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Choose the World – Choose Wool
Wool has inherent natural properties that benefit the planet in so many ways. The planet is choking from waste plastic and man-made fibres that are being discarded in its oceans and the land every single day. In terms of consumer
Woven in Time – film launch
‘Woven in Time’ follows the history of Australian Merino wool production in Yorkshire. Written and presented by R. Peter Ackroyd. Wool production in the UK survived war, revolution, and social upheaval, and was almost lost to the introduction and escalation of man-made
Wool Week Highlights
Marking its ninth year, and taking the wool message far and wide this year, there was a program of Wool Week activities and events held in Shetland to West Wales, and from London to Yorkshire, wrapping up this year’s event
It may seem like a drop in the ocean but opting for wool products can have a positive impact on the planet.
Whilst it has been known for decades that wool biodegrades in soil, adding nutrients back to the earth, more recent studies have shown that wool also biodegrades in the ocean and water, and so does not impact the planet with
Wool Week Canada
To celebrate the 5th Canadian Wool Week (Nov. 2 – 11), The Campaign for Wool has worked with a number of fashion brands to create a short film and series of fashion images. Shot on location in Puslinch, Ontario, Canada
Wool Carpet and Rug awards at The Flooring Show
The wool flooring industry gathered this week to receive recognition at the third Campaign for Wool Carpet and Rug Awards, held as part of The Flooring Show in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The Campaign for Wool Patron, HRH The Prince of
WOOL CARE IN COVENT GARDEN
Wool Week marks its ninth year with a message of Careability, allaying consumer fears that caring for Wool is difficult, with an immersive installation in Covent Garden on 11 and 12th October 2018, open daily from 10am to 7pm to
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall celebrate Ocean Plastic Solution Day and 15 years of Finisterre.
The Ocean Plastic Solutions Day Conference & Celebration event is a follow up to the successful Ocean Plastic Awareness Day in 2015, once again bringing together key stakeholders to present the progress society is making in tackling ocean plastic pollution.