eco friendly business suppliers

As an eco friendly business having the right suppliers is crucial. In order to produce sustainable products you must work back to the beginning of your supply chain. It’s important to really know where your materials come from. This is because they’re the foundation of your business. So I select suppliers based upon their ethics and sustainability. I also like to support small and local businesses.

reclaimed and sustainable wood

• Brian Collins – Turner Oxfordshire
• David Glover – Furniture Maker Berkshire
• Tyler Hardwoods Wiltshire
• Warburg Nature Reserve Berkshire
• Engelfield Estate, Theale, Berkshire – One Ash Project

plant-based paints and finishes

• Hempen – organic, pressed hemp seed oil
• Auro – plant-based primer, varnish and wax oil
• Tiny Land – plant-based wood stains, paints, primer and sealant

jewellery findings

• Cooksons Gold

wool and felt

• Createnifty – felted balls
• The Outside Dyers – sheep wool for jewellery box inserts

eco friendly packaging

• Where Does It Come From? – organic cotton bags
• Westpack – jewellery boxes
• Raja UK – recycled fibre postal boxes and paper packaging tape

recycled paper, twine and office supplies

• Eco-craft – recycled stationary
• Anglesey Paper Company – recycled paper
• Treewise Pencils – recycled coloured pencils made from newspapers

electricity

• Pure Planet

website hosting

• Green Hosting from Make Hay