NUSA www.nusastudio/gb/ Discover the beautiful collection of styles at Nusa – Sustainably made jewellery, handmade in Bali by local artisans. Born from a profound love for Bali’s rich culture, Nusa unveils the enchanting world of handcrafted silver jewellery. Bali’s ancient silverwork tradition, coupled with the mesmerising skills of artisans, defines the essence of Nusa’s magic. Nusa celebrates skilled craftsmanship over modern production and not only crafts exquisite pieces but also champions ethical sourcing, ensuring fair wages, rejecting child labour, and preserving traditional village life. Nusa’s commitment to sustainability is seen in crafting their jewellery pieces. “Recycling silver has become a cornerstone of our commitment to sustainability,” Founder Michael Sode emphasises. The brand adopts a holistic approach to incorporate recycled silver into their designs, sourcing it from various channels, including products with defects, discontinued styles, and scrap from production. This dedication to recycled silver goes beyond mere environmental responsibility; it’s a conscious choice aligned with Nusa’s values. By giving new life to previously unused or discarded silver, the brand helps reduce the strain on the planet’s resources, making a positive impact on the environment. The environmental benefits of recycling silver when compared to traditional silver mining and smelting are the latter involves significant energy consumption, habitat disruption, and environmental damage. Recycling silver, on the other hand, requires less energy and fewer resources, making it a more sustainable choice. Nusa offers allergy-free .925 Sterling Silver, crafted sustainably with locally sourced materials and packaged in eco-friendly, recyclable materials. Nusa combines a unique blend of art, culture, and ethical elegance and we want you to join the journey too. THE ECO FRIENDLY CARD COMPANY eco-friendly.cards These beautiful notecard wallets from The Ecofriendly Card Co make a lovely ecofriendly gift. Each folding wallet contains eight 120mm square cards, two each of 4 designs. Using 100 percent recycled FSC ® paper, CarbonBalanced with The World Land Trust, the notecard sets are printed using vegetable-based inks using eco-friendly waterless print technology powered by green energy. There are over 20 designs to choose from including this popular set from Bristol-based enameller, Janine Partington. Notecard wallets RRP £5.99; The Eco-friendly Card Co also offer mininotecard boxes which have an RRP of £4.99. All stationery items available can be viewed at https://ecofriendly.cards/ stationery/ or a free brochure is available on request. TILNAR ART T: +44 (0)1277 297 259 E: sales@tilnarart.co.uk www.tilnarart.co.uk The current trend in the market is seeing an increase in products featuring both luxurious neutral tones and vibrant bubblegum colours, reflecting the trend for eco-friendly and sustainable choices whilst embracing a sense of vibrancy. Tilnar Art is excited to again be at the forefront and be launching a fresh new Brushed Green Collection to its existing Azeti range of recycled gifts and homeware in 2024. These designer items come in a gift box to make the perfect ecofriendly and sustainable present for your loved ones. Tilnar Art is also adding to the collections, stunning new purple and white Poppies, Highland Stags, Funky Mini Heart Bowls and Hearts and the company’s quirky new Poppy Bowls in a vast array of wonderful colours. GENEVIEVE SWEENEY www.genevievesweeney.com Genevieve Sweeney creates unexpected knitwear that is forever practical, beautiful, and responsibly made – elevating the everyday with enduring knitwear that becomes a part of the wearer’s story. The company was launched in 2015 and is devoted to championing and celebrating slow fashion, British manufacturing, and sustainable design. Sweeney says: “I’m determined to rebuild and revitalise British knitwear, supporting small family-run factories and artisans. I’m also looking to start apprenticeships in my studio in Hertfordshire. “We design womenswear, menswear, winter accessories and the most beautiful socks, including the much-loved GS Sock Subscription. We solely manufacture in the UK with Scottish and Yorkshire lambswool and Italian fancy yarns such as viscose.” 26
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