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Nov 24, 20210 comments

Christmas Jewellery Gift Guide: The Sustainable Vegan Fashion Edit

Looking for a unique one-of-a-kind statement piece of jewellery this Christmas? You’re in luck! We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you find the perfect gift with a sustainable vegan twist, whether you’re looking for a cute pair of earrings, a vegan leather necklace, or statement ring – we’ve got you covered. We know there can be a lot of pressure around gift buying, and how expensive Christmas can be, which is why we’ve highlighted a range of products to suit all tastes and budgets. Earrings: Aster Flower Recycled Wood Gold Earrings (available in light purple and with a...

Nov 23, 20210 comments

Paguro 2021 Christmas Festival

We are bringing our upcycling fashion accessories to spread awareness and take a chance to meet our customers. Do come and meet us at our only Christmas Festival.

Oct 26, 20210 comments

100 Upcycled Christmas Gift Ideas

100 Upcycled Christmas Gift Ideas Your Friends and Family Will Love Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Christmas can be an expensive time of year, but it doesn’t have to be. Many of us feel under pressure to buy more than we need because we worry we don’t have enough...

Oct 11, 20210 comments

How to Create a Sustainable Capsule Wardrobe: The Workwear Edition

Finding workwear has become easier over the past few years - we no longer have to browse the ‘Back to School’ aisles for black trousers, for instance. But it can still be challenging to make sustainable fashion choices, particularly when you are starting out in your career or on a...

Sep 30, 20210 comments

How we make our best selling reclaimed rubber Star Necklace

Watch our step-by-step guide on how we make our best selling reclaimed rubber Star Necklace. Prepare a pattern you like, stencil knife, pen and a clean piece of inner tube. Draw a pattern on the inner tube. Cut out the pattern by hand using stencil life. You will need a...

Jul 29, 20210 comments

How to go Plastic-Free this July: A Beginner’s Guide

Photo by Catherine Sheila We’re already through July, but you can embrace a plastic-free mindset any time. In this beginner’s guide to going plastic-free, we’ll explain why reducing plastic waste is important for the environment, how you can get involved with simple swaps, and give you some ideas to inspire you...

Jul 20, 20210 comments

Nottingham Fashion Entrepreneur Shortlisted For National Business Award

The founder and director of sustainable fashion brand, Paguro Upcycle, has been shortlisted for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards for the second year in a row. Yen Wei Goo has been shortlisted in the Fashion & Beauty category for the Midlands.Regional winners from each category will be announced in September...

Jul 01, 20210 comments

Why is sustainability the hot topic this summer?

Sustainability is becoming a mainstream topic across the board thanks to activists such as Greta Thunberg, initiatives to stop using harmful processes and materials that have become legally binding, and an improvement in educational materials.

Jun 29, 20210 comments

How to Make a Recycled Rubber Belt from a Motorbike Tyre

Learn how we create our Recycled Motorbike Tyre Belts using rubber from worn tyres. The belts are cut by hand and the designs on the belts are the original thread of the tyres. Each belt is carefully sanded and the holes are cut A buckle is attached and the belt...

Jun 14, 20210 comments

Paguro Men's Gift Guide

No matter what time of year it is, whether you’re looking for a unique gift for Father’s Day, the perfect anniversary present for your other half, a special birthday gift, or you are struggling to find the ideal gift for the man who has it all, we know how hard...

May 18, 20210 comments

101 Upcycling Ideas: The Ultimate List for 2021

From DIY upcycled decor ideas to artisan-made gifts, we’ve put together a list of the ultimate upcycling ideas to help you feel inspired. The following upcycling project ideas are perfect for beginners; you’ll just need a few simple materials and plenty of enthusiasm to get started!

Apr 10, 20210 comments

Vegan Handbag Guide

In this guide we'll explain how to pick the best vegan handbag. Whether you're looking for a new tote, crossbody, bowler, or business bag – we've got you covered!

Feb 27, 20210 comments

A new stamp on a classic: Traditional anniversary gift ideas by year

No matter if it’s for him, her or them, we know how difficult it can be to buy for a key milestone anniversary. Whether it’s to celebrate a marriage, partnership, or even a long-term employee, knowing how to turn a tradition into a personal gift can be hard. But we’ve...

Feb 21, 20210 comments

Going Vegan: The Complete Guide

Moving to a plant-based, vegan lifestyle has become more popular than ever before in recent years. Every year there is more evidence of the environmental, health and wellbeing benefits of moving to a vegan lifestyle. Why go vegan? Veganism is the art of not consuming any animal products, including the...

Jan 05, 20210 comments

Veganuary: Making the Transition in 2021

With so many health benefits of going vegan, trying out Veganuary could be just what your lifestyle needs. Research shows that people who have vegan or vegetarian diets are at much lower risk of various illnesses including diabetes and heart disease. Learn more!

Dec 22, 20200 comments

8 Ways to Cut Down Waste at Christmas

From buying too much food than we can consume, to throwing away hundreds of thousands of miles of wrapping paper, there’s no doubt that most of us up our waste consumption at Christmas.

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