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Welcome to Volume 1.

Welcome to Volume 1.

We dont believe in following industry norms and think the constant release of new products from brands is playing a big role in our mass over consu...

Losing an Estate, but Finding a Cause

Words by Moj Taylor. Image by Matt Clifton 20 years ago my great grandmother passed away and she gave her entire Scottish estate to Greenpeace. My ...

Microfibres: How synthetic textiles are polluting our oceans and what you can do to prevent it.

Written by Becky Price Whenever you’re hanging the washing out on the line, trying on that new stylish outfit, or ironing those crinkled shirts, p...

Fossil fashion - Why recycled polyester isn't the solution to fashion's carbon problem.

BearMade challenges the fast fashion business model. It doesn’t take an expert to tell you that the fashion industry needs shaking up to mitigate t...

Circular production isn’t a new idea

Before DuPont transformed our relationship with plastic and fast fashion exploded in the 60s, it was not uncommon for materials, clothes and gear t...

What’s a responsible textile brand?

A truly responsible brand is one that doesn't just shine a glossy PR spotlight on the eco-credentials of the initial phase of life of an item, but ...

Moj's Water Blog

Our bodies are 60% water. Around 540 million years ago in the Cambrian period (when more ocean covered the planet than now) a microscopic species ...

Tackling the impact of fast fashion on climate change

This week, the Bear team submitted a proposal to host an exhibition stall at the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in Glasgow t...

Moj's UK water and diving blog part 2.

I usually dive in the UK all year round. The only month I've not dived in our seas has been January. Although, I did almost catch it with a dive o...

Meet Moj. Actor, Divemaster and water lover.

Hi I’m Moj. I’m an actor, comedian and public speaker in schools, colleges and unis. I’m also a PADI Divemaster, outdoor swimmer and runner (&...

A bit of nature a day can keep the doctor away.

Here at Bear, we’re big on promoting the mental health benefits of getting outside (read more here). We’re constantly in pursuit of the next nature...

Black Friday: The Aftermath

Did you catch any bargains or buy something you didn’t think you needed during Black Friday or Cyber Monday (see our statement on Black Friday here...

The power of the conscious consumer

As your inboxes, social media and conversations are filled with ‘Black Friday’ deals, it's a fitting opportunity to reflect on the power you have a...