I've worked in schools as a teaching assistant, so I know first-hand what teachers feel when they get another 30 'Best Teacher' mugs to find a home for... They are so grateful for the thought and the love behind the gift - but in all honesty, it's just too much for them. Imagine: every year you are given 30 'Best Teacher' mugs, 30 'Best Teacher' teddies / ornaments, and/or 30 'Best Teacher artworks. With the best will in the world, where is it all going to go? I'll tell you where: best-case scenario it will be 'gifted' to the staffroom or a charity shop. Worst-case scenario it will go in the big black filing cabinet (the bin). You know the...
I recently signed up Embers and Ink to Plastic-Free Communities created by Surfers Against Sewage, because I wanted to connect with like-minded businesses and individuals to help with with plastic-crisis that we face as a global family. As part of the sign-up process I was asked to detail all the ways I have cut down on single use plastic use. The list was long, but it was nice to actually put it all down in words: it came to quite a list! And I'm blown away that I've been awarded this Plastic-Free Champion award. It comes with a nice wooden plaque that will arrive through the post soon. I'll be able to display this in my studio - when I'm...
On the 12th June 2022, I will be taking part in the Plastic Free Festival in Chesterfield and I can't wait! The Plastic Free Festival will be full of plastic-free makers, food, performances and more - all helping you to get inspired to reduce your single use plastic. As you know this is close to my heart: I am on a plastic-free journey in my personal life as well as in my business. Plastic pollution is a problem that affects everyone and is exacerbated by businesses using single use plastics over safer biodegradable alternatives. Big businesses have a lot to answer for and even though strides are being made in some sectors to reduce the plastic being discarded, it...
Embers and Ink will be at the upcoming Beanies Spring Market in Sheffield on the 24th April 2022. Come and have a look for yourself at 1 Barber Road, Sheffield, S10 1EA.
See you there!
