Leading global retail technology business and specialists in preventing food waste, Gander, has announced a major milestone in its journey towards reducing food waste and fostering sustainability within Australia’s grocery retail industry.

Since making its debut in Australia in July 2023, the SaaS company has already launched with independently owned SPAR Chevron in the Gold Coast. Operated by Managing Director Nash Attwal, it is the first store within the SPAR Australia network to partner with Gander, leading the charge in the fight against food waste.

In 2021, SPAR International, the world’s largest food retail voluntary chain with over 13,900 stores in 48 countries, embarked on a global partnership with Gander to provide the worldwide SPAR network with the tools to tackle food waste head-on. After a successful partnership in Northern Ireland with the Henderson Group, Gander has continued to expand out into the wider UK market. This milestone in Australia is another string to Gander’s bow, setting the stage for wider implementation across all SPAR markets.

Damien Corcoran, Chief Operating Officer, at Gander, said: “Our launch in Australia with SPAR Chevron highlights our continued commitment to combating food waste on a global scale. By using our digital solution in food waste reduction, we are delighted to have the opportunity to provide Australian shoppers with the availability of marked down products in stores for the first time.

“Gander offers retailers a real-time automated mobile platform to help sell more of their reduce-to-clear items by creating greater visibility of discounted products and offering shoppers more value.

“The Gander platform enables retailers to automatically display to shoppers, in real-time, all markdowns available in store. Participating retailers allow customers to make real savings and reduce food waste in their local community by purchasing the price-reduced products available each day.”

SPAR Chevron joined the Gander platform, marking a significant milestone as the first SPAR store in Australia to partner with Gander. This collaboration positions SPAR Chevron as a leader in the fight against food waste in the independent retail sector. Leveraging Gander’s real-time automated mobile platform, SPAR Chevron ensures that discounted, near-expiry products are visible to shoppers, effectively reducing food waste while offering customers greater value.

Nash Attwal, Managing Director of SPAR Chevron adds: “I’m excited to bring Gander to our community. With food prices on the rise and growing concern for our environment, Gander offers more than just savings – it’s an opportunity for shoppers to take control of their grocery expenses while we, as retailers, address food waste and financial challenges. Together, we will make a real impact, one markdown at a time.”

Gander’s platform enhances its capability by connecting with retailers’ Point of Sale (POS) systems. This connection ensures seamless functionality and a real-time, one-way feed that updates shoppers on markdowns, including products that are created, sold, or marked as waste in-store. Once retailers connect their systems with the Gander platform, all discounted products are automatically displayed to shoppers in real-time, eliminating the need for additional efforts from store teams.

Gander is also working across the entire independent sector in Australia with Metcash, Australian United Retailers, and the IGA, FoodWorks, SPAR and other independents (Country Grocers) brands.

Corcoran concludes: “We are very excited about what we can achieve in Australia. Our ambition is to prevent food on retailers’ shelves from becoming waste across the nation. It will give millions of people in the country the benefit of being able to purchase great quality food at a discounted price.

“Our objective is to aid the Australian Government’s National Food Waste Strategy, which aims to achieve a 50% reduction in food waste by 2030.”

Gander has successfully integrated with several leading Point of Sale providers in the UK and Australia, including WorldSmart, Independent Solutions, EDGEPoS and GPK.

Gander recently announced its second consecutive nomination for The Earthshot Prize in recognition for its exceptional contribution to environmental sustainability efforts and its pivotal role in reducing global waste.

To find out more, visit Gander

The year’s highest-scoring recyclable, reusable, refillable, “no plastic” and planet-positive beauty and wellness brands have been revealed at the 4th annual ECO Awards and the winners include:

BEST CONSUMER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Winner (beauty)

WELEDA “Save Earth’s Skin” Campaign to raise awareness of the crucial impact soil health has on our planet, quality of food and climate change

Winner (self-care) 

WUKA “Axe The Tax”, 5-year campaign to end the 20% VAT tax on period pants (the tax was successfully eliminated in November 2023) 

PACKAGING, DESIGN & INNOVATION

Winner (planet-friendly packaging)

Phystine

Winner (design)

OQUIST – waterless skincare inside a piece of art 

Winner (innovation)

ReMI Beauty – plastic-free, zero waste moisturiser stones / ceramics / next-gen bioactives meet native botanicals

GIVING BACK & COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Winner (community support)

Kahina Giving Beauty (Morocco-New York)

Individual product stand-outs include:

Swedish brand Oquist’s 5-in1 Balm in artisan terracotta clay Cha Dao Bowls

ReMI Beauty’s Day and Night Moisturiser Stones in refillable ceramic holders (Australia)

British brand Bramley’s refill pouches in collaboration with On Repeat

Plastic-free, refillable Swiss haircare brand Nuniq

Vemel waterless skincare (UK)

Sustainable Italian botanical brand Team Dr Joseph’s Solid Super Soft Hair Wash + Balm and Solid Shower Gel/Refreshing Body Wash in 100% cellulose compostable packaging

Devon-based brand Coraline Skincare’s Repair & Replenish Body Balm (in Sulapac sustainable plastic alternative container)

Austrian natural skincare brand Phystine’s 100% plastic-free range

“Visually appealing, kind to the earth and ocean, reusable packaging designs, reflecting the shades, textures and forms found in nature herself have been a big highlight this year,” says awards founder Fiona Klonarides.

“We’ve loved the strong “relove” ethic, personified by Swedish brand Oquist’s 5-in-1 Balm in terracotta clay tea ceremony-inspired artisan “Cha Dao Bowls” where art meets beauty”.

“ReMI Beauty’s solid luminous moisturiser stones in curved keepsake ceramic “boxes” are unique and so easy on the eye.”

“It’s a joy to see these brands encouraging us to keep and reuse their beautiful artisanal containers as opposed to just throwing packaging away as we so often do – adding to the planet’s already unbearable plastic trash burden.”

“These brands are beacons in a disposable, plastic-wrapped world. It’s important to honour them and give them the exposure they deserve.”

See the complete list of this year’s ECO Awards winners on the home page at thebeautyshortlist.com

Instagram / Twitter @BeautyShortlist

Making money while making a difference …

As part of London Climate Action Week (22 – 30 June 2024), Muswell Hill Sustainability Group (MHSG) is hosting a free speaker meeting at Muswell Hill Methodist Church on Thursday 27^th June from 7.30pm, on the subject of Ethical Finance.

The evening will open with a presentation and Q&A by author and Ethical Consumer magazine co-founder Rob Harrison. Harrison is a leading authority on ethical financial services and investment funds, and regularly works on developing ethical policies with international NGOs, brands and government departments. So, this is a rare opportunity for expert insights into navigating the metrics of sustainable investing.

Saving money while saving the planet …

He will be followed by Muswell Hill resident, Jeremy Gibb, presenting on Ripple Energy, a pioneering renewable energy cooperative.

Operating similarly to crowd-funding, Ripple sell shares in the construction of UK-based wind and solar farms, so that investors effectively own their own source of low-cost, green energy, which can translate into up to 25% saved on electricity bills and 1,434kg of CO2 saved per household each year.

“I invested in Ripple’s first and second projects in 2021 and 2022”, says Gibb, as Ripple release their fourth wind farm project, “and so far my share of generation has been over 15,000 Kilowatt Hours, with savings of over £2,600.” His share investment covers 120% of his household electricity, but he has installed a further domestic solar thermal and solar photovoltaic (PV) system.

“My goal” he says, “is for the house to be fully electric and for all the electricity used to be directly covered by renewables.” And he is well on the way, with plans to replace a gas boiler with a heat pump next on his agenda.

“I wanted to be part of new renewable energy being built, as well as using it; to be supporting a cooperative model, to hedge against high energy costs, and to make giving up gas affordable. With the higher energy costs now, I will recoup the investment much sooner than projected.”

Reassuring proof that sustainable solutions can also be financially savvy ones.

Jeremy Gibb’s house will be part of Muswell Hill Sustainability Group’s Green Open Home fortnight. Across the weekends of 9th, 10^th, 17th and 18^th October, 10 energy efficient homes around Muswell Hill – from retrofits to new builds – are opened up for explanatory tours by the hosts, accompanied by a series of expert talks across the subject. Booking will be available through the MHSG website from July.

Event:             Ethical Finance speaker meeting
Date:               Thursday, 27th June 2024
Time:              7.30 – 8:30pm
Location:        Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 28, Pages Lane, N10 1PP

Entry:              Free, no booking required

For those that can’t make it, all MHSG talks are permanently posted on their YouTube channel after the event.

ENTRPRENEURS WILL HIT EIGHT FIGURE TURNOVER FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR

With more than one in three Brits drinking plant based milk every day, two entrepreneurs spotted an opportunity to take a sip of the UK market worth over $500M.

Milky Plant, an appliance that makes plant based milk at home, was founded by Nadina Grigoras and Michael Kalu during lockdown with just £500 and in two years turned over £2M and are set to top £10M in sales this financial year.

Milky Plant is an innovative and unique appliance and while there are other appliances that claim to make plant based milk at home, none have the functionality or features that Milky Plant boasts. The other appliances are extra fine blenders which don’t separate the left over pulp from the milk and can’t self clean like Milky Plant can.

The sales of Milky Plant have increased 450% from year one to year two and now going into year three they predict that these will increase 350% going into their third year.

Success hasn’t come over night for the serial entrepreneurs. They set up their first business when they met while studying at Queen Mary University but it wasn’t a success. They then went on to set up an agency creating apps which used to help fund a restaurant in Mayfair which they sold just before the pandemic hit which is when they started their plant based journey.

Michael said: “Our first business was an app which was a game where friends could chase each other through the London Underground. They could bet on who would win each race for a few pounds and the winner would take all the bets. We didn’t research gambling laws and regulations properly though so it was quickly shut down!”

Nadina added: “I was diagnosed with high cholesterol at a very young age so this made me re-evaluate my diet and I decided to go plant based. I was really shocked at the additives and sugar that was found within shop bought plant milks and also that the Tetra Pak packaging could not be easily recycled. I tried to make my own plant based milk by soaking nuts and oats and straining it, but it was a messy and time consuming process. So Michael and I had the idea to invent an appliance that makes milk at home.”

The business was crowd funded as the couple decided to test if the idea was of interest by creating a 3D image of their idea for the machine and advertised it via social media. They sold enough to give them the confidence that people were interested in it and offered to either refund the payments or said that they would use the money to develop Milky Plant and would ship as soon as it was ready. Enough consumers said that they were keen to wait and so the machine was put into production. 

Their international team has also doubled in size over the last 12 months. Michael, originally from Nigeria, and Nadina, originally from Moldova, have both lived in the UK for around 12 years and are currently based in London.

The Milky Plant machine costs £290 and it takes around 180 uses to recoup the costs of the machine, depending which ingredients are used to make the milk. 

https://milkyplant.com

Higher Whitley, June 2024 – Eco Green Living is thrilled to announce the launch of its line of compostable household essentials on Ocado.com, the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket. This exciting partnership allows consumers to make environmentally conscious choices during their shopping journeys, responding to the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives in retail.

Alice Hunt, buying manager at Ocado Retail says: “We’re delighted to be the only grocery retailer to stock the full range of Eco Green Livings Eco Swaps for the home. The brand stands for high quality, certified compostable every-day items for food and waste, which aligns perfectly with Ocado’s commitment to sustainability and delivering great quality products to our customers. We predict that the range will be very popular indeed. ”

Recognizing the urgent need for eco-friendly options, Ocado.com proudly introduces 12 products from the Eco Green Living range. This collaboration highlights     Ocado Retail’s commitment to offering authentic eco-friendly choices for discerning shoppers.

Julie Cook, Co-Founder of Eco Green Living, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “Securing a partnership with Ocado.com has been a pivotal goal for us since our inception. We are confident that our range and vision align seamlessly with Ocado’s customer base.      We are thrilled to collaborate with Ocado on this journey towards a greener future.”

The featured products include:

1. Certified Compostable Clingwrap

2. Recycled Foil

3. Certified Compostable Drawstring Bags – Available in 8L and 40L sizes

4. Certified Compostable Bin Bags – Offered in 10L, 30L, 60L, and 140L variants

5. Certified Compostable Zip Loc Bags – Available in Small and Medium sizes

Eco Green Living’s Commitment:

• Third-party certification ensures that these bin bags are 100% industrial compostable.
• Suitable for home composting, excluding the tie part.
• Rapid decomposition, breaking down within 8 to 12 weeks.
• Leaves behind zero harmful microplastics or plastic residues.
• Crafted from non-edible organic materials, minimizing waste.

For more information about Eco Green Living, please visit:

– Website – https://ecogreenliving.co.uk

– Community Website: https://ecogreencommunities.com

– Business Website: https://ecogreenbusiness.org

Tucked away in the rural countryside of north Nottinghamshire, a small family business has been quietly working away on piece after piece of beautifully designed, meticulously made furniture. In the 50 years since the business was first started, the skilled designer-makers at Griffin & Sinclair have created a vast range of furniture. Their work graces homes, offices, religious settings and museums around the United Kingdom and even reaches in to Asia, Australia, America and Europe.

Started by Lee & Jill Sinclair in 1974, the company was taken on by their daughter Rosalind and her partner Daniel in 2013. The new partnership have been at the helm for 11 years now which takes Griffin & Sinclair through the incredible milestone of 50 years in business and into an exciting future.
This exhibition is a short look back at the roots of the company and where it all started, a look at the significant points throughout the last 50 years, and how the second generation of designer-makers are bringing the business forward into the next chapter.

Environmental Champions – Finalist for the Newark Business awards 2024.
Central to their legacy is a steadfast commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Each piece of furniture is meticulously considered and beautifully made to ensure that the precious materials are not wasted. Over the last 50 years so many pieces of furniture made by Griffin & Sinclair have been coveted by the initial client, and consequently taken in as a treasured heirloom by the next generation.

Every offcut of timber is utilised in making smaller pieces of work, or into the log burners to keep the workshop and office warm. Spare sawdust is donated to local equestrian outfits, or given away for other uses such as mushroom farming and vegetable growers. Any spare boards and timber are donated to local good causes such as ‘Men In Sheds’ projects, charities and schools.
Since 2014 a tree is dedicated to each new client via The Woodland Trust and The National Forest, with more than 100 trees planted to date.
As Griffin & Sinclair celebrates its 50th anniversary, the company reaffirms its commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability. With an eye towards the future, they remain poised to continue their legacy of excellence for generations to come.

For more information about Griffin & Sinclair and their 50th anniversary exhibition, please
contact Rosalind Griffin: 07775 440 156 / 01777 228303 / info@griffinandsinclair.co.uk

At the Miss England 2024 Finals held at The Grand Station Wolverhampton on the 15th and 16th of May, Theron Mahoney was recognised by Sir David Attenborough; We Do Ethical and WASUP for his profound Climate Change work.

“I am so glad you are doing so much to protect our environment.”

Sir David Attenborough

Thank you for raising awareness of ways that we can all be the change we need to see in our world; removing pollution and changing lives of others less fortunate for the better across the UK and Commonwealth countries.

Kelly Levell the founder of We Do Ethical

“We should all be inspired by Theron who is showing us all the way to help save our planet. If this world had many more like him, we will avert an Armageddon by the end of the century.”

Professor Gatrad the founder of WASUP

“Theron is a 10-year old actor, model, and climate activist who has done profound work for the planet. We’re celebrating today this list of Theron’s earth-healing work! We love how Theron combines his acting and modeling work with his climate work to spread awareness!

No one is too young or too busy to be a climate warrior.

Thank you, Theron, for the work you’re doing for Mother Earth and for inspiring us to do our part!”

New Jersey Institute of Nature

“My wish is that all wildlife continues.”

Theron Mahoney

“We are so incredibly proud of the love and kindness Theron continues to show #peopleplanetanimals.”

Teresa Mahoney & Jason Bostridge, Theron’s Parents

Theron Mahoney is a multi talented child actor and model represented by Kids London and currently trains at BRIT Kids at the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology.  He played Jacob in The Kryst (2024) based on the TV series Ascension which is currently in post production.  Theron is best known for playing Young Aaron in The Burning Girls (2023) with his older self being played by David Dawson.  He played George Thompson in Call The Midwife (2021).  In addition to being a child actor, Theron has modeled for Bora Aksu and Zara as well as playing ‘The Knight’ in Zara’s Halloween films.

He is a White Belt in Lau Gar Kung Fu; gymnast; tap dancer; singer; guitarist; pianist;  drummer and a Young Climate Warrior.

Theron is the first ever Child Ambassador since 1928 to pick up two Eco Awards in succession at the Miss England national beauty pageant held in England (2022). ‘We Do Ethical’ Child Award and a ‘WASUP’ – World Against Single Use Plastic Award.

He collaborated with Stella McCartney to mark this historic occasion.

Achievements

•Has raised £202 through crowdfunding pages to help poor commonwealth families plant 402 trees for food, shade and oxygen and became the first ‘We Do Ethical’ Child Ambassador.

•Cleared 6 bags of litter from his school bus stop and received a Green Champion Award from Lewisham Council for his efforts to make Lewisham, England greener.

• Theron is the first ever Child Ambassador since 1928 to pick up two Eco Awards in succession at the Miss England national beauty pageant held in England (2022). ‘We Do Ethical’ Child Award and a ‘WASUP’ – World Against Single Use Plastic Award.

•For his efforts to diminish single-use plastic he became the youngest ambassador of @wasupmeuk.

•Councillor Krupski, Cabinet Lead for Environment and Climate Action in Lewisham came to visit Theron at his school and they spoke about the positive impact food waste recycling is already having on his school and other schools.

•Chosen by the New Jersey Institute of Nature as ‘Friday’s Climate Figure’ for his profound climate change work.

•Took part in the Urban Forest Tree Planting for HTB Church and helped them to plant 1400 trees.

•The Young Climate Warriors awarded Theron for hitting the red button and being an amazing Young Climate Warrior.

•A Community Ambassador at his school which is Rathfern Primary, London, SE6 4NL.

•Theron received a letter from Sir David Attenborough thanking him for doing so much to protect the environment. 

Awards 

•We Do Ethical Prince Award 2023 / 2024

•We Do Ethical Child Award 2022

•WASUP – World Against Single Use Plastic Child Award 2022, 2023 & 2024

•Lewisham Council Green Champion Award 2023

•Young Climate Warrior Certificate of Achievement 2022 & 2023                                                                                                    

•Mayor of Lewisham Community Award 2022                                                                                                                                      

Publicity Listings

The Eco News (GB)

“EIGHT YEAR OLD THERON. A CLIMATE CHANGE WARRIOR, WINS HEARTS AND MINDS AT THE MISS ENGLAND 2022 CONTEST”
December 28, 2022 · Vol. 140, Iss. Winter Kids Edition, pg. http://blog.theeconews.co.uk/blog/ · by: By Kirsten

Miss England (GB)

“Eight year old Theron Mahoney, a climate change warrior, wins hearts and minds at the Miss England 2022 Finals.”
December 19, 2022 · Vol. Miss Eco, Iss. Press Releases, pg. https://www.missengland.info/eight-year-old-theron-mahoney-a-climate-change-warrior-wins-hearts-and-minds-at-the-miss-england-2022-finals/ · by: By Angie

Grazia (GB)

“These Are The Very Best Kids Halloween Costumes To Buy Now In Time For This Year’s Festivities”
October 31, 2022 · pg. https://graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/shopping/best-halloween-costumes-for-kids/ · by: By Charlotte Pavitt

Entertainment Daily (GB)

“Call the Midwife series 11: The cast of episode two introduces newcomer Abi Corbett as Janis”
January 9, 2022 · pg. https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/news/call-the-midwife-series-11-the-cast-of-episode-two-introduces-newcomer-abi-corbett-as-janis/ · by: By Helen Fear

Express (GB)

“Call The Midwife season 11 episode 2 cast: Who is in the cast?”
January 9, 2022 · pg. https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1545280/Call-The-Midwife-season-11-episode-2-cast/amp · by: By Katie Palmer

Official Sites

IMDB

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13255923

Spotlight

https://app.spotlight.com/9096-8948-4918

Social media

Instagram​@theronmahoneyofficial

#TheronMahoney

 Press Contact: Teresa 07952751227 tmbostridge@gmail.com

Leading tech firm Gander is announcing a new service partnership agreement with C-Store Collective, a renowned name in the convenience and forecourt sector. This strategic partnership aims to expand the reach and enhance the availability of Gander’s product to a broader customer base. 

The collaboration brings together C-Store Collective’s extensive experience and their ability to revolutionise the commercial success of their clients, with the tech of Gander, to drive reduced-to-clear food into the world’s biggest channels.

Damien Corcoran, Chief Operating Officer at Gander, said: “We are excited to be working with C-Store Collective. Their industry knowledge and experience is phenomenal, and they know how to make sure convenience stores are structured, both strategically and tactically, to provide amazing service and, in turn, profitability.  Gander will be a great addition to the C-Store Collective toolkit, using technology to drive more sales and footfall through our reduced-to-clear local feed; all whilst reducing waste and doing our bit to save the planet.

“The partnership is set to leverage the strengths of both companies, combining Gander’s expertise in food waste management with C-Store Collective’s extensive market presence. Together Gander and C-Store Collective will drive efficiency, improve profit and grow sales, whilst helping shoppers beat the cost of living crisis and preventing food from going to waste.”

Gander has become one of the fastest growing tech innovators. The SaaS company recently announced exceptional results from a trial with the Snappy Shopper home delivery app. The collaboration proved how successful the integration is for retailers looking to increase basket spend and reduce wastage costs within their own stores, and for customers looking to find reduced to clear goods locally.

For the second consecutive year, Gander has been nominated for the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2024, a global environmental award launched by Sir David Attenborough, Prince William, and The Royal Foundation. The prize seeks solutions to critical environmental issues like climate change, air pollution, and biodiversity loss.

Jonathan Rons, Co-Founder of C-Store Collective, added: “This partnership is an extension to Gander’s existing relationship with the C-Store Collective. Gander’s solution drives sustainability and reduces food waste by enabling retailers to sell more reduced food, providing a win-win for retailers and shoppers. With Ganderlytics, the powerful analytical tool as part of the package, retailers will be able to track their improved performance when selling reduced food. 

“We are delighted to strengthen our existing relationship with the Gander team and being their go-to contact for the convenience channel. We are looking forward to helping our clients solve problems they may have with waste, reductions, compliance, and driving sales.”

Claire Goddard, Marketing Manager at Pricewatch, was introduced to Gander by C-Store Collective. She said: “Partnering with Gander through C-Store Collective has revolutionised our sell through rate and waste reduction. Since 2021, we’ve sold 260,551 reductions and seen a 51% increase in our sell-through rate, thanks to strategic guidance from C-Store Collective. The Gander app has helped our customers save money, reduced our food waste, and saved 177 tonnes of CO2, underscoring our commitment to sustainability. This collaboration has significantly enhanced our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.”

As part of the agreement, Gander will support C-Store Collective ensuring seamless integration and outstanding customer service retail customers are accustomed to. Both companies are committed to a collaborative approach, with ongoing efforts to explore new opportunities and drive success.

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Love jewellery, but worry about the impact that buying a new necklace, ring or earrings could have on the planet? Meet Jana Reinhardt jewellery, an ethical and eco-friendly brand who create all their pieces as sustainably as possible. You can even win yourself one of their beautifully designed, gorgeous pieces! Read to the end to find out how!     

The brand define sustainable jewellery as products that have had a minimal impact on the planet in each stage of the production process, from mining, to manufacture, packaging and shipping. Here five things the brand recommend looking out for if you want to ensure your new piece of jewellery leaves as small a footprint on the world around us as possible.

  

1. Don’t buy jewellery from a fast fashion brand:

As with so many environmental problems, overconsumption is a major driver of the jewellery industry’s negative impact on our world. Did you know the average 40-year-old woman owns over £6,000 worth of jewellery? Including £3,000 worth which she will never wear? And much of this is costume jewellery, often worn just a handful of times before being thrown away. 

The gold and silver plating on cheap jewellery can quickly fade leaving the greenish-tinged base metal exposed. You fall out of love with it, chuck it in the bin and it ends up in landfill. The metal and plastic don’t biodegrade and end up releasing toxins into the air and water.  

This is just one of the reasons why Jana Reinhardt don’t gold plate our jewellery anymore. Opting for a piece made from sterling silver and solid gold means they can be polished if they tarnish. So, they won’t ever permanently discolour, and you’ll never need to get rid of them. 

As a brand, Jana Reinhardt has always been about making thoughtful, inspired jewellery rather than throwaway fashion-led items. Their intention is to create forever pieces that you’ll want to wear on repeat.   

Their price points might seem expensive compared to some mass-market brands, but that’s because they make everything by hand using traditional techniques. You’re buying jewellery made with superior craftsmanship and materials, you really do get what you pay for! 

2. Choose jewellery made from recycled precious metals:

The mining of precious metals is associated with all kinds of damage to the environment. Some of the chemicals used during mining can pollute the air, and metal mining requires massive amounts of water, which can damage local ecosystems and indigenous populations. Mining might also cause soil erosion and releases a large volume of greenhouse gas into the atmosphere. 

Then there’s the human cost of mining: many workers aren’t paid a fair wage and are forced to work in unsafe conditions. An estimated one million children are working in mines around the world, inhaling dust and dangerous chemicals which damage their health. Entire communities can be displaced when mines are established. 

This is why Jana Reinhardt now exclusively use recycled metals, from suppliers certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council, rather than take the risk that the metals they make their jewellery from have exploited people or the environment. 

If you buy something silver or gold from Jana Reinhardt, you can feel reassured that the precious metals haven’t been freshly mined to create your jewellery. The brand guarantee there is zero newly mined metal in their pieces. Buying recycled precious metals means you are re-using a resource that’s already out in the world. Plus, recycled metals don’t require the use of cyanide solvents to separate them and aren’t associated with environmentally damaging processes. Phew! 

3. Pay attention to packaging:

When you buy new jewellery, it’s not just your ring, necklace or bracelet that can have an impact on the world. The pretty box, soft foam pad keeping everything in place, and the bubble wrap it’s been packed in can all have negative effects on the environment too. 

Have you heard that 40% of the total plastic used in the world is attributable to packaging? Most of it ends up in landfill, where it can take up to 1000 years to biodegrade. Some plastics will never break down and we’re stuck with them forever. 

8 million tonnes of plastic are dumped into oceans every year. Plastic pollution threatens wildlife, alters ecosystems, and poses risks to human health. It’s estimated most humans have microplastics in their lungs. Microplastics were detected in the ice caps in Antarctica for the first time in 2022, a worrying sign.   

This is why Jana Reinhardt jewellery boxes are made from 100% recyclable card and paper. There are no plastic/foam pads, ribbons, or cushions in our boxes. They use vegan felt pads in their packaging instead, which sit on a folded card that is cut locally. They then pack the box with tissue paper. 

The brand’s cartons and printed materials are all 100% recyclable, and they even use recyclable paper tape.  Their gift-wrapping ribbon is now made from bamboo which means they are100% plastic free – hurrah! 

4. Consider the brand’s carbon footprint: Everything a jewellery manufacturer does has an impact on the CO2 in the atmosphere, from the air they breathe as they work on your piece of jewellery, to the electricity used to power tools, and the fuel used by the delivery van that brings you your jewellery.

It’s impossible to counterbalance the carbon created by these activities entirely, but Jana Reinhardt are very mindful of it, so they decided to join Ecologi in 2022, who plant trees to reduce carbon pollution and fund climate projects across the globe. In just over 3 years, Ecologi has planted 44.9 million trees and reduced 2.1 million tonnes of CO2e.

Whenever Jana Reinhardt sell a piece of jewellery, they plant a tree with Ecologi. This means that every time you buy something from Jana Reinhardt, they’re taking steps to offset the carbon created when they make your jewellery and ship it to you.

Plus – as Vegans, Jana Reinhardt are 100% plant-powered. So, the food they eat to fuel themselves has much less of a CO2 footprint than meat eaters. High-five!   

5. Choose a brand that gives back:

As well as making our jewellery as sustainable as possible, Jana Reinhardt made a choice a couple of years ago to use their jewellery skills to help charities and causes.

The Animal Wellbeing collection started life in 2020 with an Orangutan pendant that we created to raise funds and awareness for the brilliant charity OVAID, which sends vets to orangutan rescue groups and centres in Indonesia and Malaysia, and provides veterinary equipment and medicines. For every pendant sold Jana Reinhardt donate £20 to OVAID – it isn’t megabucks, but it’s a start, and every little helps. 

From the Orangutan pendant, the collection has grown and grown. Jana Reinhardt now work with 12 different animal welfare charities, from The Sloth Conservation Foundation to PETA, and The Badger Trust.

 Supporting these organisations means that when you buy from Jana Reinhardt you aren’t just bagging yourself a gorgeous piece of jewellery, you’re also donating to brilliant charities that are making a difference and helping vulnerable animals. 

Win your own piece of sustainably handmade Jana Reinhardt jewellery: a stunning hummingbird necklace: 

Jana Reinhardt has teamed up with Eco News to offer all our readers the chance to win one of their bestselling pieces: this dainty handmade hummingbird necklace, worth £89.

The pretty pendant is made from recycled silver and comes with a matching adjustable chain, that can be worn at 16 or 18 inches (41 or 46cm).  A beautiful, understated necklace, featuring a finely carved hummingbird, there are so many details to fallin love with on this one-of-a-kind pendant. 

Hummingbirds are believed to symbolise joy and lightness of being – things you’ll feel whenever you wear this gorgeous piece! 

To enter, head to our social pages – ENDS SUNDAY 16TH OF JUNE, MIDNIGHT.

Terms and conditions:

1. This prize draw is open to all UK residents aged 18 or over.  

2. The prize detailed: 1 x sterling silver necklace cannot be exchanged for goods, or towards the purchase of goods.

3. The prize cannot be exchanged for cash, or replaced if lost or damaged. 

4. Prizes must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred. 

5. The prize winner must respond and provide the delivery address within 1 month of being notified they have won the giveaway 

6. The decision of the judge is final and no correspondence will be entered into  

Supportive, confidence-boosting style is at the heart of this ocean-inspired Eco-Luxe collection from Deakin & Blue. Sculpted shapes, in-built support and double-layered compression fabric ensure confidence and comfort. A calming palette of ocean hues and a Mountain River print from Liberty Fabrics create a fresh and premium look.

The collection includes new versions of the best-selling, award-winning X-Back Swimsuit and Plunge Bikini. An update on the classic one-piece, the X-Back features a signature cut-out back, wide supportive straps and full bottom coverage. The Plunge Bikini has new, adjustable straps for tan-friendly bust support and is paired with retro-inspired high-waisted bikini bottoms with a firm but flush hold.

Proving that sustainability doesn’t have to be boring, Deakin & Blue’s beautiful eco-chic swimwear is crafted from ECONYL®, a 100% regenerated nylon fibre, meaning the fabrics are twice as resistant to chlorine, sun cream and oil as standard Lycra®. And, because women’s bodies change with age, Deakin & Blue offers a revolutionary inclusive sizing system that combines UK dress sizes 8-24 with three curve fits for bust sizes AA-HH, creating a tailored fit that adapts to the body.
This collection is part of Deakin & Blue’s new But First, Me range that inspires busy women to take time out for themselves for better well-being. Founder, Rosie Cook said: “We know life is busy and that you work hard, so we made your swimsuits and bikinis to work even harder for you. Adjustable, reversible, durable, comfortable. Come and be carefree in D&B. For once, put yourself first.

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The collection is:
Available in sizes 8-24, AA-HH cups
Made responsibly in East London, UK by seamstresses paid a fair wage
Made from waste fabrics and fibres, including ECONYL® – a regenerated yarn made from ocean waste
Hyper-resistant to chlorine, salt-water, UV rays and oils
Shipped to customers in 100% recyclable packaging
Given a free repair service within the first 12 months
Recyclable by D&B
To discover the Eco-Luxe collection visit deakinandblue.com