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The Schoolrooms in Sheffield are serving up delicious eats in the old Low Bradfield School. After the school closed its doors to pupils in 1985, it stood derelict for a number of years, until it was bought by the Hague family more than 30 years ago. They slowly and lovingly restored the Victorian building, finally opening it as The Schoolrooms in 2011, a farm shop and café with an adjoining hou...

The UK is certainly not short of great sandwiches (a.k.a, sandos). From fancy butties to unusual (but irresistible) filling pairings, we’ve rounded up just a few of the best.  So next time you need something delicious slammed between two slices of bread, we’ve got you covered. It’s sandwiches, but not as you know it. Enjoy.  Alby's - EdinburghYou know when you pull a toastie ap...

We're lucky to have so many fabulous spots to eat and drink around the UK. And with more opening up all the time, it can be hard to keep track!From Glasgow to Lewes and bits in between, we've pulled together a delicious selection of new spots to try.So, here you go! Heppni Bakeri - York Heppni opened just last month and are already proving their popularity. With delicious coffee alongside the ...

What started off as a wee vintage coffee campervan, is now an iconic cafe of North Berwick in Scotland. Founder Cath, talks to us about Steampunk’s incredible sustainability efforts, composting with Caledonian Horticulture, and what other small businesses can do to make a difference.  Can you please tell us a bit about Steampunk Coffee and what inspired you to start?  I founded Steampunk in 20...

Harvey's Coffee House in Cambridge has a real homely feel to it, serving up 'coffee, cake and conversation.' All of which they do very well. We sat down with owner Mike about the story behind Harvey's, and the great work he's doing with compostable packaging for Cambridgeshire.    Hey! Can you please tell us a bit about Harvey’s Coffee House, and what inspired you to start?  Hello. I guess whe...

Birmingham-based Pickle Illustration have a unique, characterful and engaging style, seen across several creative installations and murals around the country. And now we're lucky enough to have their designs on our cups! We spoke to them about what inspires their illustrations, how they get into their creative flow, and the positive impact art can have on the planet.   Hey Lauren and Liv, we l...

With their incredible line up of sandwiches, bakes and of course, decent drinks, Melo in Exeter are seriously living up to their 'minimalism meets indulgence' slogan.  We spoke with owner/operator Ollie about his secret behind creating a great local, and why he chose custom branding with decent.   Hey Ollie! Can you please tell us a bit about Melo, and what inspired you to start? I guess start...

Home composts can be finicky things that, just like a pet, need love, care and attention. Even the best green-thumbs can encounter problems with their home composts! So here we share some common issues and some helpful tips on how to fix them. In case you missed it in our last blog, here's our guide to decent products, and a selection of those that are home compostable. Need some extra...

First things first, what exactly is compostable packaging?Compostable packaging is packaging that breaks down naturally when left in the right environment, leaving behind no toxicity in the soil. Unlike traditional plastic packaging, compostable products are typically made from natural materials. However, certifications are required before any home-compostable claims can be made.

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People are increasingly looking for ways to minimise their environmental footprint, whether that’s through the packaging they use, or what they wipe their bum with.  Which is where decent can help. Our Tree-Free Toilet Paper is exactly that - made from bamboo and sugarcane fibres. A nice change from the traditional toilet paper (made from trees), that’s long been the norm. And we know you migh...

While we make some pretty awesome cups here at decent, this B Corp month we want to look beyond the cup and dive into the nitty gritty of our recent B Corp certification.We sat down with our General Manager Fraser in New Zealand, to chat about what being a B Corp means to us, some of the learnings made along the way, and what's next for decent.  First of all, can you please summarise what a...

As part of B Corp Month, we’re looking ‘beyond the cup’ - including some of our wonderful customers. Climpson & Sons is one customer, coffee shop, and coffee roaster that is also a part of the B Corp community. We spoke to Nicole Ferris, Managing Director of Climpson & Sons, about their motivation to become B Corp Certified, some tips & learnings made along the way, and where to, fr...