zero waste christmas fayre
After the huge success of our Eco Fayre in 2019 , we're organising Dorset’s first Zero Waste Christmas Fayre to welcome in the festive season is on Saturday 13th November, Bournemouth Collegiate School will be filled to the brim with Christmas spirit, local businesses, seasonal activities, and refreshments, all with a sustainable twist.
This year more than ever, people are looking for ways to be kinder to the planet. And Christmas is no exception. The holiday season can be very wasteful, with lots of single-use plastic and far more festive food than you could possibly eat. The Zero Waste Christmas Fayre on Saturday 13th November between 10.30am and 3.30pm. The fayre will celebrate the sustainable groups and businesses in the local area, see the list below. There will also be stalls for the Dorset Wildlife Trust, the Dorset Devils, and make-your-own Christmas crafts. Visitors can support the local community, get into the Christmas spirit, and pick up some tips and tricks on how to stay sustainable during the holiday season all in one place. Alongside ideas and workshops there will be plenty of opportunities to do a little Christmas shopping and enjoy some festive food and drink too. We’ve even made sure to organise some music!” To attend the Zero Waste Christmas Fayre head to Bournemouth Collegiate School, BH5 2DY on Saturday 13th November between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Thanks to: Bournemouth Collegiate School for the use of their hall for free Warrior Agency our very own Southbourne based Ethical agency for our free PR and support Photos of last event |
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ZERO WASTE CHRISTMAS FAYRE PARTICIPANTS
AITA JEWELLERY
Tiffany Aita is an independent metalsmith / jeweller with a passion for ethical and eco-friendly design, using recycled metals and ethically sourced materials in her jewellery art.
ALMOND & CO
Bournemouth's first shop dedicated to reducing shoppers waste and plastic footprint. They are all about finding tasty produce and clever products that look great, work hard, and don’t cause any unnecessary harm to the planet.
BOO CHA CHA
Home-brew Kombucha Starter kits - everything you need to brew your first month of Kombucha, and the knowledge to brew forever! All jars are unique and hand painted here in Dorset :)
Ingredients top up brew-bags available in 3 fun flavours, plus some LIMITED EDITION christmas brew-bags of offer!
CHRISTINA BOLT CERAMICS & DORSET VEGAN PANTRY
Delicious Plant-Based Vegan Pantry Items & Scrumptious Brunch Bites
Handmade Functional Ceramics & Elegant Porcelain Christmas Decorations
DORSET CORNER
Make soap with a difference. Every single product they sell at Dorset Corner is handmade in small batches and all soaps featured in their online store are palm oil and S.L.S free, making them gentle and safe for even the most sensitive skin
Dorset Corner is committed to sustainability, their packaging and processes are waste free with zero plastic use. All orders ship in post consumer recycled packaging and are either compostable or fully recyclable. They make a stand against deforestation, land degradation and water pollution
DORSET DEVILS
Dorset Devils are like-minded residents who volunteer their free time to clear litter from where they live. They will also be running a free make your own necklace from plastic waste.
DORSET WILDLIFE TRUST
Aim to rebuild Dorset's biodiversity, increasing the variety and amount of wildlife in the county. Inspire people to care about wildlife and to get involved in nature conservation. Act as wildlife champions, protecting our natural heritage against threats and promote sustainable living.
ECO COACH HOUSE
Hand made, reusable and eco friendly products.
FABRIC AND FLORA
Vintage terracotta pots have been used where possible. Minimal transport as they are grown in Bournemouth. Reusable gift and tote bags are made from recycled and repurposed fabric. Fabric sample books was the source of some of the fabric. Fairies and bunting are made using recycled, rescued fabrics. Many of these are vintage linens destined for the rag bag but the beauty of the hand stitching and handmade lace has been repurposed to preserve these beautiful skills for future generations. Fabric and crochet flowers. Recycled fabrics, recycled yarn, recycled terracotta pots. Paper products are made from recycled newspaper, music sheets and wallpaper sample books.
FOOD ON THE LOOSE
Our local plastic free / zero waste shop will be there to provide ideas and lovely products for the festive season.
FRANKA
A jeweller who reuses the plastic from bottle tops to make jewellery that is both lovely to wear and helping the environment.
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH
From tackling plastic waste to fighting fracking, Friends of the Earth is the largest grassroots environmental network on the planet. They believe that together we can protect people and planet.
GROUNDED COFFEE STAND
Lovely local coffee providers will be there to serve you coffee and tea throughout the day. You can also buy their coffee to take home.
Kara's Vegan Super Club
Yummy vegan food from Kara, come and try her food and then your can try her new and exciting vegan Supper Club, hosted by Kara every last friday of each month. a warm friendly atmosphere to enjoy with friends and family. a tummy filled with a yummy supper and extra treat
Kiki H Clothing
Sustainable clothing brand, all garments made from100% organic cotton, uplifting & positive slogans, vegan friendly, ethical & fairtrade, and the ability to recycle your garments once worn out
Just 1 Swap
Our Boscombe based zero waste shop. Alongside their lovely products will be also hosting a free make your own Christmas cracker workshop. Bring the kids and make a free Christmas cracker to take home. This workshop has been completely sponsored by Just1Swap and it’s not often you get something for nothing!
LUSH BOURNEMOUTH
Lush Bournemouth who are demonstrating alternative wrapping ideas
LYONS BREWERY
Get yourself some lovely Dorset made mead not just for Christmas!
MAPLE GLASS
Maple Glass is the glass adventure and creations of Briony, a Dorset based glass artist inspired by our beautiful local landscape and the material. Her work is full of fluidity and texture to capture and exploit the fluid and illuminating nature of glass.
NEW FOREST AQUAPONICS
New Forest Aquaponics is a regenerative culture hub, working at putting more back into our world than we take out and helping you to do the same. Growing food and people together.
RECETTES SUCREES 1859
This award winning small local patisserie company found their passion to make cake a living on the discovery of an old French vintage recipe book published in 1859! They use local and seasonal ingredients and are passionate about not producing any waste.
REMADE TO RELOVE
Creating unique items from second hand goods. They specialise in bags made from repurposed books and hand painted glassware, with an emphasis on eco-friendly and zero waste methods.
Workshop: Bottle Light painting: bring along an empty glass bottle with the label removed. Bottle light provided. cost pp £1.50.
SEASIDE PARENTING
A local sling and nappy library! Allows you to hire slings and cloth nappies.
TREE TO TABLE CRAFTS
Oak and reclaimed timber - decorative items.
WIN ON WASTE by IDEAS2ACTION
This charity is saving enormous amounts of plastic from going to landfill by recycling hard-to-recycle items via Terra Cycle while raising money for different local charities. They have a number of monthly collection points throughout Dorset.
POP-UP CHRISTMAS DECORATION MAKING
Fiona will be doing a Christmas decoration making workshop using donated second hand fabrics.
VEGAN MAGDA
An ECOunscious catering company like no other!! They operate under the motto “Diet change not Climate Change” and use reusable containers for their deliveries, home compostable packaging and cycle deliveries to customers! Provides healthy, hearty, delicious and exciting food, that just happens to be mostly vegan
She will be providing food and demonstrations throughout the day.
WARRIOR AGENCY
An agency that cares about ethical business.
Offering green audits, green consultancy, brand strategy, PR, social media,digital marketing, design, branding, business strategy and website services.
MUSICIANS
WORKSHOPS
All Day in the workshop area
- Make your own Christmas tree decorations
- Decorate our cardboard tree / craft area
- 10.30 How to make ferment & make kimchi - Vegan Magda by her stall
- 11.00 Reading of Jessie the Jellyfish by the author Laurie
- 11.30. Bottle painting. Bring a bottle to paint with Rosalind of the lovely Remadetorelovein workshop area
- Music 12 til 2pm in the 'stage' area
- 12.30 Make your own Christmas crackers with Just1Swap next to their stall
- 2pm Lets talk Kambucha - with BooChaCha on their stand
- 2.30 pm The nappy library with Seaside Parenting on their stand
- 3pm Make your own Curry pastes - Vegan Magda by her stall
Thank you to Bournemouth Collegiate School for the use of their hall for free
