Actually Merlin Vintage is an independent shop on Albert Road, Southsea, that supplies quality second hand clothing at affordable prices. Fast fashion is one of the most destructive industries on the planet and Merlin- the owner- wants to provide a stylish alternative.
A globally renowned firm, based in Farlington, that provides a lifetime guarantee on all their domestic lamps, and goes out of their way to source parts even for older models. They mapped their plastic usage during Covid, and have reduced it by 70% since.
This company are truly world leaders: they take old laptops and re-manufacture them to a BSI Kitemark™ standard that certifies laptops 'equal to or better than new'. The final product costs between 30 - 40% cheaper than new ones, and re-use 99% of the original materials.
Green Box Associates is a technical consultancy based in Portsmouth that helps architects, planners, construction professionals and private individuals to use sustainable construction techniques to build energy efficient and eco-friendly buildings.
Herbies is a health store providing wholefoods, vitamins, supplements and plant-based alternatives. They have an extensive organic and gluten-free selection and customers can refill their domestic cleaning and personal care products. Delivery and click and collect are also available.
Little Orangutan make baby and toddler clothes and accessories from repurposed, recycled and organic materials. They also provide sustainable family living tips via their blog, as well as events for busy parents wanting to make greener choices.
Founded by Peter Axworthy, OFFBEET began with a bold vision: to break the traditional mould and shatter the perception of plant-based food being boring. The decor, coffee and food is carefully chosen for both taste and sustainability.
Southsea Nature Nursery offers a wide range of innovative play and learning opportunities, created wherever possible from natural resources. The children are encouraged to learn about sustainability and the importance of looking after our natural world.
Portsmouth's only B Corp sells and donates used furniture / equipment from businesses to keep them in reuse. They also donate 25% of their profits to a 'Sustainable Future Fund', which supports artisans, makers etc. to join the circular economy.
Tweedy Clothing is an independent 'slow fashion' label that provides sustainable and ethical clothing. They use skilled adult workers who are paid fairly in great conditions, source recycled, natural or vegan fabrics and reuse any returned stock and offcuts.
UK flyers is a local printing company that also delivers flyers and posters. They have recently secured funding from the Council’s workplace sustainable travel fund for an e-cargo bike and pool bike. Their standard flyer stock is FSC certified and any paper used is recycled locally.
This business takes used trainers, then repairs, cleans and resells them at affordable prices. In doing so it reduces the 300 million sneakers that go to landfill every year. As the co-founder says: ‘Everybody wants to do the right thing, but they need someone to facilitate that for them.'