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Sustainable musings
Where does ethical responsibility lie: with individuals, brands or the government?
Life under lockdown
Why we decided to launch in the coronavirus pandemic: a note from the founders
Food delivery boxes:
Soleshare fish box scheme
Soleshare is an ethical fish and seafood scheme and member's organisation that delivers directly from the sea to the city
St Brides Poultry
There's free-range chicken and then there's genuinely free-range chicken. At St Brides Poultry, you'll only find the later
Abel & Cole
Abel & Cole started delivery organic food to people's doors in 1988, way before it was cool. Today, it still stands by its high values
Pipers Farm online shop
Pipers Farm's online shop offers a cornucopia of incredible produce, from free-range chicken to posh pet food
Black Welsh Lamb
Black Welsh Lamb's farm is run by vegetarians who have never tasted the meat – but the results are so good it's adored by chefs
Field & Flower
Field & Flower set out to deliver grass-fed beef to people's doors. Today, it provides meat boxes that tick all the sustainability boxes
Live Frankly Fashion Favourites:
Gung Ho London
Environmental issues lie at the core of this brilliantly creative and brilliantly ethical fashion brand, where bright, bold prints reign supreme
Valentina Karellas
Independent London-based brand Valentina Karellas uses unloved yarns to create much-loved unique, handmade knitwear
Vildnis
For the ultimate capsule wardrobe, look no further than Vildnis. These clothes are as cool as they come – and never compromise on ethics
The Natural Edition
The Natural Edition creates its understated clothing with completely organic cotton for, long-lasting quality, a brilliant fit and a luxe feel
Leticia Credidio
Leticia Credidio knows the power of good rest – which is why her luxe loungewear will have you drifting off faster than you can say... Zzzz
Eating Out (post lockdown):
Moshi Moshi restaurant
You don't know sushi till you've been to this tiny hidden gem, where sourcing and skill reign
Oklava Bakery + Wine, Fitzrovia
Oklava Bakery + Wine does what it says on the tin, serving breads and pastries, and wine and snacks... Our two favourite things
Cub restaurant, Hoxton
A restaurant and bar that will change the way you think about food and drink
Blacklock
A modern British chophouse, with meat from rare and native breeds cooked over charcoal on the famous Blacklock Foundry iron
Duke of Cambridge, Angel
The Duke of Cambridge takes pub food up a level and then some, using incredible organic produce from the vaunted Riverford farm
Luminary Bakery, Hackney
The Luminary Bakery supports women in need, providing training and employment. Oh, and it makes show-stopping cakes
Oklava, Shoreditch
Selin Kiazim's sleek, modern take on Turkish-Cypriot cuisine has made her a big name on London food scene, and rightly so
Daylesford Café
Go to one of Daylesford's cafés to pick up farm-fresh produce, stay for tea, cake... or a seasonal supper and a glass of wine
Silo London, Hackney
Chef Doug McMaster is on a mission: to prove that a truly zero-waste restaurant can exist, and that its food can be top-notch, too
Brigade Bar + Kitchen, London Bridge
Brigade Bar + Kitchen has a great location, a great menu, and supports a great cause, with many of its staff being rehabilitated ex-offenders
What exactly is sustainability?
Fashion
What is sustainable fashion? And how do you know if a fashion brand is genuinely ethical?
Sustainable musings
Where does ethical responsibility lie: with individuals, brands or the government?
Eating In:
Tony’s Chocolonely
Tony's Chocolonely makes moreish chocolate. But you shouldn't feel bad about this indulgence, because every bar fights slavery
Union Hand-Roasted Coffee
Union Roasted's coffee is in the top 2% of coffees around the world for quality, but it goes above and beyond to support the farmers too
Divine Chocolate
Divine Chocolate is one of the industry leaders when it comes to cocoa farming, and every bar you buy does a world of good
Karma Cola
Karma Cola is turning the soft drinks industry on its head, creating profitable, delicious products that are sustainable and socially responsible
Yeo Valley
Yeo Valley's yoghurt, milk, butter and ice cream are supermarket favourites, but this is a brand with a serious approach to sustainability
FAIR. Drinks
FAIR. is the world's first Fairtrade-certified spirits brand.Try an espresso martini made with the café liqueur and you'll be sold, too
Small Beer
South Bermondsey brewery Small Beer makes low ABV beers designed to be drunk anytime, and using much less water than other breweries
The Estate Dairy
The Estate Dairy set out to create the ultimate milk for coffee. Thanks to some happy cows and complicated science, they've managed it...
The Ethical Dairy
This dairy is turning the farming industry on its head, keeping calves with their mothers after birth – and making delicious cheese
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More fashion brands we love:
One Small Shop
One Small Shop is a 100% vegan shop, offering natural skincare and ethically made clothing, accessories and homewares
Rapanui
Isle of Wight-based Rapanui is on a mission: to eradicate waste from the fashion industry. How? You'll just have to read about it...
Patagonia Outdoor clothing
Patagonia says it's 'in business to save our home planet', creating legendary outdoor gear with a pioneering approach
Vildnis
For the ultimate capsule wardrobe, look no further than Vildnis. These clothes are as cool as they come – and never compromise on ethics
Birdsong clothing
Birdsong's bright colours and feminist vibe have earned it a cult following. So you can look seriously good while doing serious good
Outland Denim
Outland Denim's jeans are Meghan Markle's favourite for a very good reason – they look good, do good and are made to last
People Tree
People Tree is one of the OGs of ethical fashion, and its collections have stood the test of time thanks to their contemporary style
MUD Jeans
The right pair of jeans is a style staple, and Mud has you covered no matter what you're after – and you can rent your jeans, too
Valentina Karellas
Independent London-based brand Valentina Karellas uses unloved yarns to create much-loved unique, handmade knitwear
See Me jewellery
See Me's bold jewellery is made by women who have survived violence, teaching them vital skills to support their families
Hiut Denim Co
Hiut Denim Co lovingly creates seriously high-quality jeans with a slow fashion ethos... in the unlikely town of Cardigan in Wales
Leticia Credidio
Leticia Credidio knows the power of good rest – which is why her luxe loungewear will have you drifting off faster than you can say... Zzzz
Cauz clothing
Cauz donates £5 from every sale to a children's charity. And that's just for starters – read more to find out about its ethical initiatives
Gung Ho London
Environmental issues lie at the core of this brilliantly creative and brilliantly ethical fashion brand, where bright, bold prints reign supreme
Monkee Genes
Monkee Genes is on a mission to make ethical products more accessible, which means you can buy the perfect pair of jeans for just £50...
69b Boutique
69b Boutique is a one-stop bricks-and-mortar shop on East London's Broadway Market, selling stylish, sustainable clothing
Mi Apparel
Mi Apparel was founded on the belief that fashion is fun, beautiful, radical and rebellious – as well as ethical and transparent
Nudie Jeans
Nudie Jeans creates great-looking denim that will last through wear and tear, while maintaining a strong focus on the welfare of its workers
The Natural Edition
The Natural Edition creates its understated clothing with completely organic cotton for, long-lasting quality, a brilliant fit and a luxe feel
Elvis & Kresse
Iconic accessories brand Elvis & Kresse makes cool clutches, holdalls and much, much more out of discarded London fire hoses
Mamoq
Online department store MAMOQ makes sustainable style easy, with cool clothes and accessories to suit any budget
Brothers We Stand
Brothers We Stand holds every brand it works with to high welfare standards, and works to reduce its environmental impact
Lara Intimates
Lara Intimates' structured yet sexy underwear will make any body feel beautiful – and it's made ethically in London to boot
ECOALF
Newsflash! Ethical puffa jackets and outdoor gear exist. Put your purchasing power to seriously good use with eco warriors Ecoalf
Beauty brands:
Lush skincare
Move over angsty teenagers; we want to be first in line for Lush's fun, functional and pioneering ethical products – even the bath bombs
Odylique natural skincare
Designed for eczema sufferers, Odylique is the sensitive skincare saviour, with beautiful and beautifully mild products
One Small Shop
One Small Shop is a 100% vegan shop, offering natural skincare and ethically made clothing, accessories and homewares
Reading list – what’s on our radar:
Soil Association
Lizzie’s knowledge of organic and sustainability is second-to-none and we’re looking forward to continuing to work with her at Live Frankly.
Fairtrade
We very much welcome the launch of Live Frankly, the new ethical lifestyle directory that holds human, animal and environmental welfare at the heart of their business model.
Odylique
Lizzie and her team are great to work with; highly efficient, organised and ethical to the core. They understood our products very quickly an are a natural extension of our team.
Gung Ho
Live Frankly puts the fun back into ethical shopping, they do the research so you don’t have to. After all, shopping should be guilt free and enjoyable not a chore!
