Be For Change

Resources and products for sustainable and mindful living

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

🤬 as if food standards weren’t under enough pressure already!

[George Monbiot @GeorgeMonbiot]

This is massive, and horrific. @NFUtweets is secretly lobbying the government to allow #neonicotinoid pesticides to be reintroduced after Brexit.
It tells its members: "Please refrain from sharing this on social media."
On the contrary, please RT.
https://t.co/Us25GkUppT

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

@LizzieRivs Hi Lizzie! I upcycle British Leather and fabrics into homewares and accessories, with free repairs and a take back scheme at end of life! 😌

[George Monbiot @GeorgeMonbiot]

It's in the manifesto, in blue and white. Now, as the #AgricultureBill returns to Parliament, the government flatly refuses to uphold its promise.

They lied to us.

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

@Kat_Burroughs Hi @Kat_Burroughs what an awesome request! I’m a designer-maker upcycling materials, mostly working with leather atm. Here are some photos of me working, and some of my baskets!

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

@OliviaPinnock Hi Olivia, would love to contribute to the conversation on this! I’ve worked a little across various industries, but have plenty of experience with textiles in general and a background in fashion, so good understanding of the industry and its’ footprint

[Ellen MacArthur Foundation @circulareconomy]

Waste and pollution are not accidents, but the consequences of decisions made at the design stage, where around 80% of environmental impacts are determined. That's why design sits prominently at the heart of the #circulareconomy

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

So very true, LOVED this article by @SianEConway! Making sustainability an intrinsic part of your business is much easier when there is a financial argument for it too 🌿 something that more of us are exploring as #sustainabilityconsultants

[Sian Conway-Wood @SianEConway]

#Sustainability needs a business case! When it comes to encouraging the C-Suite to make meaningful investments, the "feel good" factor isn't enough:
https://t.co/8yhhFbDQ1v

#climatetwitter #ethicalhour

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

@miappareluk Un-freaking-believable 🤯🤯🤯 someone please do something about this?!?! 🤮

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

If you care about the future of work, read this:

[The Royal Society of Arts @theRSAorg]

If we see the value of care work solely as minutes of time, as opposed to the value of human contact, we are heading down the wrong road, says @HannanRuth https://t.co/77xr0B3yTk

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

@sunnyholt @HomesProperty So strange! I’ve just sent you a message with my contact 😊

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

👌👌👌

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

Couldn’t agree more! The information is available and so there can’t be excuses to taking unilateral positions in this day and age: if you care, you must care for the whole planetary system 🌍

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

@EthicalHour I’m a designer-maker working only with quality materials saved from landfill! In addition to sourcing my materials sustainably, I offer free repairs and a take back option to my clients, so that Be For Change goods never end in landfill 😊 #circularbusiness #upcycled #uksmallbiz

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

@AbbieElsieM @SianEConway @CompareEthics @be_for_change 😊

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

Finally on the blog: What exhibiting at @TopDrawerLondon as a one-woman-band was like, and winning Spotted Award!

https://t.co/vvh9cyqwhN

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

‘More impact, less greenwashing’ - couldn’t agree more!

[Sustainability Network @SustNetwork]

Great presentation @bipc from @mintelnews on UK market consumer trends. Reassuring to hear that environment is growth trend. How do we make sure SMEs make the right environmental and green decisions? More impact less greenwashing #BIPCStartUpDay

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

@SophieBenson_ 💯 with @SophieBenson_ on this: I hate this piece of news 💔

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

A surprise feature in the Portuguese news in the aftermath of @TopDrawerLondon! Local news dug up where I studied before moving to London to include it in the title 😂✨ #sustainabledesign #mediafeature #localpress #portuguesesnoestrangeiro #oqueeportuguesebom

[Be For Change @be_for_change]

Sooo... This Happened!!! Thanks for tweeting it @JutaShoes 😁

[Juta Shoes @JutaShoes]

Whoop whoop! The woven sandals we make in collaboration with @be_for_change are now award-winning 🥇