Finding your tipping point is the first step towards making a meaningful impact. As we all begin to find and recognise our roles in shaping a better world, activism becomes not just a choice, but a necessity.
Green Friday subtly manipulates ourbehaviours leading to buying decisions that we wouldn't normally make, engaging in over consumption, under the canopy of environmental consciousness.
The real cost of Black Friday extends beyond just financial aspects. It impacts the environment due to overproduction and contributes to the exploitation of workers in the fast fashion and retail industries.
At dewerstone, we're well know for our firm stand against Black Friday. We believe this event, known for its massive sales and seemingly great deals, is actually a harmful celebration of excessive consumerism and wasteful culture, which contradicts our values.
In the end, this was about more than just a photoshoot. It was a reminder of the responsibility we hold towards our planet. Each T-shirt sold is a step towards a cleaner, healthier environment, a tribute to the rivers that give so much to us.
If we're going to change the World and protect what we believe in, we're going to have to work together. Business, brands, people, organisations. Collaboration is key to impact.
As a Certified B Corp, we use our business as a force for good, putting people and the planet first. So we thought we'd take some time out to showcase some B Corps that we love and why.
One of the reasons we founded our store in Gili Trawangan was to be able to make a difference in the fight against climate change in a place that is heavily affected by it
Between our almost 50 people strong trash team we collected over 100kg of trash and recyclables. In an hour, 100kg 😮
Individuals can also play a crucial role in reducing their carbon footprint. They can start by reducing the number of unnecessary journeys, start carpooling, and use public transport where possible.
Going paddling for the weekend with your pals? Could you all travel together?
After recently announcing that we have joined forces withSurfers Against Sewage as part of their Million Mile Clean project, this month we partook in our first community clean. We decided to reach out to the Dartmoor community and outdoor lovers to clean up our home, Princetown.
Renewable energy comes at a price, however if we want to see energy change on a scale that is going to effect climate change, that is a price we have to be willing to pay.
The "big four" UK banks - Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) - have all provided significant funding to the fossil fuel industry in recent years.
We kicked off B Corp Month in style by shutting our stores and heading out to help protect the wild places we love. We joined forces for this clean up with businesses & individuals all over the UK, as part of the Surfers Against SewageMillion Mile Clean.
The Dartmoor Preservation Society has launched a fund raising campaign to directly support the DNPA in appealing the court and targeting a rights based system for wild campers to enjoy Dartmoor.
"Well, in short, at least there's a solution that grants wild camping, but a permissive system is far from the ideal outcome. Action is needed and the fight for the right to wild camp as we have always done continues."
It's no secret that there are so many great Dartmoor adventures that can be experienced, from walking routes,running routes and even just leisurely strolls. Well now you can pick up one our litter pickers!
Trash washes in from the ocean, but it also comes from being thrown away, with many people here still burning and discarding their waste. It's an uphill struggle that the Gili Eco Trust have been tackling for years, the progress is evident but theres still plenty to be done.
Trail running is one of the best ways to explore our National Parks, especially Dartmoor. With endless miles of footpaths, bridleways and trails both marked and unmarked, moving swiftly with your feet you can get to some of the countries finest wild places and the best snack spots available!
