Green Heart News
Aug 1, 2022
The Story of the Green Heart Collective Transformation Challenge
At 7pm on Wednesday 27 July 2022, the winner of the very first Green Heart Collective Transformation Challenge was an...
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May 4, 2022
Ten Reasons Why Green Heart Is (Probably) Unique
Green Heart will be constantly evolving because the world we live in is ever-changing. We seek to find a new way of being in the world, a new way for a business to thrive in the world, a new way for our local and online community to develop in the world.
Every day is uncharted territory. We learn to be comfortable with uncertainty and give our all to Green Heart, wherever the path may lead.
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Feb 7, 2022
Green Hearts February 2024: We’re in This Together, Show the Love
So what is Green Hearts February? The Show the Love Campaign by the Climate Coalition is a rallying cry for unity. We must show love and compassion for each other if we are to work together to solve the climate crisis, or at least lessen its effects.
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Nov 26, 2021
Meet Sam Tretton: Slow Fashion Designer and Founder of Jam Boutique
With psychedelic silks and bright colours, Jam Boutique takes vintage clothing and 'reimagines' each item into beautiful, vibrant pieces. We love the idea of upcycling fashion and making use of what materials we already have on this planet. Read on and scroll down to browse these truly uplifting designs!
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Sep 29, 2021
A Review of Gateshead Great Big Green Week
Well, what a week that was! Of course, with a title like Great Big Green Week, it was always going to be full on. Bil...
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Sep 29, 2021
Big Changes Called For in the Fashion Industry - And What We're Doing....
Last week, the British Fashion Council (BFC) called for the government, the British fashion industry, and consumers ...
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Sep 10, 2021
A Thousand Pairs of Children's Shoes Laid at the Angel of the North to Mourn Death of Child Climate Victims
A group of grandmothers, grandfathers and parents have laid out a thousand children's shoes at the Angel of the North to demand that we "Give Children A Future". The shoes have been laid out onto an image of a bicycle marking the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain Cycle Race which finishes at the Angel.
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Aug 2, 2021
Meet Maveen Pereira, Director of Programmes at Traidcraft Exchange
Traidcraft is the reason we moved to the North East 25 years ago and we've known Maveen Pereira many years. I was so impressed with the work Traidcraft Exchange is currently doing around calling for a Fashion Watchdog that I thought it was high time for us to catch up with Maveen.
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Jun 11, 2021
A Virtual Tour of the Green Heart Showcase
The Green Heart Showcase opened on Wednesday. Here's how some of our first visitors have described it: 'a secondhand ...
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May 28, 2021
Green Heart Collective Declares a Climate Emergency
Green Heart Collective Declares a Climate Emergency
“Wait! What?”
“Who are you, a little social enterprise in a ware...
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May 22, 2021
What Is a Concept Store And Why Create One?
Since writing this blog back in 2021, we have moved out of our first concept store and into our second on the high st...
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Mar 24, 2021
Get To Know The Founders Of Green Heart Collective, Helen And Andy Redfern
What brings you joy?
Helen: My dogs and my granddaughters – the unconditional love and laughter and cuddles.
And...
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