Are Clearpay and Klarna Ethical?
Our approach to debt and money management seems very much linked to which generation we belong to. Many of generation Y watched their parents get into credit card debt, which seems to have caused in them an aversion to credit cards. Or perhaps it’s that the banks are now more reluctant to hand them out. […]
Ethical Consumerism – Does It Exist?
Through the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, many of us have been thrilled to see how much money we’ve saved due to not being able to go out. However, if you’re anything like me you might have also found you’ve been struck with a case of itchy phone fingers – A condition which causes you […]
Is It Sustainable to Offer a Packaging Returns or Refill Service?
When returns packaging is mentioned, the first example that comes to mind is the less mainstream grocery services. Fruit and veg boxes, for example, where you can enjoy an array of produce delivered weekly to your door, usually in reusable packaging. Many of these services request you leave empty boxes and the packaging within, outside […]
Generation Z and The Rise Of The Ethical Consumer
Environmentalism has certainly become a big topic in the last few years and it’s not surprising that this has led to a shift in consumer behaviour. Generation Z not only care about the environment, they are actively seeking information. Take the popularity of documentaries watched on Netflix in recent years. Many, such as Cowspiracy, tackled […]
Is sourcing locally better for ethical businesses?
There’s no doubt that ethical consumerism has become important to the British public in the past few years. In the age of the internet, it is so easy to find and share information. Companies not meeting the ethical standards buyers expect are increasingly being found out and called out. With environmentalism becoming a hot topic, […]
What is POD and Why Should You Care?
POD is an acronym for print on demand and it’s how a lot of clothing brands are starting out. It’s a way of supplying printed apparel, merchandise and other items without the outlay, or the waste of holding stock. When a customer orders a product, it’s printed and sent straight to the customer. Some businesses […]
It’s Time to Consider the Impact of Fast Fashion
If any of you have been monitoring our Instagram Stories recently, you’ll see we’ve been chatting a lot about fast fashion and how it’s a worldwide effort to eradicate the idea of cheap, unethical fashion from the mainstream. OK, it’s not going to be the easiest thing in the world, because supply chains take a […]
5 Ways To Stay Accountable For Your Business Goals
Any marketer worth their salt will tell you that, as a small business owner, a solid business plan is more or less essential. There are people out there who manage to wing it and still make a success of their venture, but they’re few and far between, and having a structured idea of what you […]