The Makers: the eco edition
a little can mean a lot
Vintage 80s jumper - Gold Thrift Vintage
Sustainable small shops
Welcome to the sustainable edition of The Makers, sharing makers reducing their impact in clever and beautiful ways.
Over the last few years, I have been on my own sustainability journey with Mela Jewellery - overhauling everything - ditching unsustainable designs, changing my packaging and finding new supplies. There is still more work to do, and I love taking inspiration from others. I hope this edition helps you make some small changes so you can tread a little lighter.
Super Seconds Saturday: save and shop small sustainably
Want to shop small even more sustainably?
Coming up is Super Seconds Saturday - a fantastic way to grab a handmade bargain. On the 27th February over 250 makers are taking part in Super Seconds Saturday, including me!
If you’re a maker you’ll know you have seconds, mismakes, misprints in your studio that are really are actually quite good. This event is a way to make our businesses more sustainable, by offering old stock instead of throwing it away. It provides people a way to buy handmade on a budget too.
Check the hashtag #supersecondssaturday on Instagram, and set your alarm for 10am on the 27th February!
Beauty & care
Imbolc soy candle - The Eco Witch
Tobak gender-neutral perfume - Maya Njie
African black facial soap - Kokoa Eco
Little Box of Happiness - WiDEYE
Clothing
Men’s pyjamas - The Bright Company | Vegan belt - Pollimpias
Boxy kid’s tee - Om Baby | Cotton dress - People
Food
Seaweed chutney - Isle of Mull Seaweed
Creamed coconut butter - Three by One
Truffle garlic vegan cheese - The Arty Vegan
India 40% milk chocolate - Frankly Delicious
Vegan Honea - Plantbased Artisan
Home and interiors
Andalucia Zahara rug by Weaver Green
Reclaimed scaffold board shelving - The Wes Emporium
Tatami Air Freshener - Eco Japan
1940s advertising print by Studio Humble Bee
Mini grafitti art print by Kirandeep Bassan
Thanks so much for reading! I’d love it if you shared this newsletter with your friends, so we can all support makers. For updates on my handmade jewellery follow me on Instagram.
Deepa x
Mela Jewellery: sustainable silver jewellery
Did you know I make jewellery? Mela Jewellery is handmade made from recycled sterling silver.
