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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join our regular Zoom sessions directly from the member's hub each month. These are lively, active sessions where we brainstorm ways to make our businesses more sustainable. Jane is joined by Alice Doyle, Chartered Environmentalist, sponsored by Naturesave Insurance Brokers.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

James Ince Umbrellas 1805 is a family run business making quality umbrellas. Last year they moved into a Category A building, which is energy efficient. After completing Blue Patch's Its Good Business course, they are keen to move to 100% renewable energy and will be working towards that goal.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Nearly two thirds of UK SMEs don't understand how to measure Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. We can help with that with our free training for the Blue Patch community. Interested in knowing more? DM us and we'll send across the details.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Katie Walker Furniture marries fine art sculpture with high end engineering. Her award winning ribbon rocking chairs were inspired by abstract work by Naum Gabo & basket maker, Shono Shounsai. © Victor Pasmore 'Brown Symphony' 1975 & Katie Walker 'Ribbon rocking chair' at Roche Court New Art Centre

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Carolyn Blake is a Birmingham-based artist, whose work captures the quiet, poetic moments in everyday life and explores the concept of time through "non-events" in the home or out - viewing art, gardening at home, lost in thought. A warm apricot tone and fluid brushstrokes bring tonal subtlety.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Do you rent the premises your business runs from? · Swap supplier to a renewable energy supplier · Change out LED light bulbs · Turn the thermostats down · Turn off electrical equipment · Use draught excluders · Move desks near to windows

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Stand out lighting from The Soho Lighting Co - not only does it look good, but it is good. They reuse and recycle materials, choose materials for their durability and recyclability like brass and glass, encourage energy efficient LED lighting, manufacture in the UK, and donate to worthy causes.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Meet Anna, the social media trainer behind our Social Media club. Anna provides our members with tips for how to make the best of their business on social media each month. All you need to do is sign up for the emails. 📸 Jane and Anna at Unearthing in May

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"UK woodlands soak up around 21 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, around a third of the carbon dioxide emitted by cars in the UK" -@nationaltrust.org.uk All the more reason to support projects and businesses that plant trees in the UK like your local Woodland Trust or National Trust.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A lot of post-consumer plastic bottles have been recycled to make the Anywhere Ca-rPET from Alternative Flooring: 15.3 million ! They use 50 recycled plastic bottles for every m2 of carpet - used for carpeting, rugs and stair runners that can be used indoors and outdoors. 📸 Horwich Carpets

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our founder Jane Langley has a background in art - she created and exhibited her own work, curated exhibitions, and taught painting - including a global arts project on climate change and the environment - before founding Blue Patch. 📸 Pull My Thread exhibition

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We often highlight crafts that are handmade - in a mass produced age, the customer often has no idea just how long each product has taken to make. Paper2Pearls by Gilli's Flowers demonstrates this beautifully. Her paper book jewellery is hand folded and finished by her own fair hands!

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Plyable Design, based in Northumberland, make their unique, one of a kind furniture and accessories from plywood. They prevent waste by making products to order, preventing excess inventory. The playful designs are durable and long-lasting and are sometimes designed to adapt as needs change.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our latest newsletter included news about our recent events - like this collective conversation with the artists featured at our 'Unearthing' exhibition in May this year. To keep up to date with our events and opportunities to get involved, sign up for our email newsletter.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A series of recent paintings by Oliver Gosling, Artist and Lecturer in art. Oliver creates contemporary landscapes that explore space, solitude and our relationship with nature. It often depicts vast, ambiguous and atmospheric - almost dreamlike - landscapes with simple, solitary objects.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The next in-person workshop It's Good Business will be later this month. Wednesday 23rd September 6:30 - 8:30 pm It's a free, practical sustainability, networking and PR showcase for local micro-businesses. Supported by Blue Patch and the Southwark Access Fund.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Join our community of businesses that have sustainability in mind. We're all working towards reducing our carbon emissions and playing our part in the UK's transition to clean energy. We hold regular networking events and workshops. #wearebluepatch #community #carbonreduction

A group of people listening to a talk at a recent Blue Patch event

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Regenerative farming costs more initially, but it gets cheaper and more profitable. Telfit Farm practices regenerative farming. Their website blog gives a fascinating insight into what is involved and what has worked for them. #wearebluepatch #regenerativefarming #netzero

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Something must be done about packaging - we all agree. The extended producer responsibility regulations increase the responsibility for packaging to suppliers. You might think "that doesn't apply to me" but it will likely impact on your business as suppliers pass on the additional costs.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Amazing news from Peter Lanyon Furniture - he has been selected for an Homo Faber fellowship along with Henry Crabb. The fellowship is an "an eight-month international sponsored craft training programme designed for duos of master artisans and emerging talents".

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's Good Business is available online in our member's hub whenever you have time. It helps you to take immediate action on the sustainability of your business - and at the same time - cut costs, reduce risk and enhance your reputation. Every business can take advantage of this opportunity.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We are delighted to hear that @triodosuk.bsky.social and @ethexuk.bsky.social are working together to offer Triodos crowdfunding on the Ethex platform from this month. Ethex have been members of Blue Patch for a decade. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Plastic. It's in everything. But brands are working with inventors to find materials that are less harmful to the environment. Inventors like Ponda.Bio #wearebluepatch #wetlands #naturalfibres #highperformance

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A Shade Above uses natural materials like raffia for their lampshades which are made to order, so there is no risk of overproduction. And the craftsmanship guarantees longevity. Custom lampshades for residential, commercial & hospitality renovations. #wearebluepatch #interiordesign #lighting

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Sustain Insurance Brokers have been shortlisted for ESG Champion of the Year in the UK Broker Awards. The results will be out in October. More info on why ESG is important in insurance in our latest journal.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Wind power is a low cost, space efficient and clean energy source. It also creates jobs in the local economy - part of the net zero economy in the UK, which generated approximately £105 billion in gross value added (GVA) in 2025. #windpower #wearebluepatch #netzero

Wind turbines standing on a hill in the mist

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Rachel @rocworxdesigns.bsky.social has a rare skillset - with over 14 years of leather working and 35 years of marbling experience. She uses marbling on leather, textiles and paper and also teaches marbling at workshops. #heritagecrafts #wearebluepatch #marbling

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Energy is a major cost for most businesses, so what is the most cost effective & clean way to heat your business premises (home or office) if you want to move away from a gas boiler? Air source heat pumps work well in well insulated buildings. #wearebluepatch #cleanenergy #energyconsumption

An air source heat pump outside a building

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Jane was at the British Library last month for the launch of Hana Towobola’s Sustainable Fashion Vocabulary encyclopaedic dictionary which ‘codifies sustainable fashion’ and aims to break down complex sustainable fashion terms into easy understandable language (Women’s Wear Daily). 📸 Hana Towobola

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Why is insulation so important? It reduces energy consumption, stabilises your indoor temperatures, & lowers carbon emissions. Homes lose heat through: Walls (30%), the loft and roof (25%) & windows and doors (25%) @chimneysheep.bsky.social have simple, easy to fit solutions.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Do you know the story of the Isle of Eigg? The local residents, Highland Council and Scottish Wildlife Trust formed a joint trust. They are the first place in the world to run a 24-hour independent electricity grid powered entirely by renewables. We think that's fantastic.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Reducing water use not only reduces bills and energy costs to heat water, but it also reduces your carbon footprint. Tips from @fsb-uk.bsky.social 💧 Install low flow taps 💧 Fix leaks 💧 Turn off taps 💧 Harvest rainwater #savewater #wearebluepatch #carbonreduction

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This autumn, the Centre for Alternative Technology will be running a Sustainable Allotment Management course. Book soon as courses sell out. #gardening #allotment #growyourown #wearebluepatch

A volunteer gardener at the Centre for Alternative Technology planting in a raised bed

A volunteer gardener at the Centre for Alternative Technology holding potatoes they have harvested

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The UK Government is providing grants for businesses who want to purchase a zero-emission van (up to £5,000) or replace their fleet with electric HGVs (up to £81,000 / 40% of the cost). In either case, the Plug-in Truck Grant is handled by the dealer. #wearebluepatch #netzero #ev

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

@ecotricity.bsky.social is one of the top rated UK renewable energy suppliers. Like us, they invest 100% of their profits. Their profits go into building green energy which we believe is essential for the UK's transition away from fossil fuels. #cleanenergy #wearebluepatch #renewableenergy

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our website is currently offline. We are actively investigating the issue and working to restore full functionality as quickly as possible.

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Our carbon reduction course is free for all our members. We've designed it to make it accessible for small businesses. It's relevant. It's quick. It's online. You can do the modules in your own time, just save your progress and come back to finish it later. #wearebluepatch #netzero #carbonemissions

Jane Langley running an in-person workshop on carbon reduction

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Watching paint dry Earthborn clay paint is 'hygroscopic' which means it absorbs moisture from the air when humidity is high (as it often is in the UK) and then releases is when the air is dry. #breathable #claypaint #wearebluepatch

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

90% of workwear waste ends up in landfill. Here are a few ways to save on workwear: Buy once, buy well - that's the philosophy at The Stitch Society Buy second hand from vintage and wholesale sites Set up a buy-back or take-back scheme in-house at your business #workwear #wearebluepatch #waste

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Blue Patch can run It's Good Business workshop in your local area. These are in-person workshops provide practical steps in sustainability for micro & small businesses. Interested? Message our team. We'd love to meet you! #wearebluepatch #carbonreduction #smallbusiness

Jane and Holly from Blue Patch at an It's Good Business event in London

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Custom made furniture for your home or nursery by Shape Furniture. They are based in the Lake District & use carefully sourced hardwood from local woodlands. Designed & made to order, each piece is made to order in the most sustainable way possible. #woodfurniture #wearebluepatch #ethicalbusiness

Custom made baby change table for a nursery

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Every bag of coffee bought from Source Climate Change Coffee supports their agroforestry projects, which teach growers how to increase their harvests while using organic practices and sustainable land management practices. #organiccoffee #wearebluepatch #agroforestry

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Did you know that external shading (blinds, screens, awnings, shutters and overhangs) can reduce solar gain (the increase in temperature indoors from sun shining through windows) by up to 90%? - Natalie at Enbee Architecture #cooling #heatwave #wearebluepatch

Houses on a street in London, only one has a balcony with shade

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Sign up for our newsletter & be the first to hear about new events and the exciting opportunities that Blue Patch offer throughout the year. 📸 It's Good Business workshop @nimtimarchitects.bsky.social in London, taken by In The Right Light Photography. #wearebluepatch #community #carbonreduction

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Linen is a natural, biodegradable fabric made from the flax plant. It requires minimal water, no pesticides & it is renewable, durable & non-toxic. A much better alternative to polyester. That's why Madder Cutch & Co print on linen with their own plant dyes. #linen #wearebluepatch #plantbaseddyes

Rolls of linen fabric in different patterns and colours

Yellow floral linen fabric being screen printed

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Four reasons to buy native plants: 🌿 They feed and shelter local wildlife 🌿 They are climate resilient 🌿 They are low maintenance 🌿 They reduce the risk of disease @habitataid.bsky.social sell native plants, flowers and trees. #nativeplants #wearebluepatch #climatechange

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Materials like paper, card, wood, glass and aluminium can be profitable if they are cleaned and sorted. Recycling rebates are paid for recycled materials collected from your business. #businesswaste #wearebluepatch #recycle

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A suitable story for the last week of #plasticfreejuly @preventoplastic.bsky.social have collected and recycled an incredible 4,000,000,000 bottles. And they are not stopping there. #wearebluepatch #oceanplastic #saynotoplastic

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Blue Patch @bluepatchorg.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Next Friday we are holding an online workshop for It’s Good Business. 31 July 2026 11am Free for members. Contact us if you would like to attend or if you would like us to run an in-person event at a location near you. #wearebluepatch #netzero #climatechange

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