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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

Hello Everyone Hope all is well and you have had a chance to head out into the amazing weather over the last few weeks. Here, at Future Leap we are delighted to be welcoming not only an increasing number of co-workers to the space, but also two new team members; Megan and Sasha! In their

Dear Readers. Phew, it finally feels as though things are returning to a normality of sorts! I hope you have all enjoyed the easing of restrictions and were able to enjoy some time off over the Easter break. Due to the school holidays (when we don’t run events), we have delivered just three events since

Dear Readers Happy B-Corp Month! Hope you are all doing well and enjoying the improving weather this month. I LOVE the spring and the freshness it brings in both our physical environment and maybe also our perspectives. This month was B-Corp month. For those of you unaware of B-Corp, it is a certification process that