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Dear Readers, Wow, what a busy few weeks for those involved in anything sustainability-related! I hope, despite this, you have the time to take a few minutes out of your busy day to grab a cuppa and read all the exciting news from our Future Leap Network. There is a lot to share! With COP26 […]

Article Written by Holly Supka, Freelance Copywriter and Content Creator. Visit Holly’s website here. Future Leap held their first Sustainable Fashion Show at their carbon neutral hub on Gloucester road on Tuesday 14th September. Sustainability experts, eco-friendly brands and ethical fashion lovers came together for an evening of talks, networking and catwalks during Sustainable Fashion

We find ourselves faced with the most critical challenge in the form of the climate crisis, and the actions we take now will have significant repercussions for generations to come. The Festival of Sustainable Business provides a platform for forward-thinking organisations to share and expand knowledge, as well as making valuable connections. Future Leap maintain

Only 5 days to go until our BIG event of the year, our Festival of Sustainable Business. Hopefully by now, you will have already bought your tickets. If not, here are some reasons you should: It is taking place on Zero Emissions Day! Set aside the day to address your future sustainability direction in advance

It has been a year of uncertainty for many, but last week, members of our network came together in celebration of all things sustainable at the Future Leap official launch. Since opening in July 2020, the Future Leap Hub has grown into a bustling central space, not only for those working in the sustainability and

Dear Colleagues, I’m sure it will come as no surprise to find the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report in my opening introduction to this month’s newsletter. I have yet to finish reading the report (it will take me some weeks) but I thought it might be useful to summarise the main points I have discerned thus

Over the last month, the Future Leap team have attempted the Plastic Free July challenge in one form or another – whether that be cutting down on single use plastics, making simple swaps or changes in behaviour. We have all learned the difficulties behind minimising plastic usage, and how this can be almost unachievable in

Let’s first define the word community.  A community is a group of people who unite over a shared set of values. They group together to discuss their visions, share stories and reflections, and support one another in achieving their goals. Communities ensure that they value every individual who unites around their shared purpose and vision.   Now, let’s define sustainability.   There’s a famous Iroquois philosophy which, for centuries, has imparted the knowledge,

Future Leap’s co-workers and network members Nania’s Vineyard are pleased to announce they have launched their first ever Crowdfunder! They are expanding their local and sustainable canned wine range to produce England’s first ever orange wine, alongside a Pinot Noir and Elderflower Spritz. The funds are being raised to find the best fruit available from

Our Relationship with Plastic and Waste Incredibly convenient, yet dangerously problematic – plastic has become a symbol of society’s throwaway culture. Our dependence on plastic has grown to an astonishing degree over the last few decades. Now incorporated into nearly every aspect of our lives, it is almost unfathomable to imagine an existence before the