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Blog posts tagged: sustainability

Pony Bamboo Crochet Hooks

Pony Bamboo Crochet Hooks

24 July 202124 August 2026Categories: crochet, small businessTags: crochet, sustainabilityLeave a comment on Pony Bamboo Crochet Hooks

Following my decision to move away from the Whitecroft Bamboo crochet hooks I have been using for several years, I have been through many trials and tribulations trying to secure a reliable supply of sustainable crochet hooks for my kits.

Recycling Siliconised Label Backing Sheets

Recycling Siliconised Label Backing Sheets

21 February 202117 July 2021Categories: mending and upcycling, small businessTags: reuse, sustainability8 Comments on Recycling Siliconised Label Backing Sheets

Being sustainable is at the heart of Little Conkers – as I often say, if I can’t do it sustainably, I just don’t do it. I stopped using the majority of my recycled adhesive labels, when I realised it just wasn’t feasible to recycle the backing sheets as I had hoped.

Eco-friendly Gift Ideas

Eco-friendly Gift Ideas

4 October 201925 August 2026Categories: small businessTags: Christmas, eco-friendly, environment, greetings cards, recycled, recycled yarn, small gifts, sustainability3 Comments on Eco-friendly Gift Ideas

Shopping for eco-friendly gifts often goes hand-in-hand with supporting small businesses and finding something unique, so it’s a win on all fronts!

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