that one new purchase can make existing possessions feel outdated, leading to a cycle of overconsumption.
A more sustainable approach to Black Friday sales
Escape the madness of Black Friday sales and take a moment to BREATHE. Black Friday isn’t always the best or most sustainable way to shop, so we’re here to share some alternatives.
The Sustainable Christmas Countdown has begun! Here are some top tips for making your Christmas a little more sustainable.
Consider how you can still create a brilliant family festive time whilst keeping sustainability front of mind, reducing waste, and favouring festive practices that are good for the earth and your local communities. Here’s how we’re approaching a more affordable and sustainable Christmas this year.
What does the Scottish government’s guidance on school uniforms mean for your children or your school?
The Scottish government has released a summary of guidance for schools and education authorities on the design and implementation of school uniform and clothing policies. While this blog post is aimed at schools and educational institutions in Scotland based on the recent guidance from the Scottish government, some of the key points apply to schools throughout the UK.
Happy Sustainable Halloween: Easy Halloween hacks to make your spooky season a little more sustainable.
No doubt your child has big plans for their Halloween costume this year, but let’s be frank. As busy parents, Halloween costumes are exactly the kind of thing we leave to the last minute, and it’s far too easy to rush to Amazon and order a next-day fast-fashion costume made from unsustainable materials. We get it, we’ve done it ourselves, and unfortunately, we can’t make life any less busy for you. However, we can help make your spooky season a little more sustainable this year with these easy Halloween Hacks.