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Sustainable Love Stories Begin on Paper: Discover Paper Belles
In a world where weddings are becoming more intentional, personal, and eco-conscious, one brand is quietly redefining what it means to celebrate love beautifully and responsibly. Meet Paper Belles, a modern wedding stationery studio creating timeless designs with sustainability at its heart.
Apr 292 min read


PB&J Preloved: Giving Fashion a Second Life in Devon
In a fashion world still heavily shaped by fast trends and disposable clothing, PB&J Preloved offers something refreshingly different, carefully curated second-hand and vintage fashion that gives garments a second life while reducing waste.
Apr 282 min read


Oscar Rose Jewellery: Affordable Handmade Jewellery with a Conscious Touch
In a world where jewellery is often associated with luxury mark-ups and mass production, Oscar Rose Jewellery offers something more grounded, handmade, affordable pieces designed to be worn every day and loved over time. Based in the UK, this small creative business focuses on accessible, elegant jewellery that doesn’t compromise on style or care in its making.
Apr 283 min read


One Mile Bakery: Bread, Soup, and a Zero-Waste Journey by Bike in Devon
In a world where food delivery often means packaging, plastic, and fuel-heavy logistics, One Mile Bakery offers something radically simple, and quietly powerful. Operating in Devon (Exeter and surrounding areas), this micro-bakery delivers handmade bread, soups, and preserves by bicycle, all within a one-mile radius of the baker’s home.
Apr 283 min read


Oak Lodge Café: A Community Café Rooted in Devon’s Landscape
Set just outside Budleigh Salterton in Devon, Oak Lodge Café is more than a place to stop for coffee and cake, it’s a countryside café and community space deeply connected to its surroundings. Located within the grounds of Budleigh Riding School on the edge of Woodbury Common, it sits in one of East Devon’s most beautiful natural landscapes, surrounded by heathland, woodland, and coastal walking routes.
Apr 283 min read


Niomi May PMU & Beauty: Sustainable Beauty with Long-Lasting Impact in Devon
In an industry often driven by fast-changing trends and disposable beauty routines, Niomi May PMU & Beauty offers a different approach, one rooted in longevity, precision, and more mindful consumption. Based in Devon and part of the Circular Social network, the business specialises in permanent makeup (PMU) treatments that reduce the need for daily cosmetic use while supporting a more sustainable approach to beauty.
Apr 283 min read


Net Shift CIC: Guiding UK Businesses Toward a Practical Net Zero Future
As the UK moves closer to critical environmental milestones, particularly the widely referenced 2030 climate targets, the pressure to decarbonise is no longer limited to large corporations. Net Shift CIC is helping ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises, charities, and community organisations are not left behind in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Apr 283 min read


Naturally Bread: Baking a Better Future, One Loaf at a Time
In a world where food is often rushed and disconnected from its origins, Naturally Bread in Devon offers something refreshingly different: a return to hands-on craft, real ingredients, and shared learning.
Apr 282 min read


Nadia Designs: Where Creativity Meets Conscious Living
In today’s world of fast trends and fleeting purchases, businesses that prioritise thoughtful design and sustainability stand out more than ever. Nadia Designs is one such brand, bringing together creativity, craftsmanship, and a mindful approach to making.
Apr 282 min read


Mrs C’s Creations: Personalised Gifts with Heart and Meaning
In a world of quick clicks and next-day delivery, truly personal gifts can feel rare. But businesses like Mrs C’s Creations are bringing meaning back into gifting, one handmade piece at a time.
Apr 282 min read


Moor Elements: Handmade Craft with a Conscious Heart
In an era where mass production dominates the marketplace, small, independent makers are quietly reshaping how we think about value, craftsmanship, and sustainability. One such business is Moor Elements, a creative brand bringing together handmade design, ethical materials, and a deeply personal touch.
Apr 282 min read


Merry-Go-Round: Where Community, Sustainability and Childhood Meet
In a world increasingly shaped by fast consumption and disposable culture, businesses that champion reuse and community feel not only refreshing, but necessary. One such organisation making a tangible difference is Merry Go Round, a standout member of Circular Social.
Apr 282 min read


Purpose-Led Visual Storytelling: Discover Melyn Moon Photography
In an era where brands are increasingly expected to stand for something meaningful, strong visual storytelling is no longer optional, it’s essential. Melyn Moon Photography is built around exactly that idea: creating thoughtful, purposeful imagery for sustainable businesses, ethical brands, and values-led campaigns.
Apr 283 min read


Exploring Creativity Through Paint: Discover Matthew Davison
Within the Circular Social community, creativity takes many forms, from handmade crafts to photography and beyond. Matthew Davison brings a particularly expressive offering to the mix: painting classes designed to help people explore their artistic side in a relaxed, encouraging environment.
Apr 282 min read


Thoughtful Gifts, Made Personal: Discover Material Mum Designs
In a world of mass production and next-day delivery, truly meaningful gifts can feel hard to find. That’s where Material Mum Designs stands out, a small, independent creative business turning personal memories into handcrafted keepsakes designed to last.
Apr 282 min read


Capturing Moments with Meaning: Discover Luna Fox Photography
In a world where images are constant and fleeting, truly meaningful photography stands apart. That’s exactly what Luna Fox Photography offers, an approach rooted not just in taking pictures, but in capturing moments, emotions, and stories that last.
Apr 282 min read


Discovering Creativity and Joy at La Vie En Rose Makery
Tucked away in the creative heart of Exeter, La Vie En Rose Makery is more than just a studio, it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, self-expression, and the simple joy of making something with your own hands.
Apr 283 min read


LOVE Food CIC: Community Food, Shared Meals, and a More Sustainable Way to Eat
LOVE Food CIC is a community-driven organisation using food as a tool for connection, wellbeing, and positive environmental change. As part of the Circular Social community, it reflects a simple but powerful idea: food is not just fuel, it’s a way to bring people together, reduce waste, and build healthier, more resilient communities.
Apr 243 min read


Little Lens Baby Photography: Capturing the Fleeting Magic of Early Childhood
Little Lens Baby Photography is a warm, heartfelt photography studio dedicated to preserving the earliest and most precious stages of life. As part of the Circular Social community, the business reflects a deeply personal and thoughtful approach to creative work, one centred on connection, patience, and storytelling through imagery.
Apr 243 min read


Little Green Change: Inspiring Environmental Action Through Education and Community Impact
Little Green Change is a purpose-driven social enterprise focused on one clear mission: inspiring children and young people to understand, care for, and actively improve the environment. As part of the Circular Social community, the organisation represents a powerful example of how education, creativity, and collective action can be combined to build a more sustainable future.
Apr 243 min read
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