This is a proud day. I'm thrilled to have been shortlisted as Disruptor of the Year category at the 2020 Great British Entrepreneur Awards for the Midlands Region. I have felt for some time that the fashion industry is ripe for disruption and events over the past few months have...
Watch our step-by-step guide on how we make our Resin Earrings. Combine a hardening agent with natural plant resin. Pour onto a plate and add in the skateboard shavings. Leave it overnight to set. Draw the pattern of the earrings on to the set resin. Saw out the shape of the...
Over time, the slider (the piece that locks the teeth of the zip together) starts to loosen and gape. Rather than writing the zip and the product off, here are a few simple steps to try to mend the zip: Reach for a pair of pliers. Push the slider to...
With many retail stores being forced to close their doors for months following the coronavirus pandemic, many High Street shops will soon be reopening. But with many of the stores reopening famed for their fast fashion practices, this is an ideal time to begin shopping more consciously. Millions are shopping...
We've expanded our range of eco-gift items. You can now add an eco-friendly dog lead to go with a dog collar. Pictured above: Barney rocking his new vegan dog collar after winning our Facebook competition in April 2020. Also, we now have eco-friendly resistance bands for a more active lifestyle....
With the ongoing situation around COVID-19, we wanted to share an update with you. These are uncertain times, but we are sure about one thing: putting the health and safety of our team and our customers first is key.
It’s a difficult time right now for independent businesses, and we’d like to highlight some businesses in Nottingham that show the spark of the city, which are still open for business and so we can all come together and boost our local economy!
We put our thinking caps on and searched the web to find the best entertainment to make a difference during this time at home. What's even better? Most of these treasures are free for everyone to enjoy.
We wanted to provide you with an update on our situation. We are still open for business and are well prepared to deal with our online orders. Our presence at fairs and festivals will inevitably suffer, however, with many events likely to be called off.
The nights are getting darker and December is finally here, which means one thing: Christmas is very nearly upon us. In the past, being plant-based at Christmas could be fraught with difficulty, from navigating party food to finding vegan alcoholic options for a festive tipple and buying cruelty-free gifts for...
What is vegan leather? What is it made from? And is vegan leather eco-friendly or just cruelty-free? At Paguro, we’ve put together a list of some of the most common FAQ’s surrounding vegan leather.
What is upcycling? Learn about the key differences between upcycling vs recycling vs downcycling and more frequently asked questions.
Sustainable fashion (or ‘slow’ fashion) is a movement dedicated to reducing the environmental and social impact of cheap, ‘fast’ fashion. Sustainable fashion is kinder to the environment.
One way in which we can help our planet is to reduce how much plastic we use. Here are some easy ways to reduce the amount of plastic waste in your kitchen. Read more in our guide to upcycling household items.
There are a lot of things changing in the world of sustainable living. The way we travel, the way we eat and the way we shop are just some of the ways we are changing the way we live.
10 days in Cambodia. Follow us on a trip to Cambodia's highlights like amazing Angkor Wat, Romdeng Restaurant with its deep-fried tarantulas and paradise island Koh Rong Samloem.
