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What's this about? We'll fill you in. A decade ago, Tony Small set up Innocent Packaging in New Zealand, operating from his parent's garage and delivering the orders himself out of his Suzuki Swift. Earlier this month, aligning with the business's 10th anniversary, Innocent Packaging announced the rebrand to decent packaging, to join the UK team to become one global brand. We've created a seri...

When in Manchester on a weekend, whether it’s a sunny or a grey day, it’s hard to miss the line of people outside Federal Cafe, queuing for a classic Antipodean brunch and tasty coffee. Claudio and Emily opened the first Federal site back in 2014, and with their background and experience in the hospitality industry, they were set for success. We chatted with Claudio about what makes a good bru...

The United Kingdom is the second largest producer of plastic waste per person in the world. Nearly 70% of this plastic waste is packaging, with over 2 million tonnes of plastic packaging used each year. Recently, Greenpeace and Everyday Plastic initiated the ‘The Big Plastic Count’ – UK’s largest ever plastic waste survey to shed light on the broken recycling system and to try to call for gove...

Ed Barry, Founder & CEO of Over Under Coffee, came up with the idea in 2017 after a stint in NYC where he became passionate about coffee and the hospitality industry. Now with 7 locations across London, he’s not only obsessed with specialty coffee and great service but is also dedicated to building and maintaining a positive workplace culture across his business. Recently celebrating their ...

                                                       Meet the talented Brighton-based artist, Lois O’Hara. Well-known for her bold and bright colours that have been splashed across various spaces and objects - from street art, and buses, to basketball courts and reusable water bottles (to name a few!). We’re delighted that Brighton-based artist Lois can now add compostable coffee cups to her ...

Everything we make at Decent Packaging we can unmake; everything is simply made from plants. From production to disposal, plant products are kinder to the environment; they fit in with the circle of natural life. Oil-based plastic products are the opposite. Sourcing oil is dangerous - oil spills, super toxic refineries, and a long history of unethical business practices afflict the fossil fuel ...

HomeWork Workspace is the next generation solution to local, flexible working or in other words, the office of the future... Conveniently located on high streets in residential areas (SW London currently), HomeWork provides a flexible and affordable workspace and a community for people who live locally. We were lucky enough to chat with the Head of Marketing & Customer Experience, Georgie, ...

Say hello to Becky, our latest Compostable Canvas collaborator. We were lucky enough to sit down with Becky to talk about her inspiration behind the latest Compostable Canvas design and more... 

Joe&Jam is a coffee and doughnuts shop located in the heart of Gidea Park, Romford. Opening in the middle of lockdown by a couple of locals (husband and wife team Stacey & Rachel Morris) who always wanted a place to have great coffee in their neighbourhood where their four-legged friends would be welcomed too. With their great coffee and delicious doughnuts, this is a place that is a m...

Hard Lines is a coffee shop and roastery based in Cardiff, Wales. Even if you are not from Cardiff, you may recognise them from their fun, smiley-faced branding! Hard Lines select, roast and serve great coffee that’s been sourced sustainably to build long-lasting relationships at origin. They believe that what They’re trying to build is about more than just good coffee. Aiming to keep it fresh...

Since brothers, Jonny & Josh opened Coffee House 607 back in January 2018, the plan was to bring great coffee to the community and have been welcomed with open arms. Their mission is to ensure the highest standards in everything that we serve to you. From the carefully selected coffee to their Filthy Baps. They value Taste, Quality, The Environment and their community. We were lucky enough...

nue | ground strives to be at the forefront of cafes contributing to a more sustainable food future, where ‘health’ – including our bodies, minds, communities and environment – is at the heart of what we do. it was founded by Joanna & Jayke Mangion who are already known for much loved South London venues such as the award-winning Brickwood, WC and Old Town Tavern. We were lucky enough to s...